-40 points, 19 Rebounds/ 12 were offensive rebounds

-17/28 fg’s

-6/8 ft’s, has great touch from the line also

-3 blocks

-Absolutely could not be stopped

-For as strong and powerful as he is, he realy has great touch and feel around the basket

-Double and even triple teamed at times in this game still didn’t matter

-Uses the backboard very well

-Does great job of not fouling

-Great feet in the post

-Has nice variety of post moves, drop step, hook, turn around jumper, power back down

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

“Staying healthy and making it to State.“

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

“Rebounding and getting my teammates open shots.“

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

“Balanced scoring and good ball movement.“

Who’s a teammate that deserves more recognition?

“ Slayten Wilkinson Slayten Wilkinson 6'2" | SG DeSmet | 2026 SD , he’s a very efficient passer and his hustle is contagious and a great defender.“

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

“Focus on 1 game at a time.“

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

“Effort, Energy, and Enthusiasm.“

What’s the biggest lesson basketball has taught you?

“Discipline and composure under pressure.“

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

“Scoring 1000 points and breaking De Smet’s All-Time Rebounding Record.“

Favorite gym to play in (besides home)?

“Barnett Center in Aberdeen, I have many good memories there.“

What are you hoping to accomplish before postseason play begins?

“Having our team ready to play our best basketball in March.“

Wilkinson has been a relentless force all season while being double-teamed, triple-teamed, held, pushed, poked, pinched, hacked, punched, and elbowed; if you can think it, someone has tried it! Grant has kept his cool and is still putting in crazy numbers, averaging over 24 ppg and almost 20 rpg. Wilkinson is a Double-Double beast and is as tough as they come.

-Huge night inside scoring

-Rebounding machine

-Soft hands

-Nice touch around the basket

-Realy good passer/with his size he can easily see outta double teams finding open guys

-Too big and strong to move

-Strong passes to wing to start fast breaks which lead to points

-Smart/understands where to be and when

-Had multiple and ones

-26 points, 22 rebounds, 1 assist

-MVP of the game

-Walking Double-Double

-BIG & strong as an ox

-He is built like a D1 football player

-Holds box-outs, anticipates, high-points the rebound

-Set the pick out top to free up Noah for a deep triple

-Came across in help-side D, rejected shot OOB

-Great passer out of the post

-Offensive rebound on his own miss, fouled on putback, 1/2 FT’s

-Smart about passing out of the double teams

-Hit a turnaround J from 12′, soft shot

-Catch on the block, soft kiss off the window for 2, Slayten w/ the dime

-Good hands, not dropping passes with those big oven mitts

-I like his outlet passes, gets it out quickly when needed

-Deep post up to start the 2nd quarter, attack middle, scored over 2 defenders

-Love how he looks opposite and skips out of the post when doubled

-Post up, spun away from double in the middle, baby hook off the glass for 2

-Deep post touch, quick left shoulder turn, baby hook off the glass for 2 more

-Dive on the floor for a loose ball possession

-Post move into the middle, 1-handed jump for 2 over the opposition

-O-board putback score over the D

-Fouled on the block in the 3rd, 2/2 from the charity stripe

-Another lob catch & score, finished over multiple defenders

-Post touch, right shoulder turn, slight fadeaway shot for 2 w/ a hand in face

-Post score again in the fourth Q. Deep post touch & finish

-Another O-board, fouled on the putback

-Another offensive rebound, extra possession & chance to burn off more time

Grant is the number 1 rated center in the state and for good reason. He’s an incredible athlete, agile, and is a nightmare to try to contain on the hardwood. Grant hits the boards hard and plays physical in the paint. SDSU bound for football in the fall.

I knew Grant would be a top rebounder in the state, but he’s exceeded expectations by hauling down a ridiculous amount of rebounds. He broke De Smets’ season rebounding record by pulling down 368.