37 South Dakota Basketball Coaches Honored

Retiring Watertown coach Pat McClemans among those recognized by state association

Apr. 8, 2026 at 1:37am

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The South Dakota Basketball Coaches Association has announced its 2025-26 Region Coaches of the Year, honoring a total of 37 coaches, including six state championship coaches and the retiring Watertown boys coach Pat McClemans.

Why it matters

The annual SDBCA awards recognize the top high school basketball coaches in the state, celebrating their achievements and contributions to the sport. Honoring retiring coaches like Pat McClemans also highlights the impact long-serving mentors can have on their teams and communities.

The details

The SDBCA is honoring 37 coaches as its 2025-26 Region Coaches of the Year, including six who led their teams to state championships this past season. Among the honorees is Pat McClemans, the retiring head coach of the Watertown boys basketball team.

  • The SDBCA announced the 37 honorees on April 8, 2026.

The players

Pat McClemans

The retiring head coach of the Watertown boys basketball team.

South Dakota Basketball Coaches Association

The state organization that recognizes the top high school basketball coaches in South Dakota.

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The takeaway

The SDBCA's annual awards highlight the dedication and success of high school basketball coaches across South Dakota, honoring not only state champions but also long-serving mentors like the retiring Pat McClemans who have made a lasting impact on their programs and communities.