Patrick Kraning

@natesportsguy Hard to argue. West Central is in that discussion and SF Roosevelt will be by the end of January if their new players gel with the returning guys.

Had a High School Head Coach tell me that the top 2 Boys Basketball teams in the state are #1 Sioux Falls Christian, and #2 Sioux Falls Lincoln, are you buying it? #sdpreps

Accountability doesn’t work if you only use it when you’re mad.

Sullivan Schlimgen, a true freshman LB, has been a revelation for WSU's defense. He just helped break up a fourth-down pass in the fourth quarter. He's played 65 snaps in the last two games combined. He looks in line for even more with plays like that.

@mason_clark2007 @HardrockerMBB @miseman33 @dylanbackalar @OGHOOPS @sanfordhoops_sf Congratulations! Great fit in so many ways!

100% COMMITTED🏀📚!!! @HardrockerMBB @miseman33 @dylanbackalar

State of Hoops: A South Dakota Basketball Podcast devoted to covering all things 🏀 in the 605……past, present, and future! Launching October 1, 2025!

Congratulations to Kyle Entringer on his new role as the Women’s Assistant Coach at Wayne State College! 👏 We’re so thankful for the impact he’s had here at Warwick Workouts — as a tremendous skills trainer, a dedicated coach for Avera Select, and a leader with TEAM Warwick. His presence was always felt, and he will be greatly missed by our players, families, and staff. Wishing him nothing but the best in this next chapter — Wayne State is getting a great one! 💪🏀

@mason_clark2007 @HardrockerMBB @miseman33 @dylanbackalar Congratulations !!

After a great experience at @HardrockerMBB’s Elite Camp, I am very grateful to have received an offer to play basketball at South Dakota School of Mines! Thanks to @miseman33 and @dylanbackalar for giving me this opportunity. Go Hardrockers!

South Dakota hoops history, stitched into every step 🏀✨ The new 605 Legend shorts honor the greatest players in SD history. Rock them on the court or wrap them up as the perfect Christmas gift 🎁🎄. For sale now — only $40, with youth through adult sizes available. This is the first commemorative edition of the 605 Legend shorts — a true piece of South Dakota basketball history. #605Legends #SDHoops

I’m very blessed to have received an offer to play basketball at Gustavus Adolphus!Huge thanks to @Justin_DeGrood @c_s_vandy @Gustavus_MBB for this incredible opportunity. Go Gusties!

@mason_clark2007 @Justin_DeGrood @c_s_vandy @Gustavus_MBB Congratulations - Gustavus is a great school and you would be a great fit in that league - they would be lucky to get a young man like you.

@transformbball SSG

@Jackson_wads23 @hamlinchargerbb @nsuwolves_mbb Congratulations- Wolves get a player who will help build their future - no one will outwork Jackson.

I’m blessed to announce I will be furthering my academic and athletic career at Northern State! Thank you to my teammates and coaches who have helped me get to this point, and to friends and family for supporting me along my journey! Go Wolves!! 🐺@hamlinchargerbb @nsuwolves_mbb

Dakota Wesleyan University Elite Camp #DWUElite 2026 PG Kamden Cisse (@KamdenCisse) goes CRAZY! @DWUMBB @SamNicholsonDWU @PrepHoopsDakota

Coaching high school basketball is seeing potential before anyone else does. It's not just about what a player is—it’s about what they *can* become. Teach them effort, resilience, accountability. You’re shaping future leaders, not just athletes.

#AugieCamp @AugieMBB #7 2026 PG @KamdenCisse @OGHOOPS with the easy blow-by and lay-in. Cisse is one of the most underrated 2026 points guards in South Dakota. @PrepHoopsDakota

Congratulations Will. STATE CHAMPION!! (Flight #1) 🎾🥇

Congrats to Sully, Brogan, Rylan, Jackson and John for being selected to the All-Region Team!

Happy May Basket(ball) Day!! Great Day to be a Knight! Tonight is our spring meeting (6:00 PM HS cafeteria). Hope to see you there. We’ll talk summer camps, league, open-gym etc…just a quick 20 minute meeting for interested athletes (9-12) and their parents.

Huge congrats to our fearless leader Coach Kolsrud on being named as a girls basketball Coach of the Year!! Well deserved honor for not only a great coach but even better person!!