Basketball - SDPB South Dakota Championship Coverage

The University of South Dakota women’s basketball team is preparing for the Michigan Wolverines this week. Both teams will meet up on Saturday evening in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament.This has been a historic run for the Coyotes program this season. Not only did they win their first-ever NCAA Tournament game, USD defeated Ole Miss this past Friday, but they upset No. 2 seeded Baylor in the Round of 32 on Sunday to advance to the coveted Sweet 16.

The South Dakota Coyotes are preparing this week for a matchup against Michigan in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA women's basketball tournament.

The Spirit of Su award has become a staple of the championship night festivities at each state high school basketball tournament in South Dakota. During the ‘AA’ girls tournament last week, Bailee Sobczak of Rapid City Stevens was the recipient of the award. For Bailee, SuAnne Big Crow was her childhood idol, which made for a special night for her.

De Smet defeated Lower Brule on Saturday night in Aberdeen to win the 'B' title state title, their second in a row.

The boys state basketball championships wrapped up their action on Saturday March 19th with SF Roosevelt, Dakota Valley, and De Smet winning titles.

Lower Brule and White River renewed their hardwood rivalry Friday night in Aberdeen, as the Sioux and Tigers squared off in the Class ‘B’ State Tournament Semifinals.

Clarice Thyen is no stranger to state basketball tournaments, but this year’s 2022 Class ‘B’ State Tournament means a little bit more.

The 2022 State Boys Basketball Championships tipped off from Rapid City, Sioux Falls, and Aberdeen on Thursday. Here are the quarterfinal round results and schedule for Friday. 

Harrisburg defeated Mitchell 78-77 in the ‘AA’ boys basketball quarterfinal round on Thursday afternoon in Sioux Falls, but it took three overtimes to do it.Mitchell did have the final possession of the ball game, with a chance to try and win it, but the shot at the buzzer came up short. The game was tight from start to finish as neither team was ever able to pull away from the other.

From West Central to the University of South Dakota, to the Skyforce and playing professionally, Josh Mueller was one of the most prolific high school basketball players in South Dakota history.