Some of the top talent in South Dakota this year was in the sophomore class. Here is our PHD Sophomore All State Team.
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PHD Sophomore All State First Team
Taylen AshleyTaylenAshley6'0" | PGSioux Falls Roosevelt | 2023StateSD
of SF Roosevelt (6’0 Guard). Roosevelt started the season as our preseason number one and finished the season at number one. Ashley started for the state champs playing both guard spots and scored ten points a game. The top underclassmen prospect in Class AA basketball.
Isaac BrunsIsaacBruns6'2" | SGDakota Valley | 2023StateSD
of Dakota Valley (6’3 Guard). Bruns helped keep Dakota Valley at the top of the polls for much of the year while going 22-3 for the season. Bruns averaged 22.8 points and 6.3 rebounds a game shooting an outstanding 54 percent from the field as a guard.
Rugby RykenRugbyRyken5'11" | PGYankton | 2023StateSD
of Yankton (5’11 Guard). When it came down to it, Yankton was the second best team in Class AA at the end of the season and Rugby was the team’s second best player at the end of the year. Rugby was a double figure scorer, a ball handler, and an all around consistent
Some of the top talent in South Dakota this year was in the sophomore class. Here is our PHD Sophomore All State Team.
Bruns
PHD Sophomore All State First Team
Taylen AshleyTaylenAshley6'0" | PGSioux Falls Roosevelt | 2023StateSD
of SF Roosevelt (6’0 Guard). Roosevelt started the season as our preseason number one and finished the season at number one. Ashley started for the state champs playing both guard spots and scored ten points a game. The top underclassmen prospect in Class AA basketball.
Isaac BrunsIsaacBruns6'2" | SGDakota Valley | 2023StateSD
of Dakota Valley (6’3 Guard). Bruns helped keep Dakota Valley at the top of the polls for much of the year while going 22-3 for the season. Bruns averaged 22.8 points and 6.3 rebounds a game shooting an outstanding 54 percent from the field as a guard.
Rugby RykenRugbyRyken5'11" | PGYankton | 2023StateSD
of Yankton (5’11 Guard). When it came down to it, Yankton was the second best team in Class AA at the end of the season and Rugby was the team’s second best player at the end of the year. Rugby was a double figure scorer, a ball handler, and an all around consistent player for the only 20-win Bucks.
Joe SaylerJoeSayler6'1" | SGWhite River | 2023StateSD
of White River (6’3 Guard). Sayler is an easy choice for Class B All State when PHD announces that next week. Sayler averaged 29.3 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 2.6 assists a game scoring on half of his attempts. White River went 19-6 this year with the future SDSU player leading the way.
Oliver VincentOliverVincent6'1" | PGSioux Valley | 2023StateSD
of Sioux Valley (6’1 Guard). Pushed the Cossacks to a second place finish and a 23-2 record on the year. Oliver averaged 20.7 points, 2.7 rebounds, and four assists a game shooting an impressive 48 percent for the season. Two time all conference first team player.
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PHD Sophomore All State Second Team
Caleb HollenbeckCalebHollenbeck5'11" | PGSt. Thomas More | 2023StateSD
of St. Thomas More (6’1 Guard). Hollbeck is/was the playmaker for the state consolation champs and the team we felt was second best in Class A hoops. Guard that can play both spots if needed.
Lincoln KienholzLincolnKienholz6'0" | PGPierre | 2023StateSD
of Pierre (6’2 Guard). Lincoln earned all ESD honors for his 18.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game at the Class AA level. The young Governors team won seven games.
Brayden PankonenBraydenPankonen5'8" | PGDell Rapids | 2023StateSD
of Dell Rapids (5’9 Guard). Brayden earned Third Team All Dak XII honors this year for a 16-6 team while averaging nearly 15 points a game. Pankonen shot 48 percent from the floor and 44 percent at the arc.
Reed RusReedRus6'2" | SFMt. Vernon/Plankinton | 2023StateSD
of Mt Vernon/Plankinton (6’3 Guard). Reed is a first team all conference player that led his team in several categories. Good skilled athlete that competes at a high level, Rus had a couple 30 plus point scoring games.
Malek WiekerMalekWieker5'11" | PGAberdeen Christian | 2023StateSD
of Aberdeen Christian (6’0 Guard). Malek averaged 13 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 4.7 assists a game for the second best team in Class A basketball.
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PHD Sophomore All State Third Team
Brian LaRoche JrBrianLaRoche Jr5'11" | PGLower Brule | 2023StateSD
of Lower Brule (6’0 Guard). Led his team to state averaging 16.6 points, four boards, four assists, and three assists a game.
Ethan RussellEthanRussell6'6" | SFAberdeen Christian | 2023StateSD
of Aberdeen Christian (6’5 Forward) – Had a strong sophomore year helping AC to the title game, had a memorable state tournament.
Tate SnyderTateSnyder5'9" | PGSioux Falls Christian | 2023StateSD
of SF Christian (5’11 Guard). Played a valuable role off the bench for the state champs.
Dylan SoulekDylanSoulek6'1" | SGMitchell | 2023StateSD
of Mitchell (6’0 Wing). Starter for Mitchell that became a reliable decision maker, scored 3-4 times a game, and one of their better defenders.
Blake VolmerBlakeVolmer6'2" | SGWinner | 2023StateSD
of Winner (6’1 Guard). All league second team player that averaged 13.4 points, 9.5 boards, and three assists a game.
Damon WilkinsonDamonWilkinson6'5" | CDe Smet | 2023StateSD
of De Smet (6’6 Forward). Second leading rebounder and scorer for the state champs. Finished a high percentage of his shots this year, 60 plus percent
PHD Sophomore All State Fourth Team
Matt EngMattEng6'0" | PGSF O'Gorman | 2023StateSD
of Sioux Falls O’Gorman (6’1 Guard).
Brady Jordan of Clark/Willow Lake (6’0 Guard).
Cooper LongCooperLong6'0" | SGGarretson | 2023StateSD
of Garretson (6’2 Guard).
Kael MiedemaKaelMiedema6'8" | CSioux Falls Washington | 2023StateSD
of Sioux Falls Washington (6’8 Center).
Gavin Thigh of Lower Brule (5’9 Guard).
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6'2" | SG
Dakota Valley | 2023
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of Dakota Valley (6’3 Guard). Bruns helped keep Dakota Valley at the top of the polls for much of the year while going 22-3 for the season. Bruns averaged 22.8 points and 6.3 rebounds a game shooting an outstanding 54 percent from the field as a guard.
