Harrisburg Tigers: Team Preview

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We are looking at one of the best basketball programs in South Dakota for this Team Preview! The Tigers from Harrisburg have a rich tradition and they are loaded with talent. Coach <em>Langerock </em>does a great job and the Tigers reload every year. The 2023-24 season looks promising and PHD believes that Harrisburg will be one of the elite teams in AA. See below for a deep dive into the Tigers!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Team:</strong> Harrisburg</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Mascot:</strong> Tiger</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Head Coach: </strong><em>Scott Langerock</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Class:</strong> AA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Conference: </strong>Metro &amp; Eastern South Dakota </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"italic","fontWeight":"800","fontSize":"25px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:25px;font-style:italic;font-weight:800">Best of luck to the Tigers this season!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2278426,"width":"462px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/11/tigerH-crop-1125x739-1700573024.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/11/tigerH-crop-1125x739-1700573024.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-2278426" style="width:462px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Top Statistical Returners</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"14px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:14px"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1348899' first='Camden' last='Phipps']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"14px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:14px">5.7 ppg, 2.8 rpg, 25 OREB, .6 apg, 10 STL, 50 eFG%, 53 FGM, 49.5 FG%, 1 3FGM, 20 FG%, 30 FTM, 55.6 FT%</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"14px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:14px"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1266265' first='Braeden' last='VanBockern']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"14px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:14px">10.5 ppg, 1.6 rpg, 5 OREB, 1.5 apg, 24 STLm- 60.3 eFG%, 88 FGM, 46.6 FG%, 52 3FGM, 40 3FG%, 24 FTM, 70.6 FT%</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"14px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:14px"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1270335' first='Jacoby' last='Mehrman']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"14px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:14px">15.3 ppg, 4.4 rpg, 15 OREB, 4 apg, 53 STL, 52.1 eFG%, 129 FGM, 45.1 FG%, 40 3FGM, 37.4 3FG%, 69 FTM, 81.2 FT% </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"14px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:14px"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1263156' first='Braeden' last='Feeldy']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"14px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:14px">1.3 ppg, 2.4 rpg, 16 OREB, 2.2 apg, 18 STL, 45.2 eFG%, 9 FGM, 42.9 FG%, 1 3FGM, 33.3 3FG%, 5 FTM, 38.5 FT%</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"14px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:14px"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2278506' first='Maddox' last='Plack']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"14px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:14px">1.7 ppg, 1.5 rpg, 9 OREB, .3 apg, 7 STL, 44.6 eFG%, 11 FGM, 39.3 FG%, 3 3FGM, 21.4 3FG%</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1634111,"width":"750px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/10/TeamPreview.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/10/TeamPreview.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-1634111" style="width:750px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Player Comments from <em>Scott Langerock</em></span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1270335' first='Jacoby' last='Mehrman'] (2024) 6'4" PG</strong> - "<em>3-year starter and can score on all 3 levels. Returning all ESD/METRO/2^nd Team All-State.</em>" </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1348899' first='Camden' last='Phipps'] (2024) 6'6" PF</strong> - "<em>Has had a terrific off-season to develop his game. Great feet and hands and has developed the confidence to score inside and out.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1266265' first='Braeden' last='VanBockern'] (2024) 6'3 SG</strong> - "<em>Flat-out scorer. Unlimited range on the perimeter and has added the rim attack to his game.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1263156' first='Braeden' last='Feeldy'] (2025) 6'0" G</strong> - "<em>Great vision and plays with terrific pace. He will be the engine that applies pressure on defense and can get to the rim on his attack.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2278506' first='Maddox' last='Plack'] (2024) |6-3 G/F|</strong> - "<em>Versatile wing player that can play both inside and outside. Good defender and will look to be the glue guy.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1263165' first='Aiden' last='Costain'] (2025) |6'5 PF|</strong> - "<em>Post player that brings size and athleticism.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Alex Smith (2025) |6'2 G/F|</strong> - "<em>Wing that is a good rebounder and can make open shots.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1625202' first='Kaden' last='Anderson'] (2025) |6'2 G| </strong>- "<em>Shooter that competes.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Nolan Krull (2025) |6'2 G|</strong> - "<em>Athletic guard with length and a good pull-up game.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Q&amp;A from coach <em>Langerock</em></span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em><u>Could you write a couple sentences&nbsp;summing up last season?</u></em></strong><strong><em><u></u></em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>We went 15-9 last season and got 6^th in the State Tourney. We learned how to be competitive and got several underclassmen some varsity minutes.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: How did the off-season go for your team/program?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>The Tigers had a great off-season. Commitment and attendance were outstanding. The upperclassmen set the expectations for summer workouts and weight lifting. Our guys understand that open runs and workouts need to be competitive in nature.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: Who are a couple of up-and-comers to look out for in the near future?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1641209' first='Crayton' last='Jibben']</strong> - 10th</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1641478' first='Stellen' last='Larson']</strong> - 10th</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Connor Clark </strong>- 10th</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2250312' first='Myles' last='Nour']</strong> - 9th</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Thomas Osman</strong> - 9th</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>David Doe</strong> - 9th</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: What style of basketball will your team play?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>We will play a motion offense that prioritizes spacing, cutting, and movement without the ball. Defensively, we will play man-to-man as our base D.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><u>PHD: What are a couple of your team goals this year?</u></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>We have high goals and expectations. We are focused on competing for ESD and METRO conferences and getting back to the State Tournament. If we can get to the tournament, we want to compete for 3 nights and give ourselves a chance to win each of those games.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: In your opinion, who are some of the top teams in your AA?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>SF Lincoln, SF Roosevelt, Brandon Valley, Mitchell, Watertown</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Tiger Schedule</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><mark class="has-inline-color has-primary-color">12/8/23 - at Yankton</mark></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>12/12/23 - home vs. SF Lincoln</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><mark class="has-inline-color has-primary-color">12/15/23 - at SF Washington </mark></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>12/28/23 - at Corn Palace vs. Cordova (TN)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><mark class="has-inline-color has-primary-color">1/2/24 - at Mitchell</mark></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>1/6/24 - home vs. Huron</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>1/12/24 - home vs. Douglas</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1/13/24 - at Pentagon vs. Spearfish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><mark class="has-inline-color has-primary-color">1/16/24 - at SF Roosevelt</mark></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><mark class="has-inline-color has-primary-color">1/19/24 - at SF Jefferson</mark></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>1/23/24 - home vs. Brookings</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>1/26/24 - home vs. Pierre</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><mark class="has-inline-color has-primary-color">2/2/24 - at Aberdeen Central</mark></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2/9/24 - home vs. RC Central</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2/10/24 - home vs. RC Stevens </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2/15/24 - home vs. Brandon Valley</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><mark class="has-inline-color has-primary-color">2/16/24 - at O'Gorman</mark></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2/20/24 - home vs. Marshall (MN)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><mark class="has-inline-color has-primary-color">2/23/24 - at Watertown </mark></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>PLAYOFFS</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2278426,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/11/tigerH-crop-1125x739-1700573024.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/11/tigerH-crop-1125x739-1700573024.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-2278426" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->