SD 2023 Rankings Review: New Names
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The AAU season is on pause for the time being. Players will be busy in June with their high school teams and individual work/camps/visits. This is the perfect time to update the 2023 SD Prospect Rankings. In this article, we…
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Continue ReadingThe AAU season is on pause for the time being. Players will be busy in June with their high school teams and individual work/camps/visits. This is the perfect time to update the 2023 SD Prospect Rankings. In this article, we are looking at players that are new to the rankings.
2023 NEW NAMES in the Rankings
Griffin Wilde Griffin Wilde 6'2" | SG Sioux Falls Jefferson | 2023 State SD |6’0 G| Sioux Falls Jefferson
- Handles it well and scores going downhill, cuts for buckets, smooth finisher, runs the court hard
- Picks off passes & turns them into quick points, strokes the 3-ball, 12.6 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 2 apg, 2 spg
Ian Jordan Ian Jordan 6'3" | SG Harrisburg | 2023 State SD |6’3 SG| Harrisburg
- Shot it well at Battle At The Lakes, productive in catch-n-shoot, does the work b4 the ball gets to him
- Nice-looking shot with proper mechanics, spaces and reacts to the D, can hit the 3, boards & blocks
Riley Endres Riley Endres 6'1" | SG Ethan | 2023 State SD |6’1 SG| Sioux Falls Jefferson
- He is productive off the bounce, attacks the D well and gets into the paint to make plays & score
- A physical player that can overwhelm his defender, quality athlete, can get the job done on defense
Dysen Peterson Dysen Peterson 6'6" | PF Sturgis Brown | 2023 State SD |6’5 SF| Sturgis Brown
- “Stretch 4” that can hit the 3-ball on a regular basis, has nice mobility, good playmaking length
- All-Conference player, solid HS season & put up impressive numbers, playing AAU w/ Sacred Hoops
Cooper Totten Cooper Totten 6'6" | SF Rapid City Central | 2023 State SD |6’6 SF| Rapid City Central
- Scores inside & out, good sized post player with strength, does not avoid contact in the paint
- Does nice work on the block with his back to the basket, consistent scorer, intriguing player
Kendrell Cuevas Kendrell Cuevas 6'5" | SF White River | 2023 State SD |6’5 SF| White River
- Averaged 6.1 ppg, 5.3 rpg, .8 apg, .4 spg, 55.5 FG%, 21-3 record, played in State Tournament
- He had a solid post presence for the Tigers, improved his defense & rebounding, big season ahead
Gavin Folkers Gavin Folkers 6'4" | SF White River | 2023 State SD |6’4 SF| White River
- Averaged 8.1 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 1 apg, .6 spg, 41.7 3FG%, 48.3 FG%, very impressive 3 shooting %!
- One of best 3shooters for Tigers, improved a ton this season, will be one of best teams in SD next year
Jesse Keough Jesse Keough 6'0" | SG Langford Area | 2023 State SD |6’1 SG| Langford Area
- Impressive numbers & big producer w/ 16.4 ppg, 6.6 rpg, 3.3 apg, 2.6 spg, 36.3 FG%, 74 FG%
- Thrives at drawing contact & getting to FT-line, shot 128 FT’s last season, will tear it up next year
Ellwyn Langdeau Ellwyn Langdeau 6'2" | SG Lower Brule | 2023 State SD |6’2 SG| Lower Brule
- 22-4 & 2nd place in State, will be very tough again this season, super fast in transition & open court
- A talented slasher that can finish in a variety of ways, elusive playmaker, and a smooth baller
Rilpuou Machol Rilpuou Machol 6'6" | PF Roosevelt | 2023 State SD |6’6 PF| Sioux Falls Roosevelt
- This guy brings the energy and he plays hard on both ends of the court, has good size and motor
- Not afraid to dive on floor & make hustle plays, physical rebounder, rim protector, plenty of potential