SD 2/1/24 Games To Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We are looking a day ahead at the upcoming games on Thursday night in South Dakota.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">What game should you watch on the first night of February?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD has SIX recommendations for you</span>! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>See below, PHD will give you <strong>three reasons to watch</strong> the game and <strong>ask three questions</strong> about the players/matchup.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1399487,"width":"237px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/03/SD-1.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/03/SD-1.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-1399487" style="width:237px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"25px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:25px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Thursday Games To Watch</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>West Central (7-7) @ Tea Area (6-7)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Local rivalry game, they will be playing for bragging rights</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Plenty of talent, athleticism &amp; length on the court. Also... [player_tooltip player_id='2076018' first='Connor' last='Mebius'] is an upcoming star</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Region 3 vs. Region 4 matchup, great measuring stick for both</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">QUESTIONS</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Who are the best siblings on the court? [player_tooltip player_id='2250284' first='Grifin' last='Wiebenga'], [player_tooltip player_id='1270654' first='Jessen' last='Wiebenga'], [player_tooltip player_id='1415234' first='Jake' last='Kuhl'], [player_tooltip player_id='1919285' first='William' last='Kuhl IV']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Do the Titans or Trojans shoot it best from beyond the arc?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Which team has better production from the bench &amp; who is the best senior on the court?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Flandreau (9-5) @ #3 Sioux Valley (13-0) </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Must-watch basketball anytime <em>Bill Vincent's</em> team is on the court</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-The Cossacks are an elite team in A</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Past history between Fliers/Cossacks, should be great NRG, SV always has a target on their back</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">QUESTIONS</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>How many dunks does [player_tooltip player_id='1266223' first='Alec' last='Squires'] have? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Does [player_tooltip player_id='1380720' first='Paul' last='Parsley'] perform well &amp; live up to the hype?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Are [player_tooltip player_id='1263164' first='Maverick' last='Nelson'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='1763076' first='Max' last='Engebretson'] dudes?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Hot Springs (9-3) @ Custer (10-4)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Two of the best teams from West River</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive talent, both are good enough to make State</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Both squads can fill it up on O &amp; play tough D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">QUESTIONS</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These 2 know each other well, who defends better?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Can the Wildcats slow down [player_tooltip player_id='1394429' first='Matt' last='Close'], [player_tooltip player_id='2100148' first='Josh' last='Kleinsasser'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='1394428' first='Camron' last='Maciejewski']?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>How productive is [player_tooltip player_id='1406999' first='Kyle' last='Virtue'] &amp; how does Hot Springs defend him?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>#5 Wessington Springs (12-1) @ Lower Brule (9-6)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Wessington Springs has talented &amp; entertaining young ballers</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-The Sioux are regulars at State and the Spartans aspiring to get there</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Spartans only have 1 loss on the season &amp; Lower Brule is always tough at home</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">QUESTIONS</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Who is the best lefty on the court? [player_tooltip player_id='1641210' first='Parker' last='Graff'] or [player_tooltip player_id='1315741' first='Lane' last='Gray']?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Does [player_tooltip player_id='1651329' first='Colby' last='Flowers'] control the paint &amp; own the boards?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What style of play wins out &amp; who takes better care of the ball?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Wall (9-5) @ #2 White River (14-1) </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-White River is one of the best in B &amp; they are talented</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-<em>Eldon Marshall</em>, enough said....</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Wall has serious talent &amp; skill in the backcourt</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">QUESTIONS</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1266275' first='Nic' last='Marshall'] is an All-State talent, does he dominate? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>How does [player_tooltip player_id='1273153' first='Jordan' last='Uhlir'] play, can the Eagles slow him down around the basket?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Can [player_tooltip player_id='1894285' first='Jace' last='Mohr'], [player_tooltip player_id='2275397' first='Brodi' last='Sundall'], [player_tooltip player_id='2311913' first='Emmet' last='Dinger'], [player_tooltip player_id='2275483' first='Dawson' last='Handcock'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='2126219' first='Teelan' last='Kjerstad'] pull the upset?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Leola-Frederick (13-1) @ Warner (8-7)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-The Titans are salty, they only have 1 loss on the season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive skill &amp; talent will be on display in the backcourt</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Class B Region 1 battle!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">QUESTIONS</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1386801' first='Noah' last='Kippley'] has had a fantastic season, does that continue on Thursday?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Is [player_tooltip player_id='1311797' first='Hunter' last='Cramer'] the best PG on the floor?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Who has more depth/gets more production out of their bench? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1399487,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/03/SD-1.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/03/SD-1.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-1399487" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->