MaxPreps 2016-17 South Dakota preseason high school boys basketball Fab 5, presented by the Army National Guard

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1. Sioux Falls Christian
2015-16 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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3. Dell Rapids
2015-16 record: 20-3
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.

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4. 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.

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5. 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.