SF Washington vs. Pierre
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Sioux Falls, SD – PHD caught a AA matinee today between the Warriors and Governors. Early on, it looked like the Govs were the better team, they won the 1st quarter by 7 points. Midway through the 2nd quarter, the…
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Continue ReadingSioux Falls, SD – PHD caught a AA matinee today between the Warriors and Governors.
Early on, it looked like the Govs were the better team, they won the 1st quarter by 7 points. Midway through the 2nd quarter, the tide began to turn. Washington went on a run, snatched the momentum, and never looked back. In the second half, it was all Warriors! See below for player comments.
After today’s contest, Washington has a 5-3 record and Pierre moves to 5-3.
SCORES
1Q: Pierre 18 Washington 11
2Q: Pierre 25 Washington 27
3Q: Pierre 30 Washington 44
FINAL: Pierre 40 Washington 56
Pierre
Luke Olson Luke Olson 5'11" | PG Pierre | 2025 State SD (2025) |5’11 G|
-Quick, smart, shooter, creator, I like his game
-Pushed tempo, threaded the needle on a few passes, good eyes
-Knocked down multiple 3-pointers
-Slashed baseline and delivered crisp passes, I like how he is always scanning the floor
-Made a fluid lefty pass off the dribble, impressive ball skills
-Tipped up an O-board, grabbed it & scored, impressive for a 5’11 PG
-Sweet slash late in shot clock, got into the paint, kissed it off the glass, tough & skilled shot
Jett Zabel Jett Zabel 6'5" | SF Pierre | 2024 SD (2024) |6’5 PF|
-He certainly looks the part of a D1 football player
-Strong, build like a brick house, southpaw
-Showed a nice fake crossover with his right-hand
-Made a beautiful high-low pass to Terwilliger for 2 points
-Hustles, O-boards, created TO’s
-AND1 bucket early, strength was on display
-Stole the ball, attacked the rim, fouled, hit both FT’s
-Rushed back on D, blocked a shot from behind, saved a bucket
Cade Kaiser Cade Kaiser 6'2" | SG Pierre | 2024 SD (2024) |6’2 G|
-Took a charge in the 1st quarter
-Hustled, blocked a shot, grabbed multiple O-boards
-His physical D led to a steal
-Knocked down a couple of triples
Dawson Getz Dawson Getz 6'3" | SF Pierre | 2025 State SD (2025) |6’3 SF|
-Started the game with a 3-pointer from the top of the key, 1st bucket of the contest
-Delivered a nice high-low pass
-Hustles & plays hard
-Gobbled up O-boards
-Caught in the middle of Warrior defenders, finished nicely at the cup
-Has legit potential
Miles Doyle (2024) |6’1 G|
-This kid can shoot!
-Doyle hit at least two 3-pointers and another perimeter J
Sawyer Sonnenschein (2025) |5’7 G|
-Hit two triples, 1 in the first and 1 in the second
Cooper Terwilliger Cooper Terwilliger 6'6" | PF Pierre | 2027 State SD (2027) |6’6 PF|
-Hard to believe he is a frosh by his size & physicality
-Hustles, runs like a deer, has good hands
-Caught in transition, aggressive to the hoop, fouled going up
-Impressed w/ how he caught in traffic, gathered himself, went up strong, soft touch, plays with a good base
-Persistent on the boards, multiple offensive rebounds
-Loved his high-low seal & score, good feet
-Nice frame, good-sized, intriguing to say the least
Washington
Lubab Kambalo Lubab Kambalo 5'7" | PG Sioux Falls Washington | 2024 State SD (2024) |5’7 G|
-6th-man, first guy off the bench
-Had a huge first half, big spark off the pine
-13 points and 3 triples in the first half is what I had down
-Very fast up-n-down the court, scored in transition
-Stole the rock, sharp reactions
-Gave extra effort for the rock, O-board putback
-3ball top of key, long 3ball in 2nd Q, 3ball right b4 halftime, wide open & it was straight cash
Samuel Baskin Samuel Baskin 6'1" | PG Sioux Falls Washington | 2025 SD (2025) |6’1 G|
-The best I have seen him play, looked good!
-Big & athletic guard/wing
-Transition bucket, got it to drop with a soft shot off the glass
-Covers a ton of ground with his first step
-I had him down for three triples, hit one in the 2nd quarter & two in the 2nd half
-Triples in the second half both came from the coffin corner, smooth catch-n-release
Tommy Hoffman Tommy Hoffman 6'3" | SG Sioux Falls Washington | 2025 State SD (2025) |6’2 G|
-VERY impressed with Tommy
-He makes everything look good, smooth/crafty/smart
-Excellent rebounder, many assists as well, sees the floor
-Sneaky steals on defense
-Impressive patience when in the paint, did not rush or force
-Seemed to always be around the ball
-Beautiful baseline drive, fooled the D, kiss off the window for 2 pts
-Crafty lefty scoop-shot in the paint and around a defender
-Loved his vertical cut-n-score, looked like a wily veteran
-Stole the ball and showed FANCY footwork when attacking the hoop
-Showed a sweet hesitation move, drew help, kicked to Baskin for a $ 3
-Slashed & weaved past the D, dropped a perfect dime to Woods
-Made a sick spin-move to lose the D, shot went down with a shooters-touch roll
-Another spin-move, scored with a 1-handed jumper, did I saw that he was crafty?
-Tommy looks to have a complete game
Brennan VerHey Brennan VerHey 6'1" | SG Sioux Falls Washington | 2025 State SD (2025) |6’1 G|
-Multiple offensive rebounds, scored on a putback
-Nice pass/assist to a cutting Hoffman
-Stole a pass on a BLOB, quick reactions
-Blocked a shot w/o fouling, impressive play
Lucas Johnson Lucas Johnson 6'6" | SF Sioux Falls Washington | 2025 State SD (2025) |6’6 F|
-Long & thin, but he plays hard and moves well
-Looked good scoring in traffic
-Cashed in a 3-ball in the 4th quarter
-Transition score, ran the floor hard
Jhace Woods Jhace Woods 6'3" | SF Sioux Falls Washington | 2026 State SD (2026) |6’3 G|
-Wildy athletic
-AND1 DUNK in transition, threw it down 2-handed
-Grabbed an O-board and showed off his quick/bouncy jumping
-Quick-hand steal, blocked a shot, O-board tip-in
-Impressive slash across the paint, split the defenders, dynamic finish
-AND1 interior score, hit FT for the old school 3pt play
-Has a high ceiling