Friday SD Games To Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Happy Friday! Looking to watch a game tonight? PHD has suggestions. See below for 5 games to watch. We have players to keep eyes on and questions about the matchups.<a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/GamestoWatch.jpg"></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3454595,"width":"381px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/image_4abb48.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/image_4abb48.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3454595" style="width:381px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"22px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:22px"><strong>Rapid City Stevens (5-6) @ Watertown (9-1)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>WHY?</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-The Arrows are on a 7-game win streak and ranked #5 in AA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Keep an eye on 6'6" soph [player_tooltip player_id='2545290' first='Andrew' last='Zimmerman'], he is the top Raiders when he gets touches in the paint</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>QUESTIONS</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Are the Arrows the real deal, do they dominate vs. Stevens? They have had a great start to the season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-[player_tooltip player_id='2338603' first='Carter' last='Buisker'] is having a great year and averaging around 17 ppg, how is he scoring tonight? [player_tooltip player_id='2338383' first='Jackson' last='McClemans'] has a sweet middy game, does he get hot vs. the Raiders?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"22px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:22px"><strong>Sioux Falls Lincoln (10-0) @ Mitchell (5-5)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>WHY?</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-The #1 Patriots are always a treat to watch and they are flush with talent</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-The Kernels also have some quality talent and intriguing up-n-comers</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>QUESTIONS</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-[player_tooltip player_id='2250311' first='Brody' last='Schafer'] is one of the elite PG's in SD and averages 6.1 apg, how many dimes does he drop tonight? [player_tooltip player_id='1641205' first='Sam' last='Ericsson'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='1949563' first='Sam' last='DeGroot'] are also All-Stars to keep eyes on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Will Mitchell's [player_tooltip player_id='1466940' first='Colton' last='Smith'] record a Double-Double? He will be battling for boards with DeGroot. [player_tooltip player_id='2250346' first='Owen' last='Raml'] has quality scoring potential, do the Pats keep him in check?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"22px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:22px"><strong>West Central (13-0) @ Flandreau (8-3)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-[player_tooltip player_id='2076018' first='Connor' last='Mebius'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='1919285' first='Will' last='Kuhl'] will likely be 1st Team All-State, having a phenomenal season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Trojans are #1 and the Fliers are receiving votes, two of the best in A!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>QUESTIONS</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-[player_tooltip player_id='1380721' first='Luke' last='Sheppard'] is the engine for the Flyers—so how do Hollenbeck and the Trojans slow him down? Known for his rim protection, Sheppard's battle with [player_tooltip player_id='1919285' first='Will' last='Kuhl'] could play a major role in how this one unfolds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-[player_tooltip player_id='2076018' first='Connor' last='Mebius'] is arguably the top PG in SD while averaging 18 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 5 apg, 2.8 spg. He is also a lockdown defender. Does Meebs look healthy (recently missed games but played vs. Clark)? Does he stuff the stat sheet and keep the Trojans undefeated?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"22px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:22px"><strong>Parkston (11-2) @ Miller (5-7)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>WHY?</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-A vs. B and the Trojans are ranked in the top 10 in B</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Have to give a shout-out to veteran coach Bill Marquardt for Parkston</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>QUESTIONS</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-The Rustlers have some nice length with [player_tooltip player_id='1548639' first='Isaak' last='Hunter'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='3360963' first='William' last='Resel'], do they take advantage and own the paint?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-[player_tooltip player_id='2132812' first='Brycen' last='Bruening']&nbsp;is a stud and playmaker for the Trojans, does he show out under the Friday night lights?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"22px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:22px"><strong>De Smet (9-2) @ Colman-Egan (5-7)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>WHY?</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-The Bulldogs are one of the best in B and ranked #2</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Jeff Gruenhagen&nbsp;is one of the best coaches in SD, his teams are always fun to watch</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>QUESTIONS</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-[player_tooltip player_id='2430303' first='Caden' last='Zwart'] is a nice player with a good-looking shot, can he get loose and cash in multiple triples?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-[player_tooltip player_id='2286030' first='Grant' last='Wilkinson'] has to be the best BIG in B, does he go for another Double-Double tonight? PHD is a fan of [player_tooltip player_id='3274239' first='Noah' last='Luthemers'], he got game. Is he the best guard on the floor tonight?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3454650,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/image_6bee19.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/image_6bee19.png?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3454650" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->