SD State A Tournament Standouts (Part 2)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The South Dakota State A basketball tournament took place in Rapid City, SD March 14-16. Prep Hoops Dakotas will look at the key contributors and standouts from the tournament. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Third Place: Dakota Valley</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Fourth Place: Rapid City Christian</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1270366"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Dakota Valley nearly reached the title game with a narrow two-point loss to the then undefeated Sioux Falls Christian. Wingert had a dominant Senior season scoring the ball and being a threat from the interior and with his ability to step out and shoot the ball. He shot the three well in the tournament, making 5 of of 11. Did his normal stuff of scoring in the paint and being an offensive and defensive rebounding presence.rnrnGame 1 - 24 points (11-21 FG) - 13 rebounds - 29 minutesrnrnGame 2 - 20 points (8-16 FG) (3-6 3FG) - 8 rebounds (6 offensive) - 2 assists - 1 block - 1 steal - 24 minutesrnrnGame 3 - 17 points (7-16 FG) (2-5 3FG) - 5 rebounds - 2 assists - 1 steal - 25 minutes","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1263155"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Bruns broke out this season after waiting in the wings for his turn to show his stuff. He showed aggression in the state tournament, opening with a 20-shot 24-point performance vs Pine Ridge. Next year, he will be heavily counted on to score and could easily be a top scorer in the state.rnrnGame 1 - 24 points (9-20 FG) (2-4 3FG) - 9 rebounds - 2 assists - 30 minutesrnrnGame 2 - 10 points (5-12 FG) - 4 rebounds - 1 assist - 22 minutesrnrnGame 3 - 19 points (8-16 FG) (1-2 3FG) - 10 rebounds - 3 assists - 2 steals - 30 minutes","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1503881"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"Kieffer was the most aggressive shooter and scorer in the entire tournament, with an opening win over Sioux Valley in which he shot the ball 25 times and scored 25 points, going 5-13 from three. In the 3rd/4th place game he scored 29 points on 23 shots making four threes and making 11 of 12 free throws. He was pulling up from three and shooting range threes. Showed a fluid and confident stroke that possesses great range. Dangerous scorer.rnrnGame 1 - 25 points (9-25 FG) (5-13 3FG) - 8 rebounds - 3 assists - 2 steals - 30 minutesrnrnGame 2 - 8 points (4-13 FG) (0-4 3FG) - 2 rebounds - 1 assist - 1 steal - 21 minutesrnrnGame 3 - 29 points (7-23 FG) (4-11 3FG) (11-12 FT) - 10 rebounds - 6 assists - 4 steals - 29 minutes","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["2075359"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"Simon was a guy I was high on going into the tournament and he even showed me more than I expected, scoring 25 points, 17 points, and 24 points. I'm glad everyone got to see his talent and what he's capable of. Being recruited for football and he's a next-level guard on the hardwood as well. Made 13 threes in the tournament attempting 10 3FG, 9 3FG, and 13 3FG. He also was putting up rangy threes and stretching the floor in a big manner. Both Kieffers and [player_tooltip player_id='1761812' first='Julius' last='Frog'] will all be Seniors next season, and will be very dangerous and a threat for a title run. The Kieffer duo earned a lot of respect as offensive threats and as overall talents.rnrnGame 1 - 25 points (6-19 FG) (3-10 3FG) (10-10 FT) - 6 rebounds - 2 assists - 1 steal - 38 minutesrnrnGame 2 - 17 points (6-12 FG) (5-9 3FG) - 5 rebounds - 30 minutesrnrnGame 3 - 24 points (9-23 3FG) (5-13 3FG) - 6 rebounds - 2 assists - 1 steal - 31 minutes","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":4,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65f7819231f7d"} /-->