10 Quick Thoughts About the Class of 2028

<!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>The list is growing! New additions like [player_tooltip player_id='1093204' first='September' last='Rauch'], [player_tooltip player_id='1093210' first='Layla' last='Berte'] - Sioux Falls Washington, [player_tooltip player_id='1093209' first='Kalli' last='Harris'] - Sioux Falls Roosevelt, and [player_tooltip player_id='1093211' first='Kamdyn' last='Borge'] - Aberdeen Central, along with many others, have more than doubled this list from the time we released it! Look for this class to continue to evolve over the next 4 years!</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='929571' first='Morgan' last='Sheppard'] is a fantastic headliner at number 1 for this class. With 2 Division I offers (South Dakota State and South Dakota) under her belt, she has all the makings to be a premier player at the next level. 6'0" tall and athletic turns a lot of heads and valuable experience the last couple of seasons as a young player on a really talented team sets this prospect up for a really bright future the next 4 years.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='926343' first='Taylor' last='Reuvers'] makes a really talented and FUN number 2. This Vermillion guard plays the game with an unbelievably high basketball IQ and has some of the best handles and moves to beat defenders you will find in the state. An absolute spark, this young lady will be a household name for years to come in South Dakota.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Dakota Valley has a REALLY talented freshman group coming into this winter. The youth movement in Dakota Valley has taken over since names like Rylee Rosenquist moved to the collegiate level (Dakota Wesleyan University). Look for [player_tooltip player_id='929561' first='Aubree' last='Worden'] - 5'8" F, [player_tooltip player_id='935876' first='Ella' last='Otten'] - 5'7" G, and [player_tooltip player_id='1093196' first='Katie' last='Betsworth'] - 5'7" G/F to lead the Panthers back into Class A contention the next 4 seasons.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Sioux Falls O'Gorman has a really solid freshman trio coming up in [player_tooltip player_id='1048758' first='Hayden' last='Weber'] - 5'6" G and [player_tooltip player_id='1048754' first='Ellie' last='Meyer'] - 6'0" G, and [player_tooltip player_id='1048767' first='London' last='Backes'] - 5'7" G/F. London is a physical, aggressive guard who has a knack for getting to the basket in a hurry and plays a diverse role on both ends with her ability to play inside-out. Ellie has big-time tools at 6'0" and athletic and a high basketball IQ to go along with it. Hayden is a do-it-all guard with perimeter ability to lock-down opposing guards and a complete scoring game on offense. With AA State Champion repeat goals on their radar look for these three to be the core of this group down the road.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='929560' first='Izzie' last='Eide'] - Centerville is an underrated prospect who projects to gain a lot of attention from colleges as she advances her high school career. Her energy is unmatched, her game is really polished, and there is just something about this young lady that brings everyone else on the court around her up. Watch out as she looks to crack returning State B Champs Centerville's starting lineup this season and continue to shred defenses with her elite shooting range, ability to create, and all-out confidence.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='934591' first='Jordyn' last='Scott'] - Lyman is a hidden gem in this class. She cracks the Top 10 but could have Top 5 talent. She will take on a bigger role this year alongside her sister [player_tooltip player_id='388883' first='Mak' last='Scott'] for the Raiders. She has impressive length and movement and is a terror to play against for opposing guards. On offense she can get going and uses her length and handles to beat you and get to the rim quickly. A high-level finisher even with traffic, she does a great job putting up points off the dribble-drive. Pair this with the ability to knock down open three's and you have a really impressive prospect. She will look to help her team get back to the state tournament in Class B.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='929563' first='Kacey' last='Jaton'] - West Central, [player_tooltip player_id='929564' first='Nora' last='Kieffer'] - Rapid City Christian, and [player_tooltip player_id='929575' first='Jersi' last='Schultz'] - Dell Rapids round out a really talented Top 10. Jaton has impressive physical tools as a really long guard. She can guard multiple positions and uses her length effectively on both ends as a defensive disrupter and an offensive shot creator. Kieffer has a really complete game and will looks like one of the better floor generals in this class who will be an impact player who can create her own shot as well as set up her teammates. Schultz has a diverse game at 5'11" and athletic. A solid rebounder, scorer, and defender she has a really complete overall game. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='1048755' first='Emma' last='Lingren'] is a hidden gem in this group who will play a big role for the Tea Titans post Katie Vasecka. A scoring point guard, Emma can knock down threes, pull-up and create shots off the dribble, and blow by her defender to get to the rim and finish. Pair this with elite vision and ball handle skills, and you have one of the best point guards in the state in the making.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>This group will have a big impact on their high school teams' seasons! Look for 2028 prospect names in the news as many of these young ladies will play a big role as just freshman for their varsity squads. An impressive young bunch this group of athletes will be fun to watch this winter!</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list -->