What has been the biggest focus for you personally this season?

“It’s been a few things. On being a great facilitator of the basketball. Making winning plays that contribute to my team winning. And growing my own game to help prepare me for being my best.“

What’s one area of your game you’ve seen the most improvement in?

“Probably my basketball IQ.“

What does your team do well when you’re playing your best basketball?

“Ball movement. I think when I’m at my best is when my teammates are playing their best. When the ball comes to me inside, I want to be able to have great vision to find cutters and open guys.“

Who’s a teammate that deserves more recognition?

“That’s tough. Because we have so many guys who have stepped up and played well in their roles. Holdyn Ruesink Holdyn Ruesink 6'1" | SF Sioux Valley | 2027 SD has made winning plays all year, Brady Hiltunen Brady Hiltunen 6'2" | SG/CG/CG State SD is having an All-State type of year, Connor Relf Connor Relf 5'9" | PG/CG Sioux Valley | 2026 State SD has been elite for us on getting us into sets and scoring, Braden Danzeisen Braden Danzeisen 6'3" | SG Sioux Valley | 2026 SD and Bret Milton Bret Milton 6'3" | SG Sioux Valley | 2026 State SD have been clutch on both ends of floor and timely plays. I love my teammates. But. Everyone deserves way more credit. Our team deserves more credit and love!“

How do you stay locked in during the grind of the season—especially on tough weeks?

“Being a kid, it’s easy to get distracted. I try my best to focus on the tradition of Cossack Basketball. The standard of #HoopValley that’s come before me. And going hard for my teammates.“

What’s something your coaches emphasize that really shows up on game nights?

“Coach Vincent is a legend. Everyone knows it. He is college-level. He scouts everything and knows every detail of every team. I’d say his ability to prepare us for every look helps us be our best.“

What’s the biggest lesson basketball has taught you?

“To work hard and have fun doing it.“

What has been your favorite moment of the season so far?

“Celebrating Coach Vincent’s 500th win!“

Favorite gym to play in (besides home)?

“Corn Palace. Great atmosphere and fun.“

What are you hoping to accomplish before postseason play begins?

“To have our team be the best versions of ourselves. Be ready for big moments ahead of us.“

What has been the biggest focus for you personally this season?

“It’s been a few things. On being a great facilitator of the basketball. Making winning plays that contribute to my team winning. And growing my own game to help prepare me for being my best.“

What’s one area of your game you’ve seen the most improvement in?

“Probably my basketball IQ.“

What does your team do well when you’re playing your best basketball?

“Ball movement. I think when I’m at my best is when my teammates are playing their best. When the ball comes to me inside, I want to be able to have great vision to find cutters and open guys.“

Who’s a teammate that deserves more recognition?

“That’s tough. Because we have so many guys who have stepped up and played well in their roles. Holdyn Ruesink Holdyn Ruesink 6'1" | SF Sioux Valley | 2027 SD has made winning plays all year, Brady Hiltunen Brady Hiltunen 6'2" | SG/CG/CG State SD is having an All-State type of year, Connor Relf Connor Relf 5'9" | PG/CG Sioux Valley | 2026 State SD has been elite for us on getting us into sets and scoring, Braden Danzeisen Braden Danzeisen 6'3" | SG Sioux Valley | 2026 SD and Bret Milton Bret Milton 6'3" | SG Sioux Valley | 2026 State SD have been clutch on both ends of floor and timely plays. I love my teammates. But. Everyone deserves way more credit. Our team deserves more credit and love!“

How do you stay locked in during the grind of the season—especially on tough weeks?

“Being a kid, it’s easy to get distracted. I try my best to focus on the tradition of Cossack Basketball. The standard of #HoopValley that’s come before me. And going hard for my teammates.“

What’s something your coaches emphasize that really shows up on game nights?

“Coach Vincent is a legend. Everyone knows it. He is college-level. He scouts everything and knows every detail of every team. I’d say his ability to prepare us for every look helps us be our best.“

What’s the biggest lesson basketball has taught you?

“To work hard and have fun doing it.“

What has been your favorite moment of the season so far?

“Celebrating Coach Vincent’s 500th win!“

Favorite gym to play in (besides home)?

“Corn Palace. Great atmosphere and fun.“

What are you hoping to accomplish before postseason play begins?

“To have our team be the best versions of ourselves. Be ready for big moments ahead of us.“