Top SG’s/Wings: SD 2023 Rankings Review

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Earlier this week we published the updated 2023 Prospect Rankings for South Dakota. Today we are checking out the top shooting guards and wings for the senior class in SD. So far this season, SD high school basketball has been fantastic. As the season moves along it will only get more intense and interesting. Look out for all of these guys to keep producing and for their teams to keep winning games.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/stuwhitney/status/1614089995794485250","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/stuwhitney/status/1614089995794485250 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/sdsportscene/status/1611867809545392128","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/sdsportscene/status/1611867809545392128 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1003750,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/06/PHGenericW.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/06/PHGenericW.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-1003750" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='963747' first='Joe' last='Sayler'] |6'3 SG| White River</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-10-1 record, #1 in Class B, dunks like a Globetrotter instead of a Class B kid, in the 2K Points Club, SDSU commit</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='963742' first='Isaac' last='Bruns'] |6'5 SG| Dakota Valley</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-8-0 record, #1 in Class A, committed to USD, extraordinary at using screens &amp; cutting, elite shooter, complete player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='963765' first='Ethan' last='Russell'] |6'6 SF| Aberdeen Christian</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-7-0 record, #2 in Class B, went over 1,000 career points this year, long w/ next level athleticism, 3-level producer/scorer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='963803' first='Ethan' last='Determan'] |6'3 SG| Harrisburg</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-5-4 record, dangerous scorer w/ 20+ a game, high percentage shooter, knockdown from deep &amp; creates off the bounce</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='963824' first='Blake' last='Volmer'] |6'3 CG| Winner</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-6-1 record, successful at any position, can run the 1 &amp; makes plays on the wing, a smart &amp; marvelous leader, a winner </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-<strong>[player_tooltip player_id='963783' first='Malek' last='Wieker'] |6'0 CG| Aberdeen Christian</strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-7-0 record, #2 in Class B, committed to Jamestown, 1K scorer, high-volume assist man, sweet lefty pull-up, high-level IQ </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1625193' first='Elliot' last='Whitney'] |6'0 CG| Sioux Falls Lincoln</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-6-1, #2 in AA, wildly productive, elite creator/passer, can also score, put up 31 points recently, gamer/clutch shot maker</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='963819' first='Tate' last='Van Otterloo'] |6'4 SG| Beresford</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-6-3 record, scored over 21 every game but 1st, shooting 33% from 3, excellent off the dribble from deep, 3-level scorer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1227965' first='AJ' last='Akot'] |6'4 SF| Sioux Falls Washington</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>4-2 record, #5 in AA, game changer on both ends, excellent cutter, slasher, &amp; dunker, a top O-rebounder in the state</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='963810' first='Cooper' last='Long'] |6'3 SG| Lyman</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-4-2 record, All-State type talent, long, athletic, great instincts, crazy game on Fri w/ 38, 8, 6, 5 &amp; scored 26 pts on Sat</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1390895' first='Mandalla' last='Mohamed'] |6'2 SG| Sioux Falls Washington</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-4-2 record, #5 in AA, Prime Time athlete and lockdown defender, strong finisher/dunker, makes key/winning plays </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1651372' first='Elias' last='Sims'] |6'3 SF| McLaughlin</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-6-4 record, in the 1K Scoring Club, matchup headache w/ length &amp; bounce, plays above the rim, improved outside shot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='963805' first='Dylan' last='Soulek'] |6'3 SG| Mitchell</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-6-1 record, #4 in AA, special dual-sport athlete, multiple offers for baseball, impressive athlete that finishes above the rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='963774' first='Reed' last='Rus'] |6'4 CG| Mt. Vernon/Plankinton</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-6-1 record, committed to USD for football, skilled/smart, can play/produce at all the backcourt positions, D1 level athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='963772' first='Ethan' last='Cheeseman'] |6'4 SF| Hanson</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-4-3 record, impressive size and mobility, does damage inside &amp; out, makes plays off the bounce, in transition &amp; at the rim </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1368386,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/01/ImpressivePlayers.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/01/ImpressivePlayers.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-1368386" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/DaksHoops/status/1609910675492536325","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/DaksHoops/status/1609910675492536325 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/MarcMarshall23/status/1613656448868679680","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/MarcMarshall23/status/1613656448868679680 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/ArenaSiouxCity/status/1604512995840692225","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/ArenaSiouxCity/status/1604512995840692225 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/sdsportscene/status/1614127080136114178","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/sdsportscene/status/1614127080136114178 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed -->