Baller Interviews 2.0

PHD: Can you tell us about your best on-the-court moment from this AAU season?

Benson Kieffer Benson Kieffer 5’10” | CG Rapid City Christian | 2025 State SD : “My favorite on court moment from this AAU season was when we were in Minneapolis and we were up by a lot and I went up for a dunk but I didn’t make it.”

PHD: How do you work to improve your skills, athleticism, and overall basketball game?

Benson Kieffer Benson Kieffer 5’10” | CG Rapid City Christian | 2025 State SD : “To improve my basketball skills I shoot around 500 shots a day and do a skill workout at RCC. To improve my athleticism I do speed and lifting with a program called Benson’s Sports Training.”

PHD: What is your best off-the-court memory from the AAU season?

Benson Kieffer Benson Kieffer 5’10” | CG Rapid City Christian | 2025 State SD : “My favorite off court memory was when we were eating dinner and messing around with my team.”

PHD: When you are not playing a sport, what do you do for fun?

Benson Kieffer Benson Kieffer 5’10” | CG Rapid City Christian | 2025 State SD : “When I’m not playing basketball I enjoy golfing, mowing, and going to the lake.”

PHD: Outside of basketball, what sports/activities are you involved in?

Benson Kieffer Benson Kieffer 5’10” | CG Rapid City Christian | 2025 State SD : “I also play football and baseball for RCC.”

PHD: What are your individual goals for the next basketball season?

Benson Kieffer Benson Kieffer 5’10” | CG Rapid City Christian | 2025 State SD : “My individual goals for next season is to average over 20 ppg 5 apg and make All-State selection.”

PHD: RCC is going to be tough this year, who will be your toughest competition out west and why?

Benson Kieffer Benson Kieffer 5’10” | CG Rapid City Christian | 2025 State SD : “STM will be our toughest competition out west because it is always a big rivalry game and a crazy environment.”

PHD: Any idea what you want to major in at college or what type of career you are interested in?

Benson Kieffer Benson Kieffer 5’10” | CG Rapid City Christian | 2025 State SD : “Pre-Med is what I want to major in so I can go into dental school after I graduate college.”

PHD: What is the best part of your game?

Benson Kieffer Benson Kieffer 5’10” | CG Rapid City Christian | 2025 State SD : “I think the best part of my game is my pull up jumpers and pull up threes.”

PHD: I heard there is more than one Kieffer on the team at RCC, who are they and how are you all related?

Benson Kieffer Benson Kieffer 5’10” | CG Rapid City Christian | 2025 State SD : “There are 5 Kieffer’s in high school at RCC. I have a younger brother in 9th grade who is Sully. A cousin in 12th and 10th grade who are my dads brother Chris’s kids, they are Wilson and Lars. Another cousin in 11th grade who is my dads brother Paul’s kid who is Simon. I also have a brother in 7th grade Finn and my sister Olivia just graduated and is going to play at USD.”

PHD: Can you tell us about your best on-the-court moment from this AAU season?

Boston Katzer Boston Katzer 6’3″ McCook Central-Montrose | 2025 SD : “Our last tournament in Minneapolis we only had 5 guys, our Friday night when we had a comeback win with everybody sharing the ball and bringing energy on both ends of the court to beat a good MN lightning team to start off the tournament.“

PHD: How do you work to improve your skills, athleticism, and overall basketball game?

Boston Katzer Boston Katzer 6’3″ McCook Central-Montrose | 2025 SD : “Doing 1 on 1 workouts as well as open gyms and basketball camps. I am also attending Boom Athletics to improve my speed and vertical and I spend time in the weight room on my own.“

PHD: What is your best off-the-court memory from the AAU season?

Boston Katzer Boston Katzer 6’3″ McCook Central-Montrose | 2025 SD : “When we go out of state and being able to go see new things with my family and teammates.“

PHD: When you are not playing a sport, what do you do for fun?

Boston Katzer Boston Katzer 6’3″ McCook Central-Montrose | 2025 SD : “I like to spend time with friends, hunting and fishing and going on the lake during the summer.“

PHD: What can you tell us about your college recruitment up to this point?

Boston Katzer Boston Katzer 6’3″ McCook Central-Montrose | 2025 SD : “I am starting to stay in contact with a few coaches and hoping to see more come along.“

PHD: You are a stud in football & basketball, how do you balance your time between the two?

Boston Katzer Boston Katzer 6’3″ McCook Central-Montrose | 2025 SD : “I keep a busy schedule but I am able to balance them by planning my schedule ahead of time and staying in contact with coaches.“

PHD: What are your individual goals for the next basketball season?

Boston Katzer Boston Katzer 6’3″ McCook Central-Montrose | 2025 SD : “I am working to make 1st team All-Conference and make All-state. Be an amazing scorer, passer, rebounder and an amazing defender.“

PHD: What are your team goals for the next hoops season?

Boston Katzer Boston Katzer 6’3″ McCook Central-Montrose | 2025 SD : “Win a State Championship! Go undefeated. Play well together and enjoy each moment with the guys.“

PHD: Any idea what you want to major in at college or what type of career you are interested in?

Boston Katzer Boston Katzer 6’3″ McCook Central-Montrose | 2025 SD : “As of right now I am undecided of what I wanna do.“

PHD: What is the best part of your game?

Boston Katzer Boston Katzer 6’3″ McCook Central-Montrose | 2025 SD :  “The best part of my game is my ability to make plays for my teammates and get them open shots.”

PHD: Can you tell us about your best on-the-court moment from this AAU season?

Easton Neuendorf Easton Neuendorf 5’10” Hamlin | 2025 SD : “Not sure if there is one specific moment, but the opportunity to play against some of best players in 16u in the nation has been awesome.” 

PHD: How do you work to improve your skills, athleticism, and overall basketball game?

Easton Neuendorf Easton Neuendorf 5’10” Hamlin | 2025 SD : “I go to the gym everyday during summer…. I shoot on the gun, do specific ball handling drills and work on finishes with contact. I try to get to the weight room routinely.” 

PHD: What is your best off-the-court memory from the AAU season?

Easton Neuendorf Easton Neuendorf 5’10” Hamlin | 2025 SD : “Going to different cities and the fun times with teammates in the hotels.” 

PHD: When you are not playing a sport, what do you do for fun?

Easton Neuendorf Easton Neuendorf 5’10” Hamlin | 2025 SD : “Hang out with friends” 

PHD: Outside of basketball, what sports/activities are you involved in?

Easton Neuendorf Easton Neuendorf 5’10” Hamlin | 2025 SD : “Pretty much either playing basketball, hanging with friends or going to the lake.”  

PHD: What are your individual goals for the next basketball season?

Easton Neuendorf Easton Neuendorf 5’10” Hamlin | 2025 SD : “I want to compete in the State Tournament for a chance to win a State Title.” 

PHD: If Hamlin had a 1v1 tourney, who would win and why? 

Easton Neuendorf Easton Neuendorf 5’10” Hamlin | 2025 SD : “It would be wide open. We have a lot of good players.”  

PHD: Any idea what you want to major in at college or what type of career you are interested in?

Easton Neuendorf Easton Neuendorf 5’10” Hamlin | 2025 SD : “I want to major in business.”  

PHD: What is the best part of your game?

Easton Neuendorf Easton Neuendorf 5’10” Hamlin | 2025 SD : “I like to get everyone involved. I think I am decent at going down hill and getting my teammates shots. I am competitive and like to win!” 

PHD: What are your long term goals for basketball, are you interested in playing college hoops?

Easton Neuendorf Easton Neuendorf 5’10” Hamlin | 2025 SD : “My main goals are to play in the state tournament both my Jr and Sr years and hopefully win State Titles. Yes, I want to play basketball after high school.”

PHD: Can you tell us about your best on-the-court moment from this AAU season?

Gibson Kinnebrew Gibson Kinnebrew 6’3″ | SG Bismarck Century | 2027 State ND : “My best on-court moment during this AAU season was probably getting my first in-game dunk, it was a very fulfilling and exciting moment for me.“

PHD: How do you work to improve your skills, athleticism, and overall basketball game?

Gibson Kinnebrew Gibson Kinnebrew 6’3″ | SG Bismarck Century | 2027 State ND : “I improve my skills and strength be lifting 4-5 days a week at 5AM then I go shoot at my dads gym. Working on my shooting skills, handles, quickness and in-game game situations.“

PHD: What is your best off-the-court memory from the AAU season?

Gibson Kinnebrew Gibson Kinnebrew 6’3″ | SG Bismarck Century | 2027 State ND : “One of my best memories during this AAU season is getting some team bonding in at the hotel. We talk, have fun, laugh ect.“

PHD: When you are not playing a sport, what do you do for fun?

Gibson Kinnebrew Gibson Kinnebrew 6’3″ | SG Bismarck Century | 2027 State ND : “Whenever I’m not playing ball I always try to get some family time in. We play cards, go swimming and just have a great time. I hang with my friends as well.“

PHD: Outside of basketball, what sports/activities are you involved in?

Gibson Kinnebrew Gibson Kinnebrew 6’3″ | SG Bismarck Century | 2027 State ND : “Other than basketball, I don’t really play any other competitive sport. But me and my family/friends love playing other sports such as spike-ball just for fun.“

PHD: If you and your dad played a game of 1v1, who wins and why?

Gibson Kinnebrew Gibson Kinnebrew 6’3″ | SG Bismarck Century | 2027 State ND : “If me and my dad played a 1v1 it would be me winning 100%. He’s just too soft and he cannot guard me, LOL!“

PHD: What are your individual goals for the next basketball season?

Gibson Kinnebrew Gibson Kinnebrew 6’3″ | SG Bismarck Century | 2027 State ND : “My individual goal for next season is to get my name out there for people to hear. Get seen by college coaches and teams.“

PHD: What are your long term goals for basketball, are you interested in playing college hoops? 

Gibson Kinnebrew Gibson Kinnebrew 6’3″ | SG Bismarck Century | 2027 State ND : “Ever since I was 4, I’ve always wanted to play with Bill Self and the Kansas Jayhawks squad and that is still my long term goal.“

PHD: Any idea what you want to major in at college, what type of career you are interested in?

Gibson Kinnebrew Gibson Kinnebrew 6’3″ | SG Bismarck Century | 2027 State ND : “Other than basketball, I’m starting to look more into engineering, I have a great interest in this career.” 

PHD: What is the best part of your game?

Gibson Kinnebrew Gibson Kinnebrew 6’3″ | SG Bismarck Century | 2027 State ND : “My ability to play and guard at all 5 positions. It helps my game by understanding where my teammates are, at any time, during each possession.“

PHD: Can you tell us about your best on-the-court moment from this AAU season?

Wylee Delorme Wylee Delorme 6’5″ | SG Devils Lake | 2024 State ND : “When Deng dunked on someone while we were in LA.”

PHD: How do you work to improve your skills, athleticism, and overall basketball game?

Wylee Delorme Wylee Delorme 6’5″ | SG Devils Lake | 2024 State ND : “Getting as many practice reps by myself as much as possible, staying active with lifting.”

PHD: What is your best off-the-court memory from the AAU season?

Wylee Delorme Wylee Delorme 6’5″ | SG Devils Lake | 2024 State ND : “The best off the court memory from this season is probably when we had a flight layover in Las Vegas and the guys and I went and walked the strip, which I hadn’t been to before.”

PHD: When you are not playing a sport, what do you do for fun?

Wylee Delorme Wylee Delorme 6’5″ | SG Devils Lake | 2024 State ND : “I work when I’m not playing the sport or else, I’m usually hanging with the boys.”

PHD: What can you tell us about your college recruitment?

Wylee Delorme Wylee Delorme 6’5″ | SG Devils Lake | 2024 State ND : “I have an offer right now from the University of Mary, and have a mix of interest from D2, D3, and the NAIA level schools.”

PHD: Outside of basketball, what sports/activities are you involved in?

Wylee Delorme Wylee Delorme 6’5″ | SG Devils Lake | 2024 State ND : “When it’s not basketball season, I’m a big football guy either playing it or watching.”

PHD: What are your individual goals for the next basketball season?

Wylee Delorme Wylee Delorme 6’5″ | SG Devils Lake | 2024 State ND : “Obviously, the main goal is to make it to state and win a state title, I think with that the individual accolades would eventually come. I just want to be the best teammate that I can be for my team this year.”

PHD: Outside of yourself, who will be some of the other top players in class A this coming season?

Wylee Delorme Wylee Delorme 6’5″ | SG Devils Lake | 2024 State ND : “There’s a lot of good players in class A, I think Deng Deng Deng Deng 6’5″ | SF Four Winds/Minnewaukan | 2024 State ND , Dalen Leftbear Dalen Leftbear 6’3″ | SF FourWinds/Minnewaukan | 2024 State ND , Jacob Brandt Jacob Brandt 6’10” | PF Hillsboro/Central Valley | 2024 State ND , Karson Ouse Karson Ouse 6’7″ | SF Kindred | 2025 State ND , Jake Starcevic Jake Starcevic 6’2″ | SG Kindred | 2025 State ND , Presley Peraza Presley Peraza 6’6″ | PF Kindred | 2025 State ND , Cole Holzer will all be great players in the new system. Obviously, there’s a lot more, but those are the ones I had in mind.”

PHD: Any idea what you want to major in at college or what type of career you are interested in?

Wylee Delorme Wylee Delorme 6’5″ | SG Devils Lake | 2024 State ND : “I’m focusing on going into finance/business, that’s a long way from now, but that’s most definitely what I would be interested in.”

PHD: What is the best part of your game?

Wylee Delorme Wylee Delorme 6’5″ | SG Devils Lake | 2024 State ND : “The best part of my game is getting to the rim/getting buckets in the transition. I try to create for my teammates as much as possible. I could also create shots for myself too.”