NEW NAMES: SD ’27 Ranks

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On Tuesday, the 2027 SD Prospect Rankings were updated. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this piece, PHD is bringing you information on 11 New Names that were added to the South Dakota '27 Prospect Rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size">See below for more information....</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1329128,"width":"315px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/11/PH-NewAdditions.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/11/PH-NewAdditions.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-1329128" style="width:315px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2255250' first='Adonis' last='Mills'] |5'10 G| Herreid-Selby</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He comes off the bench in Varsity action. Mills looks to have a long wingspan for a 5'10" frosh. He moves his feet well on defense and has quick reaction time to the ball. His long arms and instincts lead to deflections, steals, and turnovers. Adonis handles the ball well for a 9th grader as they trust him to bring the ball up the floor occasionally. Mills moves the ball, he doesn't force the issue or shots and he helps start the offense. Mills looks to have a solid skill set, it will be interesting to follow his career and see what role he plays in his sophomore season for the Wolverines. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2277844' first='Brady' last='Jewett'] |5'11 G| Tri-Valley</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brady has played only Varsity this season and has operated as the 6^th&nbsp;man off the bench for the Mustangs. He is currently the Mustangs leading scorer at 12.6 points per game and shooting 40% from 3-point land! At one point this season, he hit 8 triples in a single game and has scored in the 20's. Brady's ability to shoot the triple and his basketball IQ are two things that separate him from most players. He is incredibly talented and passionate about the game of basketball. Jewett has already shown huge improvements in his ability to go off the dribble. Brady has limitless potential and as he adds strength to his frame I am excited to see where his game can go. Keep track of this sharpshooter from Tri-Valley.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2338868' first='Brekken' last='Biteler'] |5'10 G| Sioux Falls Washington</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He plays the game hard, gives his all, and hoops with competitive energy. Biteler is a lefty slasher who makes things happen off the bounce. Brekken does good work on the defensive end. He is a crafty player and his game continues to improve. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2255042' first='Brooks' last='Jett'] |6'3 SF| Aberdeen Christian</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Both [player_tooltip player_id='2255041' first='Luke' last='Kaiser'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2255042' first='Brooks' last='Jett'] are rising stars in the Aberdeen Christian program.&nbsp;Look out for these guys in the future.&nbsp;Both are playing significant Varsity minutes for the Knights this year and will play even larger roles next season. [player_tooltip player_id='2255042' first='Brooks' last='Jett'] is a 6'3" BIG man, and based on his DNA, he could easily be at least 6'6" in another year.&nbsp;He is a large forward who moves extremely well.&nbsp;Because of his athleticism, Jett is also a lockdown defender who always takes the other team's most agile forward/post player.&nbsp;Brooks is one of the most cerebral kids that the Knight's coaching staff has been around. Jett is always thinking two or three moves ahead.&nbsp;This kid is going to be a tough forward to guard in the years ahead.&nbsp;Everyone at Aberdeen Christian is excited about Jett's potential.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2275466' first='Carter' last='Sundall'] |5'11 G| Wall</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He got some varsity burn as an 8th grader. Sundall is doing great this year as a freshman. He plays JV and Varsity. Carter is a very well-rounded player who has continuously improved his game.&nbsp;Sundall is great at getting to the rim and is a lockdown defender.&nbsp;He also brings great energy and passion off the bench in the Varsity contests.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2338869' first='Cole' last='Reilly'] |5'10 G| Sioux Falls Washington</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He is another good athlete for the Warriors. The 2027 Class at WHS is impressive. Reilly plays the game hard, leaves it on the floor, and he moves well. He does good work scoring the rock. Cole is a talented multi-sport athlete. He is a gifted long-distance runner. His endurance on the basketball court should never be in question!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2264293' first='Daniel' last='Weston'] |6'5 PF| Pine Ridge</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Thorpes are loaded with talent, are winning a ton of games, Weston is getting better every day in practice, and is learning how to be a winner. He has improved his footwork, post presence, is very physical, has gotten stronger &amp; faster, has improved his left hand around the basket, has worked hard on his ball handling,&nbsp;and his outside game is upgraded. Cole will be ready when called upon, he has a bright future in the Red &amp; White!&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2262268' first='Evan' last='Haak'] |6'0 SF| Alcester-Hudson</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He is a talented player for his young age. Evan has been steadily improving over the course of the season. Haak plays 10-20 minutes of Varsity action&nbsp;and a couple of quarters of JV on game nights. His biggest offensive strength at this point is his three-point shot.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2256337' first='Keaton' last='Christensen'] |6'0 G| Kimball-White Lake</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While he has been a standout on JV, Keaton has worked his way into being a sharp 3-point shooter for the Wildkat varsity team as of late. He has also been a dependable defender.&nbsp;Christensen's strengths are his three-shooting and his playmaking offensively. Defensively, he has very good instincts. Athletically, he still has slow feet, but he makes up for it by being very crafty. Keaton is a player who has a very bright future moving forward. JV stats: 10.4 ppg, 2.1 rpg, 1.5 apg, 2.7 spg, 25 3FGM, 41 FG%.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2255041' first='Luke' last='Kaiser'] |6'2 G| Aberdeen Christian</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Both [player_tooltip player_id='2255041' first='Luke' last='Kaiser'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2255042' first='Brooks' last='Jett'] are rising stars in the Aberdeen Christian program.&nbsp;Look out for these guys in the future.&nbsp;Both are playing significant Varsity minutes for the Knights this year and will play even larger roles next season. [player_tooltip player_id='2255041' first='Luke' last='Kaiser'] is a 6'2" guard and is the team's most athletic player.&nbsp;Kaiser is extremely quick and a great leaper.&nbsp;He will be playing for the Warwick 15U 'A' team this upcoming off-season, so I expect he will be greatly improved by next season.&nbsp; Kaiser is a great defender, often defending the opposition's most athletic guard.&nbsp;This kid has loads of potential.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2264292' first='Tokeya' last='Big Crow'] |6'1 G| Pine Ridge</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tokeya has developed as an outside shooting threat, a leader on the floor, and his ball handling has improved. His IQ is sharp and he is ready to prove himself when given the chance. Tokeya plays stellar defense and is a sniper from outside the arc. This kid loves the game of basketball and is always working on his game. Big Crow has a bright future in the Thorpe program. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2247969,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/2027ranks.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/2027ranks.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-2247969" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->