SD Tuesday Games To Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tuesday night is shaping up to be another strong slate of high school basketball across South Dakota. In this edition of&nbsp;<strong>Tuesday Games To Watch</strong>, Prep Hoops Dakotas highlights some of the must-see matchups on the schedule, breaking down why each game deserves your attention and posing a few key questions to consider as the action unfolds. From rivalry battles to early-season tests, there's plenty of hoops worth tuning in for. Best of luck to all the players, coaches, and fans tonight—<strong>best swishes!</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3348135,"width":"347px","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_30effb.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/image_30effb.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3348135" style="width:347px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"22px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:22px"><strong>Brandon Valley (3-4) at Harrisburg (4-2)</strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/GamestoWatch.jpg"></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-BV is unexpectedly below .500 and the Tigers are better than I expected early on</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-The Tigers are ranked #3 and [player_tooltip player_id='2250339' first='Bennett' last='Jensen'] is playing great basketball</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='2250339' first='Bennett' last='Jensen'] went for 19 points and [player_tooltip player_id='1641209' first='Crayton' last='Jibben'] 18 in the dramatic win over Huron. What does coach Nelson do to slow Jensen &amp; Jibben down?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-[player_tooltip player_id='2856227' first='Ayuel' last='Deng'] is a noteworthy athlete can the Tigers contain him? [player_tooltip player_id='2368004' first='Lincoln' last='McInerney'] is an emerging star, does he go off for 20+ and lead the Lynx to the win?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"22px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:22px"><strong>Mitchell (4-2) at Sioux Falls Roosevelt (6-1)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-We have two of the best in AA, the Kernels are receiving votes and the Riders are #2</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-All-State talent will be on the floor &amp; impressive athletes</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>QUESTIONS</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Does [player_tooltip player_id='1466940' first='Colton' last='Smith'] record a Double-Double? I believe he is the leading rebounder in AA and is averaging 19+ ppg</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-[player_tooltip player_id='1986901' first='Bryson' last='Skogsberg'] is averaging around 16 ppg and [player_tooltip player_id='2250346' first='Owen' last='Raml'] goes for 18.8 ppg. Are these two efficient on offense tonight? [player_tooltip player_id='2137320' first='Deondre' last='Painter'] is a strong &amp; skilled guard, is he sharing the rock &amp; creating for others?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"22px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:22px"><strong>Madison (5-1) at Vermillion (5-2)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Two of the top teams in A, Bulldogs are receiving votes and Tanagers are ranked #8</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-[player_tooltip player_id='1929459' first='Trey' last='Hansen'] is an elite baller, anytime he is on the court, it is worth watching</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>QUESTIONS</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hansen is a free-throw merchant, do he shoot 10+ FT's tonight? [player_tooltip player_id='2132824' first='Luke' last='Jensen'] is a BIG to watch, does he control the paint?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-[player_tooltip player_id='2360579' first='Henry' last='Veenhof'] is a big &amp; athletic playmaker who impressed me this off-season, does he shine tonight?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"22px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:22px"><strong>Clark-Willow Lake (7-0) at Castlewood (6-1)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Two of the top squads in their respective classes, Cyclone are #3 in A and Warriors are #3 in B</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Class A vs. B matchup, it is always fun to see how the bigger/smaller squads compare</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>QUESTIONS</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scary scorers on the court, who puts up the most points? [player_tooltip player_id='1551735' first='Kamden' last='Keszler'], [player_tooltip player_id='2433399' first='Will' last='Aderhold'], [player_tooltip player_id='2338058' first='Brody' last='Bass'], [player_tooltip player_id='2343444' first='Leonard' last='Wernke'], [player_tooltip player_id='2496205' first='Chris' last='Bevers'], [player_tooltip player_id='1655908' first='Bo' last='Begeman'], [player_tooltip player_id='1655914' first='Sullivan' last='Felberg'], or [player_tooltip player_id='1563151' first='Emmerson' last='Larson']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Who wins the coaching matchup, Jerome Nesheim or Paul Raasch? Both guys have been to multiple State Tournaments and have won many games.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"22px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:22px"><strong>Parker-Marion (6-2) at Freeman (5-2)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Freeman is a top 10 ranked team and Pheasants are off to a nice start with a 6-2 record</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-[player_tooltip player_id='2247647' first='Tate' last='Sorensen'] recently scored 1,000th career point, he is absolutely a player 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='2253895' first='David' last='Walter'] is an up-and-coming star to keep eyes on, how is his production level tonight?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-[player_tooltip player_id='2379030' first='Jackson' last='Donlan'] is a 6'3" lefty who can stroke the 3-ball with nice size, he looks like a playmaker, how does he perform vs. the Flyers?</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 -->