SD 2024 New Additions: Rankings Review
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We are back for another article on New Additions to the SD 2024 Prospect Rankings. Basketball is a sport that is constantly evolving, with new players emerging onto the scene throughout the year. These new players bring fresh skills, athleticism,…
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Continue ReadingWe are back for another article on New Additions to the SD 2024 Prospect Rankings.
Basketball is a sport that is constantly evolving, with new players emerging onto the scene throughout the year. These new players bring fresh skills, athleticism, and style to the game, making it exciting for fans to watch and follow.
New basketball players often come from different backgrounds or different Regions of the state. They often have their own unique playing style and strengths, which can complement and enhance their team’s overall performance.
As new basketball players continue to make their mark on the game, fans and analysts alike keep a close eye on their development, hoping to see them achieve success and reach their full potential. With each new basketball player, the sport grows and evolves, making it even more exciting to follow.
See below for information on 11 New Names in the Rankings.
Cade Kaiser Cade Kaiser 6'2" | SG Pierre | 2024 SD |6’2 G| Pierre
16-8, 5th place at State. Quick athlete, getting serious looks as Fball recruit, STANDOUT defender, improved handles & skill
Braxton Mulder Braxton Mulder 6'3" | PG Canton | 2024 State SD |6’3 G| Canton
9-11, L in Region Quarters. Serious 3pt threat, active w/o ball, plays fast/pushes tempo, accurate passer, produces in traffic
Tyson Huber Tyson Huber 6'0" | CG Clark-Willow Lake | 2024 SD |6’0 G| Clark-Willow Lake
15-6, L in SoDak 16 Qualifier. 6.3 ppg, 3.5 rpg, role guy, impressive athlete, will lead Cyclones next year, intriguing scorer
Michael Wald Michael Wald 6'0" | SG Mobridge-Pollock | 2024 State SD |6’0 G| Mobridge-Pollock
11-11, L in Sodak 16 Qualifier. 12.2 ppg, 4.9 rpg, 2.6 apg, gets a ton of deflections on D, great in transition, legit 3-shooter
Lee Neugebauer Lee Neugebauer 6'2" | SF St. Thomas More | 2024 State SD |6’2 SF| St. Thomas More
21-4, State Qualifier. A leader & the QB in Fball, lefty, makes plays in & out, mismatch problem, expect a big senior season
Hayden Anderson Hayden Anderson 6'6" | PF Brandon Valley | 2024 State SD |6’5 PF| Brandon Valley
13-8, lost in SoDak 16. 2.9 ppg, .7 rpg. Was excellent on JV, a low post player, scores around the hoop, strong, big, physical
Aiden Barfuss Aiden Barfuss 6'0" | SG Winner | 2024 State SD |6’0 G| Winner
21-2, lost in SoDak 16. 11.1 ppg, 3.3 rpg, 3.9 apg, 36 3FGM, had a breakout season, quick athlete, smooth shooting stroke
Caden Hojer Caden Hojer 6'5" | C Oldham-Ramona/Rutland | 2024 State SD |6’5 C| Oldham-Ramona-Rutland
2-20, lost in Regional 1st round. 12.4 ppg, 10 rpg, 1.2 apg, a double-double machine, good-sized post w/ bball instincts
Naser Ismail Naser Ismail 5'8" | PG Sioux Falls Roosevelt | 2024 State SD |5’8 G| Sioux Falls Roosevelt
14-10, State Qualifier, fast & speedy, quick hands & feet, reacts to the ball in a hurry, frustrating/pesky on-ball defender
Julius Moore Julius Moore 6'2" | CG Canton | 2024 State SD |6’1 G| Canton
9-11, L in Region Quarters. Gifted, smooth, fast athlete, scrappy on D, makes plays going downhill, exciting in transition
Trevor Heinz Trevor Heinz 5'11" | CG Ipswich | 2024 State SD |5’10 G| Ipswich
15-7, lost in SoDak 16. Plays hard & fast, is an athletic finisher, a fullcourt player, smooth shooter, beautiful mechanics