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SD Class AA Stars

SD Class AA Stars
Michael Herrick
Michael Herrick March 30, 2026 @ 07:50 AM
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Ayuel Deng
Ayuel Deng 6'5" | SF | 2026
SD
Jackson Kudera
Jackson Kudera 6'3" | SG/SF | 2028
SD
Davis Chase
Davis Chase 6'8" | PF/SF | 2027
SD
Corde Austin
Corde Austin 6'3" | SG | 2026
SD
Carter Buisker
Carter Buisker 6'2" | SG | 2026
SD
Hayden Rock
Hayden Rock 5'11" | PG | 2026
SD
Gavin Shawd
Gavin Shawd 6'2" | CG | 2027
SD
Sam DeGroot
Sam DeGroot 6'7" | SF | 2026
SD
Blake Ellwein
Blake Ellwein 6'10" | PF | 2026
SD
Colton Smith
Colton Smith 6'5" | PF | 2026
SD
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <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> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <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> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <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> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3574468,"width":"298px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/03/image_737fe0.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/03/image_737fe0.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3574468" style="width:298px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"25px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:25px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Class AA Stars</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"11px","fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"100"}}} --> <p style="font-size:11px;font-style:normal;font-weight:100"><em>*State Tournament stats are not included</em></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-69c9d9904e897"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Game Reported: 20</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-13.5 ppg, 6 rpg, 2 apg, .8 spg, 49 FG%, 14 3FGM, 33 3FG%, 70 FT%, 25 FTM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-2nd Team All-State, 6th Place at State, freakish athlete, high-octane playmaker</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-69c9d9904e91d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Game Reported: 19</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-22.6 ppg, 7.8 rpg, 2.1 apg, 1.8 spg, 52 FG%, 17 3FGM, 28 3FG%, 119 FTM, 80 FT%</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-1st Team All-State, State Champion, mismatch nightmare w/ his skill/length/smarts</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-69c9d9904e982"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Game Reported: 19</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <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> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-1st Team All-State, 5th Place at State, gifted from 3-point land, all-around scorer</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-69c9d9904e9f1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Game Reported: 19</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <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> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-2nd Team All-State, no stranger to a Double-Double, nose for the ball, physical beast</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2343531"],"_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-69c9d9904ea3d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Game Reported: 20</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-14.5 ppg, 5.3 rpg, 1.6 apg, 1.1 spg, 45 FG%, 31 3FGM, 35 3FG%, 74 FTM, 80 FT%</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Major athlete, his highlight tape will be impressive, elevates well, serious 3-level producer</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-69c9d9904ea82"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Game Reported: 19</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-15.6 ppg, 6.3 rpg, 1.6 apg, .9 spg, 58 FG%, 9 3FGM, 26 3FGM, 41 3FGM, 66 FG%</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-2nd Team All-State, State Champion, D1-level athlete, great length, elite finisher</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-69c9d9904eaca"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Game Reported: 21</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-21.2 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 2.5 apg, 2.4 spg, 47 FG%, 49 3FGM, 38 3FG%, 92 FTM, 72 FT%</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-1st Team All-State, shot-creator, quick trigger, 3level scorer, sharp skills, got Tea to State</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2338062"],"_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-69c9d9904eb42"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Game Reported: 21</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <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> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Honorable Mention All-State, great pull-up J, innovative in the paint, soft-touch finisher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- 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-69c9d9904eb8c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Game Reported: 20</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-17 ppg, 5 rpg, 1.5 apg, 1.1 spg, 51 FG%, 45 3FGM, 46 3FG%, 48 FTM, 66 FT% </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Breakout soph season, high percentage jump shooter, long guard w/ deep range</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1949563"],"_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-69c9d9904ebfe"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Game Reported: 20</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <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> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-SD Gatorade Player of the Year, 1st Team All-State, 2nd Place at State, efficient playmaker</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-AA Player of the Year</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3067070,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/classAA.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/classAA.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-3067070" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->

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.

In SD Class AA Stars, 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.

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

Class AA Stars

*State Tournament stats are not included

Ayuel Deng

Ayuel Deng

SD
SF
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SF
CLASS 2026
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Ayuel Deng

State: South Dakota
School: Brandon Valley

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Game Reported: 20 -13.5 ppg, 6 rpg, 2 apg, .8 spg, 49 FG%, 14 3FGM, 33 3FG%, 70 FT%, 25 FTM -2nd Team All-State, 6th Place at State, freakish athlete, high-octane playmaker

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South Dakota State
Blake Ellwein

Blake Ellwein

SD #1
PF #1
HEIGHT 6'10"
POS PF
CLASS 2026
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Blake
Ellwein PF
Class
2026
Height
6'10"
HS
Huron
|
SD
SD Class AA Stars
Game Reported: 19 -22.6 ppg, 7.8 rpg, 2.1 apg, 1.8 spg, 52 FG%, 17 3FGM, 28 3FG%, 119...
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South Dakota State
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Blake Ellwein

State: South Dakota
School: Huron
Club: TEAM Warwick

Game Reported: 19

-22.6 ppg, 7.8 rpg, 2.1 apg, 1.8 spg, 52 FG%, 17 3FGM, 28 3FG%, 119 FTM, 80 FT%

-1st Team All-State, State Champion, mismatch nightmare w/ his skill/length/smarts

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Carter Buisker

Carter Buisker

SD
SG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SG
CLASS 2026
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Carter Buisker

State: South Dakota
School: Watertown

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Game Reported: 19 -17.6 ppg, 2.3 rpg, 2 apg, 1.1 spg, 45.5 FG%, 60 3FGM, 40.3 3FG%, 51 FTM, 77 FT% -1st Team All-State, 5th Place at State, gifted from 3-point land, all-around scorer

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Colton Smith

Colton Smith

SD
PF
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS PF
CLASS 2026
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Colton Smith

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State: South Dakota
School: Mitchell
Club: Hoop City South Dakota

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Game Reported: 19 -17.3 ppg, 9.4 rpg, 3 apg, 1.5 spg, 49.4 FG%, 8 3FGM, 20.5 3FG%, 57 FTM, 51.8 FT% -2nd Team All-State, no stranger to a Double-Double, nose for the ball, physical beast

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Corde Austin

Corde Austin

SD
SG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SG
CLASS 2026
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Corde Austin

State: South Dakota
School: Pierre T.F. Riggs

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Game Reported: 20 -14.5 ppg, 5.3 rpg, 1.6 apg, 1.1 spg, 45 FG%, 31 3FGM, 35 3FG%, 74 FTM, 80 FT% -Major athlete, his highlight tape will be impressive, elevates well, serious 3-level producer

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Augustana (SD)
Davis Chase

Davis Chase

SD #3
PF/SF #1
HEIGHT 6'8"
POS PF/SF
CLASS 2027
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Davis
Chase PF/SF
Class
2027
Height
6'8"
HS
Huron
|
SD
SD Class AA Stars
Game Reported: 19 -15.6 ppg, 6.3 rpg, 1.6 apg, .9 spg, 58 FG%, 9 3FGM, 26 3FGM, 41...
Written by Michael Herrick
Augustana (SD)
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Davis Chase

Instagram Twitter
State: South Dakota
School: Huron
Club: Sanford Sports Academy SF

Game Reported: 19

-15.6 ppg, 6.3 rpg, 1.6 apg, .9 spg, 58 FG%, 9 3FGM, 26 3FGM, 41 3FGM, 66 FG%

-2nd Team All-State, State Champion, D1-level athlete, great length, elite finisher

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Dakota Wesleyan
Gavin Shawd

Gavin Shawd

SD #8
CG #3
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS CG
CLASS 2027
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Gavin
Shawd CG
Class
2027
Height
6'2"
HS
Tea Area
|
SD
SD Class AA Stars
Game Reported: 21 -21.2 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 2.5 apg, 2.4 spg, 47 FG%, 49 3FGM, 38 3FG%, 92...
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Dakota Wesleyan
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Gavin Shawd

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State: South Dakota
School: Tea Area
Club: Impact Basketball

Game Reported: 21

-21.2 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 2.5 apg, 2.4 spg, 47 FG%, 49 3FGM, 38 3FG%, 92 FTM, 72 FT%

-1st Team All-State, shot-creator, quick trigger, 3level scorer, sharp skills, got Tea to State

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Hayden Rock

Hayden Rock

SD
PG
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Hayden Rock

State: South Dakota
School: Sturgis Brown

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Game Reported: 21 -21.4 ppg, 4 rpg 3.4 apg, 1.7 spg, 47.2 FG%, 35 3FGM, 37.6 3FG%, 110 3FGM, 81 FT% -Honorable Mention All-State, great pull-up J, innovative in the paint, soft-touch finisher

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Jackson Kudera

Jackson Kudera

SD #17
SG/SF #3
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SG/SF
CLASS 2028
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Jackson
Kudera SG/SF
Class
2028
Height
6'3"
HS
Yankton
|
SD
SD Class AA Stars
Game Reported: 20 -17 ppg, 5 rpg, 1.5 apg, 1.1 spg, 51 FG%, 45 3FGM, 46 3FG%, 48...
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Jackson Kudera

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State: South Dakota
School: Yankton
Club: TEAM Warwick

Game Reported: 20

-17 ppg, 5 rpg, 1.5 apg, 1.1 spg, 51 FG%, 45 3FGM, 46 3FG%, 48 FTM, 66 FT%

-Breakout soph season, high percentage jump shooter, long guard w/ deep range

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Augustana (SD)
Sam DeGroot

Sam DeGroot

SD
SF
HEIGHT 6'7"
POS SF
CLASS 2026
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Sam DeGroot

State: South Dakota
School: Sioux Falls Lincoln
Club: Sanford Sports Academy SF

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Game Reported: 20 -20.9 ppg, 8.8 rpg, 2.1 apg, 1 spg, 57 FG%, 39 3FGM, 46 3FG%, 82.1 FT%, 78 FTM -SD Gatorade Player of the Year, 1st Team All-State, 2nd Place at State, efficient playmaker -AA Player of the…

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