Episode 18 - "The Roundtable: SD State Boys Basketball Tournaments Preview Show"

Episode 18 of the State of Hoops Podcast brings together a roundtable of South Dakota basketball voices for a deep dive into the excitement surrounding the upcoming Class AA, Class A, and Class B Boys State Basketball Tournaments. Hosts Todd Schlekeway and Nate Malchow welcome special guests Nate Kaeding, Brian Norberg, and David Tukesbrey for a wide-ranging conversation previewing one of the biggest weeks on the state’s basketball calendar. The conversation then sets the stage for tournament week, with Class AA and Class A tipping off in Rapid City at the Monument (Ice Arena and Summit Arena respectively), while Class B heads to Aberdeen at the Barnett Center. The group talks about the buzz created by AA and A sharing the same complex, the excitement across the state, and encourages fans traveling west or north to queue up the episode on the drive.From there, the roundtable dives into an in-depth previews of the Class AA, Class A, and Class B State Tournament fields; discussing key storylines, tournament trends, and first-round matchups. The panel breaks down team strengths and weaknesses, potential bracket paths, dark horse contenders, and standout players to watch, along with a few bold predictions.State of Hoops Podcast Season 1 Sponsors: South Dakota High School Basketball Hall of Fame, Tiefenthaler Homes with Hegg Real Estate, Park Bench Apparel, Charles Schwab – Sioux Falls (Lonnie Struckman and Zach Hanson, Financial Consultants), and Insight.Basketball fans are encouraged to connect with the hosts by email at [email protected] and to follow, like, subscribe, and engage with the State of Hoops Podcast on social media:*YouTube: @StateofHoopsPodcast*Instagram: @state_of_hoops_podcast*X: @StateofHoopsPod