Player Notes: Wall vs. Hot Springs

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Thursday (12/12/24) was a night of celebration for basketball fans!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Many teams across the state of South Dakota tipped off the season last night. It is a marvelous time of year to be a hoop fanatic. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Dakotas caught a game from West River last night. We checked out Wall vs. Hot Springs. It was a B vs. A matchup and the smaller school picked up the decisive victory. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size">The Wall Eagles hit 13 triples and went 6/7 from the FT-line. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Next up...Wall plays Cheyenne-Eagle Butte on 12/18/24 in Rapid City and Hot Springs travels to Alliance (NE) on 12/14/24. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size"><strong>Good luck moving forward to the Eagles and Bison!</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">SCORES</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">1st</span>: Wall 19 Hot Springs 9</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Half</span>: Wall 30 Hot Springs 20</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">3rd</span>: Wall 44 Hot Springs 30</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><strong>FINAL: Wall 63 Hot Springs 34</strong></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Who looked good? See below...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2302277,"width":"300px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/PlayerNotes.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/PlayerNotes.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-2302277" style="width:300px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Wall Eagles</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2311913' first='Emmet' last='Dinger'] (2026) |6'2 G|</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-17 points, 3 triples</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cashed in a triple via an inside-out pass</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hustler who dove on the floor multiple times</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit a smooth baseline jumper from 16-feet</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another 3-pointer, this one from deep, buttery-smooth shot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Blocked a shot against a much bigger player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-BLOB catch-n-score, short J, kiss off the glass for 2</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board bucket, grabbed his own miss, stuck with it</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2275483' first='Dawson' last='Handcock'] (2026) |6'3 G|</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-2 points, several assists </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-110% effort for an O-board, sweet assist after </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hustled on a close-out, blocked a 3, came out of nowhere </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Inside-out dime, good eyes &amp; vision</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Dished an unselfish assist in transition </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another excellent pass, inside-out assist</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Eating up the zone D from the middle, great at flashing from behind their vision</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Blocked a shot with perfect timing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Threaded the needle with a beautiful pass</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Opportunistic offensive rebound</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sharp skills</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Smooth &amp; accurate 1-handed passes off the dribble</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Intriguing player with his length, skill, mobility </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1894285' first='Jace' last='Mohr'] (2026) |6'0 G|</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-11 points, 3/4 FT's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit a triple early in the game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Efficient scoring in transition, fast</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive twisting &amp; turning AND1 finish </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Grabbed an O-board in a tight space, off-balance putback score, nice body control</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-AND1 finish, scoop-n-score, drilled the FT for an old school 3pt play</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Excellent dime in transition </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looked good pushing the tempo and playing fast</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has a sweet shooting stroke</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2126219' first='Teelan' last='Kjerstad'] (2027) |6'1 G|</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-12 points, 1 trey, 1/1 FT's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I like the looks of his hesi-move</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-1-handed short jumper from the baseline for a nice score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Picked off a pass on D that led to an uncontested score at the other end</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Long O-board, quickly went the other way &amp; led the break</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looked very good with the rock in his hands and also playing off the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Many transition scores, excellent in the open court</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great anticipation on D, multiple steals and interceptions </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Collected a steal when sneaking up behind a dribbler &amp; poking it out</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Breaks on the ball quickly</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sweet touch pass off the dribble to an open teammate</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another steal and easy breakaway score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Rebounded well, he is quick to the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-AND1 finish in transition, hit the FT for a 3pt play</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Skilled &amp; smart</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Dynamic playmaker</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2527947' first='Younger' last='Amiotte'] (2026) |6'0 G|</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-4 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Took a charge for his team</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Picked off a pass on D, breakaway steal</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Forced multiple TO's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hustled on D &amp; blocked &amp; tipped multiple shots</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quick to dive on the floor</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scored with an offensive rebound putback</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Trevor Schulz (2026) |5'11 SF|</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-5 points, 1 trey</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tip-in BLOB score, first points of the game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Rejected a shot from behind, erased 2 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board tip-in to start the second half</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Deacon Haerer (2027) |6'2 G|</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-6 points, 2 treys</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit a three-pointer shortly after getting into the game late</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Knocked down another 3-ball shortly after the first</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has extended range and a quick trigger</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Hot Springs Bison</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2640526' first='Connor' last='Kramer'] (2026) |6'2 SF|</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Gave up his body and took a charge</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice cut-n-score, finished with a defender on his hip</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Grabbed an O-board early to give his team an extra possession</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Picked up a hustle-steal</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has quick reactions to the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Collected another TO, loose ball steal</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2640511' first='Jaydon' last='Koffler'] (2026) |5'11 G|</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good-looking shot from the FT-line, reaches into the cookie jar</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drilled a triple from the right wing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed an effective hesitation move</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1407001' first='Aidyn' last='Janis'] (2025) |6'4 PF|</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-22 points and a boatload of rebounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Strong, physical, thick, versatile, tough, LEFTY</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I like that he passed out of the post, definitely not a black hole</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Despite the big loss, he looked like a chairman of the boards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cleaned up the glass on both ends</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Several O-boards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scored multiple 2nd chance points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Thrives at creating space</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Baseline drive, AND1 score, great finish, hit the FT for the 3pt play</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Excellent at drawing fouls, he was at the charity stripe on the regular</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed his shooting range with a made 3-pointer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Smart/crafty about getting to the line</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Slashed through traffic, lefty finish across the rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed an effective spin-move</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Strength was on display when attacking the hoop, knocked down an Eagle, easy score at the cup</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>McCoy Rippentrop (2025) |6'4 C|</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Old school low post</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-BIG boy &amp; strong</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Powerful post move, drop-step &amp; scored with force</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another inside score from point-blank range</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hustler, not afraid to do the dirty work</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Gobbled up multiple offensive rebounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1399487,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><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" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->