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South Dakota State Basketball: Projecting Jackrabbits 2019-20 rotation

By Austin Hamm

RENO, NV - DECEMBER 15: Mike Daum #24 of the South Dakota State Jackrabbits heads off the court as Matt Dentlinger #32 of the South Dakota State Jackrabbits takes his place during he game between the Nevada Wolf Pack and the South Dakota State Jackrabbits at Lawlor Events Center on December 15, 2018 in Reno, Nevada. (Photo by Jonathan Devich/Getty Images)
RENO, NV - DECEMBER 15: Mike Daum #24 of the South Dakota State Jackrabbits heads off the court as Matt Dentlinger #32 of the South Dakota State Jackrabbits takes his place during he game between the Nevada Wolf Pack and the South Dakota State Jackrabbits at Lawlor Events Center on December 15, 2018 in Reno, Nevada. (Photo by Jonathan Devich/Getty Images) /
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BOISE, ID – MARCH 15: Brandon Key #0 of the South Dakota State Jackrabbits reacts with teammates in the first half against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the first round of the 2018 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Taco Bell Arena on March 15, 2018 in Boise, Idaho. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
BOISE, ID – MARCH 15: Brandon Key #0 of the South Dakota State Jackrabbits reacts with teammates in the first half against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the first round of the 2018 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Taco Bell Arena on March 15, 2018 in Boise, Idaho. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /

Wings

Aaron Fiegen (Redshirt Freshman)

The SDSU roster is light on true wings for the 2019-20 season, but Fiegen is one guy who has a chance to capably fill that role for the times the Jacks aren’t rolling with small-ball lineups. His ideal position is probably at power forward, but he shot 46% from three his senior year of high school according to the SDSU website. That shooting should allow him to exist in a more perimeter-oriented role, at least in stretches, even if he’s handling will leave something to be desired out there.

Baylor Scheierman (Freshman)

Scheierman is the only player on this team that profiles as a full-time small forward. There’s no guarantee he’ll be ready for big minutes as a freshman, but at 6-6 with solid athleticism, shooting and passing, it’s likely he’ll at least get some chances given the lack of depth on the wing. Even if the Jacks best lineup is probably three guards, Scheierman playing capably even as a reserve, will give this roster some much-needed balance.