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South Dakota Prospects Update

South Dakota Prospects Update
Spencer Christenson
Spencer Christenson
December 10, 2023 @ 06:44 PM
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Grant VanDenHul
Grant VanDenHul 6'7" | PF | 2024
SD
Grifin Wiebenga
Grifin Wiebenga 6'3" | SG/SF | 2027
SD
Mark Ditter
Mark Ditter 6'1" | PG | 2024
SD
Jack Erickson
Jack Erickson 6'5" | SF | 2024
SD
Kellen Artz
Kellen Artz 6'9" | PF/C | 2026
SD
Malachi James
Malachi James 6'2" | SG | 2026
SD
Sam Almas
Sam Almas 6'2" | SG | 2024
SD
Jessen Wiebenga
Jessen Wiebenga 6'3" | SF | 2024
SD
Jaxson Wingert
Jaxson Wingert 6'7" | PF | 2024
SD
Luke Bruns
Luke Bruns 6'2" | SG/CG | 2025
SD
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It was an exciting weekend of basketball in South Dakota, with a bunch of prospects to mention and give updates on. Here's a couple games from Friday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Baltic <strong><em>74 </em></strong>Beresford 38</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1656547"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Jack was spectacular in this game, scoring 34 points. He started the game out with a three from the wing, then he really got going, getting to the hoop and finishing with athleticism. 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I have him accounted for 2 threes as well, and a total of 12 points in the game.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":4,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-657576a17a009"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dakota Valley <strong><em>68</em></strong> Tea Area 58</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Both of these teams are deep with talent with a bunch of prospects to mention.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1263155"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"It didn't take long for Bruns to prove he's ready for a big role and breakout this year for Dakota Valley. 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It was an exciting weekend of basketball in South Dakota, with a bunch of prospects to mention and give updates on. Here's a couple games from Friday.

Briar Cliff
Jack Erickson

Jack Erickson

SD
SF
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SF
CLASS 2024
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Jack
Erickson SF
Class
2024
Height
6'5"
HS
Baltic
|
SD
South Dakota Prospects Update
Jack was spectacular in this game, scoring 34 points. He started the game out with a three from...
Written by Spencer Christenson
Briar Cliff
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Jack Erickson

Instagram Twitter
State: South Dakota
School: Baltic
Club: Sanford Sports Academy SF
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Northern State (SD)
Kellen Artz

Kellen Artz

SD
PF/C
HEIGHT 6'9"
POS PF/C
CLASS 2026
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Kellen
Artz PF/C
Class
2026
Height
6'9"
HS
Baltic
|
SD
South Dakota Prospects Update
Great size and length at 6’9. He performed as a rim-protector and rebounder for Baltic. Hit a three...
Written by Spencer Christenson
Northern State (SD)
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Kellen Artz

Instagram
State: South Dakota
School: Baltic
Club: Hoop City South Dakota
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Highlights

Mount Marty
Mark Ditter

Mark Ditter

SD
PG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS PG
CLASS 2024
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Mark
Ditter PG
Class
2024
Height
6'1"
HS
Baltic
|
SD
South Dakota Prospects Update
The Mount Marty commit is as a solid and reliable point guard you’ll find. Runs the offense, takes...
Written by Spencer Christenson
Mount Marty
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Mark Ditter

State: South Dakota
School: Baltic
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Southwest Minnesota State
Football
Malachi James

Malachi James

SD
SG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SG
CLASS 2026
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Malachi
James SG
Class
2026
Height
6'2"
HS
Beresford
|
SD
South Dakota Prospects Update
Malachi was a bright spot for Beresford. He played fast and athletic. Showed some offensive confidence and got...
Written by Spencer Christenson
Southwest Minnesota State
Football
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Malachi James

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

Luke Bruns

Luke Bruns

SD
SG/CG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SG/CG
CLASS 2025
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Luke
Bruns SG/CG
Class
2025
Height
6'2"
HS
Dakota Valley
|
SD
South Dakota Prospects Update
It didn’t take long for Bruns to prove he’s ready for a big role and breakout this year...
Written by Spencer Christenson
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Luke Bruns

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State: South Dakota
School: Dakota Valley
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Highlights

Sam Almas

Sam Almas

SD
SG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SG
CLASS 2024
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Sam
Almas SG
Class
2024
Height
6'2"
HS
Tea Area
|
SD
South Dakota Prospects Update
Sam is one of the more individually gifted and aggressive scorers in the state and he proved it...
Written by Spencer Christenson
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Sam Almas

Instagram Twitter
State: South Dakota
School: Tea Area
Club: Arena Basketball Club
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Highlights

Briar Cliff
Jaxson Wingert

Jaxson Wingert

SD
PF
HEIGHT 6'7"
POS PF
CLASS 2024
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Jaxson
Wingert PF
Class
2024
Height
6'7"
HS
Dakota Valley
|
SD
South Dakota Prospects Update
Wingert was his normal self, producing 28 points (11-18 FG) (3-3 3FG), 10 rebounds. He made for a...
Written by Spencer Christenson
Briar Cliff
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Jaxson Wingert

Instagram Twitter
State: South Dakota
School: Dakota Valley
Club: Sanford Sports Academy SF
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Highlights

Jessen Wiebenga

Jessen Wiebenga

SD
SF
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SF
CLASS 2024
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Jessen
Wiebenga SF
Class
2024
Height
6'3"
HS
Tea Area
|
SD
South Dakota Prospects Update
Was really impressed with his overall size as a 6’3 guard. And also impressed with his performance on...
Written by Spencer Christenson
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Jessen Wiebenga

Twitter
State: South Dakota
School: Tea Area
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Grant VanDenHul

Grant VanDenHul

SD
PF
HEIGHT 6'7"
POS PF
CLASS 2024
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Grant
VanDenHul PF
Class
2024
Height
6'7"
HS
Dakota Valley
|
SD
South Dakota Prospects Update
Grant was the lengthiest prospect in this game. He could put the ball on the floor some as...
Written by Spencer Christenson
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Grant VanDenHul

State: South Dakota
School: Dakota Valley
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Grifin Wiebenga

Grifin Wiebenga

SD
SG/SF
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SG/SF
CLASS 2027
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Grifin
Wiebenga SG/SF
Class
2027
Height
6'3"
HS
Tea Area
|
SD
South Dakota Prospects Update
The Freshman entered the game in the 1st quarter and was active and the stage wasn’t too big....
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Grifin Wiebenga

State: South Dakota
School: Tea Area
Club: Hoop City South Dakota
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