Watertown Arrows: Team Preview

The Watertown Arrows enter the new season with optimism and excitement running high across the community. Under the leadership of coach Pat McClemans, this Class AA squad knows they'll be tested every single night with a daunting schedule. Practices kicked off this week, and those first tip-offs will be here before we know it. With a mix of motivated returners and hungry juniors pushing for minutes, Watertown aims to compete with high effort, intensity, toughness, and pride. Beware of the Arrows—this group is ready to prove people wrong.   <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/image.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/image.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3164771" style="width:213px;height:auto" /></a></figure>   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/TeamPreview.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/TeamPreview.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-2632356" style="width:211px;height:auto" /></a></figure>   Players To Watch   *Comments from Coach McClemans   Senior [player_tooltip player_id='2343451' first='Kaden' last='Decker'] 5'11 G - "Returning starter, great defender, physical and athletic, rebounds well, can shoot the 3."   Senior [player_tooltip player_id='2338383' first='Jackson' last='McClemans'] 6'4 G - "Returning starter, good pull-up game, can shoot the 3, long and athletic, good in the open floor."   Senior [player_tooltip player_id='2338603' first='Carter' last='Buisker'] 6'2 G - "Top player off the bench last year, shoots it well from 3, can get to the basket, has the ability to score in bunches."   Senior Jaxon Falak 5'10 G - "Averaged 5.5 ppg, 3 rpg in JV last year, athletic, physical, good defender."   Senior [player_tooltip player_id='2338805' first='Ashton' last='Rabine'] 6'0 F - "5.0 smart, unselfish player, plays bigger than what he is."   Junior [player_tooltip player_id='2548480' first='Jack' last='Mack'] 6'5 F - "Long and athletic, has the ability to score in multiple ways."   Junior [player_tooltip player_id='3165300' first='Issac' last='Rehorst'] 6'5 F - "Long and athletic, excellent rebounder."   Junior [player_tooltip player_id='2548482' first='Dane' last='Stark'] 6'0 G - "Long and athletic, great defender, has the ability to score inside and out."   Junior Max Martenxon 5'9 G - "Quick, handles the ball well, passes well, can score."   Junior [player_tooltip player_id='2723970' first='Landon' last='Struckman'] 6'2 G - "Long, shoots it well."   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/QA.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/QA.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-2508303" style="width:268px;height:auto" /></a></figure>   With Pat McClemans   PHD: How would you sum up last season?   "Last year we had a 6-14 regular season, lost 3 senior starters, had some growing pains with several of last year's players in their first varsity season. Hopeful that with the experience last year, our Juniors and seniors gained experience."   PHD: Does your program/team have any non-negotiables?   "Effort would be something that we expect from all of our teams and players. Effort is something you can control and will allow the player to defend and rebound, as these are things controlled by effort."   PHD: What will your defense "hang its hat on"?   "We have played a majority of man-to-man in the past. We hope that this will continue to be the defense that we can play and play well."   PHD: How does this year's team differ from last year's?   "I think we have numerous players who gained experience from last year that I hope will pay benefits this season. We also hope to be a team that can rely on balance offensively."   PHD: How did the offseason go for your team/program?   "Off-season, we had open gym 2 times a week, we attended 3 team camps, and had several players who played AAU."   PHD: Who are some players you expect to take on expanded roles this season?   "As I have said I feel we have serval players who gained valuable experience at the Varstiy and junior Varsity last year. 2 returning starters in [player_tooltip player_id='2343451' first='Kaden' last='Decker'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2338383' first='Jackson' last='McClemans']. Along with [player_tooltip player_id='2338603' first='Carter' last='Buisker'], [player_tooltip player_id='2548480' first='Jack' last='Mack'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2338804' first='Isaac' last='Rehorst'] who came off the bench and were significant contributors to last year's team. We feel we have some pieces to work with to start the season. We hope to continue to add depth as the season progresses."   PHD: Who will be your top defenders?   "I feel that [player_tooltip player_id='2343451' first='Kaden' last='Decker'] has stood out as a top defensive player. But also feel that [player_tooltip player_id='2338603' first='Carter' last='Buisker'], [player_tooltip player_id='2338383' first='Jackson' last='McClemans'], [player_tooltip player_id='2548480' first='Jack' last='Mack'], [player_tooltip player_id='2338804' first='Isaac' last='Rehorst'], and [player_tooltip player_id='2548482' first='Dane' last='Stark'] have the ability and the athleticism to be very good defenders as well."   PHD: What style of play can fans expect on both ends of the floor?   "Like everyone at the start of the season, we would like to play up-tempo and be a good man-to-man defensive team. But everyone says that at the beginning of the season. As the season progresses, you hope to continue to evaluate your team and find out what strengths and weaknesses they have and try and put them in the best position possible to be successful."   PHD: What are your team goals this year?   "The Goal is for us to have continuous improvement throughout the season, which will hopefully allow us an opportunity to get to the State Tournament."   PHD: Who are the top teams in AA?   "SF Lincoln, Huron, Tea, SF Jefferson, SF Roosevelt, Mitchell."   PHD: Can you tell us about an assistant coach?   "Matti Kranz, Asst Coach- 20 plus years in coaching basketball, constantly and continually improving our basketball program through his work and commitment."   <a href="https://gobound.com/sd/sdhsaa/boysbasketball/2025-26/watertown/v/schedule">CLICK HERE FOR WATERTOWN'S SCHEDULE</a>   BEST OF LUCK TO THE ARROWS!   <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>

The Watertown Arrows enter the new season with optimism and excitement running high across the community. Under the leadership of coach Pat McClemans, this Class AA squad knows they'll be tested every single night with a daunting schedule. Practices kicked off this week, and those first tip-offs will be here before we know it. With a mix of motivated returners and hungry juniors pushing for minutes, Watertown aims to compete with high effort, intensity, toughness, and pride. Beware of the Arrows—this group is ready to prove people wrong.