SD 2028: Top Class AA Ballers

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">When it comes to South Dakota hoops, Class AA is where the spotlight burns brightest. The gyms are bigger, the schedules are tougher, and the competition runs deep. The <strong>2028 prospect rankings</strong> just dropped, and the sophomore class at the state's largest schools is loaded with talent. These are players who check every box — <strong>length, athleticism, skill, and upside</strong> — and they are ready to prove themselves! The future of AA basketball looks electric, and this winter is the next step in their rise. Keep your eyes on these names now, because they're not just prospects — they're <strong>primed to be difference-makers in the near future.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1399487,"width":"301px","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:301px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Top AA Ballers</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2723975"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68d93c39e2c91"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Has game-changing length/size</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Potential to be a great rebounder &amp; shot blocker</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Moves well, soft touch inside &amp; also cashes triples</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2442386"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68d93c39e2d34"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Have said this many times, but he looks like a D1 athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Size/speed/agility are phenomenal, dangerous slasher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Outstanding finish, great cutter, dynamic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2368004"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68d93c39e2db2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Tore it up at the Prep Hoops Soph ID Camp</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Mobile athlete, fast, quick, explosive</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Major shooter, quick release, deep range</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2442388"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68d93c39e2e2c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Knockdown 3-point sniper</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Smart about getting open, extended range</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Rich bball blood running through his veins</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2545290"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68d93c39e2ea5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Oozing with intriguing length</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Consistent finisher, good hands, moves well w/o ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scores through contact, blocks &amp; contests shots on the regular</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2344233"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68d93c39e2f24"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-He is one BIG Kernel!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Space-creating size, owns the boards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Physical &amp; strong, efficient finisher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2416561"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68d93c39e2fa2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-High-level handles &amp; passing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Maybe the best ball skills of all the Warriors</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Creative, crafty, savvy &amp; smart playmaker</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2442867"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68d93c39e301a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Lanky, mobile athlete, good in transition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Versatile, opportunistic, scores in a variety of ways</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive length for a guard, exciting potential</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2376503"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68d93c39e3092"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Impressive showing at the PH Soph Expo</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Adept passer, shooter, slasher, finisher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Polished skills, unselfish, has a natural feel</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2562343"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68d93c39e310a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Physical &amp; athletic beast</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has it all with size/strength/aggressiveness</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Emerging rim-protector &amp; a horse on the boards </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2964884,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/09/2028-Update.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/09/2028-Update.png?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-2964884" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->