2026 Recruits

[SteelSD]

Did we actually offer her last year, Steel, according to your post 8/2/22?

Yes we did. We were the first to offer I think.

[LetsGoRabbits]

I thought the same with Katie Vasecka, was pleasantly surprised to learn she preferred to play close to home, and thrilled she chose the Jacks to play for. I too would like to see Ashley and Katie playing together, but then I remember thinking how great Markowski and Brooklyn would be together, things can change very quickly for better or worse in sports it seems. Love it that we still had Kallie , Brooklyn and Burckard ( post and perimeter) remaining. Would be thrilled to get Ashlyn, or a very good PF whose athletic (Angel Reese type) or great high % shooter as long as I'm wishing. I really do like our core team as it is, not needing to build on it too much, very good and capable players. We are always on the verge ... being a great team a player or two away from becoming that "something special" team that will go and take the next step. We never get too depleted in talent, that makes each season exciting to look forward too. I've been hoping for some '25, '26 players to show up, maybe a tad too early for them, but after our great '24 class, the cupboard gets a little bare as it stands now. Sorry, this turned out to be a little longer post than anticipated.

yeah JD could you try to take it a little easy with the novel writing career)))

appreciate your enthusiasm buddy!

[73alum]

Jacks offer Trishelle Miller, 5'8" G Sioux City East. Ranked #17 in region by Five State Hoops.

Offers: Drake

Did we actually offer her last year, Steel, according to your post 8/2/22?

[jackdaniel]

I think she already has a Nebraska offer. I think she’ll garner more. From what I hear it’s a high likelihood she goes out of state somewhere. Would be nice if we could get her but it’s obviously a very USD family so I think we’re facing an uphill recruiting battle with her. With the way things are in Vermilllion, I can’t see her sticking around to go there either. Lots of talent and potential so I’m sure bigger schools yet will come knocking.

I thought the same with Katie Vasecka, was pleasantly surprised to learn she preferred to play close to home, and thrilled she chose the Jacks to play for. I too would like to see Ashley and Katie playing together, but then I remember thinking how great Markowski and Brooklyn would be together, things can change very quickly for better or worse in sports it seems. Love it that we still had Kallie , Brooklyn and Burckard ( post and perimeter) remaining. Would be thrilled to get Ashlyn, or a very good PF whose athletic (Angel Reese type) or great high % shooter as long as I'm wishing. I really do like our core team as it is, not needing to build on it too much, very good and capable players. We are always on the verge ... being a great team a player or two away from becoming that "something special" team that will go and take the next step. We never get too depleted in talent, that makes each season exciting to look forward too. I've been hoping for some '25, '26 players to show up, maybe a tad too early for them, but after our great '24 class, the cupboard gets a little bare as it stands now. Sorry, this turned out to be a little longer post than anticipated.

[SteelSD]

Jacks offer Trishelle Miller, 5'8" G Sioux City East. Ranked #17 in region by Five State Hoops.

Offers: Drake

Has added an offer from USD.

[jackdaniel]

I think she already has a Nebraska offer. I think she’ll garner more. From what I hear it’s a high likelihood she goes out of state somewhere. Would be nice if we could get her but it’s obviously a very USD family so I think we’re facing an uphill recruiting battle with her. With the way things are in Vermilllion, I can’t see her sticking around to go there either. Lots of talent and potential so I’m sure bigger schools yet will come knocking.

Amy Williams likes to see who we are interested in it seems. Of course, a lot of teams do I suppose.

[salemjack]

She’s young. A lot of recruiting left ahead of her. All we can do is the best we can and if it is supposed to be it will be. I hope she stays healthy so I can enjoy a full 3 more years of watching her in Wagner.

[bigticket1]

I think she already has a Nebraska offer. I think she’ll garner more. From what I hear it’s a high likelihood she goes out of state somewhere. Would be nice if we could get her but it’s obviously a very USD family so I think we’re facing an uphill recruiting battle with her. With the way things are in Vermilllion, I can’t see her sticking around to go there either. Lots of talent and potential so I’m sure bigger schools yet will come knocking.

If she isn't going to sign with the Jacks, out-of-state would be the preferred result.

[LetsGoRabbits]

Nagel and Emma Yost will both be playing at DWU.

thank you! i never heard them say that about Nagel but i would think she will have a chance to be very good for them! earlier, I thought i heard them say that Wadsworth from Hamlin was also going to DWU, but last night they said USF

[Project-Badass]

they never said anything about where the Nagel girl would play or if she would play beyond high school. i did not see anything that said she would be a D1 player, but i thought she was one of the other best players I saw this weekend and i DEFINITELY think she should be playing somewhere next year

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Nagel and Emma Yost will both be playing at DWU.

[LetsGoRabbits]

You’re right, Wagner is a very talented team with lots of size. Their only weakness seems to be depth, as they only went 6 deep in tight games. FWIW, I do know that 3 of those 6 transferred to Wagner in the past few years. I think Vasecka is the better player now, but Koupal definitely has the potential to surpass her. Would be really fun to see them play together.

Overall, it was a decent tournament for the SDSU commits. SF Jefferson (Dunn) finished 3rd, O’Gorman (Abdouch) finished 5th, and Flandreau (Sheppard) finished 6th. Here are the stats for the weekend. Splits are FG%/3P%/FT% PTS/REB/AS/BL/ST for reference

Jaidyn Dunn (2024 commit) - 76.5%/0.0%/66.7%; 10.67/10.3/1.0/6.0/1.33

Mahli Abdouch (2024 commit) - 45.7%/28.6%/72.7%; 14.67/2.67/4.0/1.33/3.67

Claire Sheppard (2024 commit) - 25.5%/26.67%/70.59%; 13.33/6.33/0.67/0/1.0

Ashlyn Koupal (2026 SDSU offer) - 57.58%/53.85%/69.2%; 21.0/5.0/0.67/0/0.67

Olivia Kieffer (USD commit) - 37.1%/14.3%/72.7%; 24.33/5.33/0.33/0.0/2.33

Mallory Miller (Arizona commit) - 42.5%/42.9%/58.3%; 16.67/13.33/3/0.0/0.0

Sadie Mehrman (2026 UND/UST offers) - 34.8%/57.1%/71.4%; 10.0/0.67/0.67/0/0.67

regarding depth, from what i saw they were very comfortable with their top 6. in the final game Hamlin played their starting 5 the entire game, except the last 2 minutes give or take when their starting PF simultaneously fouled out and got injured

regarding my previous comment Wagner has 3 starters 5'11 or more. they also have 2 more 6' on the roster but they did not play that i saw, although 1 is an 8th grader. there will be openings for PT next year as 3 starters graduate. would seem like the 6th girl who played a lot in the tournament (hit three 3s in the final last night) probably takes one of those spots

they never said anything about where the Nagel girl would play or if she would play beyond high school. i did not see anything that said she would be a D1 player, but i thought she was one of the other best players I saw this weekend and i DEFINITELY think she should be playing somewhere next year


regarding comparison of A Koupal and Vasecka, to be clear, I did not say Koupal was the best player in the state. i said i thought she was the best player playing this weekend.

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[GoJacks2011]

I’m just afraid Koupal will start getting major P5 offers. Hopefully I am wrong.

I think she already has a Nebraska offer. I think she’ll garner more. From what I hear it’s a high likelihood she goes out of state somewhere. Would be nice if we could get her but it’s obviously a very USD family so I think we’re facing an uphill recruiting battle with her. With the way things are in Vermilllion, I can’t see her sticking around to go there either. Lots of talent and potential so I’m sure bigger schools yet will come knocking.

[Project-Badass]

from what i saw of the three state tournaments, and i think it was a significant sample size, as a freshman she was already the best player playing this weekend. seems likely she is gonna get quite a bit MORE P5 attention

that said happy for Hamlin and Coach Koisti to get to the top tonight. worked together with him in my earlier coaching days and always found him to be a really good guy!. they have been close a lot, happy they finally got it done. dont think they were the most talented team but they played well together, played good defense, and got some clutch shooting

Wagner had a LOT of talent for a class A team. i am pretty sure they had 4 starters 5'11 or taller, for sure 3. i think solid chance they are a tournament team even without Ashlyn, but tonight i would have liked their chances more if they would have let her takeover the game. i am sure Hamlin has nobody who could guard her one on one, but they really never used her that way all night

You’re right, Wagner is a very talented team with lots of size. Their only weakness seems to be depth, as they only went 6 deep in tight games. FWIW, I do know that 3 of those 6 transferred to Wagner in the past few years. I think Vasecka is the better player now, but Koupal definitely has the potential to surpass her. Would be really fun to see them play together.

Overall, it was a decent tournament for the SDSU commits. SF Jefferson (Dunn) finished 3rd, O’Gorman (Abdouch) finished 5th, and Flandreau (Sheppard) finished 6th. Here are the stats for the weekend. Splits are FG%/3P%/FT% PTS/REB/AS/BL/ST for reference

Jaidyn Dunn (2024 commit) - 76.5%/0.0%/66.7%; 10.67/10.3/1.0/6.0/1.33

Mahli Abdouch (2024 commit) - 45.7%/28.6%/72.7%; 14.67/2.67/4.0/1.33/3.67

Claire Sheppard (2024 commit) - 25.5%/26.67%/70.59%; 13.33/6.33/0.67/0/1.0

Ashlyn Koupal (2026 SDSU offer) - 57.58%/53.85%/69.2%; 21.0/5.0/0.67/0/0.67

Olivia Kieffer (USD commit) - 37.1%/14.3%/72.7%; 24.33/5.33/0.33/0.0/2.33

Mallory Miller (Arizona commit) - 42.5%/42.9%/58.3%; 16.67/13.33/3/0.0/0.0

Sadie Mehrman (2026 UND/UST offers) - 34.8%/57.1%/71.4%; 10.0/0.67/0.67/0/0.67

[GrandpaLee]

To attract such future stars, the heavens need to align: SDSU makes deep runs this year & going forward cuz AJ stays - Transfer Portal delivers an athletic complement (6'2" +) to Brooklyn - Recruit Classes of 2023 & 2024 at USD flop -

BTW - Hamlin won by three

[SteelSD]

I’m just afraid Koupal will start getting major P5 offers. Hopefully I am wrong.