2023 SD Rankings: 20 Class A Prospects
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The South Dakota 2023 updated Prospect Rankings came out last Wednesday and they will be updated again in early fall. Summer hoops are in full swing and it’s time to take a look at some basketball prospects! South Dakota has…
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Continue ReadingThe South Dakota 2023 updated Prospect Rankings came out last Wednesday and they will be updated again in early fall. Summer hoops are in full swing and it’s time to take a look at some basketball prospects!
South Dakota has three classes, AA, A, and B. Today we look at some of the top Class A players from around the state of SD.
Dakota Valley won the State Championship last season and they will certainly be the odds-on favorites again in the coming season. Can anyone upset the champs? Will it be any of the guys below or will DV win back-to-back?
Class A Prospects
Isaac Bruns Isaac Bruns 6'4" | SG Dakota Valley | 2023 State SD |6’5 SG| Dakota Valley
- State Champion, All-State, a top shooter in the Midwest, clutch shotmaker, high IQ
- Has a D1 offer from USD, cold-blooded scorer, mismatch nightmare, Class A POY
Oliver Vincent Oliver Vincent 6'1" | PG Sioux Valley | 2023 State SD |6’1 PG| Sioux Valley
- 1st Team All-State, led Cossacks to 2nd Place finish at State 17.5 ppg, 4 rpg, 6.8 apg, 1.5 spg
- Shot an insane 42% from 3pt-land, one of the most skilled players in SD, elite passer & gamer
Reed Rus Reed Rus 6'3" | SG Mt. Vernon/Plankinton | 2023 State SD |6’3 SG| Mt. Vernon/Plankinton
- A complete DUDE and an all-star athlete, will be able to pick his sport to play in college
- All-State and highly impressive numbers last season, will be dominant this winter in hoops
Ethan Bruns Ethan Bruns 6'5" | SF Sioux Falls Christian | 2023 State SD |6’6 F| Sioux Falls Christian
- An All-State player, aided the Chargers in getting to State, clutch player, steps up in big moments
- Versatile scoring package w/ pull-up/catch-n-shoot J’s, soft floater, O-putbacks, athletic in paint
Caleb Hollenbeck Caleb Hollenbeck 6'3" | PG St. Thomas More | 2023 State SD |6’1 G| St. Thomas More
- 14.7 ppg, 5.3 rpg, helped his team take 3rd at the State Tournament (22-3), high IQ
- All-State 2nd Team, very good shooter from behind the arc, extra-skilled, coach on the floor
Aiden Jensen Aiden Jensen 6'9" | PF Madison | 2023 State SD |6’8 PF| Madison
- He has so much potential with his length and athleticism, a very hard worker, bright future
- Just picked up an offer from Morningside, expect more, having a very nice spring in AAU
Brayden Pankonen Brayden Pankonen 5'11" | PG Dell Rapids | 2023 State SD |5’11 G| Dell Rapids
- Lightning quick and spark plug, has a sweet pull-up, and is a top triple shooter in SD
- All-State last year, he never slows down, moves well w/o the ball, quick trigger, sneaky on D
Randy Rosenquist Randy Rosenquist 6'0" | PG Dakota Valley | 2023 State SD |6’0 PG| Dakota Valley
- A winner and leader at everything thing that he does, except him to be back at State again
- Elite point guard, excellent defender, supreme passer with excellent handles, big gamer
Tate VanOtterloo Tate VanOtterloo 6'5" | SF Beresford | 2023 SD |6’4 G/F| Beresford
- All-Conference & Team MVP w/ 17.5ppg, 4.2rebs, 1.7asts., 1.9stls, .7blks, versatile athlete
- Can play about any position, impressive dunker, gritty & perseverant, all-around scorer
Reis Kirschenman Reis Kirschenman 6'5" | C Tea Area | 2023 State SD |6’5 PF| Tea Area
- 8 ppg, 8.6 rpg, 1 bpg, set a Tea record for rebounds in a game, has been a beast in AAU
- Will be a walking double-double this HS season, very physical & strong, an absolute BULL
Jacob Vandeweerd Jacob Vandeweerd 6'8" | PF Canton | 2023 State SD |6’8 PF| Canton
- Has a nice skillset from the block & elbow, productive O-rebounder & scores on putbacks
- Big, good sized, defends well, plays very hard, stretches the floor with 3pt shot, protects paint
Ethan Cheeseman Ethan Cheeseman 6'4" | SF Hanson | 2023 State SD |6’4 SF| Hanson
- He does a bit of everything for his HS team, dunks, rebounds, hits 3’s, D’s, playmaker
- Impressive athlete that has shown that he has what it takes to play college ball, intriguing
Cooper Long Cooper Long 6'3" | SG Lyman | 2023 State SD |6’2 SG| Garretson
- He has been very good this spring w/ the Schoolers & a top-scoring threat, very productive
- Next-level athlete, lethal from 3 & an excellent mid-range game, hardworking wing defender
Easton Kempf Easton Kempf 6'5" | PF Elk Point/Jefferson | 2023 State SD |6’5 PF| Elk Point/Jefferson
- Big, strong, physical, not afraid of contact, size & muscle helps carve out space around basket
- Clever with multiple fakes, scores on the block and off the dribble, also has a reliable 15’ J
Jonah Kocer Jonah Kocer 6'1" | PG Tea Area | 2023 State SD |6’1 PG| Tea Area
- Has been great facilitating & dishing assists this spring, great eyes & feel for the game
- He & Kirschenman play amazing together, will be a scary combo, can make big timely shots
Brady Jordan Brady Jordan 6'1" | PG Clark/Willow Lake | 2023 State SD |6’0 G Clark/Willow Lake
- A quick guard & a smart cutter, crafty & creative finisher in the lane, anticipates well on defense
- Seasoned veteran, knows how to score, high hoops IQ & gym rat, will do whatever it takes to get a W
Anthony Budmayr Anthony Budmayr 6'1" | PG Belle Fourche | 2023 State SD |6’1 PG| Belle Fourche
- He makes everyone around him better, a serious 3-pt shooting threat, masterful ball skills, smart PG
- 12 ppg, 3.3 rpg, 2.8 apg, effective & efficient in transition, nice pull-up, locked & loaded for big sr. season
Gavin Benck Gavin Benck 6'2" | PF Deuel | 2023 State SD |6’2 SF| Deuel
- I see him as a double-double player next season, Benck is a tough & physical player that goes hard
- A versatile scorer with good footwork and a soft shot, scores w/ pull-ups & at the rim from all angles
Jordan Whirlwind Horse Jordan Whirlwind Horse 6'4" | SF Lakota Tech | 2023 State SD |6’4 SF| Lakota Tech
- Has State Tournament experience and will have a successful senior season, dangerous scorer
- Good size & tough matchup with his skill & athleticism, great in up-tempo, plays fast & creative