Teelan Kjerstad
Teelan Kjerstad
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Michael Herrick | Prep Hoops Scout
What has been the biggest focus for you personally this season?
“My biggest focus personally this season is to play defense at a high level, and also the keep scoring and distributing the ball as well.“
What’s one area of your game you’ve seen the most improvement in?
“One area I’ve seen the most improvement in is my ball handling and getting to the rim, and knocking down threes and just understanding what the defense is giving me.“
What does your team do well when you’re playing your best basketball?
“When our team is playing the best basketball, we are up playing very tough defense and playing fast and under control.“
Who’s a teammate that deserves more recognition?
“A teammate who deserves more recognition is
Dawson Handcock
Dawson
Handcock
6'4" | SG
Wall | 2026
SD
. He always takes on the role of defending the opposing team’s best player most of the time, and he does all the right things, and
Emmet Dinger
Emmet
Dinger
6'2" | SG
Wall | 2026
State
SD
is a sniper from the three-point line.“
How do you stay locked in during the grind of the season—especially on tough weeks?
“I stay locked in by knowing our end goal, and how special that would be not only are team but also for the community of Wall to win a State Championship.“
What’s something your coaches emphasize that really shows up on game nights?
“One thing our coaches emphasize is high intensity at all times and bringing more energy than the opposing team. When we do this, it makes it tough for teams to get into a rhythm.“
What’s the biggest lesson basketball has taught you?
“One thing basketball has taught me is you can’t lose your head when things aren’t going your way, no matter what it is, and finding ways to overcome the adversity.“
What has been your favorite moment of the season so far?
“My favorite moment of the season so far is when we took down Lyman in their home gym. It was a very big game from us, and it was a super fun game to be a part of.“
Favorite gym to play in (besides home)?
“My favorite gym to play in is the Monument during the LNI, it is always packed in there and is a super fun atmosphere to play in.“
What are you hoping to accomplish before postseason play begins?
“Before the postseason begins, I want to accomplish is just getting an even closer bond with my teammates and coaches so when the playoffs roll around, we know how to respond the correct way when adversity does hit, and we can keep our cool and do what we need to do to come out with the win.“
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