Player to Watch: Dakotas Top 250 Expo
Sioux Falls, SD – The Top 250 Expo for the Dakotas is set for September, 26th at the Avera Sports Center in Sioux Falls. I can not wait to get down there and see these guys play live and in…
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Continue ReadingSioux Falls, SD – The Top 250 Expo for the Dakotas is set for September, 26th at the Avera Sports Center in Sioux Falls. I can not wait to get down there and see these guys play live and in person. Space is limited and the spots are filling up. We are loaded with talent for ND and SD!
Below we will look at some of the top players from SD that will be at the Top 250 Expo… (scroll to the bottom for a link to register)
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Alec Squires Alec Squires 6'10" | C Sioux Valley | 2024 State #280 Nation SD (2024) |6-10 C| Sioux Valley/Pentagon Schoolers
- Anchor down low
- Intimidator & rim protector
- Rebounding and inside scoring
Brayden Pankonen Brayden Pankonen 5'11" | PG Dell Rapids | 2023 State SD (2023) |5’9 G| Dell Rapids/Pentagon Schoolers
- left-handed lights-out shooter
- Disruptive & frustrating defender
- lightning quick/excellent playing up-tempo
Caden Hinker Caden Hinker 6'6" | PF Mitchell | 2022 State SD (2022) |6-7 F| Mitchell/SD Attack
- The ultimate/dominant offensive weapon
- Great understanding and feel for the game
- Long, smart, underrated athlete
Easton Neuendorf (2025) |5-8 G| Mitchell/Pentagon Schoolers
- Scores from all 3-levels
- Tough perimeter defender
- Creator
Elliot Whitney Elliot Whitney 6'0" | CG Sioux Falls Lincoln | 2023 State SD (2023) |6-1 SG| SF Lincoln/Pentagon Schoolers
- First-class shooter
- Spaces floor, spots-up, reacts to D
- Refined ball skills
Gage Gasca Gage Gasca 6'7" | C Sioux Falls Washington | 2023 State SD (2023) |6-6 F| SF Washington/SD Attack
- Long, rangy, athletic
- Versatile and diverse game
- Contests and alters shots
Hayden Ruesink Hayden Ruesink 6'5" | SF Sioux Valley | 2022 State SD (2022) |6-5 F| Sioux Valley/Pentagon Schoolers
- Finishing & moves on the block
- Strong & tough
- 15-foot jumper
JT Rock JT Rock 7'1" | C Sioux Falls Lincoln | 2024 #37 Nation SD (2024) |7-0 C| SF Lincoln/SD Attack
- D-1 Power-5 level prospect
- Extreme height & wingspan
- Footwork around basket & outside shooting
Kaden Year Kaden Year 6'2" | SF O'gorman | 2023 State SD (2023) |6-5 G/F| SF Jefferson/SD Attack
- Versatile & athletic
- Potential to take over a game on O
- Opportunistic and improved rebounder
Markus Talley (2025) |5-10 G| Mitchell/Pentagon Schoolers
- Productive summer in AAU hoops
- Solid scorer
- Lefty that can slash and finish both ways
Matt Anderson Matt Anderson 6'6" | SF Canton | 2024 State SD (2024) |6-6 SF| Canton
- Exciting athlete & intriguing dunker
- Long & smooth
- Anticipator and distruptor on D
Porter Ihnen Porter Ihnen 6'5" | CG Lennox | 2024 State #318 Nation SD (2024) |6-4 G/F| Lennox/Pentagon Schoolers
- Lefty offensive juggernaut
- Physical and skilled
- Illustrious rebounder
Spencer Barr Spencer Barr 5'11" | PG Aberdeen Central | 2023 State SD (2023) |6’1 G| Aberdeen Central/Pentagon Schoolers
- Ultimate team player/extreme worker
- Elite defender
- Well rounded offensive game & smooth 3-point shooter
Tristan Nielsen Tristan Nielsen 6'0" | SG Castlewood | 2022 State SD (2022) |6-0 G| Castlewood/Pentagon Schoolers
- Sharpshooter, slasher, finisher
- Lockdown defender
- Competitor, rises to the occasion, winner