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South Dakota Dynamic Duos

South Dakota Dynamic Duos
Michael Herrick
Michael Herrick September 2, 2023 @ 01:54 PM
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Max Engebretson
Max Engebretson 6'3" | SG | 2024
SD
Julius Frog
Julius Frog 6'5" | PF/SF | 2025
SD
George Jensen
George Jensen 6'6" | SF | 2024
SD
Malachi James
Malachi James 6'2" | SG | 2026
SD
Benson Kieffer
Benson Kieffer 5'10" | PG | 2025
SD
Brandon Kjetland
Brandon Kjetland 6'6" | PF | 2024
SD
Tage Ortman
Tage Ortman 6'0" | CG | 2024
SD
Andrew Atwood
Andrew Atwood 6'2" | SG | 2024
SD
Bryon Laue
Bryon Laue 6'9" | C | 2025
SD
Boston Katzer
Boston Katzer 6'2" | SG | 2025
SD
Jaxson Wingert
Jaxson Wingert 6'7" | PF | 2024
SD
Rhett Kloth
Rhett Kloth 6'9" | C | 2024
SD
Jacoby Mehrman
Jacoby Mehrman 6'4" | PG | 2024
SD
Lane Tvedt
Lane Tvedt 6'0" | PG | 2024
SD
Braeden VanBockern
Braeden VanBockern 6'3" | SG | 2024
SD
Kadyn Fast
Kadyn Fast 6'1" | PG | 2024
SD
Alec Squires
Alec Squires 6'10" | C | 2024
SD
Porter Ihnen
Porter Ihnen 6'5" | CG | 2024
SD
Luke Bruns
Luke Bruns 6'2" | SG/CG | 2025
SD
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We have made it to September! What does that mean? Basketball season is that much closer! In this article, we are looking at Dynamic Duos from South Dakota. You will certainly want to watch these players this winter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size">A "dynamic duo" is an expression used to describe a pair of individuals who work together exceptionally well, often achieving remarkable results or demonstrating great synergy when they collaborate. This term is commonly used in various contexts, including pop culture, <strong>BASKETBALL</strong>, sports, business, and everyday conversations.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size">The concept of a dynamic duo typically implies that the two people complement each other's strengths and weaknesses, making their partnership highly effective. They may have a strong bond on the court, share a common goal, or simply have a unique chemistry that enables them to excel when they team up on the hardwood.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size">Overall, a dynamic duo is a metaphorical way of expressing the idea that two basketball players, when united, are much more effective or influential than when they operate separately.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Enough chatter, let's look at the ballers!</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 --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Dynamic Duos</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Beresford</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1351868"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"-Above-the-rim finisher, rim-protector u0026amp; shot blockerrnrn-Can stroke the 3, breakout season is ahead of 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We have made it to September! What does that mean? Basketball season is that much closer! In this article, we are looking at Dynamic Duos from South Dakota. You will certainly want to watch these players this winter.

A "dynamic duo" is an expression used to describe a pair of individuals who work together exceptionally well, often achieving remarkable results or demonstrating great synergy when they collaborate. This term is commonly used in various contexts, including pop culture, BASKETBALL, sports, business, and everyday conversations.

The concept of a dynamic duo typically implies that the two people complement each other's strengths and weaknesses, making their partnership highly effective. They may have a strong bond on the court, share a common goal, or simply have a unique chemistry that enables them to excel when they team up on the hardwood.

Overall, a dynamic duo is a metaphorical way of expressing the idea that two basketball players, when united, are much more effective or influential than when they operate separately.

Enough chatter, let's look at the ballers!

Dynamic Duos

Beresford

Andrew Atwood

Andrew Atwood

SD
SG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SG
CLASS 2024
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Andrew Atwood

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State: South Dakota
School: Beresford

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-Above-the-rim finisher, rim-protector &amp; shot blocker -Can stroke the 3, breakout season is ahead of him

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Southwest Minnesota State
Football
Malachi James

Malachi James

SD
SG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SG
CLASS 2026
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Malachi James

State: South Dakota
School: Beresford
Club: Sanford Sports Academy SF

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-An impressive athlete, plays w/ heart &amp; NRG -Awesome defender, grinder, bright future

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Highlights

Canistota

Dakota State
Football
Brandon Kjetland

Brandon Kjetland

HEIGHT 6'6"
POS PF
CLASS 2024
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Brandon Kjetland

State: South Dakota
School: Canistota

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-Physical scorer, a force on the boards -Tough guy, enforcer, does the dirty work

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Dakota State
Tage Ortman

Tage Ortman

SD
CG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS CG
CLASS 2024
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Tage Ortman

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State: South Dakota
School: Canistota

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-Super athlete, high-riser, explosive -Lockdown D, manufacturers offense, puts up big #&#8217;s

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Castlewood

Sioux Falls
Bryon Laue

Bryon Laue

SD
C
HEIGHT 6'9"
POS C
CLASS 2025
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Bryon Laue

State: South Dakota
School: Castlewood

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-Elite BIG man, dominate low post -Keeps improving, sweet moves from the block

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Mount Marty
Lane Tvedt

Lane Tvedt

SD
PG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS PG
CLASS 2024
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Lane Tvedt

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State: South Dakota
School: Castlewood
Club: Sanford Sports Academy SF

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-Big-time shooter, pure stroke, extended range -Sees floor well, smart, skilled, worker on D

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Dakota Valley

Briar Cliff
Jaxson Wingert

Jaxson Wingert

SD
PF
HEIGHT 6'7"
POS PF
CLASS 2024
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Jaxson Wingert

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State: South Dakota
School: Dakota Valley
Club: Sanford Sports Academy SF

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-Ready for a monster season w/ breakout numbers -Physical, nose for the ball, eats you up around the hoop

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Luke Bruns

Luke Bruns

SD #15
SG/CG #2
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SG/CG
CLASS 2025
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Bruns SG/CG
Class
2025
Height
6'2"
HS
Dakota Valley
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SD
South Dakota Dynamic Duos
-Stock is rising quickly, noteworthy offseason-Major shooting threat, pure & true to the mark
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Luke Bruns

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State: South Dakota
School: Dakota Valley

-Stock is rising quickly, noteworthy offseason

-Major shooting threat, pure & true to the mark

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Dell Rapids

Rhett Kloth

Rhett Kloth

SD
C
HEIGHT 6'9"
POS C
CLASS 2024
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Rhett Kloth

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State: South Dakota
School: Dell Rapids

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-Super long, matchup problem w/ his size -Great shot blocker &amp; rebounder, unselfish player

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De Smet

Northwestern (IA)
Kadyn Fast

Kadyn Fast

SD
PG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS PG
CLASS 2024
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Kadyn Fast

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State: South Dakota
School: DeSmet

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-VERY fast, gritty, scrappy D, winner -Stingy defender, opportunistic scorer

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George Jensen

George Jensen

SD #9
SF #2
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS SF
CLASS 2024
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George
Jensen SF
Class
2024
Height
6'6"
HS
DeSmet
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SD
South Dakota Dynamic Duos
-Long, athletic, tough, winner, does it all-Double-double dude, great rebounder & D
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George Jensen

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State: South Dakota
School: DeSmet

-Long, athletic, tough, winner, does it all

-Double-double dude, great rebounder & D

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Harrisburg

Sioux Falls
Jacoby Mehrman

Jacoby Mehrman

SD
PG
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS PG
CLASS 2024
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Jacoby Mehrman

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State: South Dakota
School: Harrisburg

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-Tough, strong, aggressive PG -Can lock up on D, pour in pts, drop dimes &amp; create

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Northern State (SD)
Braeden VanBockern

Braeden VanBockern

SD
SG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SG
CLASS 2024
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Braeden VanBockern

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State: South Dakota
School: Harrisburg
Club: Sanford Sports Academy SF

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-Sharpshooter from 3-point land -Good-sized guard, pure stroke, scores in bunches

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Lennox

South Dakota
Porter Ihnen

Porter Ihnen

SD
CG
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS CG
CLASS 2024
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Porter Ihnen

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State: South Dakota
School: Lennox
Club: Sanford Sports Academy SF

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-Lethal lefty that has a complete game, puts up massive #&#8217;s -Trying to slow him down will give you neuralgia

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Northern State (SD)
Football
Boston Katzer

Boston Katzer

SD #38
SG #8
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SG
CLASS 2025
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Class
2025
Height
6'2"
HS
Lennox
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SD
South Dakota Dynamic Duos
-New to Lennox, will immediately be an impact player-Does it all on the court, intriguing athlete
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Boston Katzer

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State: South Dakota
School: Lennox

-New to Lennox, will immediately be an impact player

-Does it all on the court, intriguing athlete

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Rapid City Christian

Black Hills State
Benson Kieffer

Benson Kieffer

SD #11
PG #4
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS PG
CLASS 2025
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Kieffer PG
Class
2025
Height
5'10"
HS
Rapid City Christian
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SD
South Dakota Dynamic Duos
-A top PG in the state, all-around STUD-Lightning quick, perfect jump-shot, fearless finisher
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Black Hills State
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Benson Kieffer

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State: South Dakota
School: Rapid City Christian
Club: Sanford Sports Academy SF

-A top PG in the state, all-around STUD

-Lightning quick, perfect jump-shot, fearless finisher

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Julius Frog

Julius Frog

SD
PF/SF
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS PF/SF
CLASS 2025
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Julius Frog

State: South Dakota
School: Rapid City Christian

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-Fantastic mid-range game, soft-touch shooter -Hard worker, keeps improving, double-double guy

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Sioux Valley

South Dakota State
Alec Squires

Alec Squires

SD #1
C #1
HEIGHT 6'10"
POS C
CLASS 2024
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Squires C
Class
2024
Height
6'10"
HS
Sioux Valley
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SD
South Dakota Dynamic Duos
-The best post defender in the state-Dunks everything, chairmen of the boards
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Alec Squires

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State: South Dakota
School: Sioux Valley

-The best post defender in the state

-Dunks everything, chairmen of the boards

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Dakota State
Max Engebretson

Max Engebretson

SD
SG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SG
CLASS 2024
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Max Engebretson

State: South Dakota
School: Sioux Valley

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-High IQ, skilled, lethal shooter, team player -Selfless, all-around scorer, breakout year coming

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