Top Wings/SG’s – SD 2023 Rankings
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Last week the 2023 South Dakota Rankings were updated. Today we look at impressive off-guards, combo-guards, shooting guards, and wings. Look below for 13 of the best! Top Wings/SG’s Joe Sayler Joe Sayler 6'4" | SG White River | 2023…
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Continue ReadingLast week the 2023 South Dakota Rankings were updated. Today we look at impressive off-guards, combo-guards, shooting guards, and wings. Look below for 13 of the best!
Top Wings/SG’s
Joe Sayler Joe Sayler 6'4" | SG White River | 2023 State #295 Nation SD |6’3 SG| White River
-Committed to SDSU for hoops. Crazy explosive and wildly impressive dunker. A generational player in SD.
-He can get a shot off anytime that he pleases, a thoroughbred type athlete, has unlimited 3-point range.
Isaac Bruns Isaac Bruns 6'4" | SG Dakota Valley | 2023 State SD |6’5 SG| Dakota Valley
-Committed to USD. As good as anyone off the ball, phenomenal at coming off screens, amazing footwork.
-Pure as they come for shooters, all he does is win! Very smart w/ all the skills, a top shooter in the Midwest.
Ethan Russell Ethan Russell 6'6" | SF Aberdeen Christian | 2023 State SD |6’6 SF/SG| Aberdeen Christian
-Has been grabbing a good amount of interest from college programs. Going to have monster season the Knights.
-I really like his length & athletic ability. A true 3-level threat that can score w/ strength at the rim or finesse from deep.
Ethan Determan Ethan Determan 6'2" | SG Harrisburg | 2023 State SD |6’2 SG| Harrisburg
-Has at least 1 college offer & interest from many others. Lights out from 3pt-land w/ a smooth & high percentage stroke.
-Will be a top offensive threat in all of AA. Not just a 3-shooter, can score with mid-range jumpers & buckets at the rim.
Malek Wieker Malek Wieker 6'0" | CG Aberdeen Christian | 2023 State SD |6’0 CG| Aberdeen Christian
-Recently picked up an offer from Jamestown & has interest/offers from others. A lethal scorer with a buttery smooth J.
-Lights out from deep, near-perfect pull-up, high assist guy w/ great vision & ball skills, takes over in the blink of an eye.
Brayden Pankonen Brayden Pankonen 5'11" | PG Dell Rapids | 2023 State SD |5’11 SG| Dell Rapids
-No question that he is a next-level shooter, he can drill double-digit triples on any given night. Silky smooth lefty jumper.
-He is a ball-hawk on defense, pesky & smart, speedy & fast in transition, will also create for others & make team plays.
Blake Volmer Blake Volmer 6'0" | CG Winner | 2023 State SD |6’3 SF/SG| Winner
-No stranger to success, he is a strong & talented athlete that knows hows to win games, all-around DUDE in every sport.
-Will score from all levels without forcing shots, versatile weapon on both ends of the floor, matchup problem, gamer.
Reed Rus Reed Rus 6'3" | SG Mt. Vernon/Plankinton | 2023 State SD |6’3 SG| Mt. Vernon/Plankinton
-Looks like a big football recruit with offers and interest from multiple levels. Strong, physical, and explosive athlete.
-Put up HUGE numbers last season & was the conference MVP, he will be a dominant player night in & night out.
Elliot Whitney Elliot Whitney 6'0" | CG Sioux Falls Lincoln | 2023 State SD |6’1 CG| Sioux Falls Lincoln
-A versatile player that gets it done as a PG & SG. Has impressed me in the past year w/ passing, creating & handles.
-Can explode and put up big scoring numbers, a deadeye from deep that has to be accounted for, a crafty finisher.
Cooper Long Cooper Long 6'3" | SG Lyman | 2023 State SD |6’3 SG| Lyman
-He is a dynamic athlete that is having a star football season, it seems like he will get plenty of football offers.
-A playmaking athlete on the basketball court. A long wing that can score it from all levels, a great anticipator.
Tate Van Otterloo Tate Van Otterloo 6'4" | SF Beresford | 2023 State SD |6’4 SF| Beresford
-An underrated player that I think more college coaches should be looking at. Big & strong wing that moves well.
-Shot it well from 3 at times this summer, above-the-rim finisher, athletic & rangy slasher, has a nice finishing package.
AJ Akot AJ Akot 6'4" | SF Sioux Falls Washington | 2023 State SD |6’4 SF| Sioux Falls Washington
-He is new to Sioux Falls Washington this year, a very special athlete, impressive dunker & finisher, flexible defender.
-Will be one of the best offensive rebounders in SD, dangerous slasher & impressive playmaker, unselfish teammate
Mandalla Mohamed Mandalla Mohamed 6'2" | SG Sioux Falls Washington | 2023 State SD |6’2 SG| Sioux Falls Washington
-He will be one of the best perimeter defenders in the State, a game changer on the defensive end, hustler & plays hard.
-Great in transition & uptempo play, another unselfish player, gets up & dunks in impressive fashion, excellent teammate.