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Junior Luke Luskey from South Dakota State University was selected as the 2025‑26 College Baseball Athlete of the Year by Sioux Falls Live, capping a season that saw him lead the conference in RBIs, hit 13 home runs and help the Jacks return to the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2013.
The fifth annual Who's Next High School Basketball Combine will be held at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, featuring more than 100 athletes from South Dakota and neighboring states. Organized by Sanford Sports Academy supervisor Nate Kaeding, the event offers skill development drills, live competitions, and direct exposure to college coaches from Division II and NAIA programs. Participation costs $60 plus tax and includes a branded jersey. The showcase is especially valuable for girls due to earlier recruiting timelines and for boys in the critical 17U recruiting period.