2027 SD Ranks: Top 10 Talk

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Dakotas recently released its latest update to the South Dakota 2027 Prospect Rankings, and the incoming senior class in the Mount Rushmore State has no shortage of talent worth discussing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this edition of <strong>2027 SD Ranks: Top 10 Talk,</strong> we are locking in on the players sitting at the top of the board. These are the guys who have done the work, put together impressive springs, and given evaluators plenty of reasons to take notice. Scoring, playmaking, length, athleticism, toughness, and overall feel for the game are all represented within this group, and each of them has earned their spot on this list.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The upside in this class is real, and the best basketball for many of these guys is still a long way off. South Dakota hoops is in good shape, and this group is a big reason why. Here is a look at the Top 10 in the South Dakota 2027 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3675316,"width":"296px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/image_6bd2b1.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/image_6bd2b1.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3675316" style="width:296px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">South Dakota</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2128940"],"_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-6a36aff2ecace"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Committed to Drake, always great to see a kid from the Dakotas go D1</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Class A Player of the Year, First Team All-State, 22.8 ppg, 7.4 rpg, 5.5 apg</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Very high% shooter, lights out from FT-line, athletic, versatile, all-around stud</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2250240"],"_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-6a36aff2ecb9b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Name Second Team All-State, offers up a ton of athleticism &amp; versatility </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-19 ppg, 7 rpg, 1.9 apg, high% from all levels, long, lanky, rangy, skilled, explosive</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has two Division 2 (NSIC) offers &amp; even more interest/offers from GPAC schools</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-6a36aff2ecc2e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Named Second Team All-State, 14.3 ppg, 9.5 rpg, 1.7 apg, high-octane athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive measurable, helped the Tigers win the State Championship in AA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Offers from Division 2 &amp; the GPAC, oozes potential &amp; upside, matchup headache</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2076018"],"_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-6a36aff2eccb6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Led Trojans to the coveted A State Championship, epic season, game, playmaker</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-1st Team All-Stater, 17.6 ppg, 3.4 rpg, 5.6 app, precision passer, magnificent skills</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-In my opinion, Meebs is hands down the best Point Guard in South Dakota</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2137320"],"_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-6a36aff2ecd3b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Averaged around 12 ppg &amp; 3.3 rpg, named to the All-Tournament Team at State</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had some monster games/performances this spring, showed how good he can be</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Committed to the Wolves at Northern State, looks to have a college-ready body</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2250311"],"_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-6a36aff2ecdc0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Named First-Team All-State, advanced passer with amazing vision, team player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Helped the Pats take 2nd at Sate &amp; finish with 23-1 record, leader &amp; creator</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Might be playing football at the next level, but this kid is the real deal on the hardwood</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2128932"],"_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-6a36aff2ece46"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Helped Tigers win the State Championship in AA, natural reactions, high NRG</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another long &amp; mobile athlete, high upside, intriguing, versatile, active on both ends</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looks like a serious football recruit, but could also play hoops at the next level</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-6a36aff2ececd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-First Team All-State baller, 21.2 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 2.5 apg, had some monster games</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Prolific scorer, dangerous offensive weapon, walking bucket, 3-level producer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has interest &amp; offers from GPAC schools, expect him to lead AA in scoring next year</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2249344"],"_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-6a36aff2ecf52"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Honorable Mention All-State in a loaded Class A, 23.4 ppg, 10.7 rpg, 2.2 apg</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Some feel he is the best rebounder in SD, nose for the ball, Double-Double machine</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Injured, but he has the length, playmaking, and game to hoop at the next level</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-6a36aff2ecfdd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Selected 2nd Team All-State in AA, 16.9 ppg, 5.4 rpg, 3.4 apg, scores in bunches</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Major matchup problem as he scores in &amp; out, crafty &amp; skilled, can take over a game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Not sure on all of his offers, but certainly has the offensive game to play in college</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3675414,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/image_58b29c.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/image_58b29c.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3675414" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->