Harrisburg Tigers: Team Preview
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Continue ReadingWe 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 Langerock 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!
Team: Harrisburg
Mascot: Tiger
Head Coach: Scott Langerock
Class: AA
Conference: Metro & Eastern South Dakota
Best of luck to the Tigers this season!
Top Statistical Returners
Camden Phipps Camden Phipps 6'6" | PF Harrisburg | 2024 State SD
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%
Braeden VanBockern Braeden VanBockern 6'3" | SG Harrisburg | 2024 State SD
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%
Jacoby Mehrman Jacoby Mehrman 6'4" | PG Harrisburg | 2024 State SD
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%
Braeden Feeldy Braeden Feeldy 5'10" | PG Harrisburg | 2025 State SD
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%
Maddox Plack Maddox Plack 6'3" | SF Harrisburg | 2024 State SD
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%
Player Comments from Scott Langerock
Jacoby Mehrman Jacoby Mehrman 6'4" | PG Harrisburg | 2024 State SD (2024) 6’4″ PG – “3-year starter and can score on all 3 levels. Returning all ESD/METRO/2nd Team All-State.”
Camden Phipps Camden Phipps 6'6" | PF Harrisburg | 2024 State SD (2024) 6’6″ PF – “Has had a terrific off-season to develop his game. Great feet and hands and has developed the confidence to score inside and out.“
Braeden VanBockern Braeden VanBockern 6'3" | SG Harrisburg | 2024 State SD (2024) 6’3 SG – “Flat-out scorer. Unlimited range on the perimeter and has added the rim attack to his game.“
Braeden Feeldy Braeden Feeldy 5'10" | PG Harrisburg | 2025 State SD (2025) 6’0″ G – “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.“
Maddox Plack Maddox Plack 6'3" | SF Harrisburg | 2024 State SD (2024) |6-3 G/F| – “Versatile wing player that can play both inside and outside. Good defender and will look to be the glue guy.“
Aiden Costain Aiden Costain 6'7" | PF Harrisburg | 2025 State SD (2025) |6’5 PF| – “Post player that brings size and athleticism.“
Alex Smith (2025) |6’2 G/F| – “Wing that is a good rebounder and can make open shots.“
Kaden Anderson Kaden Anderson 6'2" | CG Harrisburg | 2025 SD (2025) |6’2 G| – “Shooter that competes.“
Nolan Krull (2025) |6’2 G| – “Athletic guard with length and a good pull-up game.“
Q&A from coach Langerock
Could you write a couple sentences summing up last season?
“We went 15-9 last season and got 6th in the State Tourney. We learned how to be competitive and got several underclassmen some varsity minutes.“
PHD: How did the off-season go for your team/program?
“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.“
PHD: Who are a couple of up-and-comers to look out for in the near future?
Crayton Jibben Crayton Jibben 6'3" | SG Harrisburg | 2026 State SD – 10th
Stellen Larson Stellen Larson 6'4" | SG Harrisburg | 2026 State SD – 10th
Connor Clark – 10th
Myles Nour Myles Nour 5'10" | CG Harrisburg | 2027 State SD – 9th
Thomas Osman – 9th
David Doe – 9th
PHD: What style of basketball will your team play?
“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.“
PHD: What are a couple of your team goals this year?
“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.“
PHD: In your opinion, who are some of the top teams in your AA?
“SF Lincoln, SF Roosevelt, Brandon Valley, Mitchell, Watertown“
Tiger Schedule
12/8/23 – at Yankton
12/12/23 – home vs. SF Lincoln
12/15/23 – at SF Washington
12/28/23 – at Corn Palace vs. Cordova (TN)
1/2/24 – at Mitchell
1/6/24 – home vs. Huron
1/12/24 – home vs. Douglas
1/13/24 – at Pentagon vs. Spearfish
1/16/24 – at SF Roosevelt
1/19/24 – at SF Jefferson
1/23/24 – home vs. Brookings
1/26/24 – home vs. Pierre
2/2/24 – at Aberdeen Central
2/9/24 – home vs. RC Central
2/10/24 – home vs. RC Stevens
2/15/24 – home vs. Brandon Valley
2/16/24 – at O’Gorman
2/20/24 – home vs. Marshall (MN)
2/23/24 – at Watertown
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