Top Wings/SG’s – SD 2023 Rankings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Last week the 2023 South Dakota Rankings were updated. Today we look at impressive off-guards, combo-guards, shooting guards, and wings. Look below for 13 of the best!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1429868,"width":246,"height":153,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/04/PHRankings23.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/04/PHRankings23.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-1429868" width="246" height="153"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"25px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:25px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Top Wings/SG's</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='963747' first='Joe' last='Sayler'] |6'3 SG| White River</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Committed to SDSU for hoops. Crazy explosive and wildly impressive dunker. A generational player in SD.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He can get a shot off anytime that he pleases, a thoroughbred type athlete, has unlimited 3-point range.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='963742' first='Isaac' last='Bruns'] |6'5 SG| Dakota Valley</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Committed to USD. As good as anyone off the ball, phenomenal at coming off screens, amazing footwork.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Pure as they come for shooters, all he does is win! Very smart w/ all the skills, a top shooter in the Midwest.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='963765' first='Ethan' last='Russell'] |6'6 SF/SG| Aberdeen Christian</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has been grabbing a good amount of interest from college programs. Going to have monster season the Knights.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I really like his length &amp; athletic ability. A true 3-level threat that can score w/ strength at the rim or finesse from deep.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='963803' first='Ethan' last='Determan'] |6'2 SG| Harrisburg</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has at least 1 college offer &amp; interest from many others. Lights out from 3pt-land w/ a smooth &amp; high percentage stroke. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Will be a top offensive threat in all of AA. Not just a 3-shooter, can score with mid-range jumpers &amp; buckets at the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='963783' first='Malek' last='Wieker'] |6'0 CG| Aberdeen Christian</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Recently picked up an offer from Jamestown &amp; has interest/offers from others. A lethal scorer with a buttery smooth J.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Lights out from deep, near-perfect pull-up, high assist guy w/ great vision &amp; ball skills, takes over in the blink of an eye. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='963773' first='Brayden' last='Pankonen'] |5'11 SG| Dell Rapids</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-No question that he is a next-level shooter, he can drill double-digit triples on any given night. Silky smooth lefty jumper.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He is a ball-hawk on defense, pesky &amp; smart, speedy &amp; fast in transition, will also create for others &amp; make team plays.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='963824' first='Blake' last='Volmer'] |6'3 SF/SG| Winner</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-No stranger to success, he is a strong &amp; talented athlete that knows hows to win games, all-around DUDE in every sport. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Will score from all levels without forcing shots, versatile weapon on both ends of the floor, matchup problem, gamer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='963774' first='Reed' last='Rus'] |6'3 SG| Mt. Vernon/Plankinton</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looks like a big football recruit with offers and interest from multiple levels. Strong, physical, and explosive athlete.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Put up HUGE numbers last season &amp; was the conference MVP, he will be a dominant player night in &amp; night out. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='963749' first='Elliot' last='Whitney'] |6'1 CG| Sioux Falls Lincoln</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-A versatile player that gets it done as a PG &amp; SG. Has impressed me in the past year w/ passing, creating &amp; handles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Can explode and put up big scoring numbers, a deadeye from deep that has to be accounted for, a crafty finisher.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='963810' first='Cooper' last='Long'] |6'3 SG| Lyman</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He is a dynamic athlete that is having a star football season, it seems like he will get plenty of football offers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-A playmaking athlete on the basketball court. A long wing that can score it from all levels, a great anticipator. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='963819' first='Tate' last='Van Otterloo'] |6'4 SF| Beresford</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-An underrated player that I think more college coaches should be looking at. Big &amp; strong wing that moves well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shot it well from 3 at times this summer, above-the-rim finisher, athletic &amp; rangy slasher, has a nice finishing package.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1227965' first='AJ' last='Akot'] |6'4 SF| Sioux Falls Washington</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He is new to Sioux Falls Washington this year, a very special athlete, impressive dunker &amp; finisher, flexible defender.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Will be one of the best offensive rebounders in SD, dangerous slasher &amp; impressive playmaker, unselfish teammate</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1390895' first='Mandalla' last='Mohamed'] |6'2 SG| Sioux Falls Washington</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He will be one of the best perimeter defenders in the State, a game changer on the defensive end, hustler &amp; plays hard.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great in transition &amp; uptempo play, another unselfish player, gets up &amp; dunks in impressive fashion, excellent teammate.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1399487,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/03/SD-1.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/03/SD-1.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1399487"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->