15 New Names: SD ’24 Ranks Update

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>PHD updated the Prospect Rankings for the 2024 Class In South Dakota this past Monday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>To see the Full 2024 Rankings, <a href="https://prephoops.com/dakotas/rankings/south-dakota-rankings/2024-rankings/">CLICK HERE</a>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>See below for info on <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">15 senior ballers</span></strong> who were recently added to the Rankins. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>These guys need more attention!</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1687165,"width":"372px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/09/NE24NewAdditions-edited-crop-556x365-1670537547.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/09/NE24NewAdditions-edited-crop-556x365-1670537547.jpg?w=555" alt="" class="wp-image-1687165" style="width:372px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1696504' first='Aiden' last='Lieber'] |6'3 G| Mitchell Christian</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He put up splashy &amp; gaudy numbers this season, lefty flamethrower, impressive body control finishing in the paint, crafty &amp; skilled, smart baller</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Averaged 29.9 ppg, 10.3 rpg, 2.5 apg, 3.7 spg, 43 FG%, 130 FTM, shot over 200 FT's, highly impressed w/ how often he got to the charity stripe </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2360553' first='Ian' last='Jorgensen'] |6'7 C| Hill City</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had to step up this year &amp; play more mins when [player_tooltip player_id='1270364' first='Erick' last='Jorgensen'] went down w/ an injury, very long with great length, brings an interior presence</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hardworking hustler, never afraid to dive on the floor for a loose ball, blocked/altered/changed shots, did not force shots, did the little things </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1266236' first='Isayah' last='Price'] |6'6 PF| Hanson</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Paint/rim protector, good timing, sharp passing vision, impressive inside-out passing, seals/holds position, works well against mid of the zone D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Large post, long, space eater, interior presence on both ends, scores with a soft shooting touch, shares the ball from the block &amp; finds shooters</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2339226' first='Jace' last='Konsor'] |5'11 G| Ipswich</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sharp basketball instincts that gave him open looks on offense &amp; steals on defense, has a high-arcing and soft set shot, accurate from 3pt land</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-A crafty finisher, who can produce from tough angles, in traffic, and in transition/uptempo, extended range, will hit the triple from college range </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2369368' first='Jeff' last='Boschee'] |6'2 G| Sanborn Central-Woonsocket</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had a quality senior season &amp; put up some solid numbers 16.7 ppg, 6.3 rpg, 2.5 apg, 1.9 spg, 46.6 FG%, 31.1 3FG%, 23 3FGM, 75.6 FT%, 59 FTM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had some splashy scoring games this year, long-armed wing/SG, creative off bounce/going downhill, has a nice-looking shot, versatile scorer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2369340' first='Levyn' last='White Bull'] |6'4 PF| McLaughlin</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Long forward, fights/battles on the block, gets after the boards, tracks the ball &amp; reacts quickly, alters &amp; blocks shots, hustles &amp; high NRG player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Aggressive defender, his active hands and feet create turnovers, deflections, and contested shots, runs the floor well, opportunistic on offense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2365370' first='Logan' last='Dreiske'] |6'4 F| Lemmon</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has a slim build, but makes up for it w/ length &amp; a long wingspan, he runs the floor hard &amp; looks like a hustler, unselfish BIG who doesn't force</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Solid glue guys who knows his role and thrives at it, helped the Cowboys win 18 games this season, does the little things to help out the squad</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2338436' first='Logan' last='Mentele'] |6'0 G| Howard</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Helped Tigers win the prestigious Class B State Crown! Scored 8 points, grabbed 3 boards, dished 2 assists, hit 2 triples in Championship game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Role player &amp; a legit shooter from the perimeter, easy-looking shooting stroke, does the work b4 he gets the ball, no wasted movement in shot </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2338441' first='Luke' last='Bormann'] |5'10 PG| Parkston</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-PG who runs the show for the Trojans, pesky &amp; frustrating defender, pressures, moves his feet, tough on-ball D, will cash in the catch-n-shoot 3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quick hands create steals &amp; blocks, cat burglar on D, looks very fast in the open court, dynamic player in up-tempo situations, creates for others </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2363050' first='Nick' last='Zuniga'] |5'11 G| Red Cloud</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Put up nice numbers with 9.5 ppg, 3.6 rpb, 2.6 apg, 1.2 spg, 40 FG%, one of the best perimeter defenders for the Crusaders, tough overall player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fluid shooter who can put up points when given space, plays the game w/ an edge, nice complimentary player who made his teammates better</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2338451' first='Ryan' last='Kuper'] |6'6 PF| Canton</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had a breakout season for the C-Hawks, has impressive length, productive forward, he can spread the floor &amp; cash in the 3-ball, good instincts</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Easy and effortless shooting stroke, soft touch, uses his long arms to block shots, had many games where he cashed in multiple three-pointers</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2344563' first='Tate' last='French'] |6'3 SF| Wolsey-Wessington</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Key player for the 17-win Warbirds this year, versatile scoring weapon who produces inside &amp; out, showed good timing with blocks &amp; steals</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good size for making things happen around the basket, crafty scorer, no problem finishing in traffic, has a sweet jump shot from the perimeter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2338432' first='Xavier' last='Little'] |6'3 G/F| Pine Ridge</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-22-3 record, 4th Place at State, averaged 4 ppg, 4.4 rpg, 1.9 apg, 1.4 spg, 41 FG% on the season, consummate team player, makes others better</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-An unselfish baller, selfless, does not care about scoring as long as the Thorpes win, plays hard on defense, he can score the rock when needed</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2319896' first='Zach' last='Baker'] |5'10 G| MVP</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had a productive senior season w/ 17.6 ppg, 5.1 rpg, 3.4 apg, 1.7 spg, 44 FG%, 29 3FG%, 25 3FGM, moves well on the court, notable athleticism</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-A southpaw shooter, smooth/quick release on his jumper, has extended shooting range, smart &amp; cerebral ball player, skilled, tough competitor</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2348989' first='Zane' last='Owen'] |5'10 G| Wilmot</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He stuck out to me as a shooter who had to be guarded or Zane would make you pay, Owen knocked three 3 triples when I watched this winter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Does not need much space to get his shot off, fluid &amp; smooth in the catch-n-shoot game, he is also a knockdown shooter from 15'/mid-range </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1399487,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/03/SD-1.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/03/SD-1.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-1399487" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->