SD 2/2/24 Games To Watch
We are looking at Friday night matchups in South Dakota! What game should you watch? PHD has SIX recommendations for you! We are looking at 6 games with a nice mix of AA, A, and B games. See below, PHD…
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Continue ReadingWe are looking at Friday night matchups in South Dakota!
What game should you watch?
PHD has SIX recommendations for you! We are looking at 6 games with a nice mix of AA, A, and B games.
See below, PHD will give you three reasons to watch the game and ask three questions about the players/matchup.
Games To Watch on Friday
Watertown (7-6) @ Sioux Falls Washington (10-3)
WHY?
-The Warriors are on a 7-game win streak, they are as hot as anyone in SD
-Intriguing talent on the rosters
-The Arrows have shown that they can play with the best & they have plenty of athletes
QUESTIONS
Is Thomas Hoffman Thomas Hoffman 6'2" | CG Sioux Falls Washington | 2025 State SD the best player on the court?
Are Jhace Woods Jhace Woods 6'3" | SF Sioux Falls Washington | 2026 State SD & Samuel Baskin Samuel Baskin 6'1" | PG Sioux Falls Washington | 2025 SD splashy? They have been impressive
Who shows out for Arrows? Dylon Rawdon Dylon Rawdon 6'0" | PG Watertown | 2024 State SD , Kohen Kranz Kohen Kranz 6'0" | CG Watertown | 2024 State SD , Marcus Rabine Marcus Rabine 6'1" | SF Watertown | 2024 State SD , Jake Olson Jake Olson 6'2" | SF Watertown | 2024 State SD , Caden Beauchamp Caden Beauchamp 6'4" | PF Watertown | 2024 State SD
O’Gorman (8-5) @ Rapic City Stevens (9-4)
WHY?
-East vs. West matchup, always fun to see if West River can pull the upset
-Knights & Raiders have high-octane athletes
-We are in February, both teams have the talent to make State
QUESTIONS
How well do Dayler Segrist & Shun-Zi White Woman Shun-Zi White Woman 6'5" | PF Rapid City Stevens | 2024 State SD play, can they get the W?
Austin Terveen, Caleb Terveen Caleb Terveen 6'2" | CG O'Gorman | 2025 State SD , Nyun Dut Nyun Dut 6'4" | SG O'Gorman | 2025 State SD , how productive are they, is OG an elite AA team?
Who shoots the best from 3 and who has the best inside game?
Vermillion (9-4) @ Groton (10-3)
WHY?
-The Tanagers are fast, shoot many 3’s, and they play an entertaining brand of basketball
-Anytime Lane Tietz Lane Tietz 5'11" | CG Groton | 2024 State SD plays ball, it is worth watching
-Legit talent on both squads, could both be playing in SoDak16 w/ a chance to make State later this year
QUESTIONS
Carter Hansen Carter Hansen 6'3" | SG Vermillion | 2025 State SD is averaging 12.8 ppg, 6.9 rpg ,2.7 apg, 1.5 spg, can Tigers hold him below his averages?
Lane Tietz Lane Tietz 5'11" | CG Groton | 2024 State SD has proven he is an elite talent in SD, will he take over?
Who has better depth? Both squads have young talent that you need to see
Milbank (8-5) @ Aberdeen Roncalli (9-5)
WHY?
-Important Region 1A matchup
-Both teams are looking solid, a win in this one will be a big momentum boost
-Quality talent on both squads, will be fun to see who takes over
QUESTIONS
Maddox Miller Maddox Miller 6'0" | CG Aberdeen Roncalli | 2024 State SD is legit, does he perform like a next-level baller?
Is Yohana Ajwanga Yohana Ajwanga 6'5" | PF Milbank | 2024 State SD the best player in the paint?
Who controls the tempo, takes care of the ball, and is most efficient?
Canton (8-4) @ Canistota (10-2)
WHY?
-A vs. B matchup is exciting, never know if the upset can happen
-Serious athletes will be on the court
-Both teams are looking to gain steam in early February
QUESTIONS
C-Hawks vs. Hawks, which bird of prey reigns supreme?
Who is the alpha on the court, Matthew Anderson Matthew Anderson 6'6" Canton | 2024 SD or Tage Ortman Tage Ortman 6'0" | CG Canistota | 2024 State SD ?
Does Dagim Mesfin Dagim Mesfin 6'3" | SG Canton | 2024 SD have a role & is he a difference-maker?
Sully Buttes (5-7) @ Potter County (8-5)
WHY?
-Region 6 seeding & bragging rights
-They both have some talented athletes & scorers
-Interesting preview of who the legit teams are from the Region
QUESTIONS
Wesley Wittler Wesley Wittler 5'10" | CG Sully Buttes | 2026 State SD is a stud, can he take over & get the win?
Is Ryder Falkenhagen Ryder Falkenhagen 5'11" | CG Potter County | 2024 State SD the best athlete on the hardwood?
Who plays better D & do the stars perform at a high level?