More New Names: ’26 SD Ranks

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2026 South Dakota Prospect Rankings were updated last week. We already did a New Additions article but there are so many players that you need to hear about, we wanted to do another piece. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size">PHD put together a list of ballers from class B, A, and AA, see below for player info. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1936950,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/11/PH-NewAdditions-crop-822x540-1682534994.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/11/PH-NewAdditions-crop-822x540-1682534994.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-1936950" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">2026 New Names</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1911438' first='Mason' last='Clark'] |5'8 G| O'Gorman</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An improved combo guard, slashes &amp; creates for others, catches-n-shoots quickly from 3, an aggressive fullcourt defender</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1894285' first='Jace' last='Mohr'] |6'0 G| Wall</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>11 ppg, 3 rpg, 2 apg, 75 FT%. Sublime handles, shifty slasher, great shooter, feathery touch, creative finisher w/ both hands</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1959424' first='Kolte' last='Garry'] |6'4 PF| West Central</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Plays in-n-out, noteworthy post moves, hit 3's, scores off bounce, patient on the block, a force on the floor, impact player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1855028' first='Damien' last='Clown'] |5'9 G| Cheyenne-Eagle Butte</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>5.8 ppg, 1.5 rpg, 1 apg, led team in 3's made this season, future SNIPER, well-conditioned athlete, XC superstar in making</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1959425' first='Cayden' last='Rasmussen'] |6'0 G| Harrisburg</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Always finds a way to make a difference, frustrating on-ball D, physical scorer, timely playmaker, force &amp; difference maker</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1959433' first='Luke' last='Anema'] |6'0 G| Dakota Valley</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stands out as a shooter w/ confidence, 3pt assassin, spark on D, communicator, does the little things, makes winning plays</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1959434' first='Jack' last='Howard'] |5'10 G| Milbank</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> Coachable, fundamental w/ strengths, gets 2 feet in the paint, polished footwork, plays super hard, fluid 3-shooter, smart</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1959435' first='Ryan' last='Baker'] |6'2 F| Sioux Falls Lincoln</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A physical and strong player. Baker is a solid interior rebounder, noteworthy switchability on D, can step out &amp; hit 3-balls</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1855029' first='Levi' last='Elk Nation'] |5'7 G| Cheyenne-Eagle Butte</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>4.1 ppg, 3.3 rpg, 1.7 apg, took 20 charges!! Not afraid to give up his body for the team, plays full tilt w/ high NRG all game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1959436' first='Jaxton' last='Benz'] |5'10 G| O'Gorman</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Always give maximum effort, great communicator, improved offensively, great teammate &amp; unselfish, best ball is ahead</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1959438' first='Kuai' last='Mayen'] |6'0 G| Sioux Falls Jefferson</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Smart player that finishes above the rim &amp; hit shots w/ a smooth J, great moving w/o the ball, high-yielding O-rebounder</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1399487,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/03/SD-1.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/03/SD-1.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-1399487" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->