2023-24 All-State Predictions – Class B

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Class B is loaded with talent from many impressive returners to some athletes who looked primed to step up their game to a new level. With many highly talented teams amongst this class this should shape up to be a fun season of basketball for many small schools around the state. Here are my early predictions for the Class B All-State Team for the 2023-24 season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>1st Team</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>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. 1 newcomer rounds out the list!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='188213' first='Ava' last='Lingemann'] - Ethan - 5'6" G</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats Last Season - 20.6 ppg, 6.2 apg</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>elite shooter who knocks it down with ease, stretches defenses and commands huge amounts of attention from the defense, shot creator who can set up teammates for open looks, active defender who can generate turnovers and convert them to points in transition</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='375561' first='Abby' last='Aslesen'] - Howard - 6'0" F</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats Last Season - 16.0 ppg, 10.0 rpg</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>great blend of physicality and quickness, shot-blocker with impressive length, deadly mid-range shooting game, takes advantages of paint touches and has nice touch to finish around the basket, elite rebounder</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='182474' first='Skyler' last='Volmer'] - Lyman - 5'9" G</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats Last Season - 18.5 ppg, 7.5 rpg, 3.5 apg</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>high level athlete with loads of experience, elite handles and ability to create off the dribble, efficient scorer who gets it done both off the drive and moving without the ball, big-shot capability with zero fear, versatile defender who changes the game with her length</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='235513' first='Stevie' last='Wittler'] - Sully Buttes- 5'7" G</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats Last Season - 15.4 ppg, 4.0 apg</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>explosiveness off the dribble, excellent perimeter defender, high level experience and basketball IQ, great finisher at the rim, ability to create shots for herself and others</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='182475' first='Courtney' last='Sees'] - Avon - 5'6" G</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats Last Season - 18.6 ppg, 5.8 rpg, 3.2 apg</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>elite rebounder, scorer at all 3 levels, versatile offensive player who can literally play every position, impressive strength and toughness, leadership traits</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='403792' first='Paige' last='Kjerstad'] - Wall - 5'11" F</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats Last Season - 18.2 ppg, 12.0 rpg</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>high-level rebounder, consistent finishing ability, matchup nightmare with physicality and athleticism, deadly mid-range game, moves well within the offense to find paint touches and gaps to score</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2nd Team</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In a talented Class B 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! Big things on the horizon for many small towns in South Dakota.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='269713' first='Maddy' last='Bartscher'] - Ethan - 5'7" G/F</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>scorer on all-levels, consistent outside shooting, ability to make huge offensive runs all by herself, smart athlete who moves well without the basketball to find openings to get her shot off</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='329047' first='Althea' last='Gust'] - Centerville - 5'10" G/F</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>elite shooting range who stretches the defense and commands a ton of attention, high-level perimeter defender who pressures the basketball while doing an excellent job keeping her opponent in front, ability to create off the dribble for herself and others</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ava Nilsson - Warner - 6'0" G/F</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>diverse athlete who changes the game on both ends, great blend of length and athleticism, capable perimeter shooter and can create shots with the dribble, solid rebounder and versatile defender</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='388883' first='Mak' last='Scott'] - Lyman - 6'0" F</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>high basketball IQ and elite athleticism, great mix of speed and length, point guard traits with great vision and ability to operate the transition game at six-feet tall, talented rebounder and shot blocker</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>TyAnn Mortenson - Faith - 5'10" F</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>consistent scorer who can dominate inside, excellent rebounder on both ends of the floor, runs the floor well to get easy looks at the rim in transition, physical defender who doesn't back down from a challenge in the post.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='329052' first='Emma' last='Marshall'] - Centerville - 5'10" F</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>high intensity athlete, ability to score on all levels, excellent finisher in the paint, blocks multiple shots and snags multiple steals per contest, talented rebounder with a vertical that can send her through the roof</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>3rd Team</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='317510' first='Addalyn' last='Steffensen'] - Arlington - 5'8" G</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>electric first step with explosiveness on the drive, excellent perimeter shooter who can score points in bunches, superb athleticism and dynamic skillset, ability to create for herself and others, high energy athlete and a high IQ</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='375373' first='Ashlin' last='Jacobsen'] - Freeman - 5'9" G</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>excellent perimeter shooter who is capable of 20+ each night. high-energy perimeter defender who uses her length to force turnovers, great transition scorer off the dribble or the pass</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='375354' first='Allie' last='Kohn'] - Lemmon - 5'8" G</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>versatile skillset at 5'8" 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, dynamic player who contributes on both ends</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='390207' first='Avery' last='Orth'] - Wessington Springs - 6'2" C</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>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, capable shot-blocker</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='432146' first='Megan' last='Reiner'] - Tripp-Delmont/Armour - 5'10" F</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>unique blend of length and quickness, active defender who forces turnovers and converts them to points with high-level transition scoring abilities, excellent shot creator who demands a ton of attention from defenses, can score at all levels</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='317857' first='Adison' last='Moore']- Iroquois-Lake Preston - 5'6" G</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>high energy guard who can fill it up in a hurry, immense shooting range and a consistent perimeter scorer, excellent off the drive and can score or create, active defender who forces turnovers</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list -->