More Stock Risers: ’25 SD Ranks

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If you visit this site often, you know about the Rankings Update for the South Dakota 2025 Class. If you have not, take a look, <em><a href="https://prephoops.com/dakotas/rankings/south-dakota-rankings/2025-rankings/">check here</a></em>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>PHD has published a few Stock Riser articles this week, we have another article on players rising the ranks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>See below for comments on 11 Stock Risers from the 2025 SD Rankings Update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1894992,"width":"261px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/04/NE25StockRisers-crop-634x417-1680792871.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/04/NE25StockRisers-crop-634x417-1680792871.jpg?w=633" alt="" class="wp-image-1894992" style="width:261px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1503882' first='Tommy' last='Hoffman'] |6'2 G| Sioux Falls Washington</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>8-3 record &amp; the Warriors are on a 5-game win streak, looks to be stuffing the stat sheet with point/rebounds/assists, calling him crafty is an understatement, smart player w/ sharp skills, always seems to be under control, opportunistic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1503880' first='Carter' last='Hansen'] |6'3 SG/SF| Vermillion</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Experienced starter for the 7-4 Tanagers, long arms, can score from multiple levels, spaces the floor &amp; hits 3's, can get downhill to create in the paint, scores after contact for AND1's, improved a good amount in the past year, intriguing </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1518855' first='Carson' last='Ness'] |6'2 G| Yankton</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He looks to be a promising backcourt player with a bright future, Carson is a skilled player, Ness can put up points from every level, he is an opportunistic baller, handles and passes it well, he is also a quality athlete- who moves well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1958459' first='Lucas' last='Johnson'] |6'6 F| Sioux Falls Washington</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>8-3 record, WHS won 5 in a row, has intriguing length/size &amp; is playing well this season, can space the floor &amp; cash in triples, scores in traffic w/ his long arms, runs the floor &amp; produces in transition, plays hard/gives extra effort</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1297810' first='Sam' last='Baskin'] |6'2 G| Sioux Falls Washington</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On a 5-game win streak (8-3 record), has come on strong this season, proven to be a 3-level scorer, shooting it hot from beyond the arc, looks confident/fluid from 3point arc, attacks off bounce &amp; creates/sets up others for good looks</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1563482' first='Aiden' last='Bobzin'] |6'0 G| Centerville</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A skilled point guard who can control the tempo, I like his demeanor on the court, does not seem to get rushed, but he can play fast when it's good for the Tornadoes, can score from every layer of the D, creates for others/distributes </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2075359' first='Simon' last='Kieffer'] |5'11 G| Rapid City Christian</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>9-2 record, 14.1 ppg, 4.9 rpg, 4..8 apg, dynamic player, trusty ballhandler/leader/creator/distributor, super impressed after watching Shiloh game, exemplary shooting stroke w/ deep range, thief on D, eyes like a veteran QB, cool customer </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2111209' first='Kaelem' last='Brooks'] |6'2 F| Rapid City Stevens</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Starts for the 8-4 Raiders, strong &amp; thick athlete, a versatile defender who can take wings &amp; BIGs, moves his feet well to cut off attackers, physical &amp; does not shy away from contact, gets after the glass, shares the ball &amp; passes out of the post</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1952117' first='Preston' last='McFayden'] |6'2 G| Wagner</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A good-sized shooting guard/wing, Preston can drill the triple from downtown &amp; has a nice-looking shot, has the strength to score through contact at the basket, can finish w/ both hands, plays hard, scores the rock but also dishes it</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1625083' first='Cam' last='Olson'] |6'7 C| Aberdeen Central</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Length like this is hard to come by, add in Olson's effort/energy/ubiquitous effort &amp; you have an intriguing ball player! Cam has shown promise on the block w/ nice moves &amp; feet, always hits the boards hard/never gives up on a play</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1548942' first='Marshall' last='Smythe'] |6'1 G| Tea</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The type of guard that can fit into any system, has the ability to push the ball in transition or to create O in the half-court, he has had some big scoring games, but his best value comes from his NRG &amp; effort on both sides of the court</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2246351,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/06/StockRisers-crop-658x432-1697708912.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/06/StockRisers-crop-658x432-1697708912.jpg?w=657" alt="" class="wp-image-2246351" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->