The Preseason South Dakota Prep Media Basketball polls were released on Monday, December 9, 2024. Teams are ranked by points received and first place votes are in parentheses.
Boy’s Basketball
Class AA
- Mitchell (13) 69
- Sioux Falls Washington 49
- Sioux Falls Lincoln 24
- Huron 23
- Sioux Falls O’Gorman 15
Receiving votes: Brandon Valley 14, Harrisburg (1) 9, Sioux Falls Roosevelt 4, Sioux Falls Jefferson 3.
Class A
- Sioux Falls Christian (8) 64
- Hamlin (6) 62
- Dakota Valley 31
- Rapid City Christian 23
- Pine Ridge 16
Receiving votes: Lennox 9, Sioux Valley 2, Dell Rapids 1, Vermillion 1, St. Thomas More 1.
Class B
- Castlewood (8) 62
- Viborg-Hurley (5) 60
- Gregory 27
- Dell Rapids St. Mary 26
- Wessington Springs 15
Receiving votes: Howard 11, De Smet (1) 6, Aberdeen Christian 2, Leola-Frederick Area 1.
Girl’s Basketball
Class AA
- Sioux Falls O’Gorman (3) 59
- Brandon Valley (9) 58
- Sioux Falls Washington 31
- Rapid City Stevens 28
- Sioux Falls Jefferson (2) 22
Receiving votes: Harrisburg 8, Pierre 3, Spearfish 1.
Class A
- Vermillion (11) 66
- Sioux Falls Christian (2) 50
- Hamlin (1) 20
- Wagner 20
- Mahpiya Luta (Red Cloud) 19
Receiving votes: Sisseton 12, Lennox 11, Mount Vernon/Plankinton 6, Dakota Valley 5.
Class B
- Centerville (13) 69
- Ethan 47
- Sanborn Central/Woonsocket (1) 27
- Parkston 26
- Lyman 25
Receiving votes: Arlington 12, Gayville-Volin 2, Andes Central/Dakota Christian 1, Warner 1.