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SD Region 1 Players To Watch

SD Region 1 Players To Watch
Photo: Claire Schuelke shots.by.claire
Alan Olsen
Alan Olsen November 19, 2025 @ 08:42 PM
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Austin Fisher
Austin Fisher 5'11" | CG | 2027
SD
Jesse Hernandez
Jesse Hernandez 5'11" | SG | 2026
SD
Chaz Vietor
Chaz Vietor 6'8" | C | 2028
SD
Grady Hulscher
Grady Hulscher 6'0" | SG | 2028
SD
William Richter
William Richter 6'0" | PG | 2026
SD
Matthew Mount
Matthew Mount 6'1" | SG | 2026
SD
Gage Sippel
Gage Sippel 6'7" | C | 2026
SD
Keegen Tracy
Keegen Tracy 6'0" | PG/SG | 2026
SD
Ryder Johnson
Ryder Johnson 6'5" | SG | 2026
SD
<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Heading into the SD Region 1 basketball season, there's a lot of excitement and anticipation for these players and their teams. You will get to know a few of them today and many more in the coming weeks and months as the basketball season gets underway! Here are a few names to get on the radar as we tip things off!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2496380"],"_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-691e35c7bead0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has a different gear then most when it comes to transitioning from one end of the court to the other</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice jumper/better shooter then he gets credit for </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice pull up game </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Willing passer and can create for teammates </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3042558"],"_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-691e44d8b6224"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Great shooter!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Go to guy this season for his team on the offensive end</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Expanded game from last year and is a much better all-round offensive threat</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Attacks the basket and will finish with either hand and through contact</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Middy pull-up when he can't get all the way to the rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3042606"],"_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-691e44d8b6285"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Primarily a defensive player last season and will still have that role as the teams best defender</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Floor general this season </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Will be asked to create and distribute to open teammates </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Explosive first step 🔥 and can get downhill in a hurry</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2365532"],"_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-691e44d8b62d0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Strong/Physical </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tough rebounder</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Able to defend most taller post players because of his strength </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shoots the 3 ball well and must be guarded out there or he will make you pay</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1548634"],"_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-691e44d8b6319"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-All State selection last season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good perimeter shooter </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice size and length </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Very versatile offensive player will be able to score and get his buckets in several different ways</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice feel for the game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drives to the basket and will finish strong or with finesse </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1548633"],"_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-691e44d8b6360"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Teams defensive stopper 🔐 vs opposing teams guards </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Lightning quick first step gets to the basket and past his defender almost at will</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-All conference last season </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Upgraded his overall offensive game this year and will be much more diverse on that end </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Big year coming for Keegen </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1548641"],"_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-691e44d8b63a6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Put time in this offseason getting stronger </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Developed his allround game and will pay dividends for hom and his team this season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Skies the limit for him and he could be the key to his team making a deep run this season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hard worker</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Long 6'7 presence makes him disruptive on the defensive end</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great footwork around the basket </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Soft touch </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2726169"],"_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-691e44d8b63ee"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Extremely long</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Very intriguing prospect </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Changes the game on both ends with his length and size </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Still has work to do with his game but likes the gym n invests the time/sky is the limit here for this young man</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2608506"],"_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-691e44d8b644a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Good handles</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Creative offensive player finds ways to score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Works hard/makes his offensive player earn everything </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good perimeter shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sees floor well finds open teammates in rhythm </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good at changing speeds and keeping his defender off balance</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

William Richter

William Richter

SD
PG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Height
6'0"
HS
Britton-Hecla
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SD
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Jesse Hernandez

Jesse Hernandez

HEIGHT 5'11"
POS SG
CLASS 2026
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Jesse
Hernandez SG
Class
2026
Height
5'11"
HS
Aberdeen Roncalli
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SD
SD Region 1 Players To Watch
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Jesse Hernandez

State: South Dakota
School: Aberdeen Roncalli
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Austin Fisher

Austin Fisher

HEIGHT 5'11"
POS CG
CLASS 2027
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Fisher CG
Class
2027
Height
5'11"
HS
Aberdeen Roncalli
|
SD
SD Region 1 Players To Watch
-Primarily a defensive player last season and will still have that role as the teams best defender -Floor...
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Austin Fisher

State: South Dakota
School: Aberdeen Roncalli
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Matthew Mount

Matthew Mount

SD
SG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS SG
CLASS 2026
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Matthew
Mount SG
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
HS
Webster Area
|
SD
SD Region 1 Players To Watch
-Strong/Physical -Tough rebounder -Able to defend most taller post players because of his strength -Shoots the 3 ball...
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Matthew Mount

State: South Dakota
School: Webster Area
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Dakota Wesleyan
Ryder Johnson

Ryder Johnson

SD
SG
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SG
CLASS 2026
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Ryder
Johnson SG
Class
2026
Height
6'5"
HS
Groton Area
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SD
SD Region 1 Players To Watch
-All State selection last season -Good perimeter shooter -Nice size and length -Very versatile offensive player will be...
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Ryder Johnson

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State: South Dakota
School: Groton Area
Club: Impact Basketball
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Northwestern (IA)
Keegen Tracy

Keegen Tracy

SD
PG/SG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS PG/SG
CLASS 2026
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Tracy PG/SG
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
HS
Groton Area
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SD
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Keegen Tracy

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State: South Dakota
School: Groton Area
Club: James Valley Thunder
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Gage Sippel

Gage Sippel

SD
C
HEIGHT 6'7"
POS C
CLASS 2026
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Gage
Sippel C
Class
2026
Height
6'7"
HS
Groton Area
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SD
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Gage Sippel

State: South Dakota
School: Groton Area
Club: James Valley Thunder
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Chaz Vietor

Chaz Vietor

SD
C
HEIGHT 6'8"
POS C
CLASS 2028
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Class
2028
Height
6'8"
HS
Britton-Hecla
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SD
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-Extremely long -Very intriguing prospect -Changes the game on both ends with his length and size -Still has...
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Chaz Vietor

State: South Dakota
School: Britton-Hecla
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Grady Hulscher

Grady Hulscher

SD
SG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS SG
CLASS 2028
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Hulscher SG
Class
2028
Height
6'0"
HS
Redfield
|
SD
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Grady Hulscher

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State: South Dakota
School: Redfield
Club: James Valley Thunder
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