Entringer Classic – Players to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Saturday, December 31st, 2022</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brookings High School -- Brookings, SD</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As I preview the early seasons of some teams that will be participating in the Entringer Classic, I wanted to mention the players to watch as I see them. Teams included in this post are Colman-Egan, Arlington, Oldham-Ramona/Rutland, Baltic, Iroquois/Lake Preston, Estelline/Hendricks, Waverly-South Shore, De Smet, and Dell Rapids St. Mary.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1725485' first='Jackson' last='Zwart']</strong> <strong>- 6'3 G 2025 - Colman-Egan - </strong>Jackson is a bright spot for Colman-Egan and is an intriguing young prospect to keep an eye on in the Entringer Classic and going forward. A long 6'3 guard frame and an aggressive mind-set offensively and playmaking on the defensive side. Uses his long arms to disrupt things defensively. Has quickness, length, and a solid handle on the ball to be a threat offensively. Can bring the ball up at speed and has a skilled ball-handling display to show. Can step back and hit threes as well. Not an elite ball-handler but can still get past the D to get off a quick pull-up jumper.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Riley Miller - 5'10 G 2024 - Arlington -</strong> Miller is a guard to watch, as a three-point shooter that can fill it up from deep. A quick release with range and accuracy. He also plays fast with a ton of energy. Constantly on the move offensively, and plays heavy defensive pressure.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Evan Fonseca - 6'3 F 2023 - Arlington - </strong>The 6'3 lefty has an athletic build and superb athletic ability to round things out. He uses his athletic ability to make a ton of plays for Arlington. Great verticality and overall movement. Will sky up and ferociously pull-down rebounds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1848886' first='Caden' last='Hojer'] - 6'5 C 2024 - Oldham-Ramona/Rutland -</strong> The go-to interior player for his team and standing at 6'5. Likes to get deep into the paint and finish around the hoop. Possesses some solid power moves going at the hoop.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1656547' first='Jack' last='Erickson'] - 6'4 G/F 2024 - Baltic - </strong>Jack stands out for his Baltic squad. Good overall size and he's an all-around playmaker. Brings energy and will lay his body on the line. Ability to defend guards and size inside. A slasher that can go off the dribble very well and use his body and strength to finish when he gets to the hoop. I think he's a college prospect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1725489' first='Riley' last='Casper'] - 6'4 F/C 2023 - Iroquois/Lake Preston - </strong>Casper is a big bodied and strong prospect, that can bang down low and step out on the perimeter and has a clean stroke from three. Runs surprisingly well for his frame. He's a tough matchup for defenders because of his combination of size/strength and ability to play away from the hoop on the three-point line. He can also pump-fake from three and shows some nice moves going off the dribble. Not a guy you want to matchup with.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Wyat James -6'0 G 2025 - Estelline/Hendricks - </strong>The Sophomore is a starter for Estelline and he's a knockdown three-point shooter to watch at the Entringer Classic. A smooth stroke, in which he doesn't need much time or space to get off his pretty-looking shot. A finesse guard with some length at his 6'0 height.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1725486' first='Troy' last='Kneeland'] - 6'1 G 2023 - Waverly-South Shore -</strong> Troy is a smooth guard that looks to have a good amount of poise and confidence on the court and with the ball in his hands. A solid athlete overall that is being recruited for football, based on his Twitter account.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='963766' first='Damon' last='Wilkinson']<strong> - 6'10 C 2023 - De Smet -</strong> The 6'10 true post in a load in the interior with his combination of height and power. A strong and high percentage finisher in the paint. One of the top prospects in the SD 2023 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1725470' first='George' last='Jensen'] - 6'5 Wing/Forward 2024 - De Smet -</strong> The Junior possesses extreme positional length at a forward/wing spot. An athletic rebounder that go up and come down with ball with strength and to secure. Finds ways to score the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1625203' first='Kadyn' last='Fast'] - 6'0 G 2024 - De Smet </strong>- Kadyn is the starting guard and an offensive creator in the early season, that can also pop threes for De Smet. A quick-twitch athlete that is quicker than his counterparts. A guard that can explode and get off the ground in a quick manner.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1263161' first='Maverick' last='LeBrun'] - 6'1 G 2025 - Dell Rapids St. Mary -</strong> A long and lanky young prospect for Dell Rapids St. Mary. Has some good athleticism and can shoot the ball and create for himself. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1625214' first='Trevon' last='Beckman'] - 6'0 G 2025 - Dell Rapids St. Mary - </strong>Trevon has a lot of offensive skill and "swag" to his game. A smooth stroke that extends far beyond the three-point line. Can pull up and is a skilled passer as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->