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Hoop City Classic: Day 3 Watchlist

Hoop City Classic: Day 3 Watchlist
Michael Herrick
Michael Herrick December 29, 2023 @ 02:31 PM
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Braxton Musser
Braxton Musser 6'6" | SF | 2024
SD
Parker Lemer
Parker Lemer 6'3" | SG | 2024
SD
Julius Frog
Julius Frog 6'5" | PF/SF | 2025
SD
Landon Dulaney
Landon Dulaney 6'2" | CG | 2025
SD
Ryder Falkenhagen
Ryder Falkenhagen 5'11" | CG | 2024
SD
Jaxon Koch
Jaxon Koch 6'3" | PF | 2025
SD
Benson Kieffer
Benson Kieffer 5'10" | PG | 2025
SD
Colton Smith
Colton Smith 6'5" | PF | 2026
SD
Josh Olthoff
Josh Olthoff 6'9" | C | 2024
SD
Gavin Soukup
Gavin Soukup 6'3" | SG | 2024
SD
Boston Katzer
Boston Katzer 6'2" | SG | 2025
SD
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Corn Palace is hosting the Hoop City Classic, day 1 is in the books, day 2 is happening right now, and day 3 is tomorrow. Who should you watch on day 3? See below for PHD's recommendations. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Day 3 (December 30th) schedule of boy's games and the players/comments are further below</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>9:30 AM - Rapid City Christian vs. Campbell County (WY)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>11:00 AM - Cordova (TN) vs. Totino Grace (MN)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2:00 PM - Thunder Basin (WY) vs. Brandon Valley</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>5:00 PM - Potter County vs. Bridgewater-Emery</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>6:30 PM - Aberdeen Central vs. Thunder Basin (WY)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>8:00 PM - Mitchell vs. DeLaSalle (MN)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>9:30 PM - Lennox vs. Waconia (MN)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph 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The Corn Palace is hosting the Hoop City Classic, day 1 is in the books, day 2 is happening right now, and day 3 is tomorrow. Who should you watch on day 3? See below for PHD's recommendations.

Black Hills State
Benson Kieffer

Benson Kieffer

SD
PG
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS PG
CLASS 2025
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Benson
Kieffer PG
Class
2025
Height
5'10"
HS
Rapid City Christian
|
SD
Hoop City Classic: Day 3 Watchlist
-Coming back from a minor injury that happened at the LNI-One of the elite PG’s in SD, quick,...
Written by Michael Herrick
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
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Highlights

Northern State (SD)
Football
Boston Katzer

Boston Katzer

SD
SG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SG
CLASS 2025
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Boston
Katzer SG
Class
2025
Height
6'2"
HS
Lennox
|
SD
Hoop City Classic: Day 3 Watchlist
-Has a well-rounded game, can do it all-High IQ basketball player, makes it look easy-Sharp passer, productive rebounder,...
Written by Michael Herrick
Northern State (SD)
Football
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Boston Katzer

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

Dakota Wesleyan
Braxton Musser

Braxton Musser

SD
SF
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS SF
CLASS 2024
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Braxton
Musser SF
Class
2024
Height
6'6"
HS
Lennox
|
SD
Hoop City Classic: Day 3 Watchlist
-Great length, long arms-A major three-point shooting threat-Always has the green light, has extended range
Written by Michael Herrick
Dakota Wesleyan
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Braxton Musser

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

Colton Smith

SD
PF
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS PF
CLASS 2026
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Colton
Smith PF
Class
2026
Height
6'5"
HS
Mitchell
|
SD
Hoop City Classic: Day 3 Watchlist
-Positionless baller, Double-Double type of guy-Strong, explosive, impressive DUNKER-Sees the floor, shares the ball, willing passer
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Colton Smith

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State: South Dakota
School: Mitchell
Club: Hoop City South Dakota
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Highlights

South Dakota School of Mines
Gavin Soukup

Gavin Soukup

SD
SG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SG
CLASS 2024
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Gavin
Soukup SG
Class
2024
Height
6'3"
HS
Mitchell
|
SD
Hoop City Classic: Day 3 Watchlist
-Creator, facilitator, gifted passer, polished skills-Spaces the floor, keeps the D honest, talented shooter-Opportunistic scorer, underrated athleticism
Written by Michael Herrick
South Dakota School of Mines
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Gavin Soukup

State: South Dakota
School: Mitchell
Club: Sacred Hoops
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Highlights

Jaxon Koch

Jaxon Koch

SD
PF
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS PF
CLASS 2025
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Jaxon
Koch PF
Class
2025
Height
6'3"
HS
Bridgewater-Emery
|
SD
Hoop City Classic: Day 3 Watchlist
-Strong, well-built, explosive athlete-No problem getting to the cup, can score through contact-Will also space & hit triples,...
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Jaxon Koch

State: South Dakota
School: Bridgewater-Emery
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Josh Olthoff

Josh Olthoff

SD
C
HEIGHT 6'9"
POS C
CLASS 2024
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Josh
Olthoff C
Class
2024
Height
6'9"
HS
Brandon Valley
|
SD
Hoop City Classic: Day 3 Watchlist
-BIG fella, imposing size, serious post presence-Double-Double type of player, paint protector-Good hands & feet, quality post moves,...
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Josh Olthoff

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State: South Dakota
School: Brandon Valley
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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 PF/SF
Class
2025
Height
6'5"
HS
Rapid City Christian
|
SD
Hoop City Classic: Day 3 Watchlist
-A Double-Double dude, off to a hot start-Plays calm, cool & collected, but is very productive-Has a crafty...
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Julius Frog

State: South Dakota
School: Rapid City Christian
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Highlights

South Dakota State
Football
Landon Dulaney

Landon Dulaney

SD
CG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS CG
CLASS 2025
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Landon
Dulaney CG
Class
2025
Height
6'2"
HS
Brandon Valley
|
SD
Hoop City Classic: Day 3 Watchlist
-Star multi-sport athlete, D1 mobility-Great quickness, speed, fast-twitch-Works hard, leader, playmaker, high upside
Written by Michael Herrick
South Dakota State
Football
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Landon Dulaney

State: South Dakota
School: Brandon Valley
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Highlights

Northern State (SD)
Parker Lemer

Parker Lemer

SD
SG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SG
CLASS 2024
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Parker
Lemer SG
Class
2024
Height
6'3"
HS
Aberdeen Central
|
SD
Hoop City Classic: Day 3 Watchlist
-Good length on the wing, moves well-Can really stroke it, major 3-point threat-Great leader, creates space, intriguing scoring...
Written by Michael Herrick
Northern State (SD)
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Parker Lemer

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State: South Dakota
School: Aberdeen Central
Club: Sacred Hoops
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Ryder Falkenhagen

Ryder Falkenhagen

SD
CG
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS CG
CLASS 2024
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Ryder
Falkenhagen CG
Class
2024
Height
5'11"
HS
Potter County
|
SD
Hoop City Classic: Day 3 Watchlist
-All-State multiple years in football, gifted athlete-Playmaker off the bounce, creative & aggressive-Dynamic 1st step, scores in &...
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Ryder Falkenhagen

State: South Dakota
School: Potter County
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