Prospects at the “Who’s Next Combine” at the Sanford Pentagon
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On Monday, June 27th, Heritage Court was filled with a large variety of talented high school girls basketball prospects ranging from freshman to seniors. The courts were full of great players and great coaches, and there was a ton of…
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Continue ReadingOn Monday, June 27th, Heritage Court was filled with a large variety of talented high school girls basketball prospects ranging from freshman to seniors. The courts were full of great players and great coaches, and there was a ton of GREAT basketball. The day got kicked off with a variety of fundamental drill work where players could show off their shooting, handling, defensive, and footwork skills in front of a variety of college coaches. Athletes then got to show off their ability to work in space, defend 1 on 1, and overall teamwork skills in a 3-on-3 setting. Finally, the prospects got to show off their full showcase of skills in a 5-on-5 setting and there was great basketball by these groups all-around. In later articles I will break down specific positions and age groups but here is a list of all of the participants who took part in this prestigious event.
Class of 2023
Taylor Shelstad – Lac qui Parle Valley MN – 5′ 11″ F
Savanah Armendariz – Rapid City Christian – 5′ 7″ G
Carlie Lawrence Carlie Lawrence 5'6" | CG Timber Lake | 2023 State SD – Timber Lake – 5’6″ G
Jada Burke Jada Burke 5'9" | SG De Smet | 2023 State SD – DeSmet – 5’9″ F
Eve Zephier Eve Zephier 5'6" | SG Wagner | 2023 State SD – Wagner – 5’5″ G
Ellie Lems Ellie Lems 6'0" | SG Sioux Falls Christian | 2023 State SD – Sioux Falls Christian – 6’0″ F
Trinity Watson Trinity Watson 5'7" | CG Florence/Henry | 2023 State SD – Florence/Henry – 5’9″ G
Ana Veldkamp – Southwest Minnesota Christian – 5’10” F
Jocelyn Varron – Southwest Minnesota Christian – 5″11″ F
Jaida Young Jaida Young 5'7" | CG Watertown | 2023 State SD – Watertown – 5’6″ G
Emily TerWee – West Lyon IA – 6’0″ F
Alexa Ham Alexa Ham 6'0" | SF Rapid City Christian | 2023 State SD – Rapid City Christian – 6’0″ F
Maurina Street Maurina Street 5'10" | PF Milbank | 2023 State SD – Milbank – 5’10” F
Cierra Watkins Cierra Watkins 5'6" | PG Sioux Falls Jefferson | 2023 State SD – SF Jefferson – 5’6″ G
Chloe Dupree Chloe Dupree 5'9" | PF Dupree | 2023 State SD – Dupree – 5’10” F
Class of 2024
Lauren Grinde Lauren Grinde 5'7" | SG Tri-Valley | 2024 State SD – Tri-Valley – 5’6″ G
Taylor Watson Taylor Watson 5'8" | CG Florence - Henry | 2024 State SD – Florence/Henry – 5’8″ G
Rae Vines – Dupree – 5’6″ G
Amia Cottier Amia Cottier 5'6" | CG Bennett County | 2024 State SD – Bennett County – 5’6″ G
Skyler Volmer Skyler Volmer 5'9" | CG Lyman | 2024 State SD – Lyman – 5’8″ G
Kinsey Evans Kinsey Evans 5'5" | CG Chamberlain | 2024 State SD – Chamberlain – 5’5″ G
Stevie Wittler Stevie Wittler 5'7" | CG Sully Buttes | 2024 State SD – Sully Buttes – 5’7″ G
Madala Hanson Madala Hanson 5'4" | PG Dell Rapids St. Mary's | 2025 State SD – Dell Rapids St. Mary’s – 5’4″ G
Isabelle Bloker Isabelle Bloker 5'5" | SG Sioux Valley | 2025 State SD – Sioux Valley – 5’5″ G
Reese Schmidt Reese Schmidt 5'6" | SG Florence/Henry | 2024 State SD – Florence/Henry – 5’6″ F
Hannah Leverson Hannah Leverson 5'4" | PG Sisseton | 2024 State SD – Sisseton – 5’4″ G
Ryann Barry Ryann Barry 5'8" | CG TF Riggs Pierre SD | 2024 State SD – Pierre – 5’7″ F
Caylin Kelly Caylin Kelly 6'0" | SF Florence/Henry | 2024 State SD – Florence/Henry – 6’0″ F
Abby Aslesen Abby Aslesen 5'11" | SF Howard | 2024 State SD – Howard – 5’11” F
Allie Kohn Allie Kohn 5'7" | CG Lemmon | 2024 State SD – Lemmon – 5’7″ F
Tevan Erickson – Elkton – 5’9″ F
Kylie Ramlo Kylie Ramlo 5'10" | PF Elkton-Lake Benton | 2024 State SD – Elkton – 5’11” F
Sawyer Stoebner Sawyer Stoebner 5'10" | CG Mitchell | 2024 State SD – Mitchell – 5’9″ G
Sydney Olson Sydney Olson 5'7" | SF Garretson | 2024 State SD – Garretson – 5’6″ F
Carlie Kuyper – Lennox – 6’2″ F
Class of 2025
Brynn Vanbockern Brynn Vanbockern 5'6" | CG Harrisburg | 2025 State SD – Harrisburg – 5’6″ G
Isabella Anderson Isabella Anderson 5'7" | CG Milbank | 2025 State SD – Milbank – 5′ 7″ G
Kasey Hanson Kasey Hanson 5'8" | PG Vermillion | 2025 State SD – Vermillion – 5’8″ G
Lily Klein Lily Klein 5'9" | SG Flandreau | 2024 State SD – Flandreau – 5’9″ G
Brooke Jensen Brooke Jensen 6'0" | SF Vermillion | 2025 State SD – Vermillion – 6’0″ F
Morgan Johnson Morgan Johnson 5'8" | SF Sioux Falls Roosevelt | 2025 State SD – SF Roosevelt – 5’7″ F
Logan Smidt Logan Smidt 5'8" | PG Brookings | 2025 State SD – Brookings – 5’7″ G
Tyra Berry Tyra Berry 5'5" | SG Milbank | 2025 State SD – Milbank – 5’6″ G
Kate Scharf Kate Scharf 5'7" | CG Spearfish | 2026 State SD – Spearfish – 5’7″ G
Ruby Rice Ruby Rice 5'7" | CG Sisseton | 2025 State SD – Sisseton – 5’7″ F
Reagan Rus Reagan Rus 5'9" | SG Mt. Vernon | 2025 State SD – Mount Vernon/Plankinton – 5’9″ G
Ava Craven Ava Craven 6'0" | SF Winner | 2025 State SD – Winner – 6’0″ F
Alexa Goertz Alexa Goertz 5'9" | SG James Valley Christian | 2025 State SD – James Valley Christian – 5’9″ F
Ryan Hanssen Ryan Hanssen 5'11" | SF Lennox | 2025 State SD – Lennox – 5’9″ F
Keyra Kruse Keyra Kruse 6'0" | C Sioux Valley | 2025 State SD – Sioux Valley – 6’0″ C
Madison Geiver Madison Geiver 6'2" | C Brandon Valley | 2025 State SD – Brandon Valley – 6’1″ C
Paisley Hoff Paisley Hoff 5'9" | SF Brandon Valley | 2024 State SD – Brandon Valley – 5’9″ F
Ava Hanson Ava Hanson 5'10" | SG Aberdeen Roncalli | 2025 State SD – Aberdeen Roncalli – 5’11” G
Krista Langager Krista Langager 6'0" | C Sisseton | 2025 State SD – Sisseton – 6’0″ C
Class of 2026
Jenna Miller Jenna Miller 5'7" | CG Dell Rapids St. Mary | 2026 State SD – Dell Rapids – 5’6″ G
Amari Ward – Brookings – 5’5″ G
Emery Larson – Chester – 5’4″ G
Harley Koth – Beresford – 5’9″ F