SD: Upcoming Games To Watch
PHD is looking at the week ahead for hoops in South Dakota. There are many good games to watch each night and we have some recommendations for you! We picked two games for each day, which leaves us with 10…
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Continue ReadingPHD is looking at the week ahead for hoops in South Dakota.
There are many good games to watch each night and we have some recommendations for you!
We picked two games for each day, which leaves us with 10 games to look at in this article.
PHD will give you 3 reasons to watch and ask 3 questions about each matchup.
There is some major talent in this article!
MONDAY
Sioux Valley (14-1) @ Hamlin (12-3)
WHY?
-Two of the best coaches in SD will be on the sidelines, Bill Vincent & Todd Neuendorf
– Alec Squires Alec Squires 6'10" | C Sioux Valley | 2024 State #280 Nation SD vs. Zac VanMeeteren Zac VanMeeteren 6'6" | PF Hamlin | 2025 State SD
-Both squads know each other well, there should be a great crowd & atmosphere
QUESTIONS
Can the Chargers slow down the future Jackrabbit, Alec Squires Alec Squires 6'10" | C Sioux Valley | 2024 State #280 Nation SD ?
Former AAU teammates, who gets the bragging rights? Tyson Stevenson Tyson Stevenson 6'2" | SG Hamlin | 2024 State SD or Max Engebretson Max Engebretson 6'3" | SG Sioux Valley | 2024 State SD
Does Easton Neuendorf look like the best passer in SD & does Maverick Nelson Maverick Nelson 6'3" | SG Sioux Valley | 2025 State SD shoot lights out from 3?
Canton (9-4) @ Tea Area (7-8)
WHY?
-Star athletes with Matthew Anderson Matthew Anderson 6'6" Canton | 2024 SD & Sam Almas Sam Almas 6'2" | SG Tea Area | 2024 State SD
-Region 4 battle, important for seeding purposes & momentum as we get further into Feb
-Schools are about 23 miles away from each other, they know each other well & playing for bragging rights
QUESTIONS
Dagim Mesfin Dagim Mesfin 6'3" | SG Canton | 2024 SD went off against Canistota, can the Titans keep him in check?
Who shoots it better, Braxton Moore or Marshall Smythe Marshall Smythe 6'2" | PG Tea Area | 2025 State SD ?
Which stud gets the W, Matthew Anderson Matthew Anderson 6'6" Canton | 2024 SD or Sam Almas Sam Almas 6'2" | SG Tea Area | 2024 State SD & who wins coaching battle, Taylor Fechner or Drew Weber?
TUESDAY
Aberdeen Central (7-7) @ Mitchell (13-1)
WHY?
-The Kernels are #1 in AA
-The Eagles are hot & just knocked off Harrisburg
-Intriguing talent from both teams
QUESTIONS
Grant Fritz Grant Fritz 6'3" | C Aberdeen Central | 2024 State SD scored 23 against the Tigers, can Colton Smith Colton Smith 6'5" | PF Mitchell | 2026 State SD & Gavin Hinker Gavin Hinker 6'4" | PF Mitchell | 2025 State SD keep him in check?
Is Markus Talley the best guard on the floor and does he hit the most triples?
Jett Carlson Jett Carlson 6'4" | SF Aberdeen Central | 2024 SD is a legit 3-point threat for the Eagles, how does he shoot?
Pine Ridge (13-1) @ White River (15-1)
WHY?
-Thorpes are #4 in A
-Tigers are #2 in B
-There is a good chance both will make State
QUESTIONS
Who is the best guard on the floor, Nic Marshall Nic Marshall 6'1" | PG White River | 2024 State SD or Marvin Richard Marvin Richard 6'0" | PG Pine Ridge | 2026 State SD ?
Which team plays faster, who controls the tempo, and who shoots it the best?
Pine Ridge has loads of talent, length, athletes, and shooters, who stands out?
THURSDAY
Dell Rapids St. Mary (9-3) @ Howard (11-3)
WHY?
-Region 3 Battle, both squads have sights set on the SoDak16 & State
-Next-level talent & athletes will be on the floor
-Great size & gifted shooters
QUESTIONS
Can the Cards defend The Tigers size? Luke Koepsell Luke Koepsell 6'4" | SF Howard | 2025 State SD & Kolt Koepsell Kolt Koepsell 6'8" | C Howard | 2024 State SD
Does Trevon Beckman look like the sniper from 3-point land?
How effective are Nic Gaspar Nic Gaspar 6'2" | SG Dell Rapids St. Mary | 2024 State SD & Maverick LeBrun Maverick LeBrun 6'4" | SG Dell Rapids St. Mary | 2025 State SD for DRSM?
Spearfish (6-7) @ Custer (11-5)
-A vs. B, always fun to see if the small school can get the W
-PHD loves a good West River battle
-Both squads have athletes who can play at the next -level
QUESTIONS
How does Seth Hamilton Seth Hamilton 6'2" | SG Spearfish | 2024 State SD play, does he put up splashy numbers?
Does Kyle Virtue Kyle Virtue 6'5" | PF Custer | 2025 State SD dominate around the basket?
What does Kincade Lehman Kincade Lehman 6'0" | SG Custer | 2025 State SD do? He is an impressive athlete & has played well this season
FRIDAY
Brandon Valley (9-3) @ Sioux Falls Lincoln (7-8)
WHY?
Mach Mayen Mach Mayen 6'5" | SF Brandon Valley | 2025 State SD ‘s DUNKS
Metro Athletic Conference game
Special athletes will be on the hardwood
QUESTIONS
How does Landon Dulaney Landon Dulaney 6'1" | CG Brandon Valley | 2025 State SD look? He recently picked up multiple D1 football offers
Is Josh Olthoff dominant & is he the best post in the game?
How does Tate Schafer Tate Schafer 6'1" | SG Sioux Falls Lincoln | 2024 SD look for the Pats, can he lead LHS to a much-needed win?
Hot Springs (10-3) @ Sturgis (4-8)
WHY?
West River showdown, A vs. AA
Intriguing talent & athletes from both squads
Scoopers are looking for a signature W, Bison are looking to gain steam w/ only a handful of games remaining
QUESTIONS
Does Aidyn Janis Aidyn Janis 6'4" | PF Hot Springs | 2025 State SD dominate in the paint? He is impressive
Is Ryan Heinert Ryan Heinert 6'3" | SG Sturgis | 2025 State SD productive & is he the best shooter on the court?
How does Ty Ferguson Ty Ferguson 5'11" | CG Sturgis Brown | 2025 State SD look at PG and what does Carter Williams Carter Williams 6'4" | PF Sturgis Brown | 2025 State SD do in the post?
SATURDAY
Leola-Frederick (15-1) @ Webster (7-9)
WHY?
The Titans are one of the best in B, I will not be surprised if they make State
The Titans are underrated and deep with talent
Class B vs. Class A matchup, it’s fun to see if the small school can compete
QUESTIONS
Titans play an entertaining brand of ball and they are deep, can they beat the bigger school?
Who is the best senior on the court for Leola-Frederick? Brayden Sumption Brayden Sumption 5'11" | CG Leola-Frederick | 2024 State SD or Connor Spitzer Connor Spitzer 6'2" | PF Leola-Frederick | 2024 State SD
Does Noah Kippley Noah Kippley 6'3" | SF Leola-Frederick Area | 2025 State SD look like an All-State baller?
Rapid City Stevens (10-5) @ Harrisburg (9-3)
WHY?
West vs. East AA matchup
Expect both squads to make State
Both teams have talented backcourts & physical frontcourts
QUESTIONS
The Tigers were just upset by Aberdeen Central, can they bounce back this week?
Who wins this matchup, Jacoby Mehrman Jacoby Mehrman 6'4" | PG Harrisburg | 2024 State SD or Dayler Segrist?
Who is the better BIG, Camden Phipps Camden Phipps 6'6" | PF Harrisburg | 2024 State SD or Shun-Zi White Woman Shun-Zi White Woman 6'5" | PF Rapid City Stevens | 2024 State SD ?