15 New Names: SD ’24 Ranks Update
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PHD updated the Prospect Rankings for the 2024 Class In South Dakota this past Monday. To see the Full 2024 Rankings, CLICK HERE. See below for info on 15 senior ballers who were recently added to the Rankins. These guys…
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Continue ReadingPHD updated the Prospect Rankings for the 2024 Class In South Dakota this past Monday.
To see the Full 2024 Rankings, CLICK HERE.
See below for info on 15 senior ballers who were recently added to the Rankins.
These guys need more attention!
Aiden Lieber Aiden Lieber 6'3" | PG Mitchell Christian | 2024 State SD |6’3 G| Mitchell Christian
-He put up splashy & gaudy numbers this season, lefty flamethrower, impressive body control finishing in the paint, crafty & skilled, smart baller
-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
Ian Jorgensen Ian Jorgensen 6'7" | C Hill City | 2024 State SD |6’7 C| Hill City
-Had to step up this year & play more mins when Erick Jorgensen Erick Jorgensen 6'7" | C Hill City | 2024 State SD went down w/ an injury, very long with great length, brings an interior presence
-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
Isayah Price Isayah Price 6'6" | PF Hanson | 2024 State SD |6’6 PF| Hanson
-Paint/rim protector, good timing, sharp passing vision, impressive inside-out passing, seals/holds position, works well against mid of the zone D
-Large post, long, space eater, interior presence on both ends, scores with a soft shooting touch, shares the ball from the block & finds shooters
Jace Konsor Jace Konsor 5'11" | CG Ipswich | 2024 State SD |5’11 G| Ipswich
-Sharp basketball instincts that gave him open looks on offense & steals on defense, has a high-arcing and soft set shot, accurate from 3pt land
-A crafty finisher, who can produce from tough angles, in traffic, and in transition/uptempo, extended range, will hit the triple from college range
Jeff Boschee Jeff Boschee 6'2" | CG Sanborn Central-Woonsocket | 2024 State SD |6’2 G| Sanborn Central-Woonsocket
-Had a quality senior season & 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
-Had some splashy scoring games this year, long-armed wing/SG, creative off bounce/going downhill, has a nice-looking shot, versatile scorer
Levyn White Bull Levyn White Bull 6'4" | PF McLaughlin | 2024 State SD |6’4 PF| McLaughlin
-Long forward, fights/battles on the block, gets after the boards, tracks the ball & reacts quickly, alters & blocks shots, hustles & high NRG player
-Aggressive defender, his active hands and feet create turnovers, deflections, and contested shots, runs the floor well, opportunistic on offense
Logan Dreiske Logan Dreiske 6'4" | PF Lemmon | 2024 State SD |6’4 F| Lemmon
-Has a slim build, but makes up for it w/ length & a long wingspan, he runs the floor hard & looks like a hustler, unselfish BIG who doesn’t force
-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
Logan Mentele Logan Mentele 6'0" | SG Howard | 2024 State SD |6’0 G| Howard
-Helped Tigers win the prestigious Class B State Crown! Scored 8 points, grabbed 3 boards, dished 2 assists, hit 2 triples in Championship game
-Role player & a legit shooter from the perimeter, easy-looking shooting stroke, does the work b4 he gets the ball, no wasted movement in shot
Luke Bormann Luke Bormann 5'10" | PG Parkston | 2024 State SD |5’10 PG| Parkston
-PG who runs the show for the Trojans, pesky & frustrating defender, pressures, moves his feet, tough on-ball D, will cash in the catch-n-shoot 3
-Quick hands create steals & blocks, cat burglar on D, looks very fast in the open court, dynamic player in up-tempo situations, creates for others
Nick Zuniga Nick Zuniga 5'11" | CG Red Cloud | 2024 State SD |5’11 G| Red Cloud
-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
-Fluid shooter who can put up points when given space, plays the game w/ an edge, nice complimentary player who made his teammates better
Ryan Kuper Ryan Kuper 6'6" | PF Canton | 2024 State SD |6’6 PF| Canton
-Had a breakout season for the C-Hawks, has impressive length, productive forward, he can spread the floor & cash in the 3-ball, good instincts
-Easy and effortless shooting stroke, soft touch, uses his long arms to block shots, had many games where he cashed in multiple three-pointers
Tate French Tate French 6'3" | SF Wolsey-Wessington | 2024 State SD |6’3 SF| Wolsey-Wessington
-Key player for the 17-win Warbirds this year, versatile scoring weapon who produces inside & out, showed good timing with blocks & steals
-Good size for making things happen around the basket, crafty scorer, no problem finishing in traffic, has a sweet jump shot from the perimeter
Xavier Little Xavier Little 6'3" | SG Pine Ridge | 2024 State SD |6’3 G/F| Pine Ridge
-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
-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
Zach Baker Zach Baker 5'10" | CG Mt. Vernon-Plankinton | 2024 State SD |5’10 G| MVP
-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
-A southpaw shooter, smooth/quick release on his jumper, has extended shooting range, smart & cerebral ball player, skilled, tough competitor
Zane Owen Zane Owen 5'10" | SG Wilmot | 2024 State SD |5’10 G| Wilmot
-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
-Does not need much space to get his shot off, fluid & smooth in the catch-n-shoot game, he is also a knockdown shooter from 15’/mid-range