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PLAYERS I NEED TO WATCH

PLAYERS I NEED TO WATCH
Michael Herrick
Michael Herrick January 20, 2025 @ 09:31 AM
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Grifin Wiebenga
Grifin Wiebenga 6'3" | SG/SF | 2027
SD
James Schindler
James Schindler 5'10" | PG | 2027
ND
Kaden Moore
Kaden Moore 5'11" | PG | 2027
ND
Kyson Keller
Kyson Keller 6'6" | SF | 2027
ND
Nelson Decoteau
Nelson Decoteau 6'9" | C | 2027
ND
Connor Mebius
Connor Mebius 5'9" | PG | 2027
SD
Jaxon Reese
Jaxon Reese 6'5" | SF | 2026
ND
Julius Frog
Julius Frog 6'5" | PF/SF | 2025
SD
Jamison Keszler
Jamison Keszler 6'0" | PG | 2025
SD
Trevon Beckman
Trevon Beckman 6'2" | CG | 2025
SD
Benson Kieffer
Benson Kieffer 5'10" | PG | 2025
SD
Marvin Richard III
Marvin Richard III 6'1" | CG | 2026
SD
Little Hail Perkins
Little Hail Perkins 6'4" | SF | 2025
ND
Collin Williams
Collin Williams 6'5" | PF | 2026
ND
Bryon Laue
Bryon Laue 6'9" | C | 2025
SD
Maverick LeBrun
Maverick LeBrun 6'6" | SF/PF | 2025
SD
<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">The month of January is flying right along and February will be here before we know it!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">This got me thinking......Who are some of the players that I need to watch</span>?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size"><strong>See below, we have ballers from ND &amp; SD and will give you a couple of reasons why they are Players To Watch.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2614820,"width":"268px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/06/PlayerstoWatch-crop-823x540-1728071234.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/06/PlayerstoWatch-crop-823x540-1728071234.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-2614820" style="width:268px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"100"}},"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size" style="font-style:normal;font-weight:100"><em>Players are listed in no particular order...</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2076018"],"_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-678dc76d1037f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shooting the ball extremely well, averaging in the high teens for ppg, deadeye 3pt-shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Uber-skilled, as quick as a cat, a fearless baller who never backs down, Meebs can fill it up</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1503881"],"_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-678dc76d103da"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-18.4 ppg, 4.3 apg, 3.9 rpg, LNI All-Tourney Team, 1 of best ballers in Comets program history</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sparkplug &amp; undoubted leader w/ his passionate play, solid D &amp; rebounding, dynamic on O</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1327459"],"_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-678da646205fd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Went over 1K earlier this season, averaging 16 ppg, 10.5 rpg, 1.9 bpg, a dominant low post</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-#1 team in B with a 9-1 record, fierce rim/paint protector, powerful dunker, strong &amp; physical </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1558248"],"_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-678da6462065f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Playing very well for the #1 ranked Warriors (9-1 record), averaging 14.5 ppg, 3 apg, 43.6 FG%</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has a masterful middy pull-up game, skilled &amp; smart playmaker, creator &amp; distributor, winner</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2237765"],"_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-678da646206a4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Major player for the #3 Eagles (8-0), huge game this week against #10 Midway-Minto (7-0)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quick/fast ballhawk, lights-out shooter, improved slasher/all-around scorer, 15 ppg, 5 rpg, 3.2 apg</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1761812"],"_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-678dc76d10474"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-15 ppg and 7.8 rpg, MVP of LNI earlier this season, one of the best players in RCC history</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-D &amp; rebounding are on a new level, huge part of Comets 10-1 start, an impactful O-player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1506292"],"_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-678dc76d104ba"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Recently scored his 1,000th career point, averaging a hot 25.9 ppg, 4.8 apg, 10.5 rpg, 4.2 spg<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-3-point sniper but also a creator for others, mobile &amp; bouncy, do-it-all player, complete stud</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1263161"],"_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-678dc76d104fe"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He &amp; Beckman have led #2 DRSM to a 10-0 start, 20.1 ppg, 11 rpg, 2.3 apg, 1.2 spg, 2 bpg</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-EXPLOSIVE athlete, highlight reel finisher, tough/strong, force to be reckoned w/ in the paint</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1350687"],"_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-678dc76d10542"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Went over 1K earlier this year, scored 48 &amp; hit 8 treys in a single game (new school records)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-26 ppg, 8.5 rpg, 2.1 apg, 3.5 spg, 47 FG%, 56 2FG%, 31 3FG%, an all-encompassing scorer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2237807"],"_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-678dc76d10585"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Figured he would have a nice season &amp; Schindler is exceeding expectations, PG &amp; playmaker</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-14.9 ppg, 4 rpg, 3.6 apg, 1.8 spg, 43.6 FG%, 37.5 3FG%, high hoops IQ, deadly shooter from 3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2132777"],"_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-678dc76d105c8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Having a beaming breakout year, 15 ppg, 7.5 rpg, 1.9 apg, 1.3 spg, bouncy, superstar athlete </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drills triples, creative off the bounce, downhill slasher, impressive finishing package, intriguing </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2106993"],"_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-678dc76d1060a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Proving to be one of the top BIGs in Class A, a walking Double-Double, matchup nightmare</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Rim protector/shot blocker, soft shooting touch, opportunistic scorer, refined skills, super long</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1765803"],"_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-678dc76d1064d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Special athlete, jumps out of the gym, sweet middy game, can shoot the 3, multi-level scorer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Recently injured his ankle but will be back soon, Cowboys &amp; Resse have a huge week ahead</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1384718"],"_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-678de007b3a8a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-The most potent offensive player in SD, 32.5 ppg, 5.4 rpg, 4.2 apg, 3.4 spg, 48 FG%, 45 3FGM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Amazing shot creator, scores from every level, super skilled, great feel &amp; timing, a gym rat</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1327798"],"_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-678de007b3add"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looking tough for the #4 ranked Eagles, 10.2 ppg, 7.5 rpg, 1.4 apg, 55 FG%, aggressive lefty</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Turning out to be a valuable weapon for Coach Manson's squad, key player down the stretch</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2250284"],"_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-678de007b3b23"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Having a breakout season, performing like an All-State baller, many splashy performances</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Difficult matchup with his size &amp; skill, physical yet crafty, he can do it all on the offensive end</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2614820,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/06/PlayerstoWatch-crop-823x540-1728071234.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/06/PlayerstoWatch-crop-823x540-1728071234.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-2614820" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->

The month of January is flying right along and February will be here before we know it!

Connor Mebius

Connor Mebius

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HEIGHT 5'9"
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CLASS 2027
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2027
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West Central
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PLAYERS I NEED TO WATCH
WHY? -Shooting the ball extremely well, averaging in the high teens for ppg, deadeye 3pt-shooter -Uber-skilled, as quick...
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Benson Kieffer

Benson Kieffer

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HEIGHT 5'10"
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CLASS 2025
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2025
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HS
Rapid City Christian
|
SD
PLAYERS I NEED TO WATCH
WHY? -18.4 ppg, 4.3 apg, 3.9 rpg, LNI All-Tourney Team, 1 of best ballers in Comets program history...
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Black Hills State
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Benson Kieffer

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State: South Dakota
School: Rapid City Christian
Club: Sanford Sports Academy SF
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Sioux Falls
Bryon Laue

Bryon Laue

SD
C
HEIGHT 6'9"
POS C
CLASS 2025
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Laue C
Class
2025
Height
6'9"
HS
Castlewood
|
SD
PLAYERS I NEED TO WATCH
WHY? -Went over 1K earlier this season, averaging 16 ppg, 10.5 rpg, 1.9 bpg, a dominant low post...
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Sioux Falls
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Bryon Laue

State: South Dakota
School: Castlewood
Club: Sanford Sports Academy SF
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Jamison Keszler

Jamison Keszler

SD
PG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS PG
CLASS 2025
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Jamison
Keszler PG
Class
2025
Height
6'0"
HS
Castlewood
|
SD
PLAYERS I NEED TO WATCH
WHY? -Playing very well for the #1 ranked Warriors (9-1 record), averaging 14.5 ppg, 3 apg, 43.6 FG%...
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Jamison Keszler

State: South Dakota
School: Castlewood
Club: Dakota Niners
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Kaden Moore

Kaden Moore

ND
PG
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS PG
CLASS 2027
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Kaden
Moore PG
Class
2027
Height
5'11"
HS
North Border
|
ND
PLAYERS I NEED TO WATCH
WHY? -Major player for the #3 Eagles (8-0), huge game this week against #10 Midway-Minto (7-0) -Quick/fast ballhawk,...
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Kaden Moore

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State: North Dakota
School: North Border
Club: Northern Elites
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Julius Frog

Julius Frog

SD
PF/SF
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS PF/SF
CLASS 2025
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Julius
Frog PF/SF
Class
2025
Height
6'5"
HS
Rapid City Christian
|
SD
PLAYERS I NEED TO WATCH
WHY? -15 ppg and 7.8 rpg, MVP of LNI earlier this season, one of the best players in...
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Julius Frog

State: South Dakota
School: Rapid City Christian
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Doane (NE)
Trevon Beckman

Trevon Beckman

SD
CG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS CG
CLASS 2025
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Trevon
Beckman CG
Class
2025
Height
6'2"
HS
Dell Rapids St. Mary
|
SD
PLAYERS I NEED TO WATCH
WHY? -Recently scored his 1,000th career point, averaging a hot 25.9 ppg, 4.8 apg, 10.5 rpg, 4.2 spg...
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Doane (NE)
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Trevon Beckman

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State: South Dakota
School: Dell Rapids St. Mary
Club: TEAM Warwick
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South Dakota State
Football
Maverick LeBrun

Maverick LeBrun

SD
SF/PF
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS SF/PF
CLASS 2025
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Maverick
LeBrun SF/PF
Class
2025
Height
6'6"
HS
Dell Rapids St. Mary
|
SD
PLAYERS I NEED TO WATCH
WHY? -He & Beckman have led #2 DRSM to a 10-0 start, 20.1 ppg, 11 rpg, 2.3 apg,...
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South Dakota State
Football
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Maverick LeBrun

State: South Dakota
School: Dell Rapids St. Mary
Club: Sanford Sports Academy SF
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Little Hail Perkins

Little Hail Perkins

ND
SF
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SF
CLASS 2025
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Hail Perkins SF
Class
2025
Height
6'4"
HS
Garrison
|
ND
PLAYERS I NEED TO WATCH
WHY? -Went over 1K earlier this year, scored 48 & hit 8 treys in a single game (new...
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Little Hail Perkins

State: North Dakota
School: Garrison
Club: Akichita
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James Schindler

James Schindler

ND
PG
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS PG
CLASS 2027
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James
Schindler PG
Class
2027
Height
5'10"
HS
Grand Forks Red River
|
ND
PLAYERS I NEED TO WATCH
WHY? -Figured he would have a nice season & Schindler is exceeding expectations, PG & playmaker -14.9 ppg,...
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James Schindler

State: North Dakota
School: Grand Forks Red River
Club: Sanford Sports Academy ND
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Kyson Keller

Kyson Keller

ND
SF
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS SF
CLASS 2027
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Kyson
Keller SF
Class
2027
Height
6'6"
HS
Sheyenne
|
ND
PLAYERS I NEED TO WATCH
WHY? -Having a beaming breakout year, 15 ppg, 7.5 rpg, 1.9 apg, 1.3 spg, bouncy, superstar athlete -Drills...
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Kyson Keller

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State: North Dakota
School: Sheyenne
Club: Sanford Sports Academy ND
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Nelson Decoteau

Nelson Decoteau

ND
C
HEIGHT 6'9"
POS C
CLASS 2027
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Nelson
Decoteau C
Class
2027
Height
6'9"
HS
Dunseith
|
ND
PLAYERS I NEED TO WATCH
WHY? -Proving to be one of the top BIGs in Class A, a walking Double-Double, matchup nightmare -Rim...
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Nelson Decoteau

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State: North Dakota
School: Dunseith
Club: ND Phenom
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Jaxon Reese

Jaxon Reese

ND
SF
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SF
CLASS 2026
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Jaxon
Reese SF
Class
2026
Height
6'5"
HS
Killdeer
|
ND
PLAYERS I NEED TO WATCH
WHY? -Special athlete, jumps out of the gym, sweet middy game, can shoot the 3, multi-level scorer -Recently...
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Jaxon Reese

State: North Dakota
School: Killdeer
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South Dakota
Marvin Richard III

Marvin Richard III

SD
CG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS CG
CLASS 2026
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Marvin
Richard III CG
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
HS
Pine Ridge
|
SD
PLAYERS I NEED TO WATCH
WHY? -The most potent offensive player in SD, 32.5 ppg, 5.4 rpg, 4.2 apg, 3.4 spg, 48 FG%,...
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South Dakota
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Marvin Richard III

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State: South Dakota
School: Pine Ridge
Club: Hoop City South Dakota
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Collin Williams

Collin Williams

ND
PF
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS PF
CLASS 2026
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Collin
Williams PF
Class
2026
Height
6'5"
HS
Fargo Davies
|
ND
PLAYERS I NEED TO WATCH
WHY? -Looking tough for the #4 ranked Eagles, 10.2 ppg, 7.5 rpg, 1.4 apg, 55 FG%, aggressive lefty...
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Collin Williams

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State: North Dakota
School: Fargo Davies
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Grifin Wiebenga

Grifin Wiebenga

SD
SG/SF
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SG/SF
CLASS 2027
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Grifin
Wiebenga SG/SF
Class
2027
Height
6'3"
HS
Tea Area
|
SD
PLAYERS I NEED TO WATCH
WHY? -Having a breakout season, performing like an All-State baller, many splashy performances -Difficult matchup with his size...
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Grifin Wiebenga

State: South Dakota
School: Tea Area
Club: Hoop City South Dakota
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