SD 2023 Rankings: 20 New Names

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Who did PHD add to the rankings? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Look no further, we have 20 players that you need to read about. We have a wide range of talent from B, A, and AA. See below for serious senior talent from South Dakota! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1890935,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/PHNewAdditions23-crop-823x540-1669940210-crop-800x526-1680633093.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/PHNewAdditions23-crop-823x540-1669940210-crop-800x526-1680633093.jpg?w=799" alt="" class="wp-image-1890935" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1534280' first='Abraham' last='Kamara'] |6'0 G| Sioux Falls Roosevelt</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He is an agitator on defense &amp; an underrated backcourt player. High NRG &amp; speed, tough to keep out of the paint</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1753099' first='Ben' last='Heisler'] |6'3 SF| Pierre</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stood out as a showtime dunker &amp; hit the boards hard. Heisler can get up, likely the most underrated dunker in SD </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1808265' first='Jack' last='Hilgenberg'] |5'9 G| Sioux Falls Lincoln</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He got it done on D &amp; w/ effort, Jack was annoying &amp; frustrating on D, was also selfless with the rock &amp; quick to pass</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1812603' first='Hans' last='Lapka'] |5'10 G| Leola-Frederick</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He brought non-stop NRG &amp; effort, Hans was a quick guard that probed the D for good looks and chances to score </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1819471' first='Benicio' last='Zephier'] |5'11 G| Marty</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Talented w/ the rock, Zephier can pull up in the blink of an eye &amp; pick your pocket at the same time, smooth O game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1819648' first='Noah' last='Iron Horse'] |6'3 G| Crazy Horse</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>22 ppg, 6.5 rpg, 4 rpg, major offensive threat that was looked over by most, boards up &amp; creates, big scoring ability</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1827078' first='Drew' last='Ryken'] |5'10 G| Yankton</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>State AA Champion, game/winner 17.5 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 2.1 apg, 42 3FG%, 85 3FGM b4 State, major shooter/3 threat </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1855049' first='MacKenzie' last='Cass'] |6'3 G| Cheyenne-Eagle Butte</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He has a smooth game &amp; can knock it down from deep,13.3 ppg, 6.3 rpg, 2.4 apg, shot the ball at an efficient rate </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='963814' first='Rylan' last='Palmer'] |6'2 G| Faith</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Long guard, controls &amp; runs the offense, takes care of the ball, good passer, gets ball to shooters, good instincts on D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1827079' first='Mac' last='Ryken'] |5'10 G| Yankton</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>State AA Champion! Shooter through &amp; through, scored 29 in first game at State &amp; 19 in Championship, clutch player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1830688' first='Will' last='Gilbertson'] |6'4 F| Hot Springs</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>State Qualifier &amp; won 20 games, favorable size with muscle &amp; physicality, can hit the triple, plays hard &amp; hustles all over</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1832748' first='Hayden' last='Martin'] |6'5 F| Crazy Horse</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>17 wins w/ 17.3 ppg, 8.8 rpg, 3 apg. Has all the skills, can pour it in from every level, matchup problem w/ length &amp; ability</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1842327' first='Gabriel' last='Brooks'] |6'5 F| Red Cloud</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>7.8 ppg, 8.4 ppg, .4 apg, .6 spg, 55 FG%, impressive length &amp; good production, efficient scoring the rock, hit the glass hard</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1842329' first='Josiah' last='Cottier'] |6'0 G| Red Cloud</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>11 ppg, 2.7 ppg, 1.4 apg, 1.3 spg, 44 FG%. A tough on-ball defender, leader on the hardwood, reliable &amp; consistent scorer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1843053' first='Jess' last='Harper'] |6'0 G| Faith</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>23 wins, State Qualifier, brings NRG to the floor, two-way player, smooth jump pull-up game, strokes it from deep range</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1850730' first='Brecken' last='Krueger'] |6'1 G| Pierre </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Helped the Govs finish 5th at State, a good athlete that plays hard, especially on D, will hit the outside J &amp; spaces the floor</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1850731' first='Cameron' last='Black'] |6'0 G| Sioux Falls Jefferson</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Helped the Cavs win 21 games &amp; finish 3rd at State, key role player for JHS, handles the rock, nice complimentary player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1850732' first='Jacob' last='Mayer'] |5'11 G| Pierre</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>16 wins &amp; 5th place finish at State, a lead guard for the Govs, makes plays when playing fast, does good work on defense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1859723' first='Gage' last='Goettertz'] |6'4 G| Viborg-Hurley</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>21-5 record, State Qualifier, 9.8 ppg, 4.7 rpg, 3.8 apg, 46 FG%, long &amp; runs well, can get up &amp; wham in impressive fashion</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1874086' first='Braydon' last='Simon'] |5'11 G| Deuel </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>11.1 ppg 4.1 rpg 4.4 apg 1.4 spg, quick player, creates going downhill, facilitator, works hard on defense, tough on-ball D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1487735,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/06/ImpressivePlayers.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/06/ImpressivePlayers.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-1487735" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->