The South Dakota 2027 rankings were updated recently but I’m going about presenting them differently. Rather than sharing a Google Sheets, I’m breaking down the rankings in a table that will be inserted into a rankings post for the specific state and graduating class. The Google Sheets will be for my use to thenfore create the rankings table.

*Recent film viewed*

-Team Warwick 17U teams at the RecruitLook Kansas City Showcase

-Sacred Hoops Mueller at Prep Hoops Battle At The Lakes

-Sanford Sports Academy 17U White at Prep Hoops Stomping Grounds

Key takeaways from this rankings update:

• Sanford Sports Academy 17U Black with seven of the top 10 prospects.

• 6’7” Power Forward Easton Riley moves into the top 10 at #10 overall.

• 6’5” Wing Luke Jensen up to #17 overall.

• 6’1” Guard Hayden Heier up to #20.

• South Dakota State University football commit — 6’5” Big Austin Dowd of Brandon Valley is added.

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Rankings Discussion

#1 ranked prospect Brant Wassenaar just committed to Division I Drake University.

Davis Chase was moved up to #2 but he and Colby Nuttbrock are at a near deadlock for me, with Chase having a more distinguished profile of size in a 2027 class lacking true bigs.

#1 ranked point guard Connor Mebius picked up another D2 offer from University of Sioux Falls.

#5 ranked prospect Deondre Painter has been playing high IQ basketball and his decision-making on the court has taken a complete 360. He’s still an aggressive scorer and major three-point threat, he’s just more selective. He’s an elite on-ball defender and he uses his build and strength to his advantage. He could make a case as the #2 or #3 prospect. He took his lone D2 scholarship offer from Northern State University and committed to it.

#7 Bryson Skogsberg is with Heiser Skills Academy and he looks polished and aggressive as a scorer and shooter with them. Saw him live in Sioux Falls at Sanford Sports Complex (Pentagon) and he was getting to the rack in transition to finish—and he lived at the free-throw line as well in that specific game. He’s passing the ball well and moving it around the perimeter cleanly as well as passing the ball upcourt in transition. Also assumed but need to mention—that he could be considered a top 5 three-point shooter in the state. I haven’t seen or heard of any offers for him yet, which would make him my top prospect without an offer.

#8 Gavin Shawd is the go-to scorer for Impact Sports Basketball 17U and was one of the top scorers in AA in 2025-2026 and a first-team all-stater. He’s looking improved physically and he could make a case to be up to #6 overall. He has an NAIA offer from Dakota Wesleyan University.

#9 Carter Craven is recovering from a knee injury during the 2025-2026 season but he recently has picked up two NAIA offers from Dakota Wesleyan University and Dordt University. He’s a positionless 6’6” player that leads the class in intangibles and character.

#10 6’7” Forward Easton Riley is the highlight stock-riser with this update. He’s showing an outside shooting game and some toughness in the paint as an interior defender, rebounder, and rim-protector.

#12 6’5” Wing Brooks Jett has ran into some bad luck in the past year as far as staying 100% healthy. He’s a legitimate football prospect as well and he banged-up his shoulder during the football season which caused him to miss some games. He roughed-up his ankle in the Spring and he had to sit some time. But he looked good and more like himself on film at Prep Hoops Battle At The Lakes with Sacred Hoops Mueller. Jett has upside up to #6 overall and D2’s need to watch him this season because if things align and he gets good favor, he’s a first-team all-stater and a top 2-3 player in class B. Brooks has the length, skill, and athleticism blend to be a prototypical D2 wing. He holds an NAIA offer from Northwestern College (IA). His best days are ahead of him.

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C3 Scouting has the top 1-5 tiers ranked in the Minnesota 2027 class with 31 total prospects.

I’m ranking by the players that I have seen play live or online that I feel comfortable in ranking. The watchlist is the prospects that I need to see play more.

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The state tournament is behind us and we’re getting into full force into the hectic travel season that is impossible to stay caught up with. I was at the sta…

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There still are quite a few teams and players I need to see yet but here’s a list of what I’ve seen thus far.

Google Sheets link to the rankings » North Dakota 2027 Rankings

Gibson Kinnebrew - 6’4 Guard - Bismarck Century

D1 prospect with Summit League offers from North Dakota State University and University of South Dakota. The consensus #1 prospect with his elite athleticism, skill, and two-way ability.

Brooks Bakko - 6’6 Guard - Kindred

Bakko is a 6’6 ball-handler for Kindred.

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Musunguindji Mwenentanda (2028)

Bloomington Kennedy

6’7 Wing/ Forward

18.3 points per game

10.4 rebounds per game

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Top 6 Minnesota 2028 Prospects

C3 Hoops has a soft initial Top 6 Minnesota 2028 class ranking. The reason I’m calling it a “soft” debut is because there are some players that are considered top prospects that I’ve yet to see. I will only rank players if I’ve seen play.

The 2028 class has a few sure-things at the top and a list of prospects with some budding upside. It’s lacking elite Bigs you could say and more guard-heavy.

#1) Ichima Idoko (6’7” 2028 Forward) DeLaSalle

Idoko is considered by probably most, the top 2028 in Minnesota due to his absurd blend of length, and offensive and defensive versatility. He has two notable D1 offers from Kansas State University and UNLV. The early offers are a clear sign that he’s going to be a highly-recruited prospect going forward. At 6’7” he can live and operate out on the perimeter. A left-handed shooter, his versatility comes from his ability to shoot from 3-point range as well as be an at-the-rim finisher. His shot looks fairly steady for such a lengthy and sized player. Finishes around the rim with length and efficiency. Uses his size and body well close to the hoop. Scored 15 points versus Maple Grove, going 5 for 5 from the free throw line. Smooth and comfortable stroke at the line. Can go off the dribble cleanly from the perimeter and get in the paint. Really high on him like everyone else, with his high floor and sky-high upside. Could maybe get up to 6’9”-6’10”. He’s been rested some early in the season with DeLaSalle playing against much lesser competition.

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Link to South Dakota rankings » SD Rankings

Brant Wassenaar - 6’4 Guard - Sioux Falls Christian

Wassenaar is the clear #1 prospect in the class and not much thought went into that. Best two-way guard in the state that can score, defend, pass. D1 offers include—South Dakota State University, University of South Dakota, and Drake University.

Colby Nuttbrock - 6’5 Wing - Sioux Falls Jefferson

Nuttbrock has got better and more comfortable every year at translating to a skilled wing with size and athleticism. His 3-point shot is locked-in now and he’s going strong off the drive, using his step and frame to be an efficient finisher. Wassenaar is Tier-1 and Nuttbrock is by himself in Tier-2.

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