Scouting the SD Class A State Tournament

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1625176' first='Alec' last='Squires'] <strong>- 6'10” C 2024 - Sioux Valley - South Dakota State University -</strong> Squires is not a final product — and SDSU sees that — of course. I'm not saying this as an indictment on his current skill level, but basically interpreting that 6'10” kids don't grow on trees in South Dakota that can move well and bring an obvious skill level and rise above the competition. Squires can move well and has a long frame that can put on a lot of weight. SDSU just got a commitment from [player_tooltip player_id='963766' first='Damon' last='Wilkinson'], who is also 6'10”. The 2024 Squires will be a year after Wilkinson and they have a couple bigs to throw out there and develop.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='963744' first='Oliver' last='Vincent'] <strong>- 6'1” G 2023 - Sioux Valley - </strong>Vincent is uncommitted as of this writing. He's known for his scoring and it's a scoring that translates because he doesn't rely on screens/help to score. He'll get his at the next level. A high-level scorer, but can also pass and distribute at that same level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1625191' first='Easton' last='Neuendorf']<strong>- 5'11” PG 2025 - Hamlin - </strong>Easton can play a traditional point guard role and a scoring point guard role. Well, he pretty much plays both those roles consistently. I think this offseason for him with [program_tooltip program_id='2228190' first='Team' last='Warwick'] is crucial on what type of level he projects to.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1263164' first='Maverick' last='Nelson'] <strong>- 6'2” G 2025 - Sioux Valley - </strong>Maverick is a season away from being evaluated to his fullest talents. Sioux Valley will graduate Vincent and Carey, so we'll see what his full capabilities are with a more advanced role. A guard with good size and a sound skill-set.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1273153' first='Jordan' last='Uhlir'] <strong>- 6'5” F 2024 - St. Thomas More</strong> <strong>- </strong>Uhlir is an intriguing prospect to me. He's better than he's given credit for and he's a winning player. His long frame itself gives him an immediate look and attention from college coaches and recruiters. He'll be with [program_tooltip program_id='2145852' first='SD' last='Identity'] 17U this Spring/Summer and Prep Hoops Dakotas will be able to see him live. He's a guy that could be ranked with several different outcomes. I believe I'm a little higher on Uhlir than most.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1331228' first='Tyson' last='Stevenson'] <strong>- 6'2” SG 2024 - Hamlin - </strong>The Class A All-Stater is a three-point shot-maker. A quick and consistent shot. Jumps well off the ground when shooting. Love how active he is moving around on the perimeter, to open up a three. Thrives moving off the ball and coming off screens, or his individual off-ball movement. Translates very well to the next level with his movement and three-point making ability.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1558204' first='Zac' last='VanMeeteren'] <strong>- 6'6” Wing/PF 2025 - Hamlin - </strong>VanMeeteren is long and can stretch the floor with his three-point ability. He's definitely one to watch closely next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1625200' first='Jaxson' last='Wingert'] <strong>- 6'7” PF/C 2024 - Dakota Valley - </strong>Wingert doesn't have any eye-popping physical traits, but he's a college-level, skilled interior big man. I think he makes an NAIA team pretty happy. Highly effective in being a screen-and-roller/cutter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1625197' first='Hudsyn' last='Ruesink'] <strong>- 6'3” PF/C 2024 - Sioux Valley - </strong>Not prototypical height but has a solid build and plays bigger than he is. A smooth overall offensive game and has a good-looking release and shooting stroke. The ball comes off easily. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->