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Prep Hoops Dakotas is back covering South Dakota AA basketball. In this article, we’ll look at some developments and notes in AA, the standings, identify CO-MVP’s, some of the top players by position, the top shooters, and top defensive playmakers.…
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Continue ReadingPrep Hoops Dakotas is back covering South Dakota AA basketball. In this article, we’ll look at some developments and notes in AA, the standings, identify CO-MVP’s, some of the top players by position, the top shooters, and top defensive playmakers.
AA Developments & Notes
Harrisburg (#1) and Mitchell (#2) are neck-and-neck to determine the top spot in AA. Harrisburg is sitting at 6-1 with an out-of-state loss to Cordova (TN) at the Hoop City Classic. Mitchell is 8-1 with their only loss coming to Harrisburg in a spectacular game.
Markus Talley is playing high-level basketball for Mitchell, taking a more assertive role in his Junior season.
Braeden VanBockern Braeden VanBockern 6'3" | SG Harrisburg | 2024 State SD had an outstanding game in the win vs Mitchell, scoring 32 points.
Austin Terveen has officially broken out. We knew someone for O’Gorman needed to. He’s playing with a bunch of confidence, leading the O’Gorman team, offensively. Playing fast and aggressive with the ball. He’s around 15-16 ppg.
I’m very high on Dayler Segrist and he’s been balling. A complete guard that is constantly making plays on both ends. Great shooter and well-rounded game.
Landon Potts Landon Potts 6'2" | CG Yankton | 2024 State SD of Yankton is a new player this year. He’s the go-to guy and he’s been delivering. He’s handling and possessing the ball more and creating opportunities for himself.
Dawson Getz Dawson Getz 6'3" | SF Pierre | 2025 State SD of Pierre is a clear stock-riser in AA. He’s a long wing that has been aggressive shooting the three. He hit 5 threes in a big win against Sioux Falls Lincoln.
Jett Zabel Jett Zabel 6'5" | SF Pierre | 2024 SD is showing a ton of physicality and has been a rebounding machine for Pierre. Has to be the leading rebounder in AA.
Jhace Woods Jhace Woods 6'3" | SF Sioux Falls Washington | 2026 State SD ‘ athleticism is through the roof. Dunks the ball with ease. He’s only a Sophomore and he may have the best vertical. Two-handed dunker.
It’s between Jhace Woods Jhace Woods 6'3" | SF Sioux Falls Washington | 2026 State SD and Mach Mayen Mach Mayen 6'5" | SF Brandon Valley | 2025 State SD in terms of raw athleticism in AA. Mayen is a long 6’5 and is a dunking machine for Brandon Valley.
Really liking the play of Madinko Hawley Madinko Hawley 6'4" | SF Rapid City Stevens | 2024 State SD of Rapid City Stevens. Long wing at 6’4, giving good energy, playmaking, and effort. Stock-riser in AA.
Tommy Hoffman Tommy Hoffman 6'3" | SG Sioux Falls Washington | 2025 State SD of Sioux Falls Washington is playing good ball and really impressing in his more prominent role this season. Well-rounded guard that can handle it, pass, and score.
Lucas Johnson Lucas Johnson 6'6" | SF Sioux Falls Washington | 2025 State SD is also a clear stock-riser and impressive newcomer to AA varsity ball. He’s a long wing that can run, jump, and shoot the ball.
Luke Olson Luke Olson 5'11" | PG Pierre | 2025 State SD of Pierre is stepping up and playing good basketball. Stock-riser
Lubab Kambalo Lubab Kambalo 5'7" | PG Sioux Falls Washington | 2024 State SD can play. Only 5’7 but he can handle, attack, play in transition, and is a knockdown three-ball shooter.
Kaelem Brooks Kaelem Brooks 6'2" | SF Rapid City Stevens | 2025 State SD of Rapid City Stevens has been impressive and a stock-riser. A do-it-all junkyard dog type.
AA Standings (Per Varsity Bound)
Season | Seed Pts | Home | Away | Opponents | vs .500 | vs .500 | Points | ||||||||||||||||||
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# | Name | W | L | PCT | PTS | W | L | PCT | W | L | PCT | W | L | PCT | W | L | PCT | W | L | PCT | FOR | AGS | DIFF | ||
1 | Harrisburg | 6 | 1 | .857 | 45.000 | 2 | 0 | 1.000 | 4 | 0 | 1.000 | 94 | 79 | .543 | 4 | 1 | .800 | 2 | 0 | 1.000 | 61.6 | 48.9 | +12.7 | ||
2 | Mitchell | 8 | 1 | .889 | 44.444 | 5 | 1 | .833 | 2 | 0 | 1.000 | 72 | 76 | .486 | 5 | 1 | .833 | 3 | 0 | 1.000 | 56.3 | 45.3 | +11.0 | ||
3 | Sioux Falls Roosevelt | 5 | 2 | .714 | 43.000 | 3 | 1 | .750 | 2 | 1 | .667 | 70 | 60 | .538 | 4 | 2 | .667 | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | 54.1 | 45.3 | +8.9 | ||
4 | Sioux Falls Lincoln | 5 | 3 | .625 | 42.500 | 3 | 1 | .750 | 2 | 2 | .500 | 70 | 54 | .565 | 4 | 3 | .571 | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | 61.0 | 52.9 | +8.1 | ||
5 | Sioux Falls Washington | 5 | 3 | .625 | 42.500 | i | 1 | 3 | .250 | 4 | 0 | 1.000 | 70 | 59 | .543 | 4 | 3 | .571 | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | 53.6 | 53.8 | -0.1 | |
6 | Watertown | 5 | 3 | .625 | 42.250 | 3 | 0 | 1.000 | 2 | 2 | .500 | 76 | 66 | .535 | 3 | 3 | .500 | 2 | 0 | 1.000 | 56.6 | 56.9 | -0.3 | ||
7 | Pierre | 6 | 3 | .667 | 41.778 | 3 | 0 | 1.000 | 2 | 3 | .400 | 79 | 75 | .513 | 3 | 3 | .500 | 3 | 0 | 1.000 | 55.1 | 51.6 | +3.6 | ||
8 | Rapid City Stevens | 6 | 4 | .600 | 41.400 | 5 | 1 | .833 | 1 | 3 | .250 | 71 | 72 | .497 | 2 | 4 | .333 | 4 | 0 | 1.000 | 52.9 | 44.8 | +8.1 | ||
9 | O’Gorman | 4 | 3 | .571 | 41.286 | 2 | 1 | .667 | 2 | 2 | .500 | 75 | 58 | .564 | 3 | 3 | .500 | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | 58.3 | 55.3 | +3.0 | ||
10 | Sioux Falls Jefferson | 4 | 4 | .500 | 40.750 | 3 | 2 | .600 | 1 | 2 | .333 | 75 | 57 | .568 | 3 | 4 | .429 | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | 55.1 | 52.8 | +2.4 | ||
11 | Huron | 4 | 4 | .500 | 40.375 in | 2 | 2 | .500 | 2 | 2 | .500 | 67 | 61 | .523 | 1 | 4 | .200 | 3 | 0 | 1.000 | 53.9 | 52.0 | +1.9 | ||
12 | Brandon Valley | 3 | 3 | .500 | 40.000 | 1 | 2 | .333 | 1 | 1 | .500 | 77 | 75 | .507 | 1 | 3 | .250 | 2 | 0 | 1.000 | 56.0 | 54.2 | +1.8 | ||
13 | Aberdeen Central | 5 | 4 | .556 | 39.444 | 3 | 1 | .750 | 2 | 2 | .500 | 74 | 72 | .507 | 1 | 3 | .250 | 4 | 1 | .800 | 54.8 | 54.7 | +0.1 | ||
14 | Spearfish | 2 | 4 | .333 | 38.167 | 2 | 1 | .667 | 0 | 3 | .000 | 87 | 75 | .537 | 1 | 4 | .200 | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | 45.8 | 51.8 | -6.0 | ||
15 | Yankton | 1 | 6 | .143 | 37.571 | 0 | 4 | .000 | 1 | 2 | .333 | 83 | 69 | .546 | 0 | 6 | .000 | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | 44.7 | 56.1 | -11.4 | ||
16 | Sturgis Brown | 1 | 4 | .200 | 37.400 | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | 0 | 4 | .000 | 83 | 78 | .516 | 1 | 3 | .250 | 0 | 1 | .000 | 54.2 | 65.4 | -11.2 | ||
17 | Douglas | 2 | 6 | .250 | 37.250 | 2 | 3 | .400 | 0 | 3 | .000 | 84 | 69 | .549 | 0 | 5 | .000 | 2 | 1 | .667 | 47.4 | 61.1 | -13.8 | ||
18 | Rapid City Central | 0 | 7 | .000 | 36.429 | 0 | 3 | .000 | 0 | 4 | .000 | 77 | 71 | .520 | 0 | 7 | .000 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 39.3 | 59.1 | -19.9 | ||
19 | Brookings | 1 | 6 | .143 | 36.000 | 0 | 3 | .000 | 1 | 3 | .250 | 76 | 69 | .524 | 0 | 5 | .000 | 1 | 1 | .500 | 48.6 | 57.1 | -8.6 |
CO-MVP’s
Colton Smith Colton Smith 6'5" | PF Mitchell | 2026 State SD & Jacoby Mehrman Jacoby Mehrman 6'4" | PG Harrisburg | 2024 State SD
Top Point Guards
Markus Talley — Mitchell — I think he’s the best pure point guard in AA.
Jacoby Mehrman Jacoby Mehrman 6'4" | PG Harrisburg | 2024 State SD — Harrisburg — University of Sioux Falls commit, and leading the #1 team in AA.
Dayler Segrist — Rapid City Stevens
Hayden Goff Hayden Goff 6'0" | CG Sioux Falls Roosevelt | 2024 State SD — Sioux Falls Roosevelt
Dylon Rawdon Dylon Rawdon 6'0" | PG Watertown | 2024 State SD — Watertown
Tyan Buus — Pierre
Braeden Feeldy Braeden Feeldy 5'10" | PG Harrisburg | 2025 State SD — Harrisburg — Quick, underrated, and impactful guard on the states #1 rated team.
Tommy Hoffman Tommy Hoffman 6'3" | SG Sioux Falls Washington | 2025 State SD — Sioux Falls Washington — Considered a combo guard, he’s been handling the rock more and doing some playmaking as a passer.
Luke Olson Luke Olson 5'11" | PG Pierre | 2025 State SD — Pierre
JD Green JD Green 6'0" | PG Rapid City Stevens | 2025 State SD — Rapid City Stevens — Transfer from St. Thomas More. Now a starter.
Carson Ness Carson Ness 6'0" | PG Yankton | 2025 State SD — Yankton
Naser Ismail Naser Ismail 5'8" | PG Sioux Falls Roosevelt | 2024 State SD — Sioux Falls Roosevelt
Oliver Rife Oliver Rife 6'2" | PG Aberdeen Central | 2024 State SD — Aberdeen Central
Briggs Knutson Briggs Knutson 5'11" | PG Brandon Valley | 2026 State SD (Sophomore) — Brandon Valley — Starting point guard vs. Watertown (1/4/24)
Jase Unzen Jase Unzen 5'9" | PG Sioux Falls Jefferson | 2027 State SD — (Freshman) Sioux Falls Jefferson — Freshman that comes off the bench, in the rotation.
Ashton Paulsen Ashton Paulsen 6'0" | PG Rapid City Stevens | 2026 State SD — (Sophomore) — Rapid City Stevens
Isaiah Brewer Isaiah Brewer 5'11" | PG Douglas | 2026 State SD (Sophomore) — Douglas — Starting point guard
Austin Clark Austin Clark 5'11" | PG Brookings | 2024 State SD — Brookings
Lubab Kambalo Lubab Kambalo 5'7" | PG Sioux Falls Washington | 2024 State SD — Sioux Falls Washington
Damaris Fields Damaris Fields 5'6" | PG Sioux Falls Jefferson | 2024 State SD — Sioux Falls Jefferson — Starting point guard for Jefferson
Top SG’s/Wings Rankings
Colton Smith Colton Smith 6'5" | PF Mitchell | 2026 State SD — Mitchell
Blake Ellwein Blake Ellwein 6'8" | SF Huron | 2026 State SD — Huron
Tate Schafer Tate Schafer 6'1" | SG Sioux Falls Lincoln | 2024 SD — Sioux Falls Lincoln
Dawson Getz Dawson Getz 6'3" | SF Pierre | 2025 State SD — Pierre
Braxton Mohr Braxton Mohr 6'4" | SG Sioux Falls Lincoln | 2024 State SD — Sioux Falls Lincoln
Austin Terveen — O’Gorman
Henry Theobald — O’Gorman
Hayden Groos — O’Gorman
Landon Dulaney Landon Dulaney 6'1" | CG Brandon Valley | 2025 State SD — Brandon Valley
Gavin Soukup Gavin Soukup 6'3" | SG Mitchell | 2024 State SD — Mitchell —
Braeden VanBockern Braeden VanBockern 6'3" | SG Harrisburg | 2024 State SD — Harrisburg
Ryan Heinert Ryan Heinert 6'3" | SG Sturgis | 2025 State SD — Sturgis Brown
Jake Olson Jake Olson 6'2" | SF Watertown | 2024 State SD — Watertown
Mach Mayen Mach Mayen 6'5" | SF Brandon Valley | 2025 State SD — Brandon Valley
Landon Potts Landon Potts 6'2" | CG Yankton | 2024 State SD — Yankton
Nyun Dut Nyun Dut 6'4" | SG O'Gorman | 2025 State SD — O’Gorman
Madinko Hawley Madinko Hawley 6'4" | SF Rapid City Stevens | 2024 State SD — Rapid City Stevens
Caleb Terveen Caleb Terveen 6'2" | SG O'Gorman | 2025 State SD — O’Gorman
Marcus Rabine Marcus Rabine 6'1" | SF Watertown | 2024 State SD — Watertown
Will Engstrom — Watertown
Garang Kuol Garang Kuol 6'3" | SG Sioux Falls Roosevelt | 2024 State SD — Sioux Falls Roosevelt
Kaelem Brooks Kaelem Brooks 6'2" | SF Rapid City Stevens | 2025 State SD — Rapid City Stevens
Daniel Jones Daniel Jones 6'2" | SG Sioux Falls Jefferson | 2024 State SD — Sioux Falls Jefferson — Starter
Dawson Sechser Dawson Sechser 6'0" | SG Sioux Falls Jefferson | 2024 SD — Sioux Falls Jefferson
Aiden Zerr Aiden Zerr 6'2" | SF Brandon Valley | 2025 State SD — Brandon Valley
Jackson Brouwer Jackson Brouwer 6'3" | SF Sioux Falls Roosevelt | 2024 State SD — Sioux Falls Roosevelt
Kohen Kranz Kohen Kranz 6'0" | CG Watertown | 2024 State SD — Watertown
Kaelem Brooks Kaelem Brooks 6'2" | SF Rapid City Stevens | 2025 State SD — Rapid City Stevens
Sam Ericsson Sam Ericsson 6'2" | CG Sioux Falls Lincoln | 2026 State SD — (Sophomore) — Sioux Falls Lincoln
Tyler Bohannon Tyler Bohannon 6'1" | CG Sioux Falls Jefferson | 2024 State SD — Sioux Falls Jefferson
Edison Noll Edison Noll 6'0" | CG Sioux Falls Lincoln | 2025 State SD — Sioux Falls Lincoln
Gavin Moeding Gavin Moeding 5'11" | CG Huron | 2024 State SD — Huron
Parker Lemer Parker Lemer 6'3" | SG Aberdeen Central | 2024 State SD — Aberdeen Central
Samuel Baskin Samuel Baskin 6'1" | PG Sioux Falls Washington | 2025 SD — Sioux Falls Washington
Sam De Groot Sam De Groot 6'6" | SG Sioux Falls Lincoln | 2026 State SD (Sophomore) — Sioux Falls Lincoln
Brady Wells Brady Wells 5'10" | SG Brandon Valley | 2024 State SD — Brandon Valley
Jett Carlson Jett Carlson 6'4" | SF Aberdeen Central | 2024 SD — Aberdeen Central
Lucas Johnson Lucas Johnson 6'6" | SF Sioux Falls Washington | 2025 State SD — Sioux Falls Washington
Brendan Phillips — Aberdeen Central — Off the bench for Aberdeen Central
Maddox Plack Maddox Plack 6'3" | SF Harrisburg | 2024 State SD — Harrisburg
Minkah Hawley Minkah Hawley 6'4" | SF Rapid City Stevens | 2025 State SD — Rapid City Stevens
Top Bigs/Posts
Josh Olthoff — Brandon Valley — 6’8 and best pure big in AA.
Jason Fisher Jason Fisher 6'5" | PF Douglas | 2024 State SD — Douglas
Garry Crowe Garry Crowe 6'6" | PF Sioux Falls Lincoln | 2024 State SD — Sioux Falls Lincoln
Camden Phipps Camden Phipps 6'6" | PF Harrisburg | 2024 State SD — Harrisburg
Cam Olson Cam Olson 6'7" | C Aberdeen Central | 2025 State SD — Aberdeen Central — I’m probably higher on Olson than most, but he’s a long 6’7 that moves well and has some athleticism.
Mason Payne Mason Payne 6'4" | C Sioux Falls Jefferson | 2025 State SD — Sioux Falls Jefferson — Starter and varsity newcomer — 6’4
Jett Zabel Jett Zabel 6'5" | SF Pierre | 2024 SD — Pierre
Shun-Zi White Woman Shun-Zi White Woman 6'5" | PF Rapid City Stevens | 2024 State SD — Rapid City Stevens — Big and thick body – fundamentally sound – powers through contact
Akeem Moko Akeem Moko 6'5" | C Siouix Falls Roosevelt | 2025 State SD — 6’5 PF/C — Sioux Falls Roosevelt — Will be added to upcoming rankings update.
Ryland Satter — O’Gorman
Luke Krempges Luke Krempges 6'5" | PF Sioux Falls Lincoln | 2025 State SD — Sioux Falls Lincoln
John Lent John Lent 6'3" | PF O'Gorman | 2025 State SD — O’Gorman
Cooper Terwilliger Cooper Terwilliger 6'6" | PF Pierre | 2027 State SD — Pierre (Freshman)
Keech Bior Keech Bior 6'8" | PF Brookings | 2024 State SD — Brookings
Rico Chol Rico Chol 6'7" | PF Sioux Falls Washington | 2026 State SD — (Sophomore) — Sioux Falls Washington — The Sophomore gets playing time in the normal rotation. Extremely long 6’7 and some upside.
Caden Beauchamp Caden Beauchamp 6'4" | PF Watertown | 2024 State SD — Watertown
Top Shooters
Without having shooting percentages available, the criteria is based off of shot creation, range, accuracy, off the dribble shooting ability, etc.
Hayden Goff Hayden Goff 6'0" | CG Sioux Falls Roosevelt | 2024 State SD — Sioux Falls Roosevelt
Landon Potts Landon Potts 6'2" | CG Yankton | 2024 State SD — Yankton — Aggressive three-point shooter. Will pull from anywhere. Can stroke it off the dribble.
Dayler Segrist — Rapid City Stevens — Quick release and cannot be left open.
Braeden VanBockern Braeden VanBockern 6'3" | SG Harrisburg | 2024 State SD — Harrisburg — Might have the best range from 3-point land. Can easily get off his shot and defense doesn’t phase him much.
Tate Schafer Tate Schafer 6'1" | SG Sioux Falls Lincoln | 2024 SD — Sioux Falls Lincoln
Sam Ericsson Sam Ericsson 6'2" | CG Sioux Falls Lincoln | 2026 State SD — Sioux Falls Lincoln — The Sophomore lefty loves to shoot the three off the dribble.
Ryan Heinert Ryan Heinert 6'3" | SG Sturgis | 2025 State SD — Sturgis Brown — Can pull from three from anywhere. Can hit contested threes. Range — off the dribble shooter. Can get hot.
Gavin Soukup Gavin Soukup 6'3" | SG Mitchell | 2024 State SD — Mitchell
Jackson Brouwer Jackson Brouwer 6'3" | SF Sioux Falls Roosevelt | 2024 State SD — Sioux Falls Roosevelt — Catch-and-shoot three master.
Tommy Hoffman Tommy Hoffman 6'3" | SG Sioux Falls Washington | 2025 State SD — Sioux Falls Washington
Lubab Kambalo Lubab Kambalo 5'7" | PG Sioux Falls Washington | 2024 State SD — Sioux Falls Washington
Camden Fauth Camden Fauth 6'2" | SG Aberdeen Central | 2024 State SD — Aberdeen Central — Decent range and cannot be left open from three.
Notable Defensive Playmakers
CJ Gainey CJ Gainey 5'11" | SG Huron | 2024 SD — Huron — A playmaker on the defensive end, playing passing lanes and creating steals into transition finishes. South Dakota stats aren’t readily available, but it wouldn’t surprise me if he was the AA leader in steals.
Blake Ellwein Blake Ellwein 6'8" | SF Huron | 2026 State SD — Huron — The 6’8 Sophomore has long arms and uses them to defend all over the court. His length is used in Huron’s 3/4 press/trap to create turnovers or have the defense throw overtop. Shot-blocker
Dayler Segrist — Rapid City Stevens
Braxton Mohr Braxton Mohr 6'4" | SG Sioux Falls Lincoln | 2024 State SD — Sioux Falls Lincoln — Steals and deflections
Jhace Woods Jhace Woods 6'3" | SF Sioux Falls Washington | 2026 State SD — Sioux Falls Washington — Guard shot-blocker
Tyler Bohannon Tyler Bohannon 6'1" | CG Sioux Falls Jefferson | 2024 State SD — Sioux Falls Jefferson — High energy and active defender. Pressures the ball relentlessly. Quick and agile guard.