Sioux Falls Christian leads the way. Also watch out for More, Dell Rapids, Dakota Valley and Washington in the South Dakota boys basketball #MaxPrepsFab5.
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1. Sioux Falls Christian2015-16 record: 22-3
Head coach: Mike Schouten
A year after winning the Class A South Dakota title, Sioux Falls Christian reloads with a standout senior and a tremendous junior trio. Senior
Dejay Fykstra is a 6-foot-6 swingman who can bang down low and has the ability to dish the rock. He can elevate as well as run the floor. The junior trio of
Lincoln Unruh,
Koln Oppold and
Joel DeHaai should have the Chargers aiming at another deep run in the playoffs.
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2. More (Rapid City)2015-16 record: 19-5
Head coach: David Hollenbeck
The Cavaliers return 6-8, 230 pound big man
Isaac Kortemeyer to a team that lost to Sioux Falls Christian in the finals. Kortemeyer was third team All-State. Joining him with tons of experience from last season are
Tayton Maher and
Jake Satter. All three got preseason All-State mentions.
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Head coach: Jason Fersdahl
The Quarriers are loaded with young talent, losing only Ty Hoglund and three other seniors from last season's squad. Big-body sophomore
Logan Heim should prowl the paint at 6-6, while 6-5 junior
Jeffrey Schuch is versatile in and out of the post.
Sheldon Siemonsma,
Carson Rentz and
Tanner Heim all should contribute this season for Dell Rapids.
See the MaxPreps South Dakota boys basketball photos4. Dakota Valley (North Sioux City)2015-16 record: 20-5
Head coach: Jason Kleis
The Panthers lost to eventual runner-up More in the Class A bracket, but Dakota Valley returns talent with playoff experience. Point guard
Robert Rosenquist (5-11, 190) and post
John Prochello (6-6, 245) will be joined by 6-2 sophomore
Charlie Cox.
See the MaxPreps South Dakota boys basketball playoff brackets5. Washington (Sioux Falls) 2015-16 record: 18-6
Head coach: Craig Nelson
The Warriors have a senior-laden squad returning after losing in the Class AA title game. Power forward
Isaac Goeman joins
Mason Thompson and
Jack Talley for Washington. Goeman came up big in the playoff run for the Warriors and Talley's 6-5 frame and athleticism make him a matchup nightmare.
