Hoop City Classic: Day 1 Watchlist
One of the best events in the Midwest is coming up in one day. The Hoop City Classic is played at the palatial Corn Palace in Mitchell, South Dakota on December 28th, 29th, and 30th. Who should you watch and…
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Continue ReadingOne of the best events in the Midwest is coming up in one day. The Hoop City Classic is played at the palatial Corn Palace in Mitchell, South Dakota on December 28th, 29th, and 30th.
Who should you watch and why?
We have those answers for you below.
PHD has an excellent list of South Dakota players worthy of your attention.
Here is the Day 1 schedule of boy’s games and the players/comments are further below
9:30 AM – Elk Point-Jefferson vs. Campbell County (WY)
12:30 PM – Ethan vs. McCook Central-Montrose
2:00 PM – Cordova (TN) vs. Wauwatosa West (WI)
3:30 PM – Sioux Valley vs. Thunder Basin (WY)
5:00 PM – Viborg-Hurley vs. Corsica-Stickney
6:30 PM – Bridgewater-Emery vs. White River
8:00 PM – Gregory vs. Howard
9:30 PM – Harrisburg vs. Cordova (TN)
Day 1 Watchlist
-3-0 & ranked #4 in A
-SDSU commit, best post D in SD, dunking machine
-Added 25 pounds of muscle, a real beast, off to a great start
-BIG boy, game-changing size
-Protects the rim & changes shots
-A willing passer who shares the ball
-Intriguing potential, length, and ability
-Moves extremely well, impressive dunker/finisher
-Executes, understands the game, 2-way potential
-Young up-n-coming PG with a bright future
-A serious defender that can change the game
-Advanced athleticism, dynamic playmaker
Highlights
-4-0 & ranked #1 in AA polls
-Great length, mobility, and scoring ability
-Fills it up in a hurry, long range shooter, can also get to the rack
Highlights
-4-0 & ranked #1 in AA polls
-Brings a post presence & interior toughness
-Excellent offseason, primed for a monster 2nd half of sr. season
-Smart PG with a good feel for the game
-Makes others better, clever on both sides of the ball
-Scores in a variety of ways but also does the little things
Highlights
-Unmatched length & athleticism
-All-State 3 years in a row, 4th is coming up
-Next level baller, high potential
-Tough as leather, big & strong
-Hard worker, gritty, physical, 2-way dawg
-Hits the glass hard, no stranger to a Double-Double
-4-0 & ranked #1 in AA polls
-USF commit and a top talent in SD
-Lefty, strong, tough, astute, clever, gamer, competitor
-New to White River, interested to see how he is fitting in
-Tigers need his size, length, strength, interior presence
-Boards up, can produce points from in & out
-Great length & impressive athleticism
-Will produce a Double-Double on any given night
-Mismatch problem on O, problematic on D
-3-0 & ranked #4 in A
-Getting to the rack and scoring, skilled & smart
-Major 3pt threat, lookout when he gets rolling
Highlights
-3-0 & ranked #4 in A
-Healthy, getting to the rim & finishing athletically
-3-level scorer with a great head on his shoulders
Highlights
-All-State last season, having a nice start to the year
-A winner with a great understanding of the game
-Excellent creator, top-notch skills, versatile finisher
-One of the premier BIGs in South Dakota
-All-State talent but still improving in a big way
-Long arms/length that impacts the game, serious college prospect