SD 2/1/24 Games To Watch
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We are looking a day ahead at the upcoming games on Thursday night in South Dakota. What game should you watch on the first night of February? PHD has SIX recommendations for you! See below, PHD will give you three…
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Continue ReadingWe are looking a day ahead at the upcoming games on Thursday night in South Dakota.
What game should you watch on the first night of February?
PHD has SIX recommendations for you!
See below, PHD will give you three reasons to watch the game and ask three questions about the players/matchup.
Thursday Games To Watch
West Central (7-7) @ Tea Area (6-7)
WHY?
-Local rivalry game, they will be playing for bragging rights
-Plenty of talent, athleticism & length on the court. Also… Connor Mebius Connor Mebius 5'8" | PG West Central | 2027 State SD is an upcoming star
-Region 3 vs. Region 4 matchup, great measuring stick for both
QUESTIONS
Who are the best siblings on the court? Grifin Wiebenga Grifin Wiebenga 6'3" | SF Tea Area | 2027 State SD , Jessen Wiebenga Jessen Wiebenga 6'3" | SF Tea Area | 2024 State SD , Jake Kuhl Jake Kuhl 7'0" | C West Central | 2024 State SD , Will Kuhl Will Kuhl 6'8" | PF West Central | 2026 State SD
Do the Titans or Trojans shoot it best from beyond the arc?
Which team has better production from the bench & who is the best senior on the court?
Flandreau (9-5) @ #3 Sioux Valley (13-0)
WHY?
-Must-watch basketball anytime Bill Vincent’s team is on the court
-The Cossacks are an elite team in A
-Past history between Fliers/Cossacks, should be great NRG, SV always has a target on their back
QUESTIONS
How many dunks does Alec Squires Alec Squires 6'10" | C Sioux Valley | 2024 State #280 Nation SD have?
Does Paul Parsley Paul Parsley 6'3" | SG Flandreau | 2025 State SD perform well & live up to the hype?
Are Maverick Nelson Maverick Nelson 6'3" | SG Sioux Valley | 2025 State SD & Max Engebretson Max Engebretson 6'3" | SG Sioux Valley | 2024 State SD dudes?
Hot Springs (9-3) @ Custer (10-4)
WHY?
-Two of the best teams from West River
-Impressive talent, both are good enough to make State
-Both squads can fill it up on O & play tough D
QUESTIONS
These 2 know each other well, who defends better?
Can the Wildcats slow down Matt Close Matt Close 6'1" | CG Hot Springs | 2024 State SD , Josh Kleinsasser Josh Kleinsasser 6'2" | SG Hot Springs | 2024 State SD & Camron Maciejewski Camron Maciejewski 6'2" | SG Hot Springs | 2024 SD ?
How productive is Kyle Virtue Kyle Virtue 6'5" | PF Custer | 2025 State SD & how does Hot Springs defend him?
#5 Wessington Springs (12-1) @ Lower Brule (9-6)
WHY?
-Wessington Springs has talented & entertaining young ballers
-The Sioux are regulars at State and the Spartans aspiring to get there
-Spartans only have 1 loss on the season & Lower Brule is always tough at home
QUESTIONS
Who is the best lefty on the court? Parker Graff Parker Graff 6'0" | CG Wessington Springs | 2026 State SD or Lane Gray Lane Gray 6'1" | SG Lower Brule | 2025 State SD ?
Does Colby Flowers control the paint & own the boards?
What style of play wins out & who takes better care of the ball?
Wall (9-5) @ #2 White River (14-1)
WHY?
-White River is one of the best in B & they are talented
–Eldon Marshall, enough said….
-Wall has serious talent & skill in the backcourt
QUESTIONS
Nic Marshall Nic Marshall 6'1" | PG White River | 2024 State SD is an All-State talent, does he dominate?
How does Jordan Uhlir Jordan Uhlir 6'6" | PF White River | 2024 State SD play, can the Eagles slow him down around the basket?
Can Jace Mohr Jace Mohr 5'11" | CG Wall | 2026 State SD , Brodi Sundall Brodi Sundall 6'0" | CG Wall | 2024 State SD , Emmet Dinger Emmet Dinger 6'1" | SG Wall | 2026 State SD , Dawson Handcock Dawson Handcock 6'0" | SG Wall | 2026 State SD & Teelan Kjerstad Teelan Kjerstad 5'11" | CG Wall | 2027 State SD pull the upset?
Leola-Frederick (13-1) @ Warner (8-7)
WHY?
-The Titans are salty, they only have 1 loss on the season
-Impressive skill & talent will be on display in the backcourt
-Class B Region 1 battle!
QUESTIONS
Noah Kippley Noah Kippley 6'3" | SG Leola-Frederick Area | 2025 State SD has had a fantastic season, does that continue on Thursday?
Is Hunter Cramer Hunter Cramer 6'1" | PG Warner | 2024 State SD the best PG on the floor?
Who has more depth/gets more production out of their bench?