Stock Risers: South Dakota ’26 Ranks
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Last week, Prep Hoops Dakotas (PHD) updated 2026 South Dakota Prospect Rankings. Today, we look at 8 ballers who improved their stock. A “Stock Riser” typically refers to a situation where the value/ranking of a player increases significantly over a…
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Continue ReadingLast week, Prep Hoops Dakotas (PHD) updated 2026 South Dakota Prospect Rankings. Today, we look at 8 ballers who improved their stock.
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.
See below for player comments, we have a quality mix of B, A, and AA ballers.
SD 2026
Brady Virtue Brady Virtue 6'3" | SG Custer | 2026 State SD |6’2 G| Custer
Impressive athleticism, excels at slashing & finishing in traffic, explosive leaper w/ quick feet, good work rebounding & on D, serious playmaker
Mason Clark Mason Clark 5'11" | PG O'Gorman | 2026 State SD |5’11 G| O’Gorman
Started a few varsity games this season, PURE PG, distributes & pushes tempo, O-game has evolved, bulldog D, great practice player, gives 110%
Brenner Konrad Brenner Konrad 6'3" | PF Tea Area | 2026 State SD |6’3 F| Tea Area
Athlete that you need to know about, ton of versatility, impressive multi-sport athlete, tough & gritty, mature leader, good at getting to the rack
Memphis Bylander Memphis Bylander 6'3" | SF Sioux Falls Roosevelt | 2026 State SD |6’3 F| Roosevelt
He is long, bouncy/explosive & DUNKS hard, scores well around basket, confident baller, ability to make highlight-type plays, exciting potential
Jackson McClemans Jackson McClemans 6'3" | SF Watertown | 2026 State SD |6’3 F| Watertown
Player of the future for the Arrows, good length on the perimeter, impressive slasher who moves well, no problem scoring in traffic, 3level scorer
Brody Bass Brody Bass 6'4" | PF Castlewood | 2026 State SD |6’4 F| Castlewood
He will likely start next season for the Warriors, skilled down low around hoop, he can step out & play outside, quick for his height, good leader
Dawson Handcock Dawson Handcock 6'0" | SG Wall | 2026 State SD |6’0 G| Wall
Passes/sees floor well, hustler & hardworker, makes positive things happen off the dribble, tough on defense, intriguing athlete, can also shoot it
Taten Mauney Taten Mauney 5'10" | CG O'Gorman | 2026 State SD |5’9 G| O’Gorman
Started couple varsity games this year, explosive on both ends, penetrates past D for profit, plays on & off ball, fearless, moves well, team player