2023-24 All-State Predictions – Class A
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Class A is loaded with talent including several athletes who have committed to taking their game to the next level. Many All-State returnees will take the court this year and look to build on last season’s success. Some new names…
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Continue ReadingClass A is loaded with talent including several athletes who have committed to taking their game to the next level. Many All-State returnees will take the court this year and look to build on last season’s success. Some new names appear destined to achieve this prestigous honor at the season’s conclusion as well. Here are my early predictions for the Class A All-State Team for the 2023-24 season.
1st Team
My first team predictions are filled by returning all-state players that I think will hold their place in this honorable list of athletes by season’s end.
Ashlyn Koupal Ashlyn Koupal 6'3" | SG Wagner | 2026 State SD – Wagner – 6’2″ G/F
Stats Last Season – 22.0 ppg, 7.0 rpg
- unique frame and length matched by none, ability to score on all levels, matchup nightmare, high IQ at a young age, rim-protecting and rebounding ability, elite moves to finish at the basket, elite athleticism and 6’2″
Claire Sheppard Claire Sheppard 6'1" | SF Flandreau | 2024 State SD – Flandreau – 6’2″ F
Stats Last Season – 16.5 ppg, 6.5 rpg, 3.2 apg
- great blend of physicality and quickness, elite defender who can guard the best, talented rebounder, high-level finishing ability off the drive, ball security and high basketball IQ, versatility on both ends
Katie Vasecka Katie Vasecka 6'2" | CG Tea Area | 2024 State SD – Tea – 6’1″ G
Stats Last Season – 20.0 ppg, 8.0 rpg, 2.5 apg
- impressive athleticism at 6’1″ tall, elite handles and ability to create off the dribble, efficient scorer who takes great shots, impressive rebounding ability on both ends, versatile defender who changes the game with her length
Emilee Fox Emilee Fox 5'8" | CG Mt.Vernon/Plankinton | 2024 State SD – Mount Vernon/Plankinton- 5’8″ G
Stats Last Season – 14.1 ppg, 4.7 rpg, 4.5 apg
- high-level scorer, immense 3-point range, explosiveness off the dribble, excellent perimeter rebounder, high level experience and basketball IQ, great finisher at the rim, ability to create shots for herself and others
Caylin Kelly Caylin Kelly 6'0" | SF Florence/Henry | 2024 State SD – Florence/Henry – 6’0″ G/F
Stats Last Season – 15.0 ppg, 8.5 rpg, 4.0 apg
- elite rebounder, scorer at all 3 levels, versatile offensive player who can literally play every position, impressive strength and toughness, leadership traits
Mara Grant Mara Grant 5'10" | SF Tea Area | 2024 State SD – Tea – 5’11” F
Stats Last Season – 18.0 ppg, 10.3 rpg
- high-level rebounder, consistent finishing ability, ability to take over the game in the paint, deadly mid-range game, toughness and desire, impressive mix of strength and speed
2nd Team
In a very deep Class A in South Dakota basketball there are multiple 1st-team capable athletes who will just be backed up to the second tier because of the immense talent statewide! Looking for big steps forward out of these athletes, moving them up with elite company in the all-state category.
Brooke Jensen Brooke Jensen 6'0" | SF Vermillion | 2025 State SD – Vermillion – 6’1″ F
- scorer on all-levels, consistent outside shooting, dangerous mid-range game and the ability to face up and finish, solid ball handles and the ability to draw the defense, versatile defender
Carli Kuyper Carli Kuyper 6'2" | C Lennox | 2024 State SD – Lennox – 6’3″ F/C
- inside-out game offensively, can dominate the block and take over, high-level rebounding ability, elite shot blocker who changes the game at the rim
Krista Langager Krista Langager 6'0" | C Sisseton | 2025 State SD – Sisseton – 6’2″ C
- impressive physicality and frame, can dominate the post, alters shots inside, excellent rebounder on both ends, great screener and moves well within the offense to get paint touches
Hannah Leverson Hannah Leverson 5'4" | PG Sisseton | 2024 State SD – Sisseton – 5’5″ G
- high basketball IQ and valuable experience, consistent decision-making, impressive scorer who can create shots with her smarts and footwork, great passer who can set up her teammates
Addie Neuendorf – Hamlin – 5’5″ G
- consistent perimeter shooter, talented perimeter defender, shot creator with the ability to get her own and set up others, high-level ball handling ability, high basketball IQ
Ashlan Carlow-Blount Ashlan Carlow-Blount 5'10" | CG Maȟpíya Lúta | Red Cloud | 2026 State SD – Red Cloud – 5’10” G/F
- high intensity athlete, ability to score on all levels, variety of finishing moves at the rim, high energy athlete who can take over a game with her scoring ability, great passer who makes the right play consistently
3rd Team
Reagan Rus Reagan Rus 5'9" | SG Mt. Vernon | 2025 State SD – Mount Vernon/Plankinton – 5’9″ G
- electric first step with explosiveness on the drive, great footwork and finishing moves on post touches, superb athleticism and dynamic skillset, ability to create for herself and others, high energy defender and rebounder
Lily Klein Lily Klein 5'9" | SG Flandreau | 2024 State SD – Flandreau – 5’11” G
- point guard skillset at nearly six-feet tall, high IQ athlete with great vision and handles, great perimeter rebounder, versatile defender who can guard multiple positions, high efficiency scorer who takes great shots
Jaxsyn Swift Jaxsyn Swift 5'10" | CG Sioux Falls Christian | 2024 State SD – Sioux Falls Christian – 5’9″ G
- versatile skillset at 5’9″ and athletic, scorer on all levels who moves well to find open shots, great in the transition game and can change the tempo of a game, forces turnovers and helps her team convert them to points
Maggie Taylor Maggie Taylor 6'3" | C Hill City | 2024 State SD – Hill City – 6’2″ C
- elite shot-blocker who alters opponents ability to get to the rim, high-level rebounder on both ends who controls the glass, nice touch around the basket and takes advantages of paint touches, physical post player who can overwhelm opposing forwards/centers
Macy Koupal Macy Koupal 5'7" | SG Wagner | 2024 State SD – Wagner – 5’9″ G/F
- consistent perimeter shooter, ability to create off the dribble, keeps great spacing and moves well without the ball, sets up shots for her teammates and makes smart plays, great experience and a high IQ
Ava Hanson Ava Hanson 5'10" | SG Aberdeen Roncalli | 2025 State SD – Aberdeen Roncalli – 5’10” F
- physical forward who has the athletic ability to play inside-out, high IQ player who finds the right play within the offense, efficient rebounder and versatile defender