More Stock Risers: ’24 SD Ranks

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Dakotas recently updated the South Dakota 2024 Rankings. We have published Stock Riser and New Name articles throughout the week. <span style="text-decoration: underline">Tonight, we have </span><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">8 More Stock Risers</span>!</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size">To see the full SD 2024 Rankings <a href="https://prephoops.com/dakotas/rankings/south-dakota-rankings/2024-rankings/">CLICK HERE</a>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1399487,"width":"204px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/03/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" style="width:204px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2285074,"width":"204px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/04/NE24StockRisers-1-crop-658x433-1701280953.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/04/NE24StockRisers-1-crop-658x433-1701280953.jpg?w=657" alt="" class="wp-image-2285074" style="width:204px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1266227' first='Garrett' last='Mertens'] |6'3 G/F| Milbank</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Helped lead Bulldogs to 17 W's, had nice numbers w/ 16.6 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 3.5 apg, 1 spg, 43.6 FG%, 28.2 3FG%, 32 3FGM, has an all-around game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Dynamic &amp; versatile finisher, can score the rock from all levels, runs floor well, makes positive plays in transition, athletic above-the-rim-finisher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1266229' first='Hudsyn' last='Ruesink'] |6'4 F| Sioux Valley</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Critical role player for the Cossacks who won 23 games this season &amp; took home the 3rd place trophy in Class A, tough/strong &amp; resilent baller</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Phyiscal on both ends of the court, plays through contact, plays with heart &amp; grit, good teammate, played well off [player_tooltip player_id='1266223' first='Alec' last='Squires'], nose for the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1421599' first='Jackson' last='Wohlleber'] |5'10 G| Waubay-Summit</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Eastern Coteau Conference Player-of-the-Year, a serious stat stuffer, 17.1 ppg, 4.6 rpg, 5.3 apg, 2.7 spg, talented passer w/ excellent court vision</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Playmaker all over the floor, sharp skills, thief on defense w/ quick reactions, capable shooter from downtown w/ extended range, gamechanger</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2100148' first='Josh' last='Kleinsasser'] |6'2 G| Hot Springs</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Important player for the 18-win Bison, nice numbers w/ 14.4 ppg, 4.4 rpg, 1.8 apg, 1.3 spg, 40.1 FG%, 29 3FG%, 29 3FGM, a creative shot creator</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Aggressive off the bounce, thrives at creating space, can score in small windows, crafty inside arc, read &amp; reacts quickly to the defense, versatile</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1805831' first='Julius' last='Moore'] |6'1 G| Canton</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-It looks like he has sprinter speed on the basketball court, has next-level athleticism, can do a little bit of everything, defend, create, ball-hawk</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Is known as a scrappy/tough defender, plays frustrating on-ball D, creator in the open floor, can score in a hurry but also sets up his teammates</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1674963' first='Ryder' last='Falkenhagen'] |5'11 G| Potter County</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had a splashy season with some monster games, an electric athlete who is extremely fast, always around the ball, plays w/ sharp bball instincts</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I like the looks of his jump shot, 3-point range extends well beyond college depth, a disruptor on defense, scored a ton of points in up-tempo</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1552592' first='Trace' last='Van Regenmorter'] |6'4 F| De Smet</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-An important role player for the Bulldogs who won 22 games &amp; finished 2nd Place at State, plays the game the right way, hardworker &amp; winner</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Glue-guy who does the little things, makes everyone on the team better, plays w/ high energy, productive rebounder, motor never slows down</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1832544' first='Trevor' last='Heinz'] |5'11 G| Ipswich</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Produced quality numbers w/ 15.4 ppg, 5 rpg, 3.6 apg, 1.6 spg, 43.1 FG%, 30 3FG%, 26 3FGM, has impressive motor &amp; high-octane athleticism</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fast-twitch baller, smooth/fluid in the catch-n-shoot game, no problem beating the Defense off the bounce, creates for other &amp; finds shooters,</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1439476,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/12/StockRisers2-crop-743x488-1650987210.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/12/StockRisers2-crop-743x488-1650987210.jpg?w=742" alt="" class="wp-image-1439476" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->