’26 SD Ranks: Players I Need To Watch
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A week ago, PHD updated the South Dakota Prospect Rankings for the 2026 Class. In this article, we are looking at ballers that I want to see play before the end of the season. I have either watched them once…
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Continue ReadingA week ago, PHD updated the South Dakota Prospect Rankings for the 2026 Class.
In this article, we are looking at ballers that I want to see play before the end of the season. I have either watched them once and want to see more, have heard positive reports & I am intrigued, or I have watched them in the past & interested in how they have improved.
WHY?
-Averaging 17.4 ppg, 9.5 rpg, 3 apg, shooting 49.8 FG%
-The Kernels are 15-1 and ranked #1
QUESTIONS
How does his jump shot look? I have heard it is much improved.
He seems to be a complete player with offense, defense, and rebounding. Will he be All-State?
WHY?
-Has helped lead the Tigers to an 11-6 record, has a legit chance to get Huron to State
-He just scored 30 points on Friday night against Aberdeen Central
QUESTIONS
Does he look any bigger/added any muscle since I watched him play last?
How does he look on defense and can he consistently hit the triple?
WHY?
-Having a nice season, Lennox is loaded and he is there second best player
-Quality athleticism, strong, tough, skilled
QUESTIONS
How is he scoring his points?
Is he defending at a high level and does he draw the tough matchups?
WHY?
-Big time shooting & scoring threat
-Looking good & playing well on Patriots JV & Varsity
QUESTIONS
He is a lefty, how is he going to the right?
Sam is a sniper, does he get it done on the other end as well?
WHY?
-Looked really good the first time I watched this season, freak athlete with major hops
-He is a steady player who produces points, rebounds, assists, and blocked shots
QUESTIONS
WHS is not playing great right now, can Woods get them back on track?
I know he can dunk, how is his perimeter jump shot?
WHY?
-Impressed me a couple of times this season, polished skills for his age
-Great size/length, he is shooting it very well from beyond the 3-point arc
QUESTIONS
How is he protecting the rim and rebounding?
Does he move his feet well on defense, how switchable is he?
Highlights
WHY?
-Super skilled with the rock, entertaining player
-23 ppg, 8 rpg, 3 spg, TALENTED!
QUESTIONS
Has he added much muscle since last season?
Is he one of the top scoring sophomores in South Dakota?
WHY?
-Getting better every game, consistently scoring 8 to 10 points
-Producing on the offensive glass, is a talented passer
QUESTIONS
Will he help the Tigers get to the SoDak 16 & State?
Is he the PG of the future for Groton?
WHY?
-Leading scorer on the JV, gets limited minutes on varsity
-Kolte is a tough nosed kid but is also skilled, especially around the basket
QUESTIONS
How is his athleticism & mobility?
He looked good this fall at the PH Expo, how was has game expanded?
WHY?
-Serious shooting threat, has 3+ games with 5 triples made
-PPG: 7.1 , REB: 3.5 , AST: 1.1 . STL: .5, 3PT %: 34% , FT %: 75%
QUESTIONS
Is he tough on the defensive end?
We know that he can shoot, does he get downhill and score at the rim?
WHY?
-I have watched him in the spring/summer & he is an intriguing baller, plays soph & JV in school ball
-When focused & dialed in, he is a really nice player
QUESTIONS
How is his motor & does he play hard on both ends?
Has he grown since the summer and how are his skills?