SD State B Tournament: Prep Hoops Dakotas All-Tournament Team
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The South Dakota State B Tournament held in Aberdeen, South Dakota, brought an unmatched energy and atmosphere to Don Meyer Court. For the all-tournament teams we’ll breakdown mostly statistics in the tournament, then a further comprehensive prospect evaluation on all…
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Continue ReadingThe South Dakota State B Tournament held in Aberdeen, South Dakota, brought an unmatched energy and atmosphere to Don Meyer Court. For the all-tournament teams we’ll breakdown mostly statistics in the tournament, then a further comprehensive prospect evaluation on all the notable prospects to come.
Also, I didn’t want to limit the all-tournament teams to a specific number of players, rather placing those that Prep Hoops Dakotas felt deserved recognition for their state tournament performances.
Tournament MVP
Damon Wilkinson Damon Wilkinson 6'10" | C De Smet | 2023 State SD – 6’10” C 2023 — De Smet
Damon was clearly the most impactful interior prospect in the tournament. He was a mismatch the entire tournament and was a clear outlier — with his size and ability to control the paint. A rebounding machine throughout the tournament, leading De Smet to its third consecutive state title. Stat lines of 18 points, 20 rebounds, 2 blocks in the championship game vs Lower Brule — in game 2, Aberdeen Christian brought a lot of bodies at Wilkinson — he contributed 9 points and 16 rebounds — Game 1 vs Viborg-Hurley, he produced 14 points, 11 rebounds, and 2 blocks.
Prep Hoops Dakotas All-Tournament Team
Kadyn Fast – 6’0″ PG 2024 – De Smet – Game 1 vs Viborg-Hurley — 14 points (6-12 FG) (2-5 3FG), 2 assists, 1 steal — Game 2 vs Aberdeen Christian — 11 points (5-9 FG) 2 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal — Championship game vs Lower Brule — 10 points, 4 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal
George Jensen George Jensen 6'6" | SF De Smet | 2024 State SD – 6’5″ Wing 2024 – De Smet – Game 1 vs Viborg-Hurley — 9 points (3-6 FG) (1-2 3FG), 4 rebounds, 2 assists — Game 2 vs Aberdeen Christian — 11 points (4-10 FG) (1-2 3FG), 6 rebounds, 4 blocks — Championship game vs Lower Brule — 9 points (3-8 FG) (1-3 3FG), 6 rebounds, 1 block, 2 steals
Kasen Janssen Kasen Janssen 6'4" | SF De Smet | 2023 State SD – 6’5″ Wing 2023 – De Smet – Game 1 vs Viborg-Hurley — 12 points (5-9 FG) (2-3 3FG), 7 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 block, 1 steal — Game 2 vs Aberdeen Christian — 9 points (4-9 FG), 9 rebounds, 1 block, 2 steals — Championship game vs Lower Brule — 9 points (3-9 FG) (1-5 3FG), 9 rebounds, 1 steal
Joe Sayler Joe Sayler 6'4" | SG White River | 2023 State #295 Nation SD – 6’4″ SG 2023 – White River – Joe finishes his career 5th all-time in South Dakota history with 2,702 career points — Game 1 vs Faith — 24 points (8-18 FG) (3-7 FG) — Game 2 vs Lower Brule — 28 points (11-22 FG) (3-11 3FG), 8 rebounds, 3 assists — Game 3 vs Aberdeen Christian — 39 points (14-28 FG) (3-10 3FG), 6 rebounds, 1 steal
Nic Marshall Nic Marshall 6'1" | PG White River | 2024 State SD – 6″1″ PG 2024 – White River – Game 1 vs Faith –– 21 points (9-14 FG), 7 assists (1 turnover), 5 rebounds — Game 2 vs Lower Brule — 2 points (1-9 FG), 2 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 block, 3 steals — Game 3 vs Aberdeen Christian — 17 points (7-16 FG), 4 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 block, 3 steals
Gavin Thigh Gavin Thigh 5'10" | PG Lower Brule | 2023 State SD – 5’11” G 2023 – Lower Brule – Game 1 vs Castlewood — 34 points (10-13 FG) (6-8 3FG) (8-10 FT) — Game 2 vs White River — 8 points (4-13 FG) (0-3 3FG), 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals — Championship game vs De Smet – 15 points (4-18 FG) (2-9 3FG), 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals
Brian LaRoche Jr Brian LaRoche Jr 6'0" | PG Lower Brule | 2023 State SD – 6’1″ G 2023 – Lower Brule – Game 1 vs Castlewood — 15 points (7-16 FG) (1-5 3FG) — Game 2 vs White River — 15 points (6-12 FG) (2-5 3FG), 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals — Championship game vs De Smet — 16 points (7-18 FG) (2-8 3FG), 4 rebounds, 1 block, 2 steals
Bryon Laue Bryon Laue 6'9" | PF Castlewood | 2025 State SD – 6’8″ PF/C 2025 – Castlewood – Game 1 vs Lower Brule — 25 points (12-13 FG), 14 rebounds, 2 blocks, 1 steal — Game 2 vs Faith — 10 points (4-9 FG), 17 rebounds, 3 blocks — Game 3 vs Viborg-Hurley — 4 points (2-8 FG), 10 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 block, 1 steal
Malek Wieker Malek Wieker 6'0" | CG Aberdeen Christian | 2023 State SD – 6’1″ G 2023 – Aberdeen Christian – Game 1 vs Ethan — 15 points (4-11 FG) (3-6 3FG), 6 rebounds — Game 2 vs De Smet — 9 points (4-15 FG), 7 rebounds — Game 3 vs White River — 17 points (6-13 FG) (4-7 3FG), 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals
Ethan Russell Ethan Russell 6'6" | SF Aberdeen Christian | 2023 State SD – 6’7″ Wing 2023 – Aberdeen Christian – Game 1 vs Ethan — 13 points (5-9 FG) (3-4 3FG), 5 rebounds — Game 2 vs De Smet — 8 points (3-14 FG), 9 rebounds, 1 block — Game 3 vs White River — 22 points (8-11 FG) (1-3 3FG), 12 rebounds, 1 block
Jackson Schauer Jackson Schauer 6'1" | CG Faith | 2024 State SD – 6’1″ G 2024 – Faith – Game 1 vs White River — 15 points (7-12 FG) (1-2 3FG), 8 rebounds, 4 assists — Game 2 vs Castlewood — 22 points (5-16 FG) (2-5 3FG) (10-10 FT), 4 rebounds, 2 steals — Game 3 vs Ethan — 36 points (12-16 FG) (5-5 3PT) (7-7 FT) –
Caden Selby Caden Selby 6'7" | SF Faith | 2024 State SD – 6’7″ Wing 2024 – Faith – Game 1 vs White River — 15 points (5-8 FG) (4-7 3FG), Game 2 vs Castlewood — 11 points (4-14 FG) (1-7 3FG), 9 rebounds, 1 steal — Game 3 vs Ethan — 26 points (11-18 FG) (3-9 3FG), 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 4 blocks
Nick Hanson Nick Hanson 6'8" | PF Viborg-Hurley | 2025 State SD – 6’6″ F 2025 – Viborg-Hurley – Game 1 vs De Smet — 16 points (6-14 FG) (3-7 3FG), 7 rebounds, 2 blocks — Game 2 vs Ethan — 10 points (4-8 FG) (1-2 3FG), 10 rebounds, 3 blocks — Game 3 vs Castlewood — 10 points (4-11 FG), (0-5 3FG), 8 rebounds, 6 blocks, 1 steal