Clark-Willow Lake's boys basketball team finished with a 21-4 record and placed fourth in the state Class A tournament, while Hamlin High School's team ended with a 22-4 record, securing third place.
Key points
Clark-Willow Lake finished fourth in the state Class A tournament
Hamlin High School secured third place in the tournament
Both teams had successful seasons with records of 21-4 and 22-4
The tournament took place at Summit Arena in Rapid City
The event was held on March 21, 2026
Clark-Willow Lake's high school boys basketball team closed out a 21-4 season with a fourth-place finish in the state Class A boys basketball tournament on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in the Summit Arena at The Monument in Rapid City.
Hamlin High School's boys basketball team completed a 22-4 season with a third-place finish in the state Class A boys basketball tournament on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in the Summit Arena at The Monument in Rapid City.
Hamlin's Trig Heinrich goes up for a shot against Clark-Willow Lake's Bo Begeman during the third-place game of the state Class A boys basketball tournament on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in the Summit Arena at The Monument in Rapid City.
Hamlin's Boden Stevenson (1) is pressured by Clark-Willow Lake's Jakob Steen during the third-place game of the state Class A boys basketball tournament on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in the Summit Arena at The Monument in Rapid City.
Watertown's Jackson McClemans goes up for a rebound against Brandon Valley's Brayden Knutson during the consolation championship of the state Class AA boys basketball tournament on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in the Ice Arena at The Monument in Rapid City. At left are Watertown's Jack Mack and Brandon Valley's Ayuel Deng.
Q&A
What was Clark-Willow Lake's boys basketball team's record this season?
Clark-Willow Lake's boys basketball team had a record of 21-4 this season.
Where did the state Class A boys basketball tournament take place?
The state Class A boys basketball tournament took place at the Summit Arena at The Monument in Rapid City.
What was Hamlin High School's boys basketball team's final standing in the tournament?
Hamlin High School's boys basketball team finished in third place in the state Class A tournament.
When was the state Class A boys basketball tournament held?
The state Class A boys basketball tournament was held on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
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Hamlin's Jackson Wadsworth drives against Clark-Willow Lake's Emmerson Larson during the third-place game of the state Class A boys basketball tournament on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in the Summit Arena at The Monument in Rapid City.
Clark-Willow Lake's Sully Felberg drives against Hamlin's Aiden Abraham during the third-place game of the state Class A boys basketball tournament on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in the Summit Arena at The Monument in Rapid City.
Groton Area's Karson Zak (3) defends against Stanley County's Eddie Duffy during the seventh-place game of the state Class A boys basketball tournament on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in the Summit Arena at The Monument in Rapid City.
Groton Area High School's boys basketball team completed a 19-6 season by winning the seventh-place game in the state Class A boys basketball tournament on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in the Summit Arena at The Monument in Rapid City.
Hamlin senior Jackson Wadsworth won the Spirit of Su Award at the state Class A boys basketball tournament on Saturday, March 22, 2026, in the Summit Arena at The Monument in Rapid City.
Aberdeen Christian's Grady Jett fires up a 3-pointer during the consolation championship game of the state Class B boys basketball tournament on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the Barnett Center in Aberdeen.
De Smet's Noah Luethmers heads to the hoop against Aberdeen Christian's Dylan Hofer during the consolation championship game of the state Class B boys basketball tournament on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the Barnett Center in Aberdeen.
De Smet's Grant Wilkinson shoots against Aberdeen Christian's Brooks Jett (4) and Grady Jett (2) during the consolation championship game of the state Class B boys basketball tournament on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the Barnett Center in Aberdeen.
De Smet High School's boys basketball team wrapped up a 21-5 season by winning the consolation championship in the state Class B tournament on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the Barnett Center in Aberdeen.
Castlewood High School's boys basketball team completed a 22-4 season with a runner-up finish in the state Class B boys basketball tournament on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the Barnett Center in Aberdeen.
Castlewood's Trevor Everson, right, dives for a loose ball against Freeman's Oliver Waltner during the championship game of the state Class B boys basketball tournament on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the Barnett Center in Aberdeen.
Castlewood's Kamden Keszler, right, dribbles against Freeman's Luke Miller during the championship game of the state Class B boys basketball tournament on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the Barnett Center in Aberdeen.
Castlewood's Brody Bass (4) defends against Freeman's David Walter during the championship game of the state Class B boys basketball tournament on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the Barnett Center in Aberdeen.
Groton Area senior Ryder Johnson (4) receives congratulations during the seventh-place game of the state Class A boys basketball tournament on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in the Summit Arena at The Monument in Rapid City.
Watertown's Ashton Rabine comes down with the rebound in front of teammates Isaac Rehorst and Dane Stark (right) during the consolation championship game of the state Class AA boys basketball tournament on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in the Ice Arena at The Momument in Rapid City.
Hamlin High School's cheerleaders won the Spirit of Six Award during the state Class A boys basketball tournament on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in the Summit Arena at The Monument in Rapid City. Members of the team are cheerleaders Adrianys Cabrera Rodriguez, Evalyn Gustafson, Laura Larson, Amelia Loban and Danica Perez and coaches Cindy Haase and Janis MacDonell.
Groton Area's Karson Zak passes over Stanley County's Brendon Bothwell during the seventh-place game of the state Class A boys basketball tournament on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in the Summit Arena at The Monument in Rapid City.
Groton Area's Ethan Kroll puts up a shot during the seventh-place game of the state Class A boys basketball tournament on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in the Summit Arena at The Monument in Rapid City.
Groton Area's Ryder Johnson launches a 3-pointer against Stanley County's Weston Prince during the seventh-place game of the state Class A boys basketball tournament on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in the Summit Arena at The Monument in Rapid City.
Castlewood's Trevor Everson (left) and Kamden Keszler defend against Freeman's David Walter during the championship game of the state Class B boys basketball tournament on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the Barnett Center in Aberdeen.
Aberdeen Christian completed a 21-5 season with a sixth-place finish in the state Class B boys basketball tournament on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the Barnett Center in Aberdeen.
Castlewood's Will Aderhold holds the ball up over Freeman's Tayden Kerrigan during the championship game of the state Class B boys basketball tournament on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the Barnett Center in Aberdeen.
Watertown's Jackson McClemans dribbles past Brandon Valley's Austin Dowd during the consolation championship of the state Class AA boys basketball tournament on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in the Ice Arena at The Monument in Rapid City.
Watertown head coach Pat McClemans speaks with Arrow players Dane Stark (10), Jack Mack, Jackson McClemans (13) and Kaden Decker (11) during the consolation championship of the state Class AA boys basketball tournament on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in the Ice Arena at The Monument in Rapid City. It was the final game of Pat McClemans' lenghty basketball coaching career.
Watertown's Carter Buisker tries to score against Brandon Valley defenders Austin Dowd (20) and Briggs Knutson during the consolation championship of the state Class AA boys basketball tournament on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in the Ice Arena at The Monument in Rapid City.
Castlewood's Kamden Keszler heads to the hoop against two Freeman defenders during the championship game of the state Class B boys basketball tournament on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the Barnett Center in Aberdeen.
Castlewood's Leonard Wernke (15) tries to get around Freeman defenders Tate Sorensen (42) and Oliver Waltner during the championship game of the state Class B boys basketball tournament on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the Barnett Center in Aberdeen.
Watertown's Isaac Rehorst (20) defends against Brandon Valley's Lincoln McInerney during the consolation championship of the state Class AA boys basketball tournament on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in the Ice Arena at The Monument in Rapid City.
Watertown's Dane Stark puts up a shot over a Brandon Valley defender during the consolation championship of the state Class AA boys basketball tournament on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in the Ice Arena at The Monument in Rapid City.
Watertown's Jack Mack attempts to shoot against Brandon Valley's Ayuel Deng during the consolation championship of the state Class AA boys basketball tournament on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in the Ice Arena at The Monument in Rapid City.
Watertown's Kaden Decker drives against Brandon Valley's Lincoln McInerney during the consolation championship of the state Class AA boys basketball tournament on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in the Ice Arena at The Monument in Rapid City.
Watertown's Ashton Rabine puts up a shot against Brandon Valley's Caelen Christion during the consolation championship of the state Class AA boys basketball tournament on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in the Ice Arena at The Monument in Rapid City.
Watertown's Kaden Decker and Brandon Valley's Briggs Knutson dive for a loose ball as Brandon Valley's Brayden Knutson looks on during the consolation championship of the state Class AA boys basketball tournament on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in the Ice Arena at The Monument in Rapid City.
Watertown High School's boys basketball team capped an 18-6 season by winning the consolation championship in the state Class AA boys basketball tournament on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in the Ice Arena at The Monument in Rapid City.
Castlewood's Tyson Manley pressures Freeman's Tate Sorensen during the championship game of the state Class B boys basketball tournament on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the Barnett Center in Aberdeen.
Watertown's Jackson McClemans passes the ball against Brandon Valley's Briggs Knutson during the consolation championship of the state Class AA boys basketball tournament on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in the Ice Arena at The Monument in Rapid City.
Castlewood's Kamden Keszler drives against Lyman's Conway Collins during their semifinal game in the state Class B boys basketball tournament on Friday, March 20, 2026, at the Barnett Center in Aberdeen.
Lyman's MJ Diehm and Castlewood's Leonard Wernke chase after a loose ball during their semifinal game in the state Class B boys basketball tournament on Friday, March 20, 2026, at the Barnett Center in Aberdeen.
Hamlin's Boden Stevenson battles his way to the basket against Sioux Falls Christian's Canyon Prins during their semifinal game in the state Class A boys basketball tournament on Friday, March 20, 2026, in the Summit Arena at The Monument in Rapid City.
De Smet’s Kolby Sinclair tries to move past Sully Buttes’ Jett Yackley during their consolation semifinal game in the state Class B boys basketball tournament on Friday, March 20, 2026, at the Barnett Center in Aberdeen.
De Smet’s Kolby Sinclair drives against Sully Buttes’ Jett Yackley during their consolation semifinal game in the state Class B boys basketball tournament on Friday, March 20, 2026, at the Barnett Center in Aberdeen.
De Smet’s Carter Wilkinson (45) gets a hand on the ball as Sully Buttes’ Wesley Wittler (15) puts up a shot attempt during their consolation semifinal game in the state Class B boys basketball tournament on Friday, March 20, 2026, at the Barnett Center in Aberdeen.
Aberdeen Christian's Loyall Smith-Wade drives against a Viborg-Hurley player during their consolation semifinal game in the state Class B boys basketball tournament on Friday, March 20, 2026, at the Barnett Center in Aberdeen.
De Smet's Carter Wilkinson launches a 3-pointer over a Sully Buttes player during their consolation semifinal game in the state Class B boys basketball tournament on Friday, March 20, 2026, at the Barnett Center in Aberdeen.
Sully Buttes' Gavin Colson is pressured by De Smet's Noah Luethmers during their consolation semifinal game in the state Class B boys basketball tournament on Friday, March 20, 2026, at the Barnett Center in Aberdeen.
De Smet's Grant Wilkinson shoots against Sully Buttes' James Miles during their consolation semifinal game in the state Class B boys basketball tournament on Friday, March 20, 2026, at the Barnett Center in Aberdeen.
Hamlin's Boden Stevenson goes up for a basket over top of Sioux Falls Christian's Canyon Prins during their semifinal game in the state Class A boys basketball tournament on Friday, March 20, 2026, in the Summit Arena at The Monument in Rapid City.
Hamlin's Jack Stormo hits a 3-pointer against Sioux Falls Christian during their semifinal game in the state Class A boys basketball tournament on Friday, March 20, 2026, in the Summit Arena at The Monument in Rapid City.
Hamlin's Jackson Wadsworth shoots a 3-pointer against Sioux Falls Christian's Cooper Strande during their semifinal game in the state Class A boys basketball tournament on Friday, March 20, 2026, in the Summit Arena at The Monument in Rapid City.
Watertown's Ashton Rabine shoots against Tea Area's Lane Sieber during their consolation semifinal game in the state Class AA boys basketball tournament on Friday, March 20, 2026, at the Ice Arena in The Monument at Rapid City.
Watertown's Isaac Rehorst defends against Tea Area's Mitch Grant during their consolation semifinal game in the state Class AA boys basketball tournament on Friday, March 20, 2026, at the Ice Arena in The Monument at Rapid City.
Watertown's Jackson McClemans makes a move to the basket during a consolation semifinal game against Tea Area in the state Class AA boys basketball tournament on Friday, March 20, 2026, at the Ice Arena in The Monument at Rapid City.
Watertown's Carter Buisker goes up for a shot against Tea Area's Blake Lundin during their consolation semifinal game in the state Class AA boys basketball tournament on Friday, March 20, 2026, at the Ice Arena in The Monument at Rapid City.
Watertown's Carter Buisker celebrates as Tea Area's Kayden Williamson (21) looks on in the final seconds of their consolation semifinal game in the state Class AA boys basketball tournament on Friday, March 20, 2026, at the Ice Arena in The Monument at Rapid City. Buisker, a senior guard, led Watertown by scoring 18.8 points per game during the 2025-26 season.
Watertown's Kaden Decker (11) defends against Tea Area's Gavin Shawd during their consolation semifinal game in the state Class AA boys basketball tournament on Friday, March 20, 2026, at the Ice Arena in The Monument at Rapid City.
Watertown's Isaac Rehorst goes up for two points during a consolation semifinal game against Tea Area in the state Class AA boys basketball tournament on Friday, March 20, 2026, at the Ice Arena in The Monument at Rapid City.
Watertown's Jackson Clemens shoots over Tea Area's Lane Sieber (24) during their consolation semifinal game in the state Class AA boys basketball tournament on Friday, March 20, 2026, at the Ice Arena in The Monument at Rapid City.
De Smet’s Coy Van Regenmorter (3) goes after a loose ball against Sully Buttes’ Bretton Barber during their consolation semifinal game in the state Class B boys basketball tournament on Friday, March 20, 2026, at the Barnett Center in Aberdeen.
Aberdeen Christian's Dylan Hofer advances the ball during a consolation semifinal game against Viborg-Hurley in the state Class B boys basketball tournament on Friday, March 20, 2026, at the Barnett Center in Aberdeen.
Viborg-Hurley's Jake Austin (3) shoots against Aberdeen Christian's Charles Eichler during their consolation semifinal game in the state Class B boys basketball tournament on Friday, March 20, 2026, at the Barnett Center in Aberdeen.
De Smet's Slayten Wilkinson handles the ball against Sully Buttes' Easton Moore during their consolation semifinal game in the state Class B boys basketball tournament on Friday, March 20, 2026, at the Barnett Center in Aberdeen.
Hamlin's Jackson Wadsworth, right, is guarded by Sioux Falls Christian's Cooper Goodbary during their semifinal game in the state Class A boys basketball tournament on Friday, March 20, 2026, in the Summit Arena at The Monument in Rapid City.
Clark-Willow Lake's Emmerson Larson shoots over top of West Central's Will Kuhl during their semifinal game in the state Class A boys basketball tournament on Friday, March 20, 2026, in the Summit Arena at The Monument in Rapid City.
Clark-Willow Lake's Emmerson Larson looks for an outlet against West Central's Hayden Heier during their semifinal game in the state Class A boys basketball tournament on Friday, March 20, 2026, in the Summit Arena at The Monument in Rapid City.
Clark-Willow Lake's Sullivan Felberg grabs a rebound over West Central's Boche Knight during their semifinal game in the state Class A boys basketball tournament on Friday, March 20, 2026, in the Summit Arena at The Monument in Rapid City. CWL players also pictured are Jakob Steen (left) and Chris Bevers (right).
Castlewood's Will Aderhold (32) blocks a shot against Lyman during their semifinal game in the state Class B boys basketball tournament on Friday, March 20, 2026, at the Barnett Center in Aberdeen. At right is Castlewood's Kamden Keszler.
Castlewood's Trevor Everson, right, dives after the ball against Lyman's MJ Diehm during their semifinal game in the state Class B boys basketball tournament on Friday, March 20, 2026, at the Barnett Center in Aberdeen.
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Clark-Willow Lake's high school boys basketball team closed out a 21-4 season with a fourth-place finish in the state Class A boys basketball tournament on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in the Summit Arena at The Monument in Rapid City.
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Clark-Willow Lake's high school boys basketball team closed out a 21-4 season with a fourth-place finish in the state Class A boys basketball tournament on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in the Summit Arena at The Monument in Rapid City.
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Gallery of photos from South Dakota's state boys basketball tourneys
Hamlin High School's boys basketball team completed a 22-4 season with a third-place finish in the state Class A boys basketball tournament on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in the Summit Arena at The Monument in Rapid City.
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Hamlin's Trig Heinrich goes up for a shot against Clark-Willow Lake's Bo Begeman during the third-place game of the state Class A boys basketball tournament on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in the Summit Arena at The Monument in Rapid City.
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Hamlin's Boden Stevenson (1) is pressured by Clark-Willow Lake's Jakob Steen during the third-place game of the state Class A boys basketball tournament on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in the Summit Arena at The Monument in Rapid City.
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Watertown's Jackson McClemans goes up for a rebound against Brandon Valley's Brayden Knutson during the consolation championship of the state Class AA boys basketball tournament on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in the Ice Arena at The Monument in Rapid City. At left are Watertown's Jack Mack and Brandon Valley's Ayuel Deng.
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Hamlin's Jackson Wadsworth drives against Clark-Willow Lake's Emmerson Larson during the third-place game of the state Class A boys basketball tournament on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in the Summit Arena at The Monument in Rapid City.
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Clark-Willow Lake's Sully Felberg drives against Hamlin's Aiden Abraham during the third-place game of the state Class A boys basketball tournament on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in the Summit Arena at The Monument in Rapid City.
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Groton Area's Karson Zak (3) defends against Stanley County's Eddie Duffy during the seventh-place game of the state Class A boys basketball tournament on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in the Summit Arena at The Monument in Rapid City.
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Hamlin senior Jackson Wadsworth won the Spirit of Su Award at the state Class A boys basketball tournament on Saturday, March 22, 2026, in the Summit Arena at The Monument in Rapid City.
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Aberdeen Christian's Grady Jett fires up a 3-pointer during the consolation championship game of the state Class B boys basketball tournament on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the Barnett Center in Aberdeen.
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De Smet's Noah Luethmers heads to the hoop against Aberdeen Christian's Dylan Hofer during the consolation championship game of the state Class B boys basketball tournament on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the Barnett Center in Aberdeen.
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De Smet's Grant Wilkinson shoots against Aberdeen Christian's Brooks Jett (4) and Grady Jett (2) during the consolation championship game of the state Class B boys basketball tournament on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the Barnett Center in Aberdeen.
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Castlewood's Trevor Everson, right, dives for a loose ball against Freeman's Oliver Waltner during the championship game of the state Class B boys basketball tournament on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the Barnett Center in Aberdeen.
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Castlewood's Kamden Keszler, right, dribbles against Freeman's Luke Miller during the championship game of the state Class B boys basketball tournament on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the Barnett Center in Aberdeen.
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Castlewood's Brody Bass (4) defends against Freeman's David Walter during the championship game of the state Class B boys basketball tournament on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the Barnett Center in Aberdeen.
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Groton Area senior Ryder Johnson (4) receives congratulations during the seventh-place game of the state Class A boys basketball tournament on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in the Summit Arena at The Monument in Rapid City.
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Watertown's Ashton Rabine comes down with the rebound in front of teammates Isaac Rehorst and Dane Stark (right) during the consolation championship game of the state Class AA boys basketball tournament on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in the Ice Arena at The Momument in Rapid City.
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Hamlin High School's cheerleaders won the Spirit of Six Award during the state Class A boys basketball tournament on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in the Summit Arena at The Monument in Rapid City. Members of the team are cheerleaders Adrianys Cabrera Rodriguez, Evalyn Gustafson, Laura Larson, Amelia Loban and Danica Perez and coaches Cindy Haase and Janis MacDonell.
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Groton Area's Ryder Johnson launches a 3-pointer against Stanley County's Weston Prince during the seventh-place game of the state Class A boys basketball tournament on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in the Summit Arena at The Monument in Rapid City.
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Castlewood's Trevor Everson (left) and Kamden Keszler defend against Freeman's David Walter during the championship game of the state Class B boys basketball tournament on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the Barnett Center in Aberdeen.
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Watertown's Jackson McClemans dribbles past Brandon Valley's Austin Dowd during the consolation championship of the state Class AA boys basketball tournament on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in the Ice Arena at The Monument in Rapid City.
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Watertown head coach Pat McClemans speaks with Arrow players Dane Stark (10), Jack Mack, Jackson McClemans (13) and Kaden Decker (11) during the consolation championship of the state Class AA boys basketball tournament on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in the Ice Arena at The Monument in Rapid City. It was the final game of Pat McClemans' lenghty basketball coaching career.
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Gallery of photos from South Dakota's state boys basketball tourneys
Watertown's Carter Buisker tries to score against Brandon Valley defenders Austin Dowd (20) and Briggs Knutson during the consolation championship of the state Class AA boys basketball tournament on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in the Ice Arena at The Monument in Rapid City.
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Castlewood's Kamden Keszler heads to the hoop against two Freeman defenders during the championship game of the state Class B boys basketball tournament on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the Barnett Center in Aberdeen.
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Castlewood's Leonard Wernke (15) tries to get around Freeman defenders Tate Sorensen (42) and Oliver Waltner during the championship game of the state Class B boys basketball tournament on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the Barnett Center in Aberdeen.
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Watertown's Isaac Rehorst (20) defends against Brandon Valley's Lincoln McInerney during the consolation championship of the state Class AA boys basketball tournament on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in the Ice Arena at The Monument in Rapid City.
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Watertown's Dane Stark puts up a shot over a Brandon Valley defender during the consolation championship of the state Class AA boys basketball tournament on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in the Ice Arena at The Monument in Rapid City.
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Watertown's Jack Mack attempts to shoot against Brandon Valley's Ayuel Deng during the consolation championship of the state Class AA boys basketball tournament on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in the Ice Arena at The Monument in Rapid City.
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Watertown's Ashton Rabine puts up a shot against Brandon Valley's Caelen Christion during the consolation championship of the state Class AA boys basketball tournament on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in the Ice Arena at The Monument in Rapid City.
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Watertown's Kaden Decker and Brandon Valley's Briggs Knutson dive for a loose ball as Brandon Valley's Brayden Knutson looks on during the consolation championship of the state Class AA boys basketball tournament on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in the Ice Arena at The Monument in Rapid City.
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Castlewood's Tyson Manley pressures Freeman's Tate Sorensen during the championship game of the state Class B boys basketball tournament on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the Barnett Center in Aberdeen.
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Watertown's Jackson McClemans passes the ball against Brandon Valley's Briggs Knutson during the consolation championship of the state Class AA boys basketball tournament on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in the Ice Arena at The Monument in Rapid City.
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Lyman's MJ Diehm and Castlewood's Leonard Wernke chase after a loose ball during their semifinal game in the state Class B boys basketball tournament on Friday, March 20, 2026, at the Barnett Center in Aberdeen.
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Hamlin's Boden Stevenson battles his way to the basket against Sioux Falls Christian's Canyon Prins during their semifinal game in the state Class A boys basketball tournament on Friday, March 20, 2026, in the Summit Arena at The Monument in Rapid City.
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De Smet’s Kolby Sinclair tries to move past Sully Buttes’ Jett Yackley during their consolation semifinal game in the state Class B boys basketball tournament on Friday, March 20, 2026, at the Barnett Center in Aberdeen.
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De Smet’s Kolby Sinclair drives against Sully Buttes’ Jett Yackley during their consolation semifinal game in the state Class B boys basketball tournament on Friday, March 20, 2026, at the Barnett Center in Aberdeen.
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De Smet’s Carter Wilkinson (45) gets a hand on the ball as Sully Buttes’ Wesley Wittler (15) puts up a shot attempt during their consolation semifinal game in the state Class B boys basketball tournament on Friday, March 20, 2026, at the Barnett Center in Aberdeen.
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Aberdeen Christian's Loyall Smith-Wade drives against a Viborg-Hurley player during their consolation semifinal game in the state Class B boys basketball tournament on Friday, March 20, 2026, at the Barnett Center in Aberdeen.
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De Smet's Carter Wilkinson launches a 3-pointer over a Sully Buttes player during their consolation semifinal game in the state Class B boys basketball tournament on Friday, March 20, 2026, at the Barnett Center in Aberdeen.
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Sully Buttes' Gavin Colson is pressured by De Smet's Noah Luethmers during their consolation semifinal game in the state Class B boys basketball tournament on Friday, March 20, 2026, at the Barnett Center in Aberdeen.
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De Smet's Grant Wilkinson shoots against Sully Buttes' James Miles during their consolation semifinal game in the state Class B boys basketball tournament on Friday, March 20, 2026, at the Barnett Center in Aberdeen.
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Hamlin's Boden Stevenson goes up for a basket over top of Sioux Falls Christian's Canyon Prins during their semifinal game in the state Class A boys basketball tournament on Friday, March 20, 2026, in the Summit Arena at The Monument in Rapid City.
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Hamlin's Jack Stormo hits a 3-pointer against Sioux Falls Christian during their semifinal game in the state Class A boys basketball tournament on Friday, March 20, 2026, in the Summit Arena at The Monument in Rapid City.
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Hamlin's Jackson Wadsworth shoots a 3-pointer against Sioux Falls Christian's Cooper Strande during their semifinal game in the state Class A boys basketball tournament on Friday, March 20, 2026, in the Summit Arena at The Monument in Rapid City.
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Watertown's Ashton Rabine shoots against Tea Area's Lane Sieber during their consolation semifinal game in the state Class AA boys basketball tournament on Friday, March 20, 2026, at the Ice Arena in The Monument at Rapid City.
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Watertown's Isaac Rehorst defends against Tea Area's Mitch Grant during their consolation semifinal game in the state Class AA boys basketball tournament on Friday, March 20, 2026, at the Ice Arena in The Monument at Rapid City.
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High school all-star basketball games scheduled for April 12 at Sioux Falls
Watertown's Jackson McClemans makes a move to the basket during a consolation semifinal game against Tea Area in the state Class AA boys basketball tournament on Friday, March 20, 2026, at the Ice Arena in The Monument at Rapid City.
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Watertown's Carter Buisker goes up for a shot against Tea Area's Blake Lundin during their consolation semifinal game in the state Class AA boys basketball tournament on Friday, March 20, 2026, at the Ice Arena in The Monument at Rapid City.
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Watertown's Carter Buisker & Jackson McClemans each named Class AA all-state
Watertown's Carter Buisker celebrates as Tea Area's Kayden Williamson (21) looks on in the final seconds of their consolation semifinal game in the state Class AA boys basketball tournament on Friday, March 20, 2026, at the Ice Arena in The Monument at Rapid City. Buisker, a senior guard, led Watertown by scoring 18.8 points per game during the 2025-26 season.
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Watertown's Kaden Decker (11) defends against Tea Area's Gavin Shawd during their consolation semifinal game in the state Class AA boys basketball tournament on Friday, March 20, 2026, at the Ice Arena in The Monument at Rapid City.
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Watertown's Isaac Rehorst goes up for two points during a consolation semifinal game against Tea Area in the state Class AA boys basketball tournament on Friday, March 20, 2026, at the Ice Arena in The Monument at Rapid City.
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Watertown's Jackson Clemens shoots over Tea Area's Lane Sieber (24) during their consolation semifinal game in the state Class AA boys basketball tournament on Friday, March 20, 2026, at the Ice Arena in The Monument at Rapid City.
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De Smet’s Coy Van Regenmorter (3) goes after a loose ball against Sully Buttes’ Bretton Barber during their consolation semifinal game in the state Class B boys basketball tournament on Friday, March 20, 2026, at the Barnett Center in Aberdeen.
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Aberdeen Christian's Dylan Hofer advances the ball during a consolation semifinal game against Viborg-Hurley in the state Class B boys basketball tournament on Friday, March 20, 2026, at the Barnett Center in Aberdeen.
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Viborg-Hurley's Jake Austin (3) shoots against Aberdeen Christian's Charles Eichler during their consolation semifinal game in the state Class B boys basketball tournament on Friday, March 20, 2026, at the Barnett Center in Aberdeen.
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De Smet's Slayten Wilkinson handles the ball against Sully Buttes' Easton Moore during their consolation semifinal game in the state Class B boys basketball tournament on Friday, March 20, 2026, at the Barnett Center in Aberdeen.
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Watertown's Carter Buisker & Jackson McClemans each named Class AA all-state
Hamlin's Jackson Wadsworth, right, is guarded by Sioux Falls Christian's Cooper Goodbary during their semifinal game in the state Class A boys basketball tournament on Friday, March 20, 2026, in the Summit Arena at The Monument in Rapid City.
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Clark-Willow Lake's Emmerson Larson shoots over top of West Central's Will Kuhl during their semifinal game in the state Class A boys basketball tournament on Friday, March 20, 2026, in the Summit Arena at The Monument in Rapid City.
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Clark-Willow Lake's Emmerson Larson looks for an outlet against West Central's Hayden Heier during their semifinal game in the state Class A boys basketball tournament on Friday, March 20, 2026, in the Summit Arena at The Monument in Rapid City.
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Clark-Willow Lake's Sullivan Felberg grabs a rebound over West Central's Boche Knight during their semifinal game in the state Class A boys basketball tournament on Friday, March 20, 2026, in the Summit Arena at The Monument in Rapid City. CWL players also pictured are Jakob Steen (left) and Chris Bevers (right).
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Castlewood's Will Aderhold (32) blocks a shot against Lyman during their semifinal game in the state Class B boys basketball tournament on Friday, March 20, 2026, at the Barnett Center in Aberdeen. At right is Castlewood's Kamden Keszler.
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Castlewood's Trevor Everson, right, dives after the ball against Lyman's MJ Diehm during their semifinal game in the state Class B boys basketball tournament on Friday, March 20, 2026, at the Barnett Center in Aberdeen.
HURON — Blake Ellwein of Huron has been named as the 2026 South Dakota Mr. Basketball award winner by Hansen Anderson Basketball.
The 6-foot-10 senior guard and South Dakota State University recruit led Huron to a 20-4 record and the state Class AA boys basketball championship. He made 25 of 27 free throws in the state tourney.
Ellwein is the all-time leading scorer at Huron High School with 1,535 career points. He averaged 21.5 points per game in his senior season. He is a three-time Class AA all-state selection and three-time All-Eastern South Dakota Conference player who earned all-tournament honors three times at state AA tourneys.
Since the award was first presented in 1978, Ellwein is the third Huron player selected for the honor. He joins Rod Merriam in 1980 and Eric Hall in 2004 as previous honorees for the Tigers.
Huron's Blake Ellwein, shown driving the baseline against O'Gorman's Braylen Yellow Bird during the state Class AA boys basketball tournament in March at Rapid City, has been named as South Dakota's Mr. Basketball for 2026.
Huron's Blake Ellwein, shown driving the baseline against O'Gorman's Braylen Yellow Bird during the state Class AA boys basketball tournament in March at Rapid City, has been named as South Dakota's Mr. Basketball for 2026.
Other finalists included: Jackson Wadsworth of Hamlin, Samuel DeGroot of Sioux Falls Lincoln, Marvin Richard III of Pine Ridge and Will Kuhl of West Central.
The award is voted on yearly by all boys basketball coaches in the state and was presented at a ceremony held Thursday, May 14, in the Huron Arena.
Wagner standout and University of Nebraska recruit Ashlyn Koupal of Wagner recently was named South Dakota's Miss Basketball for 2026.
Hansen Anderson basketball was founded in 1977 by Richard Hansen and Dave Anderson. The annual publication highlighsteams and players from across the state.
