Class B SoDak 16: Players To Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's the PLAYOFFS baby!!!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On Friday night, the SoDak 16 Qualifying games happened and we are now down to only sixteen teams left in Class B hoops. The SoDak 16 games are on Tuesday night (March 7th) and everyone will be looking to punch their ticket to STATE!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Class B SoDak 16 Games</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lower Brule vs. Irene-Wakonda (6:00 @ Corn Palace)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Aberdeen Christian vs. Ipswich (7:00 @ Webster)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>De Smet vs. Crazy Horse (5:30 Huron Arena)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Faith vs. Northwestern (7:00 @ Timber Lake)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>White River vs. Howard (7:00 Stanley County)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Viborg-Hurley vs. Wessington Springs (7:00 McCook Central)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ethan vs. Gregory (7:30 Corn Palace)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Castlewood vs. Harding County (5:30 Stanley County)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this article, we are looking at one player from each team. These players deserve your attention and PHD believes they will have an impactful performance on Tuesday!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"italic","fontWeight":"800"}},"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size" style="font-style:italic;font-weight:800">Best of luck to all the teams and Players in their SoDak 16 games!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1441779,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/04/PlayerWatchlistNDSD.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/04/PlayerWatchlistNDSD.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-1441779" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Class B SoDak 16</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1227920' first='Gavin' last='Thigh'] (2023) |6'0 G| Lower Brule</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#1 seed, 19-3 record, 19.2 ppg, 5.1 rpg, 3.4 apg, 3.1 spg, put up 42 in a single game, beyond skilled, makes it looks easy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1535884' first='Jens' last='Hansen'] (2025) |5'9 G| Irene-Wakonda</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#16 seed, 11-11 record, 8 ppg, 1.4 rpg, 4 apg, 1.2 spg, plays w/ heart, legit threat from 3, facilitator, moves feet well on D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='963765' first='Ethan' last='Russell'] (2023) |6'7 SF| Aberdeen Christian </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#2 seed, 20-2 record, 16.3 ppg, 7.4 rpg, 1.1 apg, 35 3FG%, extra long/athlete, beautiful J, extended range, beast in paint</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1832544' first='Trevor' last='Heinz'] (2024) |5'10 G| Ipswich</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#15 seed, 15-6 record, extra-quick &amp; speedy, good shooter, slashes to the cup, can blow by defenders, play hard &amp; intense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='963766' first='Damon' last='Wilkinson'] (2023) |6'10 C| De Smet</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#3 seed, 19-3 record, 21 pts &amp; 14 reb last game, best/most dominant low post in Class B, dunks often, great defender</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1832748' first='Hayden' last='Martin'] (2023) |6'5 F| Crazy Horse</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#14 seed, 17-4 record, scoring 18 ppg, super skilled, buckets from anywhere on the court, excellent J, matchup nightmare </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1819752' first='Caden' last='Selby'] (2024) |6'7 F| Faith</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#4 seed, 21-1 record, 13.1 ppg, 2.5 apg, 4 rpg, 1.2 spg, 37 3FG%, runs floor well, good looking shot, scores from all levels</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1832758' first='Quintin' last='Fischbach'] (2023) |6'5 G/F| Northwestern</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#13 seed, 17-5 record, long &amp; athletic, plays top of the 1-2-2 zone, problematic D, solid shooter, makes the Wildcats go!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='963747' first='Joe' last='Sayler'] (2023) |6'4 SG| White River</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#5 seed, 18-4 record, ridiculous athlete, amazing shot creator, super bouncy, crazy dunker, can take over in blink of an eye</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1503843' first='Luke' last='Koepsell'] (2025) |6'3 F| Howard</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#12 seed, 16-6 record, good-sized athlete for only a 10th grader, lefty that can hit the 3-ball, easy &amp; soft spot-up shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1832812' first='Brady' last='Schroedermeier'] (2026) |6'0 G| Viborg-Hurley</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#6 seed, 19-3 record, spaces floor &amp; cashes in triples, has extended range and a nice follow through, pickpocket defender</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1641210' first='Parker' last='Graff'] (2026) |5'11 G| Wessington Springs</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#11 seed, 16-6 record, a lefty youngster that can change the game from 3pt land, serious scorer, will also slash for points </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1445396' first='Riley' last='Endres'] (2023) |6'1 SG| Ethan</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#7 seed, 19-3 record, quick 1st step going to the basket, not afraid of contact, physical going downhill, moves the ball well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1263160' first='Cruz' last='Klundt'] (2025) |6'0 PG| Gregory</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#10 seed, 16-6 record, floor general, runs the show, high asst man w/ a great feel, impressive skills, can also score the rock</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1625205' first='Lane' last='Tvedt'] (2024) |6'0 G| Castlewood</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#8 seed, 17-5 record, defenders struggle to keep him in front, creative going to rack, sharp skills w/ a nice shot, playmaker</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1641073' first='Gage' last='Gilbert'] (2023) |6'5 PF| Harding County</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#9 seed, 18-4 record, 15.8 ppg, 7.7 rpg, 1.8 apg, 1.2 spg, 3.8 bpg, excellent rim &amp; lane protector, scores in &amp; out, LEADER</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 -->