South Dakota 2027 Rankings — New Additions
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The South Dakota 2027 rankings were updated Monday, and that brought some new additions to talk about. In this post, we have eight new names. Note, those on the watch list I have not seen extensively enough to comfortably give…
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Continue ReadingThe South Dakota 2027 rankings were updated Monday, and that brought some new additions to talk about. In this post, we have eight new names.
Note, those on the watch list I have not seen extensively enough to comfortably give them a ranking, but they will be ranked in the future.
Spencer Blanchette Spencer Blanchette 5'10" | PG Vermillion | 2027 SD I 5’10” PG I Vermillion
Spencer is on the watch list, but he’s my favorite and most impactful addition to the rankings. He’s a prospect that could be high on the rankings board when we know more about him. But he can play and is a baller from the point guard spot on Vermillion’s Freshman team this past season. A very skilled guard with the ball, where he can breakdown a defender and also shoots the three well. Creates his own shot and can finish in the lane in a variety of ways. An up and comer and one to know and follow in his Sophomore season. Could develop into a top 20 prospect.
Peyton Glenn Peyton Glenn 6'1" | SG Rapid City Christian | 2027 SD I 6’1″ SG I Rapid City Christian I Black Hills Express
Need to see more of Glenn to elaborate on him, but he was with Black Hill Express’ 16U team at Stomping Grounds, and he belonged. Plays the two-guard and I thought he had solid skills and competed defensively and closed-out hard and flew around.
Patrick Maynard Patrick Maynard 6'3" | SF Hitchcock-Tulare | 2027 SD I 6’3″ F I Hitchcock-Tulare I James Valley Thunder
Maynard is also on the watch list because I’ve only seen him once, but he’s a varsity player for Class B Hitchcock-Tulare. A big wing at 6’3″ and plays physical. He’s playing with James Valley Thunder out of the Groton Area, so he’ll be honing his skills this offseason.
Brady Hiltunen Brady Hiltunen 5'11" | CG Sioux Valley | 2027 State SD I 5’11” G I Sioux Valley I Sanford Sports Academy
Brady is a lefty guard who can shoot the lights out. Saw him be a shot-maker with Sanford Sports Academy at Prep Hoop Battle At The Lakes. A skilled offensive player that stood out with the Sanford Grey team. I see him being a main contributor for Sioux Valley down the line.
Brennen Juffer Brennen Juffer 6'5" | PF Lennox | 2027 State SD I 6’5″ F I Lennox I Sanford Sports Academy
Saw Juffer live at Prep Hoops Stomping Grounds in Sioux Falls, playing with Sanford Sports Academy . He’s a very long forward-type at 6’5″. Not sure he translates to a wing spot, but he can play out on the perimeter comfortably. Has some upside if he puts in some work on his offensive game. Already has an affect on the game defensively with his length and long arms.
Akol Thyab Akol Thyab 6'4" | PF Sioux Falls Roosevelt | 2027 State SD I 6’4″ PF I Sioux Falls Roosevelt I CYAL Rebels
Thyab is with the CYAL Rebels program, and they were at Prep Hoops Battle At The Lakes. He’s a longer power forward/interior prospect that can run rim-to-rim and has above average leaping ability. Seems a little raw overall, but he can finish around the hoop effectively.
Cooper Nielsen Cooper Nielsen 5'11" | SF Tri-Valley | 2027 State SD I 5’11” G/F I Tri-Valley
Saw Neilsen playing with Tri-Valley’s Freshmen team, and he was a major playmaker and key contributor for them. He likes to attack the rim and play full speed up and down the court. A strong rebounder that will board-and-go and push in transition.
Levi VanderLeest Levi VanderLeest 5'7" | PG Sioux Falls Christian | 2027 State SD I 5’7 PG I Sioux Falls Christian
Levi is a smaller point guard with a thinner frame, but he can handle the point guard spot well. A solid ball-handler that can also shoot the three well. Played with Sioux Falls Christian’s Freshmen team.