SD Class B Preseason Power Rankings
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The Bulldogs from De Smet are the reigning Class-B State Champions. They took down Aberdeen Christian 59-43 in the Championship game. They ended the year with an impressive 25-1 record. In 2020 the Bulldogs did not a get chance to…
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Continue ReadingThe Bulldogs from De Smet are the reigning Class-B State Champions. They took down Aberdeen Christian 59-43 in the Championship game. They ended the year with an impressive 25-1 record. In 2020 the Bulldogs did not a get chance to win a State Championship because of COVID (record 21-2). In 2019 the Bulldogs took second place at State and ended with a 23-3 record. It is safe to say that De Smet is a powerhouse when it comes to basketball. It is not just basketball that De Smet excels at, they are also having a great football season this fall (record 5-0).
2021-2022 CLASS B PRESEASON POWER RANKINGS
#1 De Smet
Kalen Garry Kalen Garry 6'3" | SG De Smet | 2022 State SD is the 2-time Class B Player Of The Year in the 2020 and 2021 seasons in South Dakota. Garry has also been voted as a 3-time All-Stater in SD. He was the Dakota Valley Conference MVP last season. Kalen is the All-Time Leading scorer at De Smet and he has only been playing varsity for 3 years. Garry is primed for a monster senior season. Rett Osthus Rett Osthus 6'0" | PG DeSmet | 2022 State SD was also voted onto the All-State Team last season. The Bulldogs are the clear favorites to win the B Championship again. They are super talented, they have size, shooters, athletes, and a top-notch coach.
Top Players
Kalen Garry Kalen Garry 6'3" | SG De Smet | 2022 State SD (2022) |6-3 SG|
Rett Osthus Rett Osthus 6'0" | PG DeSmet | 2022 State SD (2022) |6’0 PG|
Tory Holland Tory Holland 6'2" | SF De Smet | 2022 State SD (2022) |6-3 SF|
Damon Wilkinson Damon Wilkinson 6'10" | C De Smet | 2023 State SD (2023) |6-9 C|
Kadyn Fast Kadyn Fast 6'1" | PG De Smet | 2024 State SD (2024) |6-1 SG|
#2 Aberdeen Christian
Malek Wieker Malek Wieker 6'0" | CG Aberdeen Christian | 2023 State SD is a left-handed complete stud point guard. He will be one of the best PG’s in SD. I watched him last year against Oakes and I was ultra-impressed. Wieker is super smooth, skilled, and crafty. Jackson Isakson Jackson Isakson 6'3" | SG Aberdeen Christian | 2023 State SD is a very gifted athlete. He has great handles and he has a nice-looking shooting stroke. Ethan Russell Ethan Russell 6'6" | SF Aberdeen Christian | 2023 State SD is a player that can score both inside and out. He can jump out of the gym and he battles in the paint. Andrew Brennan Andrew Brennan 5'11" | PG Aberdeen Christian | 2023 State SD will be another nice player for the Knights. He is a quick kid with well-rounded skills. Aberdeen Christian looks to be set for another huge year. Only time will tell if they can upset the Bulldogs.
Top Players
Malek Wieker Malek Wieker 6'0" | CG Aberdeen Christian | 2023 State SD (2023) |6-0 G|
Ethan Russell Ethan Russell 6'6" | SF Aberdeen Christian | 2023 State SD (2023) |6-5 F|
Jackson Isakson Jackson Isakson 6'3" | SG Aberdeen Christian | 2023 State SD (2023) |6-3 G|
Andrew Brennan Andrew Brennan 5'11" | PG Aberdeen Christian | 2023 State SD (2023) |5-11 G|
#3 White River
The Tigers will have plenty of firepower to score with the top teams. They will be led by D1 commit Joe Sayler Joe Sayler 6'4" | SG White River | 2023 State #295 Nation SD who will be playing his college days in Brookings at SDSU. Sayler is arguably the top shooter in all of South Dakota, regardless of class. He will garner a ton of attention, but Sayler is a marvelous talent that will still get his points. Dylan Marshall Dylan Marshall 6'0" | PG White River | 2022 State SD will run the #1 for White River and he is one of the best in the state. He knows how to win after playing with SD Attack this summer. Marshall has excellent handles and he sees the court well. Dylan can do his fair share of scoring as well. He is also a great perimeter defender. The Tigers also have Nic Marshall Nic Marshall 6'1" | PG White River | 2024 State SD (younger brother to Dylan). Nic is a tough young guard that gets it done on both ends of the floor. He has polished ball skills and is a great young defender. This trio of guards will help White River compete for the top of Class-B.
Top Players
Joe Sayler Joe Sayler 6'4" | SG White River | 2023 State #295 Nation SD (2023) |6-3 SG|
Dylan Marshall Dylan Marshall 6'0" | PG White River | 2022 State SD (2022) |6-0 PG|
Nic Marshall Nic Marshall 6'1" | PG White River | 2024 State SD (2024) |6-1 G|
#4 Waubay/Summit
#5 Lower Brule
#6 Freeman Academy/Marion
#7 Gregory
#8 Platte/Geddes
#9 Wolsey/Wessington
#10 Bridgewater/Emery