Huron Tigers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Tigers are a AA team and they are members of the Eastern South Dakota Conference (ESD). Huron has only played 1 game so far this season. They lost to Mitchell last Friday by a score of 75-57. The Tigers were supposed to head west for games against Rapid City Central (Friday) and Rapid City Stevens (Saturday) but those games have been postponed to a later date, we can thanks Mother Nature for that. It looks like the Tigers next game will be Tuesday at SF Washington.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Huron has a new head coach this season, <em>Tim Buddenhagen</em>. However, <em>Buddenhagen</em> is not a first-time head coach. In the past, coach <em>Buddenhagen</em> had coached the boys for many years but moved over to the girl's side and is now back with the boys. All of that experience will certainly help out the Tigers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1634111,"width":286,"height":179,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/10/TeamPreview.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/10/TeamPreview.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-1634111" width="286" height="179" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Returning Tigers</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='963776' first='Reilyn' last='Zavesky'] (2023) 6'4”</strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>21-22 stats: 9.7 ppg, 6.2 rpg. He Should be Hurons best player and he is a tremendous leader. Reilyn has the ability to play inside and out. Zavesky will need to get tough baskets when the Tigers need to score. The lefty is a good athlete that can cut and slash for scores. Look for Reilyn to have a very nice season for the Tigers. He scored 14 in the Mitchell game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Dylan Lichty (2023) 5'10”</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>21-22 stats: 1.4 ppg, 1.2 rpg. He is a tough and gritty player. Dylan is quick off the bounce and his outside shot is much improved since last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1467166' first='Blake' last='Ellwein'] (2026) 6'5” </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>21-22 stats: 2.5 ppg,1.1 rpg. Ellwein is the #3 ranked prospect in the 2026 class. The frosh has loads of potential and he is a serious bucket maker. He is a good shooter but the Tigers will need him to produce with some inside scoring. The youngster scored 14 points in the Mitchell game. Keep tabs on this young stud, Ellwein has a bright future.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='963763' first='Dawsyn' last='Rogers'] (2023) 6'4” </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>21-22 stats: 2.7 ppg, 2.1 rpg. He gives the Tigers some size and toughness inside. Rogers is athletic and will be able to give Huron a scoring threat around the basket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Tigers to Watch</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Mason Davis (2023) 6'3”</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He has the potential to be a dangerous scoring threat from beyond the 3-point arc.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>CJ Gainey (2024) 5'10”</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He is quick and athletic. CJ can get to the rim and his outside game is much improved.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ethan Neugebauer (2023) 6'6” </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He gives some needed size to the Tigers. Ethan brings toughness to the paint, and the Tigers will need that this winter. He has worked hard to be a scoring threat. Neugebauer needs to be an excellent rebounder for Huron.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Gavin Moeding (2024) 5'10” </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He is a steady backcourt player. Gavin is a good shooter and is sneaky quick off the dribble. He will provide the Tigers with depth at the guard position.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Quenton Walls (2023) 5'10”</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He is quick off the dribble. Walls will provide the team with some toughness on the defensive end.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Aiden Glanzer (2023) 6'3”</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He has the potential to be a threat from the outside. Aiden will need to give the Tigers help on the boards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Coach <em>Buddenhagen</em> comments on the Tigers</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">"<em>We want to run a race and space offense and we will rely on our guy's skills to get us baskets. Our goal is to get shots early in the shot clock before our opponents' can set up their defense. We want to constantly put as much pressure on the defense as possible. The key to our success will be our 3-point shooting. Defensively, we want to dictate the shots our opponents will take. We want to force our opponents to take quick shots by putting pressure on them in the backcourt. Our goal is to create scoring opportunities for our offense by our opponents taking quick shots. We want our opponents to be out of their system. Our success is going to depend on our ability to shoot the ball. If we can put 5 shooters on the perimeter it should open up some driving lanes for us to get some easy baskets.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"75px","fontStyle":"italic","fontWeight":"800"}}} --> <p style="font-size:75px;font-style:italic;font-weight:800">Good Luck Tigers!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1399487,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/03/SD-1.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/03/SD-1.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-1399487" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->