More SD 2025 Stock Risers
Last week, PHD updated the 2025 South Dakota Rankings. Today, we have our final Stock Riser article for this update. A “Stock Riser” typically refers to a situation where the value/ranking of a player increases significantly over a short period,…
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Continue ReadingLast week, PHD updated the 2025 South Dakota Rankings. Today, we have our final Stock Riser article for this update.
A “Stock Riser” typically refers to a situation where the value/ranking of a player increases significantly over a short period, causing a player’s ranking to rise. It is a term often used in financial markets to describe stocks that experience substantial gains. In this case, we are talking about basketball players! The increase in stock is due to various factors such as exceptional play, an impressive post-season run, increased production, positive reports from scouts/coaches, and an optimistic future.
We are looking at eleven 2025 SoDak Stock Risers in this piece!
Noah Bearshield Noah Bearshield 6'1" | CG Gregory | 2025 State SD |6’1 G| Gregory
Won 20 games & went to State, 14 ppg, 3.4 rpg, 1.8 apg, 45 FG%, he can put up points from multiple levels, good length, creative off the bounce
Aidyn Janis Aidyn Janis 6'4" | PF Hot Springs | 2025 State SD |6’4 PF| Hot Springs
Strong/tough/physical/explosive, impressive feet, can defend in/out, aggressive rebounder, plays through contact, left-handed, mobile & athletic
Spencer Karstens Spencer Karstens 6'2" | SF Gayville-Volin | 2025 State SD |6’2 F| Gayville-Volin
Honorable Mention All-State, 21 ppg, 7 rpg, 4 apg, 44 FG%, a complete scoring package, 2-way player, has played varsity since 7th grade, STUD
Jamison Keszler Jamison Keszler 6'1" | CG Castlewood | 2025 State SD |6’1 G| Castlewood
Crafty ball handler/finisher, has a sweet mid-range J-shot, named to State B All-Tournament Team , LCC All-Conference, won 22 games this year
Marshall Smythe Marshall Smythe 6'2" | PG Tea Area | 2025 State SD |6’2 G| Tea
Playmaker on defense, impressive instincts & forces TO’s, plays fast & creates for others, gets buckets in a variety of ways, plays hard/high NRG
Gavin Hinker Gavin Hinker 6'4" | PF Mitchell | 2025 State SD |6’4 F| Mitchell
Serious role player for the State Champs in AA! Came up clutch in the playoffs, above-the-rim-finisher, productive on the block, breakout season
Teigen Wormstadt Teigen Wormstadt 6'1" | SG Sturgis Brown | 2025 State SD |6’1 G| Sturgis
High-octane athlete, impressive at the Spring Exposure event, I like his middy, elusive slasher, finds a way to the rim, does great work on defense
Brendan Phillips Brendan Phillips 6'5" | SF Aberdeen Central | 2025 State SD |6’5 F| Aberdeen Central
Good length, moves well, hits from deep & scores in transition, looked good late in year, clutch performer who drills shots in crucial moments
Carter Williams Carter Williams 6'4" | PF Sturgis Brown | 2025 State SD |6’4 F| Sturgis
Had a good season, he & Wormstadt made Honorable Mention All-Conference, productive around basket, nice athlete, exciting potential/talent
Jackson Bjorkman Jackson Bjorkman 6'3" | SF O'Gorman | 2025 State SD |6’3 F| O’Gorman
VERSATILE, D’s up 1-5, impact player 2nd half of season for OG, outstanding rebounder/tough interior D, smart, team oriented, creates for others
Cain Wallner Cain Wallner 6'4" | SF Canton | 2025 State SD |6’4 F| Canton
Strong build & a multi-sport athlete, runs/moves well on the court, scores in transition, physical finisher, aggressive, can score the rock in & out