SD State AA Tournament – Stars, Stock-Risers, & Senior Send-Offs

[player_tooltip player_id="14245" first="Ndjakalenga" last="Mwenentanda"] <b>- 6’2 F 2022 - Sioux Falls Washington - </b>The Texas commit deserves a send-off in her final season. Mwenentanda was chosen as the South Dakota Gatorade Player Of The Year and was a nationally ranked prospect by  ESPN. She is a rarity to come out of the state of South Dakota, and although she didn’t finish with a state title, she individually had a great tournament, leading the tournament in scoring at 17.0 ppg. She also brought down 9.3 rebounds per game. Texas women’s basketball now has many South Dakota eyes. [player_tooltip player_id="100467" first="Hilary" last="Behrens"] <b>- 6’1 G/F 2023 - Brandon Valley - </b>Hilary played her normal game and playing in the state tournament didn’t change her demeanor or playing style one bit. She was aggressive to score and was trying to make plays on defense. She was the third-leading scorer in the AA tournament at 16.0 ppg. Committed to SDSU. [player_tooltip player_id="100470" first="Cierra" last="Watkins"] <strong>- 5’6 G 2023 - Sioux Falls Jefferson - </strong>Cierra came to play on both ends of Jefferson’s opening round upset over Washington. Offensively, she was so smooth, both scoring and making plays as a passer. Made great decisions with the ball and let everything come to her - not forcing any action. Ran the offensive game-plan and scored 15 points as well. Was really impressed by Cierra and her approach to the game-plan. [player_tooltip player_id="178828" first="Josie" last="Hill"] <strong>- 6’2 F 2022 - Rapid City Central - </strong>D1 Chicago State saw a refined skill-set and large potential with Josie. The Rapid City Central coaching staff seems to be working wonders in terms of developing talent. Josie has came a long ways. She showed it in the state tournament, showing a versatile game. [player_tooltip player_id="363523" first="Sadie" last="Glade"] <b>- 5’8 SG 2022 - Rapid City Central - </b>Sadie is a knock-down shooter with an extremely smooth jumper and consistent release. She can score in bunches and get hot from deep. She was fifth in the AA tournaments in scoring at 13.3 ppg. She made 7 threes in the tournament. [player_tooltip player_id="99741" first="Emilee" last="Boyer"] <strong>- 6’1 C 2022 - Harrisburg - </strong>Emilee had a great state tournament, leading Harrisburg. She’s strong physically and has a well-rounded and smooth offensive game. She averaged a double-double in the tournament, with 12.3 ppg. and 11.3 rpg. If she wasn’t such a good softball player, she’d be an NCAA center. [player_tooltip player_id="188222" first="Jaidyn" last="Dunn"] <strong>- 6’1 F 2024 - Sioux Falls Jefferson - </strong>Jaidyn had a really nice opening round game against Washington, and was a big-time playmaker down the stretch of the game - rebounding the ball - and making a steal in the backcourt for a transition two. Jaidyn’s defensive rebounding was crucial for Jefferson to secure victories in the state tournament. She pulled down 11.7 per contest. [player_tooltip player_id="201466" first="Aliyah" last="McGovern-Harrington"] <strong>- 5’4 G 2024 - Sioux Falls Jefferson - </strong>Aliyah’s four three-point makes may have been the difference in her team pulling off an upset win over Washington. A small guard with a smooth three-point game. A stand-still shooter you can’t give space. [player_tooltip player_id="179102" first="Kylie" last="Foss"] <strong>- 5’6 PG 2022 - Brandon Valley - </strong>Kylie is a Senior point guard that coaches dream of. Plays the point position like a true pro. Not to mention she had a great state tournament to end her career. In the tournament, she averaged 10.3 ppg. and fought like a Senior for 8.3 rpg., with 11 in her last game. A great and underrated career for [player_tooltip player_id="179102" first="Kylie" last="Foss"]. [player_tooltip player_id="14251" first="Sydney" last="Hybertson"] <strong>- 5’8 SG 2022 - Harrisburg - </strong>The Senior guard is so overlooked, but her skills and IQ are elite. She deserves a send-off as well for her approach and skill development she’s taken so seriously. Her career didn't end in a state title, but count on her refining her skills the next four years at the University of Mary. 5-10 from three in her final state tournament.