SD Class A: All-State Team Predictions
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PHD is back to make more preseason predictions on who will make the prestigious South Dakota All-State Team in Class A. 9 of the guys on this list were All-State last season in Class A and 1 was All-State in…
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Continue ReadingPHD is back to make more preseason predictions on who will make the prestigious South Dakota All-State Team in Class A. 9 of the guys on this list were All-State last season in Class A and 1 was All-State in Class B. After a great season in 2021-2022, we expect them to all be back on the All-State Team. That does not leave us with many spots open. If you didn’t know this, Class A is absolutely LOADED with TALENT. There are many super talented players that did not make this list. With that being said, Look below to see who we think will make 1st Team, 2nd Team, and 3rd Team All-State!
1st Team All-State
(Alphabetically ordered)
Blake Volmer Blake Volmer 6'0" | CG Winner | 2023 State SD (2023) |6’3 SG| Winner
-1st Team All-State last year, led team to State, averaged 16.6 ppg, 8.7 rpg, 4.1 apg, likely get the Warriors back to State.
Isaac Bruns Isaac Bruns 6'4" | SG Dakota Valley | 2023 State SD (2023) |6’5 SG| Dakota Valley
-1st Team All-State 2 years, State Champions, undefeated, 24.2 ppg, 9 rpg, 1.9 apg, 36 3FG%, 87 FT%, committed to USD.
Oliver Vincent Oliver Vincent 6'1" | PG Sioux Valley | 2023 State SD (2023) |6’1 PG| Sioux Valley
-1st Team All-State 2 years, 2nd place at State, 17.5 ppg, 4 rpg, 6.8 apg, 1.5 spg, 42 3FG%, 82.6 FT%, likely back to State.
Porter Ihnen Porter Ihnen 6'5" | CG Lennox | 2024 State #318 Nation SD |6’5 G| Lennox
-2nd Team All-State last year, impressive soph #’s 19.2 ppg, 9.6 rpg, 3.2 apg, 40 3FG%, 139 FT attempts, D1 prospect.
Randy Rosenquist Randy Rosenquist 6'0" | PG Dakota Valley | 2023 State SD (2023) |6’0 PG| Dakota Valley
-1st Team All-State last year, State Champions, undefeated, 12.7 ppg, 5.6 rpg, 7.7 apg, 4.1 spg, huge Championship game.
2nd Team All-State
(Alphabetically ordered)
Alec Squires Alec Squires 6'10" | C Sioux Valley | 2024 State #280 Nation SD (2024) |6’10 C| Sioux Valley
-2nd place at State last season, premier BIG in SD, has offer from UND, likely others are looking hard, long/mobile/skilled.
Brayden Pankonen Brayden Pankonen 5'11" | PG Dell Rapids | 2023 State SD (2023) |5’11 SG| Dell Rapids
-2nd Team All-State last year, nice stats w/ 17 ppg, 4 rpg, 2.5 apg, 2.6 spg, top shooter in SD, will be 1 of best teams in SD.
Caleb Hollenbeck Caleb Hollenbeck 6'3" | PG St. Thomas More | 2023 State SD (2023) |6’3 PG| St. Thomas More
-2nd Team All-State last year, 3rd place at State, they will be back this year, a top PG in SD, tough, very cerebral & skilled.
Ethan Bruns Ethan Bruns 6'5" | SF Sioux Falls Christian | 2023 State SD (2023) |6’6 F| Sioux Falls Christian
-2nd Team All-State last year, 5th place at state, great chance they get back, 13 ppg, 5.3 rpg, 54 FG%, 30 3FG%, GAMER.
Reed Rus Reed Rus 6'3" | SG Mt. Vernon/Plankinton | 2023 State SD (2023) |6’3 G| Mt. Vernon/Plankinton
-2nd Team All-State last season, crazy numbers w/ 20.5 ppg, 10 rpg, 4 apg, 2.8 spg, special, explosive & versatile athlete.
3rd Team All-State
(Alphabetically ordered)
Damon Opdahl Damon Opdahl 6'0" | PG Waubay/Summit | 2023 State SD (2023) |6’0 PG| Waubay/Summit
-2nd Team All-State in B last year, led team to State, moved up to A this year, 17.1 ppg, 7.8 rpg, 5 apg, 3 spg, 36 3FG%.
Easton Neuendorf Easton Neuendorf 5'11" | PG Hamlin | 2025 State SD (2025) |5’10 PG| Hamlin
-#2 ranked prospect in 2025 class, 11.7 ppg, 2.7 rpg, and 5.6 apg as a frosh, elite PG, will have a good chance at State.
Ethan Cheeseman Ethan Cheeseman 6'4" | SF Hanson | 2023 State SD (2023) |6-4 SF| Hanson
-Expect him to put up gaudy numbers, dazzlingly athletic, scores it from every level, mismatch headache for all teams.
Jacob Vandeweerd Jacob Vandeweerd 6'8" | PF Canton | 2023 State SD (2023) |6’8 PF| Canton
-A monster of a man, strong yet crafty, bangs down-low & hit 3’s, shields the rim, committed to Morningside for hoops.
Jordan Whirlwind Horse Jordan Whirlwind Horse 6'4" | SF Lakota Tech | 2023 State SD (2023) |6’4 G/F| Lakota Tech
-Helped the Tatanka get to State last year, will not be surprised if they get back, long & athletic, volume scorer, smooth J.
Lane Tietz Lane Tietz 5'11" | CG Groton | 2024 State SD (2024) |6’1 G| Groton Area
-Led team to State, All-Tournament Team at State, 15 ppg, 4 apg & elite shooter, high IQ, playmaker, super competitor.