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SD: Vermillion vs Madison

SD: Vermillion vs Madison
Alan Olsen
Alan Olsen January 15, 2026 @ 12:08 PM
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Gabe Larsen
Gabe Larsen 6'1" | SG/SF | 2026
SD
Spencer Blanchette
Spencer Blanchette 5'9" | PG | 2027
SD
Nolan Nielsen
Nolan Nielsen 6'7" | C/PF | 2028
SD
Henry Veenhof
Henry Veenhof 6'2" | SG/CG | 2028
SD
Luke Jensen
Luke Jensen 6'4" | SF | 2027
SD
Trey Hansen
Trey Hansen 6'4" | SG | 2026
SD
Shane Veenhof
Shane Veenhof 5'11" | CG | 2026
SD
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prephoops went back and looked at this game that was built up to be a matchup between two teams with alot of talent and serious contenders. This game ultimately down to just one of those games that every coach and player dreads but will just for whatever reason happen from time to time. It had nothing to do with effort/energy/not being prepared or anything other then a bad night for one team and a near perfect night in every way for the other team. We will go over some of the game and then dive into player notes from this contest.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It was clear from the start that the reffs were not gonna decide this game as they let the player's play. It was a very physical game from the start as player's from both teams learned quickly they were gonna get to play a very fast and intense game. Madison started off with a quick flurry nocking down a couple shots and attacking the basket to get out to a small lead. Vermillion quickly settled in to there own game on both ends of the floor and came right back going on a run of there own to take the lead and a lead they were never relinquish the rest of the game. Both teams played very hard defensively and with alot of energy. First quarter ended with Vermillion up 16-12 and that was the closest this game was from here on out. Vermillion went on a run like I haven't seen in some time outscoring Madison 25-3 in the second quarter to say they were on 🔥 would be an understatement. It wasn't because of bad defense/lack of energy or getting beat for fast break points Vermillion absolutely could not miss! At halftime the score was 41-15. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The second half started off the same way as Vermillion went on a 10-2 run which all but bit the game outta reach. All the Vermillion stars showed up and had monster games either scoring/assisting or steals in this one, as the starters soon were taking out of the game and didnt play at all in the 4th. I give Madison alot of credit for not just giving up or packing it in on a night like this they played hard the whole way through but it just wasn't there night.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Quarter Score's </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Vermillion 16 41 55 68</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Madison 12 15 21 33</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Player Notes</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2449686"],"_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-69684f65eceea"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Not alot of scoring tonight but chipped with several assists </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Used his quickness to beat his defender and deliver on time passes to open shooters</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Very quick defensively/quick hands also and had several steals </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Played hard loves to battle and play the game/perfect teammate makes his team better by being on the floor</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had a couple nice drives and finishes at the basket </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2132824"],"_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-69684f65ecf72"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-15 points scoing at all three levels</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice stroke from long range nocking down three's 3's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Got to the basket in the half court and on transition </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed a nice pull up jumper with good elevation </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice all-round round game chipping in on the rebounding department also</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Played intense defense/was on the floor a few times diving for loose balls </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2802913"],"_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-69684f65ecfc3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Enjoyed watching this kid play/knows his role and does it perfectly </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Chipped in with 7 points and 7 rebounds </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Played with an edge on defense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good rebounder for his size/showed good strength rebounding against bigger guys </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hustled and made the most of his minutes doing what the team needed</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1929459"],"_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-69684f65ed00e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Real deal had 23 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Smooth stroke from anywhere on the court </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Made several tough baskets at the hoop off of his quick first step </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Pull up J off the glass from the wing was text book</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Did nice job on the glass/grabbing a handful of rebounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Very difficult to stop in transition </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Elite playmaker </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1641206"],"_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-696853ab02e6d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Leading scorer with 8, showed flashes of his talent just again wasnt anyone's night from Madison </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shot looked good just didn't fall </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Played hard and didnt settle tried to get to the basket just couldn't get anything to go</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Guarded tough all night </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2360579"],"_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-696853ab02ed0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Was unbelievably unlucky on how many of his shots went in and out (along with all his teammates) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looked very quick and explosive all night </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Active defensively and on the glass</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Brought alot of energy and kept it up even when the game had been decided </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Athletic big who plays bigger then his size/strong </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2442398"],"_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-696853ab02f1e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Had a nice dunk/showed nice quick hops</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has good hands and feet </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Battled inside/had several rebounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Moves very well in transition </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice looking shot/release and follow through </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Soft touch/on any other night he ends with 14 and 8</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

Prephoops went back and looked at this game that was built up to be a matchup between two teams with alot of talent and serious contenders. This game ultimately down to just one of those games that every coach and player dreads but will just for whatever reason happen from time to time. It had nothing to do with effort/energy/not being prepared or anything other then a bad night for one team and a near perfect night in every way for the other team. We will go over some of the game and then dive into player notes from this contest.

Spencer Blanchette

Spencer Blanchette

SD
PG
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS PG
CLASS 2027
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Spencer
Blanchette PG
Class
2027
Height
5'9"
HS
Vermillion
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SD
SD: Vermillion vs Madison
-Not alot of scoring tonight but chipped with several assists -Used his quickness to beat his defender and...
Written by Alan Olsen
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Spencer Blanchette

State: South Dakota
School: Vermillion
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Luke Jensen

Luke Jensen

SD
SF
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SF
CLASS 2027
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Luke
Jensen SF
Class
2027
Height
6'4"
HS
Vermillion
|
SD
SD: Vermillion vs Madison
-15 points scoing at all three levels -Nice stroke from long range nocking down three’s 3’s -Got to...
Written by Alan Olsen
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Luke Jensen

State: South Dakota
School: Vermillion
Club: TEAM Warwick
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Gabe Larsen

Gabe Larsen

SD
SG/SF
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS SG/SF
CLASS 2026
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Gabe
Larsen SG/SF
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
HS
Vermillion
|
SD
SD: Vermillion vs Madison
-Enjoyed watching this kid play/knows his role and does it perfectly -Chipped in with 7 points and 7...
Written by Alan Olsen
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Gabe Larsen

State: South Dakota
School: Vermillion
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Trey Hansen

Trey Hansen

SD
SG
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SG
CLASS 2026
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Trey
Hansen SG
Class
2026
Height
6'4"
HS
Vermillion
|
SD
SD: Vermillion vs Madison
-Real deal had 23 points -Smooth stroke from anywhere on the court -Made several tough baskets at the...
Written by Alan Olsen
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Trey Hansen

State: South Dakota
School: Vermillion
Club: Hoop City South Dakota
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South Dakota State
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Shane Veenhof

Shane Veenhof

SD
CG
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS CG
CLASS 2026
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Shane
Veenhof CG
Class
2026
Height
5'11"
HS
Madison
|
SD
SD: Vermillion vs Madison
-Leading scorer with 8, showed flashes of his talent just again wasnt anyone’s night from Madison -Shot looked...
Written by Alan Olsen
South Dakota State
Football
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Shane Veenhof

State: South Dakota
School: Madison
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Henry Veenhof

Henry Veenhof

SD
SG/CG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SG/CG
CLASS 2028
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Henry
Veenhof SG/CG
Class
2028
Height
6'2"
HS
Madison
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SD
SD: Vermillion vs Madison
-Was unbelievably unlucky on how many of his shots went in and out (along with all his teammates)...
Written by Alan Olsen
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Henry Veenhof

State: South Dakota
School: Madison
Club: TEAM Warwick
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Nolan Nielsen

Nolan Nielsen

SD
C/PF
HEIGHT 6'7"
POS C/PF
CLASS 2028
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Nielsen C/PF
Class
2028
Height
6'7"
HS
Madison
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SD
SD: Vermillion vs Madison
-Had a nice dunk/showed nice quick hops -Has good hands and feet -Battled inside/had several rebounds -Moves very...
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Nolan Nielsen

State: South Dakota
School: Madison
Club: TEAM Warwick
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