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SD Class A Playoffs: Players To Watch

SD Class A Playoffs: Players To Watch
Michael Herrick
Michael Herrick February 28, 2023 @ 02:52 PM
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Elias Sims
Elias Sims 6'3" | SF | 2023
SD
Benson Kieffer
Benson Kieffer 5'10" | PG | 2025
SD
Camron Maciejewski
Camron Maciejewski 6'2" | SG | 2024
SD
Tyson Stevenson
Tyson Stevenson 6'2" | SG | 2024
SD
Lane Tietz
Lane Tietz 5'11" | CG | 2024
SD
Porter Ihnen
Porter Ihnen 6'5" | CG | 2024
SD
Aiden Jensen
Aiden Jensen 6'9" | PF | 2023
SD
Blake Volmer
Blake Volmer 6'0" | CG | 2023
SD
Damon Opdahl
Damon Opdahl 6'0" | PG | 2023
SD
Ethan Cheeseman
Ethan Cheeseman 6'4" | SF | 2023
SD
Brayden Pankonen
Brayden Pankonen 5'11" | PG | 2023
SD
Reed Rus
Reed Rus 6'3" | SG | 2023
SD
Spencer Fernholz
Spencer Fernholz 6'4" | SF | 2023
SD
Adriano Rama
Adriano Rama 5'10" | PG | 2023
SD
Oliver Vincent
Oliver Vincent 6'1" | PG | 2023
SD
Isaac Bruns
Isaac Bruns 6'4" | SG | 2023
SD
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It is the best time of the year, It is PLAYOFF TIME!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Region Quarterfinals in Class A are happening tonight all across the great state of South Dakota! There are so many good games it will be tough to decide which game to watch! With that being said, we have a few suggestions on which players to watch. We are only picking 2 players from each Region, so we have 16 total players to take a look at.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The teams that are fortunate enough to win tonight, move on and play on Friday in the SODAK 16 Qualifier. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"italic","fontWeight":"800"}}} --> <p style="font-style:italic;font-weight:800">Good luck to all the teams playing tonight! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1317685,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/10/PlayerWatchlistNDSD.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/10/PlayerWatchlistNDSD.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-1317685" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Region 1</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["963813"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"#1 seed w/ a 17-3 record. A top point guard in all of SD, marvelous handles/passing, perfect pull-up game, controls tempo","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1270361"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"#2 seed w/ a 14-5 record. A do-it-all player, top-tier 3-point shooter, getting it done on D, will do whatever it takes to win","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":2,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63fe6978d8010"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Region 2</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["963744"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"#1 seed, ranked #3 in State, 18-2 record. A master with the ball, coach on the floor, 3-level scorer, makes everyone better","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1331228"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"#2 seed w/ a 16-3 record. A fast up-tempo player, does scoring damage all over, executes to perfection, solid on defense","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":2,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63fe6978d80f7"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Region 3</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["963773"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"#2 seed w/ 15-5 record. The straw that stirs the Quarriers drink, quick/fast lefty, deadeye from downtown, ball-hawk on D","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1204807"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"#3 seed w/ a 12-8 record. Big, strong, physical, explosive, has turned into a scoring machine, dominant on the glass, BEAST","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":2,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63fe6978d81ce"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Region 4</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["963742"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"#1 seed, ranked #1 in State, 20-0 record. Pure bucket, underrated rebounder/defender, toys w/ the D, an elite shooter","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1266222"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"#2 seed w/ 17-3 record. Complete stat stuffer, mismatch headache, long/skilled/lefty, vacuum rebounder, complete baller","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":2,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63fe6978d82bb"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Region 5</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["963774"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"#1 seed w/ a 15-5 record. Special athlete that excels at everything on the hardwood, great skills u0026amp; vision, explosive to rim","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["963772"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"#3 seed with a 13-7 record. Has a big body and is mobile/athletic, does hard work in the paint, can score from all levels","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":2,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63fe6978d837c"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Region 6</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1651372"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"#1 seed with a 10-8 record. A superstar athlete and an underrated player, very bouncy, makes splashy plays, a long wing","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["963758"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"#2 seed w/ a 11-9 record. He is back from injury and playing well, recently scored 1,000th point, strong u0026amp; physical finisher","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":2,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63fe6978d843a"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Region 7</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["963824"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"#1 seed, ranked #4 in State, 19-1 record. Complete DUDE, 2-way player, great leader, gifted athlete, has all the tools/skills","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["963768"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"#3 seed w/ a 12-8 record. Scoring the rock at an impressive clip, leader, extreme worker, tough D, boards hard, playmaker","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":2,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63fe6978d84f7"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Region 8</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1503881"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"#1 seed with a 19-1 record. A winner! Clutch shooter u0026amp; big shot maker, tight handles, perfect pull-up jumper, deep range","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1394428"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"#3 seed w/ a 15-4 record. Nice shooter in the catch-n-shoot game, good mechanics, high u0026amp; soft release, quick hands on D","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":2,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63fe6978d85b5"} /--> <!-- 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 -->

It is the best time of the year, It is PLAYOFF TIME!

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Damon Opdahl

Damon Opdahl

SD
PG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS PG
CLASS 2023
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Damon
Opdahl PG
Class
2023
Height
6'0"
HS
Waubay/Summit
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SD
SD Class A Playoffs: Players To Watch
#1 seed w/ a 17-3 record. A top point guard in all of SD, marvelous handles/passing, perfect pull-up...
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Damon Opdahl

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Club: Sacred Hoops
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Lane Tietz

Lane Tietz

SD
CG
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS CG
CLASS 2024
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Lane
Tietz CG
Class
2024
Height
5'11"
HS
Groton
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SD
SD Class A Playoffs: Players To Watch
#2 seed w/ a 14-5 record. A do-it-all player, top-tier 3-point shooter, getting it done on D, will...
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Dakota State
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Lane Tietz

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School: Groton
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Oliver Vincent

Oliver Vincent

SD
PG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS PG
CLASS 2023
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Oliver
Vincent PG
Class
2023
Height
6'1"
HS
Sioux Valley
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SD
SD Class A Playoffs: Players To Watch
#1 seed, ranked #3 in State, 18-2 record. A master with the ball, coach on the floor, 3-level...
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Dakota Wesleyan
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Oliver Vincent

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School: Sioux Valley
Club: Pentagon Schoolers
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Tyson Stevenson

Tyson Stevenson

SD
SG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SG
CLASS 2024
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Tyson
Stevenson SG
Class
2024
Height
6'2"
HS
Hamlin
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SD
SD Class A Playoffs: Players To Watch
#2 seed w/ a 16-3 record. A fast up-tempo player, does scoring damage all over, executes to perfection,...
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Dakota Wesleyan
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Tyson Stevenson

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State: South Dakota
School: Hamlin
Club: Sanford Sports Academy SF
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Brayden Pankonen

Brayden Pankonen

SD
PG
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS PG
CLASS 2023
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Brayden
Pankonen PG
Class
2023
Height
5'11"
HS
Dell Rapids
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SD
SD Class A Playoffs: Players To Watch
#2 seed w/ 15-5 record. The straw that stirs the Quarriers drink, quick/fast lefty, deadeye from downtown, ball-hawk...
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Brayden Pankonen

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State: South Dakota
School: Dell Rapids
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Aiden Jensen

Aiden Jensen

SD
PF
HEIGHT 6'9"
POS PF
CLASS 2023
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Aiden
Jensen PF
Class
2023
Height
6'9"
HS
Madison
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SD
SD Class A Playoffs: Players To Watch
#3 seed w/ a 12-8 record. Big, strong, physical, explosive, has turned into a scoring machine, dominant on...
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Aiden Jensen

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State: South Dakota
School: Madison
Club: Pentagon Schoolers
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South Dakota
Isaac Bruns

Isaac Bruns

SD
SG
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SG
CLASS 2023
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Isaac
Bruns SG
Class
2023
Height
6'4"
HS
Dakota Valley
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SD
SD Class A Playoffs: Players To Watch
#1 seed, ranked #1 in State, 20-0 record. Pure bucket, underrated rebounder/defender, toys w/ the D, an elite...
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South Dakota
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Isaac Bruns

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School: Dakota Valley
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Porter Ihnen

Porter Ihnen

SD
CG
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS CG
CLASS 2024
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Porter
Ihnen CG
Class
2024
Height
6'5"
HS
Lennox
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SD
SD Class A Playoffs: Players To Watch
#2 seed w/ 17-3 record. Complete stat stuffer, mismatch headache, long/skilled/lefty, vacuum rebounder, complete baller
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Porter Ihnen

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School: Lennox
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Football
Reed Rus

Reed Rus

SD
SG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SG
CLASS 2023
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Reed
Rus SG
Class
2023
Height
6'3"
HS
Mt. Vernon/Plankinton
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SD
SD Class A Playoffs: Players To Watch
#1 seed w/ a 15-5 record. Special athlete that excels at everything on the hardwood, great skills &...
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South Dakota
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Reed Rus

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State: South Dakota
School: Mt. Vernon/Plankinton
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Ethan Cheeseman

Ethan Cheeseman

SD
SF
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SF
CLASS 2023
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Ethan
Cheeseman SF
Class
2023
Height
6'4"
HS
Hanson
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SD
SD Class A Playoffs: Players To Watch
#3 seed with a 13-7 record. Has a big body and is mobile/athletic, does hard work in the...
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Ethan Cheeseman

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School: Hanson
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Elias Sims

Elias Sims

SD
SF
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SF
CLASS 2023
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Elias
Sims SF
Class
2023
Height
6'3"
HS
McLaughlin
|
SD
SD Class A Playoffs: Players To Watch
#1 seed with a 10-8 record. A superstar athlete and an underrated player, very bouncy, makes splashy plays,...
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Elias Sims

State: South Dakota
School: McLaughlin
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Spencer Fernholz

Spencer Fernholz

SD
SF
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SF
CLASS 2023
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Spencer
Fernholz SF
Class
2023
Height
6'4"
HS
Miller
|
SD
SD Class A Playoffs: Players To Watch
#2 seed w/ a 11-9 record. He is back from injury and playing well, recently scored 1,000th point,...
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Spencer Fernholz

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State: South Dakota
School: Miller
Club: Pentagon Schoolers
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Black Hills State
Blake Volmer

Blake Volmer

SD
CG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS CG
CLASS 2023
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Blake
Volmer CG
Class
2023
Height
6'0"
HS
Winner
|
SD
SD Class A Playoffs: Players To Watch
#1 seed, ranked #4 in State, 19-1 record. Complete DUDE, 2-way player, great leader, gifted athlete, has all...
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Black Hills State
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Blake Volmer

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State: South Dakota
School: Winner
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Highlights

Adriano Rama

Adriano Rama

HEIGHT 5'10"
POS PG
CLASS 2023
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Adriano
Rama PG
Class
2023
Height
5'10"
HS
Lakota Tech
|
SD
SD Class A Playoffs: Players To Watch
#3 seed w/ a 12-8 record. Scoring the rock at an impressive clip, leader, extreme worker, tough D,...
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Adriano Rama

Twitter
State: South Dakota
School: Lakota Tech
Club: Sacred Hoops McGhee
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Black Hills State
Benson Kieffer

Benson Kieffer

SD
PG
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS PG
CLASS 2025
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Benson
Kieffer PG
Class
2025
Height
5'10"
HS
Rapid City Christian
|
SD
SD Class A Playoffs: Players To Watch
#1 seed with a 19-1 record. A winner! Clutch shooter & big shot maker, tight handles, perfect pull-up...
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Black Hills State
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Benson Kieffer

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State: South Dakota
School: Rapid City Christian
Club: Sanford Sports Academy SF
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Highlights

Augustana (SD)
Football
Camron Maciejewski

Camron Maciejewski

HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SG
CLASS 2024
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Camron
Maciejewski SG
Class
2024
Height
6'2"
HS
Hot Springs
|
SD
SD Class A Playoffs: Players To Watch
#3 seed w/ a 15-4 record. Nice shooter in the catch-n-shoot game, good mechanics, high & soft release,...
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Augustana (SD)
Football
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Camron Maciejewski

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State: South Dakota
School: Hot Springs
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