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Top Players on Top Teams

Top Players on Top Teams
Michael Herrick
Michael Herrick February 13, 2023 @ 01:54 PM
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Benson Kieffer
Benson Kieffer 5'10" | PG | 2025
SD
Griffen Goodbary
Griffen Goodbary 6'11" | PF | 2025
SD
Jaxon Hennies
Jaxon Hennies 6'1" | SG | 2023
SD
Britton Mulder
Britton Mulder 6'2" | SG/CG | 2025
SD
Cole Snyder
Cole Snyder 6'0" | PG | 2025
SD
Ethan Bruns
Ethan Bruns 6'5" | SF | 2023
SD
Tyson Stevenson
Tyson Stevenson 6'2" | SG | 2024
SD
Easton Neuendorf
Easton Neuendorf 5'11" | PG | 2025
SD
Sam Almas
Sam Almas 6'2" | SG | 2024
SD
Jaxson Wingert
Jaxson Wingert 6'7" | PF | 2024
SD
Porter Ihnen
Porter Ihnen 6'5" | CG | 2024
SD
Alec Squires
Alec Squires 6'10" | C | 2024
SD
Shawn Hammerbeck
Shawn Hammerbeck 6'7" | C/PF | 2025
SD
Aiden Jensen
Aiden Jensen 6'9" | PF | 2023
SD
Blake Volmer
Blake Volmer 6'0" | CG | 2023
SD
Randy Rosenquist
Randy Rosenquist 6'0" | PG | 2023
SD
Brayden Pankonen
Brayden Pankonen 5'11" | PG | 2023
SD
Blake Thompson
Blake Thompson 5'11" | PG | 2023
SD
Oliver Vincent
Oliver Vincent 6'1" | PG | 2023
SD
Isaac Bruns
Isaac Bruns 6'4" | SG | 2023
SD
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Lennox has solid wins over Tea, EPJ, Platte-Geddes, MVP, Madison, and Waconia (MN). Porter is a mismatch nightmare because of his size, length, skill, and how much he handles the ball. Ihnen does an amazing job at finding his open teammates. If hockey assists were a stat, he would be towards the top in the state. Lennox is an excellent up-tempo team, much of that is credit to Ihnen's elite PG play. He is a scary scorer that can hit from every level and finish above the rim with ease. Porter is an excellent rebounder and on most nights he defends a top player from the opposing team. He and the Orioles are a force to be reckoned with!","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1297808"],"_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":"14-3 record with great wins over De Smet, Castlewood, and Aberdeen Christian. 13.6 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 4.6 apg, 3.4 spg, 3fgpg 1.3, 3FG% 27. A top PG in all of South Dakota. A leader for the Chargers, 1 of 2 top scorers on a nightly basis. Produces from every level. Easton creates the Hamlin offensive tempo and he makes the Chargers go. He can hit from deep and has been great at getting to the rim. Do not for get about his passing and creating for others. On defense, Neuendorf is playing really well and he has helped make the Chargers a solid team on the defensive side of the ball.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1331228"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"14-3 record with great wins over De Smet, Castlewood, and Aberdeen Christian. 14.4 ppg, 2.5 rpg, 2.4 apg, 1.5 spg, 3fgpg 2.1, 3FG% 32.4. A leader for the Chargers, 1 of 2 top scorers on a nightly basis. Tyson scores well from every level. He is quick and athletic. He is a scary slasher but also deadly from 3pt land. The Chargers run a ton of action through Stevenson and he is great at executing. On defense, Tyson is having a nice season and he has helped make the Chargers a solid team on the defensive side of the ball.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1278718"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"12-4 record on the season. The Titans have impressive wins over Dell Rapids, De Smet, and Western Christian (IA). Almas is the leading scorer for the Titans at 14.4 ppg and he shoots 50 FG%. He also averages 4.6 rpg, 1.6 apg, 1.8 spg. Almas guards the opposing team's best scorer in every contest. He is super explosive and opposing team's have to game plan for him. Almas is an exciting player to watch on the hardwood. It is easy to say, Sam is a tough two-way player.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["963779"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"12-4 record on the season. The Titans have super nice wins over Dell Rapids, De Smet, and Western Christian (IA). 13.8 ppg, 4.4 rpg, 5.1 apg, 3.4 spg, 3FG% 30. Blake is a stat filler/stuffer. He is an energizer bunny for the Titans and he never comes out of the game. Thompson is a playmaker! He is one of the premier athletes in the Titans conference/region.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["1204807"],"_player_evaluations_5_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"10-7 record. They do not have a top record in SD but the Bulldogs have shown that they can compete with the best teams. Madison has quality wins over Dell Rapids St Mary and Dell Rapids. 21.6 ppg, 9.1 rpg, 2.7 bpg, 1.7 apg, 64 3FG%, 34 3FG%, 71 FT%, and 8 double-doubles. Jensen had a career high and Madison school record 41 point performance against Tiospa Zina on January 28 and a 39 point performance against Dell Rapids on January 19. Aiden has proven to be one of the best players in SD this season. He works extremely hard in practice and in games to help his team succeed. He is very humble in doing so. Jensen can step outside and knock the 3 down as well as receiving double teams in the post most games. Jensen and the Bulldogs are a scary team!","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_6_player":["1503881"],"_player_evaluations_6_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"15-1 record. The Comets are having a breakout season and Kiefer has been amazing. They started the season by winning the LNI and they took down Lower Brule and White River. The Comets also have nice wins against Dickinson Trinity (ND), Shiloh Christian (ND), and Lakota Tech. Benson is an intense player that is full of confidence. His pull-up jumper is deadly, he has hit multiple big shots throughout the season with a game winner, and buzzer beaters. Kieffer is making a name for himself this season.","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_7_player":["1266223"],"_player_evaluations_7_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"16-1 record and ranked #2. The Cossacks have nice wins over CWL, Beresford, De Smet, Hamlin, STM, and Deuel. Sioux Valley is a super unselfish team, the wealth is shared and winning is the priority. 15 ppg, 11 prg, 2 apg, 2.5 bpg. Squires gets his work done with around 9/10 shots per game and is shooting a scorching 80% on FG's. Alec recently broke the Sioux Valley record with career dunks (over 45). He also has the single game record with 5 dunks. Squires is a top rim protector, a great rebounder, is always improving, and I am always impressed with his hands, feet, and movement w/o the ball.","_player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_8_player":["963744"],"_player_evaluations_8_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_8_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_8_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_8_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_8_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"16-1 record and ranked #2. The Cossacks have nice wins over CWL, Beresford, De Smet, Hamlin, STM, and Deuel. Sioux Valley is a super unselfish team, the wealth is shared and winning is the priority. 19 ppg, 5 rpg, 7 apg, 3 spg. Oli gets his work done with less than 12 shots per game and is shooting a hot 45% from three. Vincent holds the Cossack record with charges taken and is closing in on the assist record which is above 500! He is also closing in on the school career points record. When watching Oli play, it is easy to see that he is marvelously skilled and he is a complete playmaker. Vincent will do whatever it takes to get the W!","_player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_9_player":["963773"],"_player_evaluations_9_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_9_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_9_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_9_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_9_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_9_evaluation":"14-4 record on the season and the Quarriers are loaded with talent. They have quality wins over Hamlin, EPJ, Aberdeen Christian, and MVP. The lefty sparkplug and All-Star athlete, Pankonen is averaging 21 ppg, 4 rpg, 5 apg, 3 spg. He is electric on the hardwood and the straw that stirs the drink for the Quarriers. Brayden has a hair-trigger and he can light it up from deep. He is a creator that makes others better. He is also a thief on defense with great instincts. If you call Pankonen a playmaker, that is an understatement.","_player_evaluations_9_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_10_player":["963824"],"_player_evaluations_10_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_10_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_10_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_10_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_10_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_10_evaluation":"An impressive team record at 16-1. The Warriors have quality wins this season over Lyman, STM, MVP, and Gregory. A complete DUDE that does it all. 19.2 ppg, 8.9 rpg, 4.1 apg, 1.8 spg. Volmer excels at both ends of the court. He is a long guard with intriguing athleticism. Blake is a facilitator that makes everyone else better. Volmer is a leader, gamer, and a winner!","_player_evaluations_10_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_11_player":["1263163"],"_player_evaluations_11_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_11_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_11_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_11_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_11_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_11_evaluation":"An impressive team record at 16-1. The Warriors have quality wins this season over Lyman, STM, MVP, and Gregory. 12.6 ppg, 7.3 rpg, 1.7 apg. A tough low post that will do the dirty work around the hoop. Can score with his back to the basket but will also WHAM it. A physical and full-contact player. Hammerbeck is a fierce defender and a tough matchup for any squad.","_player_evaluations_11_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_12_player":["1270366"],"_player_evaluations_12_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_12_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_12_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_12_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_12_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_12_evaluation":"16-0 record, #1 in State, currently on a 43-game win Streak! High-quality wins this season over: Dell Rapids, Western Christian (IA), EPJ, SFC, Sioux Valley, and Minneapolis North. Tish is averaging 14.5 ppg and 7 rpg. You will have to search far and wide to find a player that is more physical than Tish. He is strong and smart. He anticipates well, takes what the D gives him, and he will work his tail off. Wingert is a top BIG in SD.","_player_evaluations_12_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_13_player":["1500252"],"_player_evaluations_13_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_13_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_13_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_13_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_13_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_13_evaluation":"16-0 record, #1 in State, currently on a 43-game win Streak! High-quality wins this season over: Dell Rapids, Western Christian (IA), EPJ, SFC, Sioux Valley, and Minneapolis North. 8.3 ppg, 1.9 rpg, 1.9 apg, 1.5 spg. One of the best role players in the State. Hennies would be putting up gaudy numbers on almost any other team. He is a handworker, a two-way player, and a clutch performer.","_player_evaluations_13_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_14_player":["963787"],"_player_evaluations_14_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_14_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_14_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_14_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_14_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_14_evaluation":"16-0 record, #1 in State, currently on a 43-game win Streak! High-quality wins this season over: Dell Rapids, Western Christian (IA), EPJ, SFC, Sioux Valley, and Minneapolis North. 14.5 ppg, 6.9 rpg, 9.3 apg, 4.1 spg. 9.3 assists per game is an insane number!!! Rosenquist sees plays happen before everyone else, is an elite passer, and he has eyes in the back of his head. He is a dynamic player on both ends. A top PG and an elite defender.","_player_evaluations_14_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_15_player":["963742"],"_player_evaluations_15_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_15_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_15_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_15_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_15_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_15_evaluation":"16-0 record, #1 in State, currently on a 43-game win Streak! High-quality wins this season over: Dell Rapids, Western Christian (IA), EPJ, SFC, Sioux Valley, and Minneapolis North. 26.9 ppg, 8.1 rpg, 1.2 apg, 1.9 spg. As complete of a player as there is in SD. Amazing movement without the ball, his jumper is a work of art, tough defender, complete STUD.","_player_evaluations_15_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_16_player":["1390318"],"_player_evaluations_16_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_16_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_16_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_16_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_16_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_16_evaluation":"14-3 record. The Chargers have good wins over Lennox, EPJ, O'Gorman, Dell Rapids, Tea, and White River. Plays with a high hoops IQ, knows when to play fast and when to slow down, high-level shooter with extended range. Makes winning plays. Great skills, mature for his age, excellent feel for the game.","_player_evaluations_16_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_17_player":["1390319"],"_player_evaluations_17_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_17_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_17_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_17_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_17_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_17_evaluation":"14-3 record. The Chargers have good wins over Lennox, EPJ, O'Gorman, Dell Rapids, Tea, and White River. Much like Synder, he can shoot the Chargers to a win from deep. Mulder hits triples off the bounce and the catch. He is fantastic in transition, plays fearless, and can take over a game as a 10th grader.","_player_evaluations_17_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_18_player":["1503883"],"_player_evaluations_18_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_18_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_18_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_18_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_18_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_18_evaluation":"14-3 record. The Chargers have good wins over Lennox, EPJ, O'Gorman, Dell Rapids, Tea, and White River. Part of the Charger Twin Towers. For his length and young age, Griffen has an amazing feel for the game. He is a willing passer, does not try to do to much, and he does a great job of protecting the paint. Goodbary can produce from every level but does most of his damage from inside and mid-range. He is an impressive defender for a 10th grader.","_player_evaluations_18_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_19_player":["1390310"],"_player_evaluations_19_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_19_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_19_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_19_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_19_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_19_evaluation":"14-3 record. The Chargers have good wins over Lennox, EPJ, O'Gorman, Dell Rapids, Tea, and White River. Part of the Charger Twin Towers. Bruns is athletic, strong, and physical. He has a great jump shot. He can hit from three and from mid-range. Ethan is athletic to the rim and can finish with power or finesse. He is a rim protector, a heavy producer on the boards, and and overall athletic defender.","_player_evaluations_19_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":20,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63ea730f09ca2"} /-->

In this article, we are looking at South Dakota players from Class A. We are getting near the end of the regular season and we wanted to shine a light on some of these guys before postseason play begins. PHD thought it would be fun to look at some of the top players from some of the best teams in A-hoops. Be on the lookout for these players/these teams as the season heats up!

South Dakota
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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Top Players on Top Teams
14-2 team record. 21.7 ppg, 7.3 rpg, 4 apg. Lennox has solid wins over Tea, EPJ, Platte-Geddes, MVP,...
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Easton Neuendorf

Easton Neuendorf

SD
PG
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS PG
CLASS 2025
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Easton
Neuendorf PG
Class
2025
Height
5'11"
HS
Hamlin
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SD
Top Players on Top Teams
14-3 record with great wins over De Smet, Castlewood, and Aberdeen Christian. 13.6 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 4.6 apg,...
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Briar Cliff
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Easton Neuendorf

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State: South Dakota
School: Hamlin
Club: Hoop City South Dakota
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Dakota Wesleyan
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
|
SD
Top Players on Top Teams
14-3 record with great wins over De Smet, Castlewood, and Aberdeen Christian. 14.4 ppg, 2.5 rpg, 2.4 apg,...
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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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Sam Almas

Sam Almas

SD
SG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SG
CLASS 2024
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Sam
Almas SG
Class
2024
Height
6'2"
HS
Tea Area
|
SD
Top Players on Top Teams
12-4 record on the season. The Titans have impressive wins over Dell Rapids, De Smet, and Western Christian...
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Sam Almas

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State: South Dakota
School: Tea Area
Club: Arena Basketball Club
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Northwestern (IA)
Football
Blake Thompson

Blake Thompson

SD
PG
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS PG
CLASS 2023
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Blake
Thompson PG
Class
2023
Height
5'11"
HS
Tea Area
|
SD
Top Players on Top Teams
12-4 record on the season. The Titans have super nice wins over Dell Rapids, De Smet, and Western...
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Northwestern (IA)
Football
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Blake Thompson

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State: South Dakota
School: Tea Area
Club: Pentagon Schoolers Maschino
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Mount Marty
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
|
SD
Top Players on Top Teams
10-7 record. They do not have a top record in SD but the Bulldogs have shown that they...
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Mount Marty
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Aiden Jensen

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State: South Dakota
School: Madison
Club: Pentagon Schoolers
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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
Top Players on Top Teams
15-1 record. The Comets are having a breakout season and Kiefer has been amazing. They started the season...
Written by Michael Herrick
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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South Dakota State
Alec Squires

Alec Squires

SD
C
HEIGHT 6'10"
POS C
CLASS 2024
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Alec
Squires C
Class
2024
Height
6'10"
HS
Sioux Valley
|
SD
Top Players on Top Teams
16-1 record and ranked #2. The Cossacks have nice wins over CWL, Beresford, De Smet, Hamlin, STM, and...
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South Dakota State
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Alec Squires

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State: South Dakota
School: Sioux Valley
Club: Sanford Sports Academy SF
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Dakota Wesleyan
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
|
SD
Top Players on Top Teams
16-1 record and ranked #2. The Cossacks have nice wins over CWL, Beresford, De Smet, Hamlin, STM, and...
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Dakota Wesleyan
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Oliver Vincent

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State: South Dakota
School: Sioux Valley
Club: Pentagon Schoolers
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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
|
SD
Top Players on Top Teams
14-4 record on the season and the Quarriers are loaded with talent. They have quality wins over Hamlin,...
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Brayden Pankonen

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State: South Dakota
School: Dell Rapids
Club: Pentagon Schoolers Maschino
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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
Top Players on Top Teams
An impressive team record at 16-1. The Warriors have quality wins this season over Lyman, STM, MVP, and...
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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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Nebraska
Football
Shawn Hammerbeck

Shawn Hammerbeck

SD
C/PF
HEIGHT 6'7"
POS C/PF
CLASS 2025
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Shawn
Hammerbeck C/PF
Class
2025
Height
6'7"
HS
Winner
|
SD
Top Players on Top Teams
An impressive team record at 16-1. The Warriors have quality wins this season over Lyman, STM, MVP, and...
Written by Michael Herrick
Nebraska
Football
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Shawn Hammerbeck

State: South Dakota
School: Winner
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Briar Cliff
Jaxson Wingert

Jaxson Wingert

SD
PF
HEIGHT 6'7"
POS PF
CLASS 2024
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Jaxson
Wingert PF
Class
2024
Height
6'7"
HS
Dakota Valley
|
SD
Top Players on Top Teams
16-0 record, #1 in State, currently on a 43-game win Streak! High-quality wins this season over: Dell Rapids,...
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Briar Cliff
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Jaxson Wingert

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State: South Dakota
School: Dakota Valley
Club: Sanford Sports Academy SF
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Dakota Wesleyan
Jaxon Hennies

Jaxon Hennies

SD
SG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS SG
CLASS 2023
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Jaxon
Hennies SG
Class
2023
Height
6'1"
HS
Dakota Valley
|
SD
Top Players on Top Teams
16-0 record, #1 in State, currently on a 43-game win Streak! High-quality wins this season over: Dell Rapids,...
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Dakota Wesleyan
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Jaxon Hennies

State: South Dakota
School: Dakota Valley
Club: Arena Basketball Club
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Dakota Wesleyan
Randy Rosenquist

Randy Rosenquist

SD
PG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS PG
CLASS 2023
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Randy
Rosenquist PG
Class
2023
Height
6'0"
HS
Dakota Valley
|
SD
Top Players on Top Teams
16-0 record, #1 in State, currently on a 43-game win Streak! High-quality wins this season over: Dell Rapids,...
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Dakota Wesleyan
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Randy Rosenquist

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State: South Dakota
School: Dakota Valley
Club: Pentagon Schoolers Maschino
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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
|
SD
Top Players on Top Teams
16-0 record, #1 in State, currently on a 43-game win Streak! High-quality wins this season over: Dell Rapids,...
Written by Michael Herrick
South Dakota
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Isaac Bruns

Twitter
State: South Dakota
School: Dakota Valley
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Dordt
Football
Cole Snyder

Cole Snyder

SD
PG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS PG
CLASS 2025
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Cole
Snyder PG
Class
2025
Height
6'0"
HS
Sioux Falls Christian
|
SD
Top Players on Top Teams
14-3 record. The Chargers have good wins over Lennox, EPJ, O’Gorman, Dell Rapids, Tea, and White River. Plays...
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Dordt
Football
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Cole Snyder

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State: South Dakota
School: Sioux Falls Christian
Club: TEAM Warwick
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Northwestern (IA)
Britton Mulder

Britton Mulder

SD
SG/CG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SG/CG
CLASS 2025
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Britton
Mulder SG/CG
Class
2025
Height
6'2"
HS
Sioux Falls Christian
|
SD
Top Players on Top Teams
14-3 record. The Chargers have good wins over Lennox, EPJ, O’Gorman, Dell Rapids, Tea, and White River. Much...
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Northwestern (IA)
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Britton Mulder

State: South Dakota
School: Sioux Falls Christian
Club: TEAM Warwick
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Drake
Griffen Goodbary

Griffen Goodbary

SD
PF
HEIGHT 6'11"
POS PF
CLASS 2025
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Griffen
Goodbary PF
Class
2025
Height
6'11"
HS
Sioux Falls Christian
|
SD
Top Players on Top Teams
14-3 record. The Chargers have good wins over Lennox, EPJ, O’Gorman, Dell Rapids, Tea, and White River. Part...
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Drake
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Griffen Goodbary

State: South Dakota
School: Sioux Falls Christian
Club: TEAM Warwick
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South Dakota School of Mines
Ethan Bruns

Ethan Bruns

SD
SF
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SF
CLASS 2023
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Ethan
Bruns SF
Class
2023
Height
6'5"
HS
Sioux Falls Christian
|
SD
Top Players on Top Teams
14-3 record. The Chargers have good wins over Lennox, EPJ, O’Gorman, Dell Rapids, Tea, and White River. Part...
Written by Michael Herrick
South Dakota School of Mines
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Ethan Bruns

State: South Dakota
School: Sioux Falls Christian
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