The South Dakota Weekend (wk7, Hanson Classic) – PHD Starting 5
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Today we run through the top performers from the Hanson Classic. A starting five, a 6th man, and a whole group of top ten performers. Isaac Bruns Isaac Bruns 6'4" | SG Dakota Valley | 2023 State SD of Dakota…
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Continue ReadingToday we run through the top performers from the Hanson Classic. A starting five, a 6th man, and a whole group of top ten performers.
Isaac Bruns Isaac Bruns 6'4" | SG Dakota Valley | 2023 State SD of Dakota Valley (6’3 Guard Soph). Playing in one of the biggest games of the season against one of the state’s elite teams, Isaac Bruns Isaac Bruns 6'4" | SG Dakota Valley | 2023 State SD was on fire in the Corn Palace. He knocked out five triples and 13 of 17 shots overall plus made all of his foul shots. Facing a top opponent with all eyes in the state on the game, Isaac scored 35!
Tyce Ortman Tyce Ortman 5'11" | PG Canistota | 2021 State SD of Canistota (5’11 Guard Sr). Tyce led his team to an important Class B win over White River. He scored 34 points on 10 of 14 shooting, including five makes at the arc in seven attempts. Made 9 of 13 foul shots too. He’s becoming one of the more feared senior scorers in the state.
Tisyn Spader Tisyn Spader 6'4" | SF Howard | 2021 State SD of Howard (6’4 Wing Sr). Spade committed to play for DWU and he celebrated that decision just under a week later with a monster game. Tisyn scored 27 points on 7 of 11 shooting and 10 of 12 foul shooting leading Howard over Aberdeen Christian. Hit three threes grabbed six boards and dished out five assists playing in his future college home facility. A memorable performance as Howard continues to improve their push for Class B gold in March.
Caleb Hollenbeck Caleb Hollenbeck 6'3" | PG St. Thomas More | 2023 State SD of St. Thomas More (6’1 Guard Soph). This was a quality “take notice” game for Caleb statewide. He scored 22 points on 7 of 11 shooting including four threes in a big Cavs win over Tea Area. St. Thomas More had to replace a number of guys but the talent coming up is proving to be strong with Caleb being one of the leaders.
Paul Bruns Paul Bruns 6'4" | SG Dakota Valley | 2021 State SD of Dakota Valley (6’4 Guard Sr). It’s not often that Paul – a UND signed guard – may be overlooked by somebody but Isaac’s 35 did just that. That said, Paul was also vital to the win with 26 points and 17 rebounds. Once again his defensive rebounding was crucial to the pace of play.
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Gradee Sherman Gradee Sherman 6'5" | PF Viborg-Hurley | 2021 State SD of Viborg-Hurley (6’5 PF Sr). Gradee scored 25 points with 15 boards in a losing effort. He scored on 10 of 14 shots for the game and is likely the 6th Man to the weekend group above.
Oliver Vincent of Sioux Valley (6’1 Guard Soph). Oliver led Sioux Valley with 27 points making half of his 18 attempts including five threes.
Kalen Garry Kalen Garry 6'3" | SG De Smet | 2022 State SD of De Smet (6’3 Guard Jr). Garry had 21 points and nine rebounds making 9 of 13 shots, 3 of 6 threes.
Logan Katzer of Canistota (6’2 SF Sr). In support for Ortman, Logan had 15 points and nine boards. He also extended the defense with his three threes.
Hayden Bahmuller of Hanson (6’7 PF Sr). Hayden is a name that’s starting to gain some steam. He had 16 points and a dozen boards dominating the defensive glass. He scored on 7 of 11 shots.