Sam DeGroot (Sioux Falls Lincoln) is the 2026 SD All‑Star Boys Basketball Player of the Year.
The 6'7" forward averaged 20.9 PPG and 8.8 RPG, led a perfect regular season, holds school records (43 pts, 10 3s) and is Augustana‑bound.
🚨HISTORIC MOMENT 🚨
Lucas Honner has OFFICIALLY broken the ALL-TIME STATE RECORD in javelin with an unbelievable throw of 198-10!!! 🥇🔥💨
Cementing his name in history! What a performance!! 👏🎉
Congrats, Coach Jansen! His presence in the Lincoln basketball program has had a direct positive correlation with the team’s success over the years. Coach Jansen brings the same precision and problem-solving mindset from the math classroom to the court every day. #Family#GoPats
Will Kuhl of West Central is the fourth finalist for SD All-Star Boys Basketball POTY. The 6'10" senior led the Trojans to an undefeated season and their first Class A title in 25 years. He has committed to play at @nsuwolves_mbb.
Lincoln’s Sam DeGroot is the third finalist for SD All‑Star boys basketball POY.
The 6'7" senior averaged 20.9 points and 8.8 boards, powering the @SFLHSBoysBball to an unbeaten regular season.
He’s committed to @AugieMBB.
Sioux Falls Lincoln senior Sam DeGroot earned Class AA Player of the Year honors to lead a 2026 SDHSCA All-State Team featuring multiple selections from state champion Huron and runner-up Lincoln.
⏬See the full all-state selections⏬
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At the 3-Class Shootout @sam_ericsson1 had 8 3 point field goals in game one leading AA in scoring.
@SamDeGroot_ was named the AA MVP in the 3-Class Shootout with 32 points, 12 rebounds, 6 assists (in game 2).
Proud of both of these guys! #Family#GoPats
South Dakota AA Boys downed the B Boys 124-117 in the final game of the day from the 3 Class Shootout. The @stcloudstate Player of the Game is @SamDeGroot_
Here's some of his work. 💪🏀 #sdpreps