2023-24 SD A All-State Predictions
PHD is pulling out the glass ball for this Preseason Article and we are predicting who will make the All-State Team in South Dakota for Class A. See below for information on the SoDak ballers who are sure to have…
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Continue ReadingPHD is pulling out the glass ball for this Preseason Article and we are predicting who will make the All-State Team in South Dakota for Class A.
See below for information on the SoDak ballers who are sure to have a monumental season of hoops!
FIRST TEAM
*Listed alphabetically
Last Season: 2nd Team All-State
Stats: 15 ppg, 11 rpg, 2 apg, 76 FG%, 44 FTM
-The best post/interior defender in South Dakota
-Dunks everything, super efficient & high percentage shooter
-Moves well w/o the ball, good hands & feet, works his tail off
Last Season: 3rd Team All-State
Stats: 13.2 ppg, 4.1 rpg, 4.9 apg, 47.2 FG%, 29.1 3FG%, 23 FGM, 32 FTM
-A true winner that makes everyone around him better
-Excellent skill, decision maker, passer, gamer, sneaky D
-Heady, pushes & controls the tempo, opportunistic
Highlights
Stats: Unavailable
-Picked up an NSIC offer from Augustana this offseason
-Arms that never end, runs & moves extremely well
-Slashes, catches & scores in traffic, can hit from 15′ & deep
Highlights
Stats: 18 ppg, 4 rpg, 5 apg
-Prime-time shooter, range that never ends
-Buttery smooth J, spotless decision maker, bright baller
-Superb passer, underrated defender, wonderful teammate
Stats: 3.2 ppg
-He is going to absolutely blow up this season
-Natural scorer, pure shooter, skilled & smart
-Still improving, going to shoot your heart out
Last Season: 1st Team All-State
Stats: 21.6 ppg, 7 rpg, 4 apg, 48.5 FG%, 32.1 3FG%, 18 3FGM, 129 FTM
-All-around DUDE, stat stuffer, a matchup misadventure
-A maestro at getting to the charity stripe, clever & crafty
-High-yielding on glass, makes others better, adept scorer
Last Season: 3rd Team All-State
Stats: 14.4 ppg, 2.7 rpg, 2.3 apg, 42.4 FG%, 35.3 3FG%, 41 3FGM, 43 FTM
-Winner that does not back down & rises to the occasion
-Exceptional mid-range pull-up jumper, legit 3 shooter
-Great feel for the game and he plays with an edge
SECOND TEAM
*Listed alphabetically
Stats: 15.9 ppg, 3.7 rpg, 4.6 apg, 43.5 FG%, 37.1 3FG%, 39 3FGM, 68 FTM
-Coming back from fball injury but will be ready to dominant
-Quick as a cat, explosive 1st step, eyes like a hawk, sharp skills
-A masterful & fearless finisher, love his pull-up game, CLUTCH
Stats: Unavailable
-Impressive, handles, passing, and shooting ability
-Leader, playmaker, plays calm/cool/collected
-Rises to the occasion, makes winning plays
Highlights
Stats: 12 ppg, 10.5 rpg, 2 apg, 4.5 bpg
-Has game changing length for altering/blocking shots
-Legit 3level scorer, rare for a 7-footer, scary mobility
-New to West Central, they are serious contenders
Stats: 14.8 ppg and 6.7 rpg
-Plays with a motor that never slows, 100% heart & effort
-Vastly improved this off-season, knows what it takes to win
-Love how he runs the floor, menacing competitor, great finisher
Highlights
Stats: 17.5 ppg and 6.8 rpg
-Started since soph season, likely go over 1K pts this year
-A beast on the block, formidable finisher, active rebounder
-No-backdown attitude, relentless, as tough as they come
Highlights
Stats: Unavailable
-Highly impressed with his athleticism at PH Expo
-Expecting a breakout year, has all the tools and IQ
-Talented shooter, skilled passer, versatile finisher
Highlights
Stats: 11.4 PPG, 7.63 RPG, 1.7 APG
-D1 football recruit, beast of an athlete
-Powerful & explosive finisher, improved jump shot
-Physical in the paint, lane protector, stout on defense
Highlights
THIRD TEAM
*Listed alphabetically
Stats: 9.9 ppg, 5.7 rpg, 5.3 apg
-Freakish athlete, long like a post, skilled like a guard
-Impressive finisher & dunker, proficient passer
-Huge upside, going to have a breakout season
Highlights
Stats: 15 ppg, 8.3 rpg, 2.6 apg, 34 FG%, 25 3FG%, 21 3FGM, 39 FTM
-New to Lennox, he & Ihnen will be a dynamic duo
-D1 football recruit, game-changing athlete & decision maker
-Precision passer, natural scorer and a 2-way baller
Stats: 13 ppg, 3 rpg, 2 apg, 63 FG%, 44 3FG%, 46 3FGM, 26 FTM
-Coming back from injury, hopefully back sooner than later
-Plays at a frenetic pace, attacks & pulls with a quick trigger
-Deep range, efficient & dynamic finisher, shifty slasher
Stats: 13.6 ppg, 6.2 rpg, 3.4 apg, 42 FG%
-A Stock Riser since last spring, major matchup problem
-Ready for a breakout & awe-inspiring season
-Intriguing size/ATH, versatile scorer, smart, team player
Stats: 15.3 ppg, 5.8 rpg, 4.2 apg, 50 FG%, 36 3FG%, 33 3FGM, 47 FTM
-Has a mature game w/ all the skills you can ask for
-Excellent pull-up game, high-powered in transition
-New at Pine Ridge, ready to get back to the State Tourney
Stats: Double-digit points, near double-digit boards
-Primed for a monumental senior season
-Has a college ready body, should avg a double-double
-A lockdown defender, plays his tail off, great teammate
Highlights
Stats: 14.2 ppg, 4.6 rpg, 2.3 apg, 47 FG%, 34 3FG%, 28 3FGM, 28 FTM
-One of the the elite athlete in South Dakota
-Added muscle & weight, will be a load to handle
-Electric finisher, problematic on D, spectacular in transition
Highlights
Stats: 13.4 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 2.8 apg, 38.6 FG%, 28.7 3FG%, 37 3FGM, 48 FTM
-Leader, selfless teammate, all-around ball player
-All-encompassing hustler that does the little things
-Persistent & tough D, a versatile scoring weapon