’25 SD Stock Risers: Ranks Update

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Earlier this week, PHD updated the 2025 South Dakota Prospect Rankings. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">We are looking at <span style="text-decoration: underline">twelve 2025 SoDak Stock Risers</span> in this piece!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"12px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:12px">A “Stock Riser” typically refers to a situation where the value/ranking of a player increases significantly over a short period, causing a player's ranking to rise. It is a term often used in financial markets to describe stocks that experience substantial gains. In this case, we are talking about basketball players! The increase in stock is due to various factors such as exceptional play, an impressive post-season run, increased production, positive reports from scouts/coaches, and an optimistic future.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2337607,"width":"331px","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/NE25StockRisers-crop-634x417-1680792871-crop-633x416-1682010479-crop-633x415-1706712378.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/04/NE25StockRisers-crop-634x417-1680792871-crop-633x416-1682010479-crop-633x415-1706712378.jpg?w=632" alt="" class="wp-image-2337607" style="width:331px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1303091' first='Konnar' last='Furman'] |6'6 F| Aberdeen Christian</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-15-7 record, lost in SoDak Qualifier </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has impressive length &amp; mobility, moves &amp; anticipates well on D which leads to turnovers, runs the floor well, has some versatility to his game as he can make positive plays in the post &amp; stretch the floor for triples, has exciting upside on defense, I like his slashing &amp; playmaking abilities</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1503882' first='Tommy' last='Hoffman'] |6'3 G| Sioux Falls Washington</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-15-9 record, 4th Place at State</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-13.2 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 4 apg, 43.8 FG%, 28.7 3FG%, knocked down 35 trips this season. 2nd Team All-State. 3-level scorer, strikes me as a crafty baller, I like his pace/feel, impressive passer when I have watched, reminds me of a gunslinger, multi-sport ATH, looks like a serious fball recruit</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1761714' first='Landon' last='Dulaney'] |6'0 G| Brandon Valley</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-18-6 record, 2nd Place at State</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-8 ppg, 6.6 rpg, 4.1 apg, 46 FG%, Honorable Mention All-State. Winner &amp; fierce competitor, ELITE athleticism, hard worker, leader, twitchy &amp; explosive, capable shooter from 3, problematic on D, fullcourt player, unselfish creator, star multi-sport athlete, has numerous D1 football offers</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1784725' first='Luke' last='Olson'] |5'11 G| Pierre</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-10-11 record, Lost in SoDak 16</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-11.5 ppg, 4 rpg, 4 apg, 2.2 spg. Talented PG, plays bigger than his size, smooth/skilled w/ rock, impressive rebounder for PG, great vision/creating/passing, smart player, serious shooting threat from 3, a versatile scorer, gifted multi-sport athlete, guessing he will be a D1 golfer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1263160' first='Cruz' last='Klundt'] |6'0 G| Gregory</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-20-6 record, 6th Place at State</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-12.1 ppg, 6.2 rpg, 3.8 apg, 44 FG%, high hoops IQ, coaches kid, makes others better, skilled, moves well on D, facilitator &amp; distributor off the dribble, eyes like a hawk, teammates love playing with him, makes the selfless play/pass &amp; does the little things, he can do it all on the hardwood</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1784724' first='Dawson' last='Getz'] |6'3 SF| Pierre</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-10-11 record, lost in SoDak 16</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-13 ppg &amp; 4 rpg. Outstanding 3point shooter, has an impressive step-back move, sneaky good athlete for his length, not just a shooter, can slash &amp; score off the bounce, has a quality post-game that most people have not seen, expect Getz to showcase all his abilities this spring/summer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1958459' first='Lucas' last='Johnson'] |6'6 F| Sioux Falls Washington</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-15-9 record, 4th Place at State</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-9.3 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 2.5 apg, 1 spg, 40.4 FG%, 34.5 3FG%, 30 3FGM. Long/lanky/thin, hopefully gains some weight/muscle this offseason, I like his effort/ability to score in traffic &amp; in transition, nice pull-up J, he is also a very nice 3-shooter w/ extended range, can cash them in from the logo</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2075359' first='Simon' last='Kieffer'] |5'11 G| Rapid City Christian</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>21-5 record, 4th Place at State</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>15.3 ppg, 4.4 rpg, 4.9 apg 53.6 FG%, 37.8 3FG%. Honorable Mention All-State. Remarkably high-percentage shooter, nailed 61 3's this season, smooth in-rhythm stroke, scores well in traffic, ubiquitous on defense, no problem scoring in traffic, cerebral, exceptional multi-sport athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1407012' first='Luke' last='Krempges'] |6'5 F| Sioux Falls Lincoln</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-10-11 record, lost in SoDak 16</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I have been impressed with his post moves &amp; strong finishes in the past, Luke does not shy away from contact, has impressive footwork, a serious post presence, can also space &amp; hit the outside J, works hard for the rock, stud multi-sport athlete, looking like a D2 or D1 football recruit</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1407010' first='Aidan' last='Hamm'] |5'11 G| Beresford</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-9-12 record, lost in Regionals</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-10.9 ppg, 3 rpg, 2 apg, a spg, 38.3 FG%, 30 3FG%. Tough baller, shares the rock &amp; creates for others, scores the ball from all three-levels, plays hard &amp; with passion, has a great attitude &amp; Hamm never quits, Aidan dealt w/ injuries this season but this Watchdog has a bright future in hoops</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1297810' first='Sam' last='Baskin'] |6'2 G| Sioux Falls Washington</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-15-9 record, 4th Place at State</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-6.7 ppg, 3.2 rpg, 1.6 apg, .9 spg, 33.5 FG%. Thrived as a role player, knocked down key shots from outside &amp; exploited mismatches in the post, played well this season on defense, can lock players up, hustle/glue guy, gets after loose balls, athletic/bouncy, he led the team in charges taken!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1751436' first='Blair' last='Ham'] |6'2 SF| Lemmon</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-18-4 record, Lost in SoDak Qualifier</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-17.7 ppg, 7.2 rpg, 1.9 apg, 51 FG%, 43.6 3FG%, 51 made triples. Efficient hooper, high-percentage shooter &amp; a dead-eye from downtown, nice mechanics, impressive rebounder, knack for O-boards &amp; scores after contact, Ham has a good feel for the game, does great work against zone D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2246351,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/06/StockRisers-crop-658x432-1697708912.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/06/StockRisers-crop-658x432-1697708912.jpg?w=657" alt="" class="wp-image-2246351" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->