SD Class AA Stars
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<p>The high school season is officially in the books, and State Champions have been crowned across South Dakota. After months of intense competition, standout performances, and memorable moments, it's time to reflect on the players who made a major impact along the way.</p>
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<p>In <strong>SD Class AA Stars</strong>, Prep Hoops Dakotas highlights 10 of the top performers and star players from Class AA—players who separated themselves with production, consistency, and the ability to deliver in big moments throughout the season.</p>
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<p>Below, you'll find player stats and commentary that help tell the story of the athletes who helped define Class AA basketball this year. Let's take a closer look</p>
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<p style="font-size:25px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Class AA Stars</span></strong></p>
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<p style="font-size:11px;font-style:normal;font-weight:100"><em>*State Tournament stats are not included</em></p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Game Reported: 20</p>
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<p>-13.5 ppg, 6 rpg, 2 apg, .8 spg, 49 FG%, 14 3FGM, 33 3FG%, 70 FT%, 25 FTM</p>
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<p>-2nd Team All-State, 6th Place at State, freakish athlete, high-octane playmaker</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Game Reported: 19</p>
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<p>-22.6 ppg, 7.8 rpg, 2.1 apg, 1.8 spg, 52 FG%, 17 3FGM, 28 3FG%, 119 FTM, 80 FT%</p>
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<p>-1st Team All-State, State Champion, mismatch nightmare w/ his skill/length/smarts</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Game Reported: 19</p>
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<p>-17.6 ppg, 2.3 rpg, 2 apg, 1.1 spg, 45.5 FG%, 60 3FGM, 40.3 3FG%, 51 FTM, 77 FT%</p>
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<p>-1st Team All-State, 5th Place at State, gifted from 3-point land, all-around scorer</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Game Reported: 19</p>
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<p>-17.3 ppg, 9.4 rpg, 3 apg, 1.5 spg, 49.4 FG%, 8 3FGM, 20.5 3FG%, 57 FTM, 51.8 FT%</p>
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<p>-2nd Team All-State, no stranger to a Double-Double, nose for the ball, physical beast</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Game Reported: 20</p>
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<p>-14.5 ppg, 5.3 rpg, 1.6 apg, 1.1 spg, 45 FG%, 31 3FGM, 35 3FG%, 74 FTM, 80 FT%</p>
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<p>-Major athlete, his highlight tape will be impressive, elevates well, serious 3-level producer</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Game Reported: 19</p>
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<p>-15.6 ppg, 6.3 rpg, 1.6 apg, .9 spg, 58 FG%, 9 3FGM, 26 3FGM, 41 3FGM, 66 FG%</p>
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<p>-2nd Team All-State, State Champion, D1-level athlete, great length, elite finisher</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Game Reported: 21</p>
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<p>-21.2 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 2.5 apg, 2.4 spg, 47 FG%, 49 3FGM, 38 3FG%, 92 FTM, 72 FT%</p>
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<p>-1st Team All-State, shot-creator, quick trigger, 3level scorer, sharp skills, got Tea to State</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Game Reported: 21</p>
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<p>-21.4 ppg, 4 rpg 3.4 apg, 1.7 spg, 47.2 FG%, 35 3FGM, 37.6 3FG%, 110 3FGM, 81 FT% </p>
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<p>-Honorable Mention All-State, great pull-up J, innovative in the paint, soft-touch finisher</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Game Reported: 20</p>
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<p>-17 ppg, 5 rpg, 1.5 apg, 1.1 spg, 51 FG%, 45 3FGM, 46 3FG%, 48 FTM, 66 FT% </p>
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<p>-Breakout soph season, high percentage jump shooter, long guard w/ deep range</p>
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<p>Game Reported: 20</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">-20.9 ppg, 8.8 rpg, 2.1 apg, 1 spg, 57 FG%, 39 3FGM, 46 3FG%, 82.1 FT%, 78 FTM</p>
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<p>-SD Gatorade Player of the Year, 1st Team All-State, 2nd Place at State, efficient playmaker</p>
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<p>-AA Player of the Year</p>
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The high school season is officially in the books, and State Champions have been crowned across South Dakota. After months of intense competition, standout performances, and memorable moments, it's time to reflect on the players who made a major impact along the way.
HEIGHT
6'5"
POS
SF
CLASS
2026
State:
South Dakota
School:
Brandon Valley
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State:
South Dakota
School:
Watertown
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State:
South Dakota
School:
Pierre T.F. Riggs
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State:
South Dakota
School:
Yankton
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