SD 2023 Rankings: 20 New Names
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Who did PHD add to the rankings? 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…
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Continue ReadingWho did PHD add to the rankings?
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!
Abraham Kamara Abraham Kamara 6'0" | PG Sioux Falls Roosevelt | 2023 State SD |6’0 G| Sioux Falls Roosevelt
He is an agitator on defense & an underrated backcourt player. High NRG & speed, tough to keep out of the paint
Ben Heisler Ben Heisler 6'3" | SF Pierre | 2023 State SD |6’3 SF| Pierre
Stood out as a showtime dunker & hit the boards hard. Heisler can get up, likely the most underrated dunker in SD
Jack Hilgenberg Jack Hilgenberg 5'9" | CG Sioux Falls Lincoln | 2023 State SD |5’9 G| Sioux Falls Lincoln
He got it done on D & w/ effort, Jack was annoying & frustrating on D, was also selfless with the rock & quick to pass
Hans Lapka Hans Lapka 5'10" | CG Leola-Frederick Area | 2023 State SD |5’10 G| Leola-Frederick
He brought non-stop NRG & effort, Hans was a quick guard that probed the D for good looks and chances to score
Benicio Zephier Benicio Zephier 5'11" | CG Marty | 2023 State SD |5’11 G| Marty
Talented w/ the rock, Zephier can pull up in the blink of an eye & pick your pocket at the same time, smooth O game
Noah Iron Horse Noah Iron Horse 6'3" | CG Crazy Horse | 2023 State SD |6’3 G| Crazy Horse
22 ppg, 6.5 rpg, 4 rpg, major offensive threat that was looked over by most, boards up & creates, big scoring ability
Drew Ryken Drew Ryken 5'10" | SG Yankton | 2023 State SD |5’10 G| Yankton
State AA Champion, game/winner 17.5 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 2.1 apg, 42 3FG%, 85 3FGM b4 State, major shooter/3 threat
MacKenzie Cass MacKenzie Cass 6'3" | SG Cheyenne-Eagle Butte | 2023 State SD |6’3 G| Cheyenne-Eagle Butte
He has a smooth game & can knock it down from deep,13.3 ppg, 6.3 rpg, 2.4 apg, shot the ball at an efficient rate
Rylan Palmer Rylan Palmer 6'2" | PG Faith | 2023 State SD |6’2 G| Faith
Long guard, controls & runs the offense, takes care of the ball, good passer, gets ball to shooters, good instincts on D
Mac Ryken Mac Ryken 5'10" | SG Yankton | 2023 State SD |5’10 G| Yankton
State AA Champion! Shooter through & through, scored 29 in first game at State & 19 in Championship, clutch player
Will Gilbertson Will Gilbertson 6'4" | PF Hot Springs | 2023 State SD |6’4 F| Hot Springs
State Qualifier & won 20 games, favorable size with muscle & physicality, can hit the triple, plays hard & hustles all over
Hayden Martin Hayden Martin 6'5" | PF Crazy Horse | 2023 State SD |6’5 F| Crazy Horse
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 & ability
Gabriel Brooks Gabriel Brooks 6'5" | PF Red Cloud | 2023 State SD |6’5 F| Red Cloud
7.8 ppg, 8.4 ppg, .4 apg, .6 spg, 55 FG%, impressive length & good production, efficient scoring the rock, hit the glass hard
Josiah Cottier Josiah Cottier 6'0" | CG Red Cloud | 2023 State SD |6’0 G| Red Cloud
11 ppg, 2.7 ppg, 1.4 apg, 1.3 spg, 44 FG%. A tough on-ball defender, leader on the hardwood, reliable & consistent scorer
Jess Harper Jess Harper 6'0" | SG Faith | 2023 State SD |6’0 G| Faith
23 wins, State Qualifier, brings NRG to the floor, two-way player, smooth jump pull-up game, strokes it from deep range
Brecken Krueger Brecken Krueger 6'1" | SG Pierre | 2023 State SD |6’1 G| Pierre
Helped the Govs finish 5th at State, a good athlete that plays hard, especially on D, will hit the outside J & spaces the floor
Cameron Black Cameron Black 6'0" | CG Sioux Falls Jefferson | 2023 State SD |6’0 G| Sioux Falls Jefferson
Helped the Cavs win 21 games & finish 3rd at State, key role player for JHS, handles the rock, nice complimentary player
Jacob Mayer Jacob Mayer 5'11" | PG Pierre | 2023 State SD |5’11 G| Pierre
16 wins & 5th place finish at State, a lead guard for the Govs, makes plays when playing fast, does good work on defense
Gage Goettertz Gage Goettertz 6'4" | SG Viborg-Hurley | 2023 State SD |6’4 G| Viborg-Hurley
21-5 record, State Qualifier, 9.8 ppg, 4.7 rpg, 3.8 apg, 46 FG%, long & runs well, can get up & wham in impressive fashion
Braydon Simon Braydon Simon 5'11" | CG Deuel | 2023 State SD |5’11 G| Deuel
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