Dak XII/NEC Conference Clash Recap

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Dak XII/NEC Conference Clash took place at Madison High School in Madison, South Dakota on Saturday, January 27th. With there being two gyms with games ongoing, I wasn't able to see all the action, so this is a quick recap of what I did see. I will be going back and watching what I did miss. The Dakota Valley vs Groton Area and the Sioux Falls Christian vs Hamlin games aren't included and will be featured and broken down into more detail in an upcoming article. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2334306,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/IMG_6013.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/IMG_6013.jpeg?w=794" alt="" class="wp-image-2334306" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><br>Tea Area <strong><em>61 — </em></strong>Clark/Willow Lake 35</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tea Area brought heavy full-court pressure and CWL struggled with it. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Junior guard [player_tooltip player_id='1548942' first='Marshall' last='Smythe'] impressed, handling the ball and the offense, finishing with 13 points. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2334546,"width":"270px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/IMG_6035_c67ba6.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/IMG_6035_c67ba6.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2334546" style="width:270px;height:auto" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1548942' first='Marshall' last='Smythe']</em></figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2250284' first='Grifin' last='Wiebenga'] is a Freshman to know for Tea Area. He had 6 points and 7 rebounds and impacts the game in so many ways. [player_tooltip player_id='1657085' first='Boston' last='Willemssen'] of Tea Area impressed me as well. With his size at 6'6, willingness to battle, and leaping ability.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Tri-Valley <strong><em>87 — </em></strong>Redfield 42</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Did not see this game, but did like seeing stud Freshman for Tri-Valley, [player_tooltip player_id='2277844' first='Brady' last='Jewett'], score 23 points. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Dell Rapids <strong><em>56 — </em></strong>Milbank 48</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>SDSU football commit, Jack Henry, got to his spots again and scored 18 points. Had a few nice blocks and defensive plays. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Big [player_tooltip player_id='1270336' first='Rhett' last='Kloth'] scored 12 points, and turned things on after a slow start. Started to control the paint and dial in. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2334542,"width":"283px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/IMG_6171_f7b925.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/IMG_6171_f7b925.jpeg?w=564" alt="" class="wp-image-2334542" style="width:283px;height:auto" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1270336' first='Rhett' last='Kloth']</em></figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dell Rapids was designing touches for [player_tooltip player_id='1399817' first='Tad' last='Tjaden'] to get to his mid-range game. He scored 9.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1653800' first='Yohana' last='Ajwanga'] of Milbank scored 17 points. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2334537,"width":"306px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/IMG_6186_df7671.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/IMG_6186_df7671.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2334537" style="width:306px;height:auto" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1653800' first='Yohana' last='Ajwanga']</em></figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Senior [player_tooltip player_id='1266227' first='Garrett' last='Mertens'] is a great athlete. Can move with speed and power. Jumps out of the gym. He had 9 points. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>6'6 wing/forward [player_tooltip player_id='1653801' first='Joe' last='Schulte'] jumped-out with his length and skill combo. 8 points for him. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2334538,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/IMG_6266_5da809.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/IMG_6266_5da809.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2334538" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>#11 [player_tooltip player_id='1653801' first='Joe' last='Schulte']</em></figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>5'11 guard [player_tooltip player_id='1551740' first='Sam' last='Rick'] is a Freshman to watch and in the next few years for Milbank.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Elk-Point Jefferson 62 — Sisseton 47</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Was able to see some of the game. [player_tooltip player_id='2244976' first='Ashton' last='Fairbanks'] scored 15 points and was MVP of the game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/epj_bbb/status/1751446272299401509?s=46u0026amp;t=SEhj4b0vN7ZkDxMDlm1_Uw","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/epj_bbb/status/1751446272299401509?s=46u0026amp;t=SEhj4b0vN7ZkDxMDlm1_Uw </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1336177' first='Evan' last='Fornia'] looked big and strong. He had 12 points. [player_tooltip player_id='1925700' first='Kayden' last='Moore'] scored 11. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Senior guard, [player_tooltip player_id='2338430' first='Carson' last='Timmins'] looked good, scoring 9 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2334509,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/IMG_6413_616438.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/IMG_6413_616438.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2334509" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='2338430' first='Carson' last='Timmins']</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For Sisseton, [player_tooltip player_id='1491154' first='Nate' last='Tchida'] scored 13 points. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2334324,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/IMG_6408-crop-4032x2648-1706456034.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/IMG_6408-crop-4032x2648-1706456034.jpeg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-2334324" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1491154' first='Nate' last='Tchida'] </em></figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br>Sisseton's Hayden Hellwig impressed me as a 6'2 Sophomore. Good overall athlete, jumper, and mover. One to know and watch.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2334325,"width":"266px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/IMG_6401.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/IMG_6401.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2334325" style="width:266px;height:auto" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>Hayden Hellwig</em></figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Lennox 76 — Tiospa Zina 49</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lennox opened the game with a 30-point 1st quarter. [player_tooltip player_id='1266222' first='Porter' last='Ihnen'] is back, and he looked impressive, scoring 27 points. [player_tooltip player_id='1467165' first='Tate' last='Gerdes'] scored 15, and [player_tooltip player_id='1987578' first='Braxton' last='Musser'] with 12. My main stock-riser from the game is 2026 wing, [player_tooltip player_id='1641163' first='Teegan' last='Musser']. He's superbly long and mobile at 6'3. He had 15 points and is pictured below. He'll be rising up in the rankings. It also looks like Freshman [player_tooltip player_id='2054983' first='Drake' last='Mikkelsen'] is getting more involved in terms of playing time. He's an athletic 6'4 forward with a bright future. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2334329,"width":"311px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/IMG_6320-crop-4032x2648-1706456646.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/IMG_6320-crop-4032x2648-1706456646.jpeg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-2334329" style="width:311px;height:auto" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">#25 <em>[player_tooltip player_id='1987578' first='Braxton' last='Musser']</em></figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tiospa Zina was led by [player_tooltip player_id='1296796' first='Carvin' last='Fish'], who scored 28 points. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">West Central 72 — Webster Area 38</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>West Central has a lot of prospects that can make plays. Freshman starting point guard, [player_tooltip player_id='2076018' first='Connor' last='Mebius'] led with 14 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/spencerc_ph/status/1751355903364788366?s=46u0026amp;t=SEhj4b0vN7ZkDxMDlm1_Uw","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/spencerc_ph/status/1751355903364788366?s=46u0026amp;t=SEhj4b0vN7ZkDxMDlm1_Uw </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1919285' first='William' last='Kuhl IV'] scored 11 points. A long 6'8 2026 Forward. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2334344,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/IMG_6574.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/IMG_6574.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2334344" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>William Kuhl </em></figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>6'2 Senior guard, [player_tooltip player_id='2338429' first='Paden' last='Schulte'], is one of the most underrated guards in the state. He's a playmaker and will be added to the rankings in the next update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2334346,"width":"284px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/IMG_6497.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/IMG_6497.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2334346" style="width:284px;height:auto" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>[player_tooltip player_id='2338429' first='Paden' last='Schulte']</em></figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>7-footer [player_tooltip player_id='1415234' first='Jake' last='Kuhl'] certainly had an impact on the game, controlling the boards. He was a vocal leader and brought good energy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2334490,"width":"216px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/IMG_6485.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/IMG_6485.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2334490" style="width:216px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Junior guard [player_tooltip player_id='1535881' first='Carter' last='Tetzlaff'] scored 8 points. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br>For Webster Area, [player_tooltip player_id='2338068' first='Jack' last='Shoemaker'] stood out with 11 points. He's a physical and tough 6'3 Sophomore. Will be added to the rankings.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2334353,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/IMG_6582.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/IMG_6582.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2334353" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>[player_tooltip player_id='2338068' first='Jack' last='Shoemaker']</em></figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"> Vermillion 57 — Parkston 38</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>6'3 Sophomore [player_tooltip player_id='1929459' first='Trey' last='Hansen'] had a big game and scored 22 points with 8 rebounds. He's a major stock-riser in the 2026 class. Has been handling the ball for them. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2334359,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/IMG_6696.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/IMG_6696.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2334359" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1929459' first='Trey' last='Hansen']</em></figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1503880' first='Carter' last='Hansen'] scored 16 points with 6 rebounds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2334518,"width":"273px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/IMG_6662-crop-2253x1480-1706467693.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/IMG_6662-crop-2253x1480-1706467693.jpeg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-2334518" style="width:273px;height:auto" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><br>#24 <em>[player_tooltip player_id='1503880' first='Carter' last='Hansen']</em></figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Senior <em style="font-weight: bold">[player_tooltip player_id='2338441' first='Luke' last='Bormann']</em><b> </b>of Parkston scored 9 points. He will be added to the rankings in the next update. He's the starting point guard and has the ball often.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2334523,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/IMG_6646.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/IMG_6646.jpeg?w=805" alt="" class="wp-image-2334523" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='2338441' first='Luke' last='Bormann']</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2132812' first='Brycen' last='Bruening'] is a prospect to watch for Parkston. The 6'0 Freshman guard is a starter. Has some length to him and a skilled game and handle. He had 6 points in the game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2334360,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/IMG_6708.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/IMG_6708.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2334360" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>[player_tooltip player_id='2132812' first='Brycen' last='Bruening'] </em></figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Canton 81 — Deuel 79</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I did not see this game. [player_tooltip player_id='1238618' first='Matt' last='Anderson'] of Canton scored 24 points with 10 rebounds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/cantonbbb/status/1751435052204855728?s=46u0026amp;t=SEhj4b0vN7ZkDxMDlm1_Uw","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/cantonbbb/status/1751435052204855728?s=46&amp;t=SEhj4b0vN7ZkDxMDlm1_Uw </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1805822' first='Braxton' last='Mulder'] with 23 points and 5 assists. [player_tooltip player_id='2231791' first='Dagim' last='Mesfin'] with 10 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Deuel's [player_tooltip player_id='1874332' first='Gabe' last='Sather'] with 30 points and [player_tooltip player_id='1625215' first='Trey' last='Maaland'] with 27 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Aberdeen Roncalli 62 — Madison 51</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Only saw a little bit of this game. Aberdeen Roncalli comes away with a big win over Madison. [player_tooltip player_id='1744129' first='Maddox' last='Miller'] with 25 points with five threes. [player_tooltip player_id='2338443' first='Keegan' last='Stewart']&nbsp;Scored 20 points with five threes as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For Madison, [player_tooltip player_id='1263162' first='Ben' last='Brooks'] scored 16 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1526946' first='Chuck' last='Callahan'] scored 14 points with four three-pointers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stay tuned for breakdowns of the Groton vs Dakota Valley and Sioux Falls Christian vs Hamlin games.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->