Stock Risers: SD 25 Rankings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>PHD updated the South Dakota 2025 Prospect Rankings on Monday. Today, we look at <strong>11 ballers</strong> who are playing well and have risen in the Rankings. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1894992,"width":"356px","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:356px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1761812' first='Julius' last='Frog'] |6'5 F| Rapid City Christian</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>9-2 record, impressive length w/ long arms, crafty &amp; skilled forward, feathery-soft shooting touch, has an old-mans game w/ fade-aways &amp; good feet, smart &amp; shares the rock, high-yielding rebounder, gamer &amp; winner</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1386801' first='Noah' last='Kippley'] |6'3 G| Leola-Frederick</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>12-0 record, 17.4 ppg, 4.8 rpg, 3 apg, 38.3 3FG%, solid all-around baller, confidence has spread to the rest of the team, serious shooter, excellent vision, impressive finisher off the catch or slash, continues to improve</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1535880' first='Jack' last='Kloth'] |6'10 C| Dell Rapids</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>7-4 record, he just keeps growing, his length alone has to grab your attention, LONG wingspan, intriguing potential, smart hoops IQ, quality jump shot, has a knack for rebounding &amp; blocking/protecting the rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1342103' first='Ryan' last='Heinert'] |6'3 G| Sturgis</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Averaging 19 points per game, is shooting a blistering 37% from behind the arc, has deep shooting range, Sturgis' go-to scorer, very explosive on offense,&nbsp;he guards the other teams 3 or 4 &amp; is reliable on defense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1625189' first='Dayler' last='Segrist'] |6'2 G| Rapid City Stevens</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>8-4 record, Improved his overall game, doing good work rebounding &amp; setting up others, stepping up as a leader, the Raiders most consistent player, polished skills, plays fast &amp; aggressive, he is always attacking </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1784725' first='Luke' last='Olson'] |5'11 G| Pierre</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>8-4 record, very cerebral &amp; skilled with the rock, talented scorer who manipulates the D off the dribble &amp; w/ a change of speeds, fluid shooter &amp; athletic finisher, timely &amp; gifted passer, exceptional multi-sport athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1399825' first='Cole' last='Ruesink'] |5'10 G| Dell Rapids</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lead guard for the 7-4 Quarriers, good quickness, speed &amp; strength, sets the table for the offense, moves his feet well on defense, knows when to push tempo &amp; when to set things up, gets the ball in scorers' hands </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1783726' first='Ellis' last='Russell'] |6'3 G| Aberdeen Christian</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Exceptional player/teammate, fellow players respect him/listen when he talks, floor general, does the little things, shoots above 90% from FT-line, averages nearly 4 apg, controls the ball &amp; gets the Knights into O</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1315741' first='Lane' last='Gray'] |6'1 G| Lower Brule</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Has lengthened out in the past year, hustler, active hands deflect &amp; steal passes, razor-sharp basketball instincts, super-skilled lefty, eyes like a hawk, has all the moves &amp; fakes to keep D off balance, crafty scorer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1784724' first='Dawson' last='Getz'] |6'3 G/F| Pierre</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>8-4 record, has proven himself as a great catch-n-shoot wing, moves well w/o the ball, cuts for good looks &amp; works amazingly well with [player_tooltip player_id='1784725' first='Luke' last='Olson'], effects shots/passes on defense with his length &amp; anticipation</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2081659' first='Jude' last='vanDonkersgoed'] |6'2 G| Sioux Falls Christain</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>10-0 record &amp; ranked #1, winner &amp; competitor, strong athlete, left-handed lead guard, handles it well, controls the pace, does not force shots, consistent shooter from the 3pt arc, solid on D, smart &amp; reliable player</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 -->