ESD All-Conference Team

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The postseason has arrived. The South Dakota Class AA <strong>SoDak 16</strong> tips off Saturday, and the chase for a State Title is officially underway. The intensity rises, the margin for error shrinks, and every possession matters a little more this time of year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Before the tournament lights turn all the way on, we want to take a moment to recognize the players who made their mark throughout the regular season in the <strong>Eastern South Dakota (ESD) Conference</strong></span>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The ESD is loaded with talent every year, and this season was no different. Night after night, these athletes produced, competed, and helped drive their teams through one of the toughest leagues in the state. Being named to the ESD All-Conference Team is a reflection of consistency, impact, and respect earned from coaches across the league.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let's give these ballers a well-deserved shout-out and a big congratulations on earning <strong>ESD All-Conference honors</strong>. Best of luck in the playoffs — happy hunting, and <strong>Best Swishes!</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1399487,"width":"311px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><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" style="width:311px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">ESD All-Conference Team</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2856227"],"_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-69a9d63e07a18"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-A spectacular athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Few players in SD can run &amp; jump like Deng</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit middys, step-backs, fades, and 3's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Plays above the rim, excellent finisher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1641209"],"_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-69a9d63e07a83"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-I like his length, versatile ball player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Slim but uses his long arms to board/deflect/contest/block</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tough matchup with his skills and length</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Smooth shooter, multi-level scorer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1641478"],"_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-69a9d63e07ace"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Strong, physical, muscled-up player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Does damage inside and out</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Can hit the triple, hit jumpers, and score at the rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Aggressive, gets after the boards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2348517"],"_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-69a9d63e07b16"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Next-level athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Long, strong, explosive, powerful</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Runs the floor well, physical in the paint</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hits jump shots, aggressive rebound, tough in the paint </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1467166"],"_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-69a9d63e07b5c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-You name it and Blake does it</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-All-around player, elite skills for 6'10" height</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-All-encompassing scorer, walking mismatch</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great shot, smooth fell for the game, smart</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1466940"],"_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-69a9d63e07bcf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Double-Double beast</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Built like a tank and plays like it</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Does the dirty work, but also hits open jumpers</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tough around the hoops, plays through contact</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2132816"],"_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-69a9d63e07c1f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-The leading scorer in Class AA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shot creator and bucket-getter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Full of confidence, short memory</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Excellent ball skills &amp; footwork, 3-level scorer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2250284"],"_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-69a9d63e07c64"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-One of those guys who can catch fire &amp; change a game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-A quick-strike scorer who can heat up fast</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Exploits mismatches inside &amp; out</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Crafty post-moves &amp; soft scoring touch, unstoppable fadeaway</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2338603"],"_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-69a9d63e07ca9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Quick, moves well, nice athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Legit shooter with extended range</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Aggressive, intense, hoops hard &amp; fast</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Effective in transition, talented slasher, shot-maker</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2338383"],"_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-69a9d63e07cee"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Versatile skill-set and playmaker</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-More than capable of scoring 20+ on any given night</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Long, uses his length to make positive plays</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Flexible defender, gets it done on both ends</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"35px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:35px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Honorable Mention</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2376503"],"_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-69a9d63e07d36"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Team record was not great, but Kudera is a legit baller</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hits the triple w/ a capable shot, upside as a scorer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Known as a tough competitor with potential</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scored the rock at a solid clip in the 2nd half of the season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1272514,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/08/PHD.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/08/PHD.jpg?w=400" alt="" class="wp-image-1272514" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->