20 More Stock Risers: SD ’24 Ranks

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Who went up in the recent Prospect Rankings? PHD has those answers for you! See below for comments on Twenty ballers from South Dakota. These players have been improving and we are expecting them to have noteworthy senior seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1439476,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/12/StockRisers2-crop-743x488-1650987210.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/12/StockRisers2-crop-743x488-1650987210.jpg?w=742" alt="" class="wp-image-1439476" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1625205' first='Lane' last='Tvedt'] |6'0 G| Castlewood</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Improved his facilitating this offseason, makes winning plays, great on-ball defender, talented shooter &amp; super tough</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1266273' first='Nic' last='Gaspar'] |6'2 G| Dell Rapids St. Mary</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Became bigger &amp; stronger this offseason, improved jump shot &amp; decision-making, plays above the rim, explosive ATH</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1278718' first='Sam' last='Almas'] |6'3 G| Tea</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great summer for the Titans, becoming more refined player, handles &amp; shot creation have improved, always working</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1336177' first='Evan' last='Fornia'] |6'6 PF| Elk-Point Jefferson</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Successful summer, getting a good amount of college interest, improved ball handling/passing, unselfish, BIG &amp; powerful</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1878111' first='Layne' last='Cotton'] |6'3 SF| Faulkton</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had breakout &amp; All-State jr year, ready for more success! Deadly scorer w/ talent, athleticism, persistence, versatility, skill </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1373691' first='Gavin' last='Soukup'] |6'3 G| Mitchell</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Coming off great jr year, awesome offseason w/ impressive improvement, becoming serious threat at rim, lethal shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1351868' first='Andrew' last='Atwood'] |6'3 G| Beresford</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hitting the weight room hard, will notice the difference, scores in variety of ways w/ a sweet stroke &amp; w/ hops at the rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1625196' first='Hayden' last='Goff'] |6'0 G| Roosevelt</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Proved that he is a top-notch PG this summer, excellent at getting teammates involved, smooth shooter, crafty finisher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1656547' first='Jack' last='Erickson'] |6'4 G/F| Baltic</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Skills have been upgraded, developing into a strong leader, IQ has sharpened, exceptional finisher, improved 3-shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1493897' first='Jet' last='Janvrin'] |6'0 G| Rapid City Central</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another guy that had a great offseason, has top-notch skills, smart &amp; selfless, loves the game, smooth pull-up J, creator </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1318807' first='Kolt' last='Koepsell'] |6'8 PF| Howard</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Size, athleticism, toughness, grit, hard work make Koepsell a stellar prospect &amp; bball player, through the roof potential </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1489687' first='Zoan' last='Robinson'] |6'1 G| Vermillion</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-A difference-maker w/ his athleticism, high-octane type of baller, a whirlwind of a playmaker, has intriguing potential </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1625203' first='Kadyn' last='Fast'] |6'1 G| De Smet</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive athleticism &amp; motor, fantastic court sense, worker on D, tough, winner, playmaking slasher, has no weakness</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1270654' first='Jessen' last='Wiebenga'] |6'3 SF| Tea</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Noteworthy off-season, sharpened O-skills, outstanding on D, produces on the glass, innovative, standout year coming</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1968829' first='Parker' last='Lemer'] |6'2 G| Aberdeen Central</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Expecting a big year from this Golden Eagle, will step into a playmaking role, has good length, moves well, a nice athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1266267' first='Kohen' last='Kranz'] |6'0 G| Watertown</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Smart, clever, high hoops IQ, skilled &amp; crafty w/ the rock, he can do a bit of everything on the court, breakout year ahead</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1764168' first='Tom' last='Aughenbaugh'] |5'11 G| De Smet</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Expect a bigger role from him this season, a major shooting threat, changes the game from 3, gamer &amp; clutch performer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1826385' first='Shun-Zi' last='White Woman'] |6'5 PF| Rapid City Stevens</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-New to the Raiders, Shun-Zi will be a welcomed addition, he is a beast around the basket &amp; a force to be reckoned with</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1421603' first='Quincy' last='Thu'] |6'1 G| Castlewood</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has a well-rounded game, his aggressiveness on offense has improved, hustler &amp; hard worker, scores in a variety of ways</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1371416' first='Jacob' last='Zak'] |6'1 G| Groton</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quality offseason, knows the game well, a creator, plays his tail off on both O &amp; D, does the little things to help the team</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1487171,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/04/NE24StockRisers-1-crop-658x432-1655437817.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/04/NE24StockRisers-1-crop-658x432-1655437817.jpg?w=657" alt="" class="wp-image-1487171" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->