Class B SoDak 16: Players To Watch
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It’s the PLAYOFFS baby!!! 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…
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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!
Class B SoDak 16 Games
Lower Brule vs. Irene-Wakonda (6:00 @ Corn Palace)
Aberdeen Christian vs. Ipswich (7:00 @ Webster)
De Smet vs. Crazy Horse (5:30 Huron Arena)
Faith vs. Northwestern (7:00 @ Timber Lake)
White River vs. Howard (7:00 Stanley County)
Viborg-Hurley vs. Wessington Springs (7:00 McCook Central)
Ethan vs. Gregory (7:30 Corn Palace)
Castlewood vs. Harding County (5:30 Stanley County)
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!
Best of luck to all the teams and Players in their SoDak 16 games!
Class B SoDak 16
Gavin Thigh Gavin Thigh 5'10" | PG Lower Brule | 2023 State SD (2023) |6’0 G| Lower Brule
#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
Jens Hansen Jens Hansen 5'9" | CG Irene-Wakonda | 2025 State SD (2025) |5’9 G| Irene-Wakonda
#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
Ethan Russell Ethan Russell 6'6" | SF Aberdeen Christian | 2023 State SD (2023) |6’7 SF| Aberdeen Christian
#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
Trevor Heinz Trevor Heinz 5'11" | CG Ipswich | 2024 State SD (2024) |5’10 G| Ipswich
#15 seed, 15-6 record, extra-quick & speedy, good shooter, slashes to the cup, can blow by defenders, play hard & intense
Damon Wilkinson Damon Wilkinson 6'10" | C De Smet | 2023 State SD (2023) |6’10 C| De Smet
#3 seed, 19-3 record, 21 pts & 14 reb last game, best/most dominant low post in Class B, dunks often, great defender
Hayden Martin Hayden Martin 6'5" | PF Crazy Horse | 2023 State SD (2023) |6’5 F| Crazy Horse
#14 seed, 17-4 record, scoring 18 ppg, super skilled, buckets from anywhere on the court, excellent J, matchup nightmare
Caden Selby Caden Selby 6'7" | SF Faith | 2024 State SD (2024) |6’7 F| Faith
#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
Quintin Fischbach Quintin Fischbach 6'5" | SF Northwestern | 2024 State SD (2023) |6’5 G/F| Northwestern
#13 seed, 17-5 record, long & athletic, plays top of the 1-2-2 zone, problematic D, solid shooter, makes the Wildcats go!
Joe Sayler Joe Sayler 6'4" | SG White River | 2023 State #295 Nation SD (2023) |6’4 SG| White River
#5 seed, 18-4 record, ridiculous athlete, amazing shot creator, super bouncy, crazy dunker, can take over in blink of an eye
Luke Koepsell Luke Koepsell 6'4" | SF Howard | 2025 State SD (2025) |6’3 F| Howard
#12 seed, 16-6 record, good-sized athlete for only a 10th grader, lefty that can hit the 3-ball, easy & soft spot-up shooter
Brady Schroedermeier Brady Schroedermeier 6'2" | PG Viborg-Hurley | 2026 State SD (2026) |6’0 G| Viborg-Hurley
#6 seed, 19-3 record, spaces floor & cashes in triples, has extended range and a nice follow through, pickpocket defender
Parker Graff Parker Graff 6'0" | CG Wessington Springs | 2026 State SD (2026) |5’11 G| Wessington Springs
#11 seed, 16-6 record, a lefty youngster that can change the game from 3pt land, serious scorer, will also slash for points
Riley Endres Riley Endres 6'1" | SG Ethan | 2023 State SD (2023) |6’1 SG| Ethan
#7 seed, 19-3 record, quick 1st step going to the basket, not afraid of contact, physical going downhill, moves the ball well
Cruz Klundt Cruz Klundt 6'0" | PG Gregory | 2025 State SD (2025) |6’0 PG| Gregory
#10 seed, 16-6 record, floor general, runs the show, high asst man w/ a great feel, impressive skills, can also score the rock
Lane Tvedt (2024) |6’0 G| Castlewood
#8 seed, 17-5 record, defenders struggle to keep him in front, creative going to rack, sharp skills w/ a nice shot, playmaker
Gage Gilbert Gage Gilbert 6'5" | PF Harding County | 2023 State SD (2023) |6’5 PF| Harding County
#9 seed, 18-4 record, 15.8 ppg, 7.7 rpg, 1.8 apg, 1.2 spg, 3.8 bpg, excellent rim & lane protector, scores in & out, LEADER