SD Tuesday Games To Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We're another week deeper into the high school basketball season, and <strong>Tuesday night is lining up with a strong slate of action across South Dakota</strong>. As teams continue to find rhythm and roles, each game brings added significance, with momentum, confidence, and positioning all on the line.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this edition of <strong>SD Tuesday Games To Watch</strong>, <strong>Prep Hoops Dakotas</strong> spotlights the must-see matchups on the schedule, breaking down why each contest matters and highlighting a few key storylines to follow as the night unfolds. From rivalry showdowns to important early-season tests, there's no shortage of quality hoops worth tuning into.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Best of luck to all the players, coaches, and fans tipping it off tonight—<strong>best swishes</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3415799,"width":"317px","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_eccec3.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/image_eccec3.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3415799" style="width:317px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"20px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:20px"><strong>Harrisburg (5-2) at Sioux Falls Roosevelt (8-1)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>WHY?</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Top 5 matchup in AA, game on the night for the big schools</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Both squads have All-State talent and next-level ballers</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='2250339' first='Bennett' last='Jensen'] stay hot? He is playing great basketball this season. He and [player_tooltip player_id='1641209' first='Crayton' last='Jibben'] are a talented 1-2 punch. [player_tooltip player_id='1641207' first='Cole' last='Kooiker'] is shooting the cover off the ball, how many 3's does he make?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Can the Tigers handle the Riders athleticism? Does [player_tooltip player_id='2137320' first='Deondre' last='Painter'] tear it up, he is a difficult matchup for any team with his size/skill/athleticism. Does [player_tooltip player_id='1560759' first='Memphis' last='Bylander'] make any highlight-reel/momentous plays?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Lyman (7-2) at Winner (4-4)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>WHY?</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Class B vs. A matchup, always fun to see how they compare</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-The Raiders have the talent to make State and the Warriors are better than their record indicates </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='2249344' first='Carter' last='Craven'] is a Double-Double machine and a top big in SD, does he dominate vs the Class B kids?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-The Raiders have some real firepower with [player_tooltip player_id='2475722' first='MJ' last='Diehm'], [player_tooltip player_id='2132815' first='Dawsen' last='Volmer'], [player_tooltip player_id='2475729' first='Cole' last='Kieffer'], [player_tooltip player_id='2812803' first='Conway' last='Collins'], and others. Can they take down the Class A Warriors?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Faulkton Area (6-3) at Aberdeen Christian (7-2)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>WHY?</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Two legitimate Class B squads who are are finding ways to win games this season </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-#5 Knights are the real deal and they have a great shot at getting back to State</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>QUESTIONS</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I like the way [player_tooltip player_id='2255042' first='Brooks' last='Jett'] plays the game, do the Trojans have an answer for the tough knights?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-[player_tooltip player_id='2039597' first='Korbin' last='Stark'] is a junior lefty who can stroke the 3-ball, does he get loose &amp; go off on Tuesday night?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Dell Rapids St. Mary (6-5) at Castlewood (8-2)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>WHY?</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Warriors are ranked #3 and they are long/athletic/skilled</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-[player_tooltip player_id='1559131' first='Trimmier' last='Hanson'] is a talented lead guard, I want to see what he can do vs. Cwood</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>QUESTIONS</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I am surprised a bit by the Cards record, can they compete with the Warriors?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-[player_tooltip player_id='1551735' first='Kamden' last='Keszler'] is a dude on both ends of the floor and [player_tooltip player_id='2343444' first='Leonard' last='Wernke'] is a beast around the basket. What answer was DRSM have?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Centerville (6-3) at Freeman (7-2)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>WHY?</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Region 4 battle!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Both teams have nice records will really want to get this one, Freeman is ranked #8</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>QUESTIONS</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I was very impressed with [player_tooltip player_id='2632410' first='Corbin' last='Tople'] earlier this season, does he perform well vs. the Flyers?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-[player_tooltip player_id='2247647' first='Tate' last='Sorensen'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2253895' first='David' last='Walter'] are dudes, do they fly through the Tornadoes?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3415990,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/image_8030ee.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/image_8030ee.png?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3415990" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->