20 South Dakota Prospects
Here is an extended list of 20 prospects not already covered through previous prospect lists. Some may be new names to some. It is an interesting list with a wide range of abilities, skills, and future potential. Some of these names might not be obvious standout names but they are most definitely worth attention. Let’s get to the list.
Maesa Dvorak – Wagner – (5’10/F/2020) – Sits in a great defensive stance – always aware where the ball is. Maesa gets after 50/50 balls relentlessly. Works very hard to get positioning to get an advantage on her opponent. Gets many steals and deflections in return for her maximum effort. Maesa presents a lot of toughness and will in her game.
Morgan Tritz – Dakota Valley – (5’6/G/2020) – A really nice guard. Morgan is a smooth and very fluid and natural athlete. With the ball, she easily blows by her defender to kick to open shooters. Uses her movement ability on both ends of the court.
Riley Donnelly – Elk Point-Jefferson – (5’9/G/2020) – Riley can push the ball and attack. Seems like she is a long-strider and can really build up impressive speed in a straight line. Really looks for her teammates and makes great assisting plays. Closes out well on shooters and boxes out every time. Riley is a hustler on the court and battles hard.
Abby Ketelhut – Miller – (G/2020) – Plays the point guard position. High energy and always on the move. Handles pressure well with the ball. Possesses a jump-shot with accuracy. A team leader and the heartbeat of her team.
Reyna Beck – De Smet – (5’8/G/2020) – An overall, smart, and leader type of player. Takes care of things and the ball. Good skills and ability. Makes hard and smart cuts without the ball. Dishes the ball off and then goes on-the-move. A strong player that doesn’t get pushed around easily.
Olivia Sass – Clark/Willow Lake – (6’1/C/2020) – Olivia is a force inside. A good-sized and strongly built post player that many might not know about. Olivia is not easily moved off of her spot with the competition she faces.
Cami Regnerus – Vermillion – (5’9/G/2020) – Cami’s movement skills jump out at the viewer immediately from the tip-off. Defensive stopper with a rare blend of length and athleticism.
Logan Keszler – Hamlin – (5’9/G/2020) – A good-sized guard that plays both ends of the court with focus and energy. Logan drives hard with the ball to gaps in the defense. A tough-minded player that uses her strength and ability well. Has a nice shot to go along with everything else.
Lexus RedThunder – Sisseton – (6’3/F-C/2020) – An average athlete and mover but she can be a matchup problem because of her shooting ability at her size. Lexus has a natural shooting stroke extending out to the three-point line. Lexus is a perfect player for a formidable pick-and-pop offense. You can see her regularly moving around and finding open spots on all areas of the court. Defensively she plays straight up with her length being tough to score over. She really moves quickly from block-to-block on the defensive end.
Charity Kabwe – Clark/Willow Lake – (5’9/G/2021) – A good athlete that moves very well. Handles the point for Clark/Willow Lake but that may not be her natural position. She is great at pushing the ball quickly up the court by the dribble or pass. She uses her lateral movement ability to really pressure the ball-handler and easily staying in front.
Maddie DeJong – Sioux Falls Christian – (5’8/G/2021) – Maddie does a lot of things well. She plays the game with ease, handling the ball, making easy and great passes, and a lethal stroke from three. A very smooth and composed guard that is also a playmaker and shooter.
Abby Brooks – Madison – (6’2/F-C/2021) – A super long prospect that needs development. Runs and sprints the court well but needs to work on overall strength. Abby uses her length well to make it tough inside for her opponents.
Grace Bass – Dakota Valley – (5’7/G/2022) – Can handle the ball and zip accurate passes. A good and active defender that gets after it. Plays the passing lanes and shows anticipation. Grace can handle the ball well and is a key piece to Dakota Valley.
Ashtyn Wobig – McCook Central/Montrose – (5’9/G-F/2022) – An overall talented guard that may be overlooked with all the talent on her team. Ashtyn is a guard with all the necessary skills to make all types of plays for her team. Ashtyn is a prospect that could really blossom in the next couple years as she’ll have to take on an expanded role.
Zoey Gerry – Madison – (5’11/F/2023) – Strong rebounder that clears space after the board to secure the ball and possession. Does a good job at boarding it and quickly and securely getting the ball to a guard. Zoey gets up and high-points the ball to secure rebounds. A good and willing passer to teammates; puts her passes in good locations.
Kami Wadsworth – Hamlin – (5’9/F-C/2023) – A good build for an undersized post. Kami shows toughness and power in the post. Not an overly long build or wingspan but uses her body and strength well. Kami is that hard-working and tough player that every team needs to win games and tough battles.
Leah Herbster – Vermillion – (5’11/C/2023) – Youth, length, and potential. Impressive length and growth potential at her listed height of 5’11. Her wingspan immediately pops out on film. Leah is a shot-blocker in the paint area.
Lizzie Tyler – Wagner – (5’5/G/2023) – Plays the point for Wagner. Controlled with the ball and not too fancy with it. Lizzie runs and sets up the offense and finds open teammates. Needs development with her left hand.
Gracie Traphagen – Groton – (5’11/F/2023) – A very high basketball IQ prospect. A strong player that fights hard for positioning. Is a good mover for her size and runs the floor hard, running to get first positioning. Has good passing skills and can play on the perimeter. Has a great looking shot. Overall a really nice player that will be getting better.
Macy Koupal – Wagner – (5’7/G/2024) – An active player with decent size. Ability to block and alter shots. Macy has a nice looking jump-shot that extends to the three-point line that she shoots with accuracy. Shows the ability to rebound the ball and push it up the court herself.