2022 SD Rankings: Elite Guards
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On Monday, we updated the South Dakota 2022 Prospect Rankings. This is a deep, skilled, and athletic class of guards. These players have been having a super season so far and their best is yet to come once the playoffs…
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Continue ReadingOn Monday, we updated the South Dakota 2022 Prospect Rankings. This is a deep, skilled, and athletic class of guards. These players have been having a super season so far and their best is yet to come once the playoffs arrive. Now let’s take a look…
ELITE GUARDS 2022
Kalen Garry Kalen Garry 6'3" | SG De Smet | 2022 State SD |6-3 SG| De Smet
- 18-1, #1 Class B team, Player of The Year in Class B
- SDSU commit, impressive athlete, has all the skills
Cael Lundin Cael Lundin 6'3" | SG Tea Area | 2022 State SD |6-3 SG| Tea Area
- Scored 41 points when I watched, Northwestern (IA) commit
- Elite scorer, crafty & skilled, beautiful shooting form
Sam Rohlfs Sam Rohlfs 6'3" | SG Aberdeen Central | 2022 State SD |6-3 G| Aberdeen Central
- Playmaker, creator, versatile scorer
- Special athlete that has committed to SDSU for Track & Field
Mikele Kambalo Mikele Kambalo 5'8" | PG Washington | 2022 State SD |5-8 PG| Sioux Falls Washington
- Quick, explosive, spark plug, dynamic
- Shoots it well from outside, impressive slasher, forces many TO’s on D
Micah Johnson Micah Johnson 6'0" | SG Roosevelt | 2022 State SD |5-11 G| Sioux Falls Roosevelt
- Primetime athlete, elite PG for #1 undefeated Roosevelt
- Deadly 3-pt shooter, smooth pull-up J, precision passer, changes speeds amazingly
Hayden Brown Hayden Brown 6'2" | SG SF Roosevelt | 2022 State SD |6-3 G| Sioux Falls Roosevelt
- A very nice shooter with a great stroke & anticipates well on D
- Good length, tight handles, see floor well, throws lefty passes
Joe Uttecht Joe Uttecht 6'0" | PG SF Washington | 2022 State SD |6-0 G| Sioux Falls Washington
- Serious 3-point threat, impressive slasher & finisher
- Creates for others, team player, sacrifices his body to take charges
Rett Osthus Rett Osthus 6'0" | PG DeSmet | 2022 State SD |6-0 G| De Smet
- PG for #1 Bulldogs, committed to DWU for hoops
- Elite defender, super ball skills, dynamic in transition, very unselfish
Vance Borchers Vance Borchers 6'2" | SG SF Roosevelt | 2022 State SD |6-3 SG| Sioux Falls Roosevelt
- Solid defender, reliable rebounder, consistent shooter
- Next level athlete, committed to Northern State for Track & Field
Grant Luikens Grant Luikens 6'3" | SG Potter County | 2022 State SD |6-3 SG| Potter County
- A natural scorer with an excellent basketball sense
- Looking like an All-State player, knows how to get his & set up others
Keshaume Thigh Keshaume Thigh 6'3" | SG Lower Brule | 2022 State SD |6-3 SG| Lower Brule
- A buttery-smooth pull-up jumper and knock-down 3-point shooter
- Crafty, smart, skilled, all-around scorer
Drew Norberg Drew Norberg 5'10" | PG Watertown | 2022 State SD |6-0 G| Watertown
- Deadly shooter and a playmaker for the Arrows
- A tough and hard-nosed player with skills to do it all
Chase LeBrun Chase LeBrun 6'5" | SG Flandreau | 2022 State SD |6-5 SG| Flandreau
- Big shooter for #5 Fliers, 16.3 ppg, 6.8 rpg, 1.8 apg, 1.6 bpg
- Difficult matchup with athleticism and length, shoots with ease over smaller D
Khalil Cisse Khalil Cisse 5'11" | SG SF Lincoln | 2022 State SD |6-0 G| Sioux Falls Lincoln
- Cuts, posts, and slashes well
- Quality athlete that drops dimes and hustles all over the court
Tristan Nielsen Tristan Nielsen 6'0" | SG Castlewood | 2022 State SD |6-1 G| Castlewood
- Lead guard for the hot Warriors, just upset #4 Sioux Valley
- Great feel for the game, sharpshooter, tough defender
Dylan Marshall Dylan Marshall 6'0" | PG White River | 2022 State SD |6-0 G| White River
- Vital piece for #2 White River, fierce defender
- Great PG, team 1st player, high IQ, opportunistic scorer