South Dakota's Top High School Basketball Players Honored

Class A all-state team features mix of veteran stars and rising underclassmen

Mar. 28, 2026 at 2:37pm

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The South Dakota Basketball Coaches Association has announced the Class A boys basketball all-state first team selections, recognizing the top high school players in the state. The team features a mix of veteran standouts and rising young stars, including the Class A player of the year, Sioux Falls Christian junior Brant Wassenaar.

Why it matters

The all-state teams showcase the exceptional talent and bright futures of South Dakota's top high school basketball players. These selections highlight the state's depth of basketball excellence and provide recognition for the hard work and achievements of these student-athletes.

The details

The Class A first team includes Sioux Falls Christian junior Brant Wassenaar, Pine Ridge senior Marvin Richard III, Vermillion senior Trey Hansen, West Central junior Connor Mebius, Hamlin senior Jackson Wadsworth, and Clark/Willow Lake sophomore Sully Felberg. Wassenaar was named the Class A player of the year after averaging 22.8 points, 7.4 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game. Richard, the state's leading scorer at 30.3 points per game, broke the single-game scoring record with 73 points in the playoffs. Hansen became Vermillion's all-time leading scorer this season.

  • The all-state teams were selected by the South Dakota Basketball Coaches Association.
  • The Class A state championship was won by West Central.

The players

Brant Wassenaar

A junior guard for Sioux Falls Christian who was named the Class A player of the year after averaging 22.8 points, 7.4 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game.

Marvin Richard III

A senior guard for Pine Ridge who was the state's leading scorer at 30.3 points per game and broke the single-game scoring record with 73 points in the playoffs.

Trey Hansen

A senior guard for Vermillion who became the school's all-time leading scorer this season, averaging 25.9 points, 8 rebounds and 6.1 assists per game.

Connor Mebius

A junior guard for West Central, the Class A state champions, who averaged 17.6 points and 5.6 assists per game.

Sully Felberg

A sophomore forward for Clark/Willow Lake who had 15.6 points, 7 rebounds and 30 blocked shots per game.

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What they’re saying

“Brant Wassenaar is a special player who has worked hard to develop his all-around game. He's very deserving of this recognition.”

— Sioux Falls Christian Head Coach

“Marvin Richard III's 73-point game was an incredible individual performance that showcased his elite scoring ability.”

— Pine Ridge Head Coach

What’s next

The all-state teams will be honored at an awards ceremony later this spring.

The takeaway

The Class A all-state selections highlight the depth of basketball talent in South Dakota, with a mix of veteran stars and rising young players earning recognition for their outstanding seasons.