Pine Ridge Thorpes

Basketball is more than a game to the people of Pine Ridge. We meet several community members who tell us more about how it has expanded over the years and impacted the lives of players and their families.

Charlie Ziminga shares some memories of his playing and coaching career at Pine Ridge with Craig Mattick. He also looks back at some memories of one of the all-time South Dakota greats SuAnne Big Crow.

Meet a man whose coaching style mixes discipline, love, and encouragement. Meet Pine Ridge Thorpes Coach Casey Means.

Pine Ridge is back at the state 'A' boys basketball tournament in 2024. For Thorpes head coach Casey Means, his program is about a strong culture with everyone doing their part.

In the latest episode of In Play, Craig Mattick talks with Lyle Dusty LeBeaux one of the most successful high school basketball coaches in South Dakota with 26-years of experience - all on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.

It's often said, there are more important things in life than sports. But for Charles Schrader Jr of Pine Ridge, basketball has helped him overcome life's challenges.