2023-24 All-State Predictions – Class AA
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Class AA is loaded with top end 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…
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Continue ReadingClass AA is loaded with top end 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 AA 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.
Mahli Abdouch Mahli Abdouch 5'7" | PG O'Gorman | 2024 State SD – Sioux Falls O’Gorman – 5’8″ G
Stats Last Season – 16.5 ppg, 4.5 apg, 3.5 spg
- elite playmaker, impressive deep range shooting consistency, elite ball handler, high IQ player, quick perimeter defender who can generate steals, one of the most complete scoring games in the state
Sawyer Stoebner Sawyer Stoebner 5'10" | CG Mitchell | 2024 State SD – Mitchell – 5’9″ F
Stats Last Season – 14.0 ppg, 11.0 rpg
- physical defender, diverse defender who can guard 1-5, downhill attack mentality, elite finisher, excellent perimeter rebounder, complete scoring game from the paint to the three
Jaidyn Dunn Jaidyn Dunn 6'1" | PF Sioux Falls Jefferson | 2024 State SD – Sioux Falls Roosevelt – 6’0″ F/C
Stats Last Season – 10.0 ppg, 7.5 rpg
- rim protector, high instincts and IQ, physical finisher in the paint, shot-blocking machine who changes the entire approach for an offensive opponent
Taaliyah Porter Taaliyah Porter 5'9" | SG Rapid City Stevens | 2025 State SD – Rapid City Stevens – 5’8″ F
Stats Last Season – 17.1 ppg, 6.7 rpg
- high-level scorer, 3-point range, ability to create off the dribble, excellent perimeter rebounder, high level experience and basketball IQ, great finisher at the rim
Reese Terwilliger Reese Terwilliger 5'11" | PF Pierre | 2024 State SD – Pierre – 6’0″ C
Stats Last Season – 12.0 ppg, 7.1 rpg
- elite rebounder, fundamentally sound game in the paint, impressive strength and toughness, fantastic mid-range game, leadership traits
Grace Peterson Grace Peterson 6'0" | SF Sioux Falls Washington | 2025 State SD – Sioux Falls Washington – 5’10” F
Stats Last Season – 11.2 ppg, 6.5 rpg
- high-level scorer from all 3 levels, intangibles and leadership traits, toughness and desire, effective rebounder, shot-blocking ability, unique blend of strength and athleticism
2nd Team
The 2nd team will all be newcomers this year in my predictions! Looking for big steps forward out of these athletes, moving them up with elite company in the all-state category.
Sadie Mehrman Sadie Mehrman 5'9" | CG Harrisburg | 2026 State SD – Harrisburg – 5’10” F
- do-it-all game that gets it done at all levels, capable rebounder, impressive length that aids on both ends, physical finisher, quickness and ability in the transition game, electric energy and intensity
Mya Kochuten Mya Kochuten 5'6" | PG Spearfish | 2025 State SD – Spearfish – 5’6″ G
- high-level shot creation ability, unbelievable ability to create space, endless shooting range, high motor and great intensity, active defender, excellent transition ability on both ends
Ryann Barry Ryann Barry 5'8" | CG TF Riggs Pierre SD | 2024 State SD – Pierre – 5’8″ G/F
- high basketball IQ and valuable experience, consistent decision-making, ability to score on all levels, impressive finisher off the dribble, versatile defender and willing rebounder
Hamtyn Heinz Hamtyn Heinz 5'8" | CG Huron | 2024 State SD – Huron – 5’8″ G
- impressive scorer who can knock it down from outside consistently, nice mix of frame and speed, not afraid of the big shot, effective perimeter rebounder, ability to create shots with the drive
Lauryn Burckhard Lauryn Burckhard 6'1" | PF Aberdeen Central | 2027 State SD – Aberdeen Central – 6’1″ F
- immense versatility on both ends, rim protector, unbelievable mix of size and athleticism, efficient scorer that takes great shots, strong rebounder
Sydney Terveen – Sioux Falls O’Gorman – 5’10” G/F
- high intensity athlete, ability to score on all levels, variety of finishing moves at the rim, versatile defender who can guard 1-5, excellent spacing and movement without the ball, competitive spirit and high energy