Preseason SD Class B All-State Team
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The high school basketball season will be here before we know it. The first official practice starts on Monday, November 29th in South Dakota. It is time to make some predictions. In this article, I am going to predict who…
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Continue ReadingThe high school basketball season will be here before we know it. The first official practice starts on Monday, November 29th in South Dakota. It is time to make some predictions. In this article, I am going to predict who will have an All-State type of performance in the 2021-2022 season.
CLASS B ALL-STATE TEAM
(alphabetically ordered)
Caden Foxley Caden Foxley 6'5" | PF Platte-Geddes | 2022 State SD (2022) |6-5 PF| Platte-Geddes
- 3rd Team All-State last season
- Averaged a double-double last year and his numbers should soar this year
- Dominant in the paint and on the block
Carter Comes Carter Comes 6'7" | C Waverly/South Shore | 2022 SD (2022) |6-7 C| Waverly-South Shore
- Big and long post player that will average a double-double
- Talented rebounder and a tough rim protector
- Soft finishing touch and gifted passer
Daniel Mitchell Daniel Mitchell 6'7" | SF Gregory | 2024 State SD (2024) |6-7 PF| Gregory
- 3rd Team All-State last season
- Long, athletic, and he plays above the rim
- Skilled like a guard and a first-class 3-point shooter
Joe Sayler Joe Sayler 6'4" | SG White River | 2023 State #295 Nation SD (2023) |6-3 G| White River
- 1st Team All-State last season and committed to SDSU
- Superstar dunker and athlete
- A top offensive player in SD regardless of class
Grant Luikens Grant Luikens 6'3" | SG Potter County | 2022 State SD (2022) |6-3 G/F| Potter County
- 3rd Team All-State last season
- Big time bucket producer from all levels on the court
- Excellent finisher at the rim and shoots a ton of FT’s
Kalen Garry Kalen Garry 6'3" | SG De Smet | 2022 State SD (2022) |6-2 G| De Smet
- 2 time Class B MVP Player and 1st Team All-State last season
- Highlight reel dunker and finisher
- Well rounded offensive game and a D-stopper on the other end
Keshaume Thigh Keshaume Thigh 6'3" | SG Lower Brule | 2022 State SD (2022) |6-3 G| Lower Brule
- Excellent passer and elite court vision
- Can play any position on the court and he is a gifted scorer
- Awesome in transition and excellent rebounder
Malek Wieker Malek Wieker 6'0" | CG Aberdeen Christian | 2023 State SD (2023) |6-0 PG| Aberdeen Christian
- 2nd Team All-State last season
- A gifted lefty shooter from three and he has a picture-perfect pull-up jumper
- High hoops IQ and super skilled
Rett Osthus Rett Osthus 6'0" | PG DeSmet | 2022 State SD (2022) |6-0 PG| De Smet
- 2nd Team All-State last season
- Lightning quick and elite on-ball defender
- Superb PG, skilled handles, facilitator, accurate 3-point shooter, and deadly off the bounce
Tristan Nielsen Tristan Nielsen 6'0" | SG Castlewood | 2022 State SD (2022) |6-1 G| Castlewood
- Lethal shooter from deep and he is a playmaker
- Gritty and hardworking defender
- Clutch, gamer, big-time competitor