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SD 2026 Rankings: New Additions

SD 2026 Rankings: New Additions
Jack Shoemaker
Spencer Christenson
Spencer Christenson
February 8, 2024 @ 06:25 AM
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Tyler Christensen
Tyler Christensen 6'0" | CG | 2026
SD
James Hurlbut
James Hurlbut 6'0" | SG | 2026
SD
Deacon Benz
Deacon Benz 6'4" | SF | 2026
SD
Cael Nofziger
Cael Nofziger 5'8" | PG | 2026
SD
Caleb Goodroad
Caleb Goodroad 5'8" | PG | 2026
SD
Jack Shoemaker
Jack Shoemaker 6'3" | SF | 2026
SD
Kamren Davis
Kamren Davis 6'2" | SG | 2026
SD
Trevor Nielson
Trevor Nielson 6'2" | SF/SG | 2026
SD
CJ Schmaus
CJ Schmaus 5'9" | PG | 2026
SD
Daevion Simonsen
Daevion Simonsen 5'8" | CG | 2026
SD
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The updated SD 2026 rankings were posted this Monday. There are a number of new additions that were added to the rankings board. Let's talk about 10 more new additions.

Deacon Benz

Deacon Benz

SD
SF
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SF
CLASS 2026
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Deacon
Benz SF
Class
2026
Height
6'4"
HS
Sioux Falls Roosevelt
|
SD
SD 2026 Rankings: New Additions
The highlighter of this article. After watching more of Benz to make this article, he could be moved...
Written by Spencer Christenson
Read more at PrepHoops.com
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Deacon Benz

State: South Dakota
School: Sioux Falls Roosevelt
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Highlights

Kamren Davis

Kamren Davis

SD
SG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SG
CLASS 2026
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Kamren
Davis SG
Class
2026
Height
6'2"
HS
Spearfish
|
SD
SD 2026 Rankings: New Additions
Davis is the starting 2-guard for the Spearfish varsity team, so he’s a solid addition. Solid size and...
Written by Spencer Christenson
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Kamren Davis

Instagram Twitter
State: South Dakota
School: Spearfish
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Highlights

Jack Shoemaker

Jack Shoemaker

SD
SF
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SF
CLASS 2026
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Jack
Shoemaker SF
Class
2026
Height
6'3"
HS
Webster Area
|
SD
SD 2026 Rankings: New Additions
Shoemaker brings toughness, energy, rebounding, and playmaking to the Webster Area team. Plays on the wing offensively, and...
Written by Spencer Christenson
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Jack Shoemaker

State: South Dakota
School: Webster Area
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Highlights

Trevor Nielson

Trevor Nielson

SD
SF/SG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SF/SG
CLASS 2026
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Trevor
Nielson SF/SG
Class
2026
Height
6'2"
HS
Sioux Falls Jefferson
|
SD
SD 2026 Rankings: New Additions
Starting wing on the Sophomore team. Doesn’t possess any clear elite traits/skills, but he’s got solid size and...
Written by Spencer Christenson
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Trevor Nielson

State: South Dakota
School: Sioux Falls Jefferson
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Highlights

Caleb Goodroad

Caleb Goodroad

HEIGHT 5'8"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Caleb
Goodroad PG
Class
2026
Height
5'8"
HS
Sioux Falls Jefferson
|
SD
SD 2026 Rankings: New Additions
Starting point guard on the Sophomore team. A small guard overall, but he has some game. A quick...
Written by Spencer Christenson
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Caleb Goodroad

State: South Dakota
School: Sioux Falls Jefferson
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Daevion Simonsen

Daevion Simonsen

HEIGHT 5'8"
POS CG
CLASS 2026
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Daevion
Simonsen CG
Class
2026
Height
5'8"
HS
Sioux Falls Jefferson
|
SD
SD 2026 Rankings: New Additions
A Sophomore team player that has some explosive qualities to him. A sudden first-step that nearly always gains...
Written by Spencer Christenson
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Daevion Simonsen

Twitter
State: South Dakota
School: Sioux Falls Jefferson
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Highlights

James Hurlbut

James Hurlbut

SD
SG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS SG
CLASS 2026
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James
Hurlbut SG
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
HS
Sioux Falls Roosevelt
|
SD
SD 2026 Rankings: New Additions
Doesn’t stand out physically, as he’s a 5’11 off-ball guard. But he’s got a solid game and is...
Written by Spencer Christenson
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James Hurlbut

State: South Dakota
School: Sioux Falls Roosevelt
Club: Impact Basketball
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Highlights

Cael Nofziger

Cael Nofziger

SD
PG
HEIGHT 5'8"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Cael
Nofziger PG
Class
2026
Height
5'8"
HS
Sioux Falls Jefferson
|
SD
SD 2026 Rankings: New Additions
Small in height but has a fairly compact build and moves with power and explosiveness. The more I...
Written by Spencer Christenson
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Cael Nofziger

State: South Dakota
School: Sioux Falls Jefferson
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Highlights

Tyler Christensen

Tyler Christensen

SD
CG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS CG
CLASS 2026
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Tyler
Christensen CG
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
HS
Mitchell
|
SD
SD 2026 Rankings: New Additions
A three-point shooter from the 2-guard spot. Not afraid to miss and will shoot the open shot. Good-looking...
Written by Spencer Christenson
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Tyler Christensen

State: South Dakota
School: Mitchell
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Highlights

CJ Schmaus

CJ Schmaus

SD
PG
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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CJ
Schmaus PG
Class
2026
Height
5'9"
HS
Sioux Falls Roosevelt
|
SD
SD 2026 Rankings: New Additions
Starts at the point for the Roosevelt Sophomore team. Translates to a point guard, and he has a...
Written by Spencer Christenson
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CJ Schmaus

Instagram
State: South Dakota
School: Sioux Falls Roosevelt
Club: Network Elite Basketball
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