ESD All-Conference Team

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD is recognizing the Eastern South Dakota Athlete Conference (ESD) All-Conference Basketball Team!</span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"100"}},"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size" style="font-style:normal;font-weight:100">The AA State Tournament tips off next Thursday (March 20th) in Rapid City. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"16px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:16px">Before we start to worry about State, let's talk about the All-Conference ballers from the ESD.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"100","fontSize":"12px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:12px;font-style:normal;font-weight:100">See below for the All-Conference player and comments on them as ballers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2800114,"width":"235px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/PostseasonAwards.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/PostseasonAwards.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-2800114" style="width:235px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">ESD All-Conference</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1761714' first='Landon' last='Dulaney'] (2025) |6'2 G| Brandon Valley</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-D1 athlete with crazy playmaking ability in transition and on the defensive side of the ball, leader &amp; winner</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tough to keep in front as a slasher, can hit the 3 &amp; create for others, not afraid to take the big shot &amp; hit it</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2278036' first='Mach' last='Mayen'] (2025) |6'3 SF| Brandon Valley</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Runs like the wind and he can jump out of the gym, highlight-reel dunker, explosive is an understatement </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shot blocker &amp; disruptor on D, team player, he also shares the ball, sees the floor well &amp; sets up others</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1625202' first='Kaden' last='Anderson'] (2025) |6'0 G| Harrisburg</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-A fiery ball player, solid PG who runs the offense, capable shooter from beyond 3-point land</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Slashes hard to the hoop, good at the FT-line, vocal &amp; emotional team leader for the18-3 Tigers</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2685746' first='Nolan' last='Krull'] (2025) |6'3 G| Harrisburg</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He is a steady positive contributor for the Tigers, solid on defense, a quality 3-point &amp; mid-range shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has a nice pull-up J, good length for a G, always calm &amp; collected, doesn't force, can score in flashes </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1467166' first='Blake' last='Ellwein'] (2025) |6'9 F| Huron</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Talented scorer from every level, excellent understanding &amp; feel, boards up &amp; disrupts w/ his long arms</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Picked up an offer from NDSU this winter, tough matchup because of his great length &amp; sharp skill</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2310403' first='Gavin' last='Hinker'] (2025) |6'5 PF| Mitchell</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Not afraid to do the dirty work but he will go up &amp; slam down impressive dunks, highly efficient</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Boards hard on both ends, defends well inside the arc, strong/tough/powerful, reliable post presence</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1297809' first='Markus' last='Talley'] (2025) |6'1 G| Mitchell</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fills up the stat sheet, all-around stud who excels at everything, southpaw SNIPER w/ all the skills</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Natural ball player but also athletic, plays with moxie, winner who rises to the occasion, dynamic baller</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1784725' first='Luke' last='Olson'] (2025) |5'11 G| Pierre</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I really like his game, high quality athleticism, makes the game look easy, does it all on the offensive end</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Many splashy games this season w/ big #'s, cerebral ball player, creative/cunning, plays bigger than his height</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1548942' first='Marshall' last='Smythe'] (2025) |6'3 G| Tea Area</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-PG &amp; creator for Titans who plays w/ swag &amp; confidence, talented offensive player who can score the rock</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hard worker, knows the game well, high NRG &amp; hustler, uses his length to his advantage on D, 2-way player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2250284' first='Grifin' last='Wiebenga'] (2027)|6'4 G/F| Tea Area</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Exciting ball player with high upside, I imagine a good amount of college coaches have Grif on their radar</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Frustrating matchup, can go inside &amp; out w/ his size &amp; skill, serious 3-point but will also produce down low</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1399487,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/03/SD-1.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/03/SD-1.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-1399487" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->