SD 2027 Ranks: 21-30 Baller Discussion

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Dakotas recently rolled out the latest update to the South Dakota 2027 Prospect Rankings, and there is no shortage of talent worth discussing. The summer has kept this class busy, and with players continuing to make noise on the circuit, the movement up and down the board has been well earned.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today we are turning our attention to spots 21 through 30. Do not sleep on this range. The talent is deep, the competition for spots is fierce, and every player in this group has done something this summer to keep themselves firmly in the conversation. These are guys who are pushing hard toward the top 20 and giving evaluators plenty to think about.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let's get into it and talk about some of the ballers making their case in the South Dakota 2027 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3680630,"width":"277px","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_348931.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/image_348931.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3680630" style="width:277px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2338804"],"_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-6a404907b295c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Watched him live this spring on the PH Circuit &amp; Rehorst was legit, next-level potential</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Does good work in the paint, unselfish with the rock, disruptive on defense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2430313"],"_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-6a404907b2990"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Had a breakout high school season, named Honorable Mention All-State</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Put us nice #'s at 17 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 3.4 apg, sharp shooting lefty, also legit slasher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2250285"],"_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-6a404907b29b2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Not playing club basketball but still a very tough kid who hoops the right way</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Strong &amp; physical, scores in &amp; out, hardworking rebounder &amp; solid defender</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2250563"],"_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-6a404907b29d1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Eye-catching length, quality mobility, runs floor well, hoops hard on both ends</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressed as a slasher this spring, gets to the line often, versatile, positive contributor </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2544075"],"_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-6a4086d3b4547"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Super-skilled, heady baller, lead guard, 7 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 5.2 apg, artistic w/ the rock</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Awesome court vision, ambidextrous driver/passer/finisher, quick as a cat, selfless</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2250339"],"_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-6a4086d3b45a0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Breakout junior year, PHD could see Jensen being All-State his senior season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Deadly perimeter shooter, opportunistic &amp; efficient in transition, skilled passer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2459199"],"_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-6a4086d3b45de"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Trustworthy and consistent playmaker, talented/confident/skilled/timely lead G</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Unselfish, sweet middy J, three-level scorer, noteworthy athleticism, playmaker</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2132818"],"_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-6a4086d3b4615"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Role player this past year for the State Champion Trojans, looked tough this spring</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Moved up to the top Warwick 17U squad, knockdown shooter, salty defender</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2338813"],"_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-6a4086d3b463f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Serious athlete w/ strength &amp; toughness, nasty defender, knack for creating turnovers</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Very good in transition, wired to compete, scores in bunches, aggressive, physical </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2430303"],"_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-6a4086d3b4661"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Put up impressive numbers (good enough to be All-State), all-around playmaker</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Legit athlete who dunks/slams, smart/clever/skilled, talented shooter, 3level scorer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3680631,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/image_8e4e60.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/image_8e4e60.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3680631" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->