Twelve South Dakota basketball standouts spanning multiple generations headline the South Dakota High School Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2026. The 16th annual induction banquet is set for Aug. 22 at the Ramkota Hotel in Sioux Falls.
The class is highlighted by three Mr. Basketball honorees — Rapid City Central’s Steve Anderson, Emery’s Chris Janssen, and Webster’s Lonni Stover — along with two Miss Basketball recipients: Belle Fourche’s Jammie (Coyle) Raba and Willow Lake’s Jennifer (Warkenthien) Hojer.
Also being honored is the 1975 Freeman High School boys basketball team, which will be recognized as a Team of Excellence. Coached by Ron Bennett, the Flyers capped a perfect 27-0 season with the 1975 Class B state championship. The team was led by all-state performers Bob Pidde and Keith Massey.
Banquet ticket information will be available soon on the Hall of Fame website at www.sdbbhof.com.
Steve Anderson (Rapid City Central 2000)
At 6-foot-7, Steve Anderson was a dominant post player for the Rapid City Cobblers. As a senior, Anderson averaged 19 points and 12.5 rebounds per game for the Class AA runner-ups. He was a three-time Class AA all-state first-team selection, a two-time first-team all-Greater Dakota Conference honoree and the 2000 South Dakota Mr. Basketball. At the University of South Dakota, Anderson finished eighth all-time in career rebounds (753) and fourth in blocked shots (143). Anderson was a member of the 2004-05 USD men’s basketball team that won a program-record 27 games, capturing the program’s second North Central Conference Tournament title, and advanced to one of eight regional finals in the NCAA Division II Tournament.
Jaime (Berry) Adams (Watertown 1997)
A 6-foot-1 forward, Adams was a consistent performer for the Watertown Arrows. A four-year starter, Adams powered Watertown to four state tournaments and was a freshman starter on Watertown’s 1993 Class AA state title team. She was also named to the all-Eastern South Dakota Conference team all four years. A three-time all-state selection, Adams averaged 15 points, six rebounds, three assists and two steals per game during her senior season. Adams received the prestigious Spirit of Su Award at the 1996 Class AA state tournament. Adams continued her basketball career at North Dakota State University, where she earned All-American honors in 2001. She was a member of NDSU’s Division II national runner-up team in 2000. Adams finished her collegiate career with 1,174 career points.
Jammie (Coyle) Raba (Belle Fourche 1996)
Raba was a productive point guard for the Belle Fourche Broncs. A 5-foot-7 guard, Raba powered the Broncs to the 1995 Class A state championship, their only title in school history. Raba tossed in a Class A championship record 37 points in the championship win over Howard. Raba was a three-time all-conference and three-time all-stater for Belle Fourche. Raba averaged 28 points, 6.2 steals, 5 rebounds and 2.25 assists per game during her senior campaign. Raba, who was named the 1995 South Dakota Miss Basketball, scored 1,649 career points in high school. Raba later starred at Northern State University, where she was a three-time all-conference player and an All-American. Raba started 112 of 115 games and scored 1,856 career points.
Abbey (DeWolf) Mikkelsen (Burke 1999)
Mikkelsen was a consistent performer for the Burke girls basketball team. A 5-foot-8 guard, was a three-time all-conference player in high school. She finished her career with 1,785 points, 598 rebounds, and 307 assists. At Dakota Wesleyan University, Mikkelsen was a four-time all-conference selection for the Tigers. Mikkelsen set four DWU women’s basketball records: 3-pointers in a game (8), three-point accuracy in a season (.452), games played in a career (141) and three-pointers in a career (230). Mikkelsen was a part of the only three national tournament appearances in Tiger women’s basketball history. She was also a four-time all-conference golfer, and led the Tigers to three straight conference titles. Mikkelsen was a part of two NAIA Women’s Golf National Championship qualifying teams.
Jay Drake (Winner 1994)
Drake was a playmaker for the Winner, where he was a standout in basketball, football and track and field. A 6-foot guard, Drake was a three-time all-conference performer and a two-time Class A all-stater. Drake averaged 24 points, 7 assists and 3.7 steals per game during his senior season. In 1993, Drake set the Class A single-game scoring record with a 55-point performance. Drake totaled 1,254 points, 422 assists, 227 steals and 147 3-pointers during his high school career. Drake played college basketball at Northern State University and Dakota Wesleyan University, where he played his final three seasons. For the Tigers, Drake was an all-conference player and an All-American. Drake scored 1,087 career points at DWU.
Don Foster (Chester 1947)
A multi-sport athlete, Foster shined on the basketball court for Chester. Foster guided Chester to an 87-16 record in his four-year prep career. Chester won four District 12 championships and one Region 3 championship during Foster’s career. Foster was on Chester’s first state tournament team in 1945, capturing the Class B consolation title. Foster was selected to the all-tournament team in 1945. In his senior season, Foster averaged 23.9 points per game and finished his prep career with 1,576 points. Foster played college basketball and college baseball for one season at Northern State. He led NSU’s freshmen team in scoring.
Chris Janssen (Emery 1995)
At 6-foot-5, Janssen was a dominant post player in Class B boys basketball. Janssen, who was also an all-state defensive end, was a force on the hardwood for the Emery Eagles. A four-year starter, Janssen helped the Eagles finish 80-13 during his prep career. Emery played in two state tournaments during Janssen’s career, including a Class B runner-up finish in 1994. Janssen averaged 24 points, 17 rebounds and five blocks per game in 1995. Janssen totaled 1,966 points and 1,177 rebounds in his high school career. He also blocked 322 shots. A three-time all-stater, Janssen was named the 1995 South Dakota Mr. Basketball. Janssen is the only two-time recipient of the prestigious Spirit of Su Award. Janssen played college football at Augustana, where he played defensive end.
Mark Logan (Agar 1983)
A 6-foot-2 do-it-all guard, Logan was a five-year starter for the Agar Hi-Pointers. Logan was a two-time Class B all-state first-team selection in 1982 and ‘83. He averaged 24.5 points, 14.5 rebounds, three blocks and three assists per game during his senior season. Logan scored 1,605 career points for the Hi-Pointers. Logan was named MVP of the 1983 Jones County Invitational. Logan was a 1983 South Dakota Mr. Basketball nominee and a USA Today honorable mention All-American selection. He was nominated for the Converse National High School basketball All-American team. Logan played college basketball at Northern State University, where he was a member of two conference championship teams and was on the 1984 national tournament team.
Chris Stoebner (Harrisburg 1999)
A versatile 6-foot-4 guard, Stoebner was a four-year starter for the Tigers. Stoebner was a three-time Class A all-state selection, including first-team honors in 1998 and ‘99. Stoebner led Harrisburg to the consolation championship at the 1999 Class A state tournament, and received the prestigious Spirit of Su Award. Stoebner registered 25.2 points, 10.6 rebounds and 7.9 assists per game in the 1998-99 season. Stoebner tallied 1,822 points, 675 rebounds and 570 assists for Harrisburg. Stoebner played college basketball at South Dakota State University, where he was an all-conference performer. Stoebner scored 1,096 career points for the Jackrabbits. He averaged 13 points and seven rebounds per game during his senior campaign in the 2002-03 season.
Lonni Stover (Webster 1982)
Stover was instrumental in Webster’s run to the 1982 Class B state championship. A 6-foot point guard, Stover steered the Bearcats to a 23-3 record and their sixth state championship in school history. He totaled 55 points in the tournament, and had 15 points, four steals and three assists in the 62-47 win over Crow Creek. Stover, who was a two-time Class B all-state selection, averaged 20 points, seven assists and three steals per game in the 1981-82 season. He was selected as the 1982 South Dakota Mr. Basketball, and was named to the National High School Coaches Association All-American team. Stover played college basketball at Black Hills State, where he earned all-conference honors. A two-time team MVP, Stover recorded 474 career assists in college.
Robert Trapp (Corona 1958)
A 6-foot-3 forward, Trapp was a five-year contributor for the Corona Midgets. He led Corona to back-to-back Class B state runner-ups in 1957 and ‘58. Trapp earned second-team all-state honors as a junior, and first-team all-state status as a senior. He scored 1,545 career points, the most in Corona High School boys basketball history. Trapp, who also participated in baseball and track and field, played college basketball at Huron College. He completed his college education at Northern State, where he earned a degree in education.
Jennifer (Warkenthien) Hojer (Willow Lake 2005)
A 6-foot forward, Hojer was a mainstay during Willow Lake’s successful girls basketball run in the mid-2000s. Hojer, who was a three-time all-state selection, was a member of back-to-back Class B runner-up finishes in 2004 and ‘05. Hojer averaged 20 points and 10 rebounds per game during her senior season in 2004-05. She received the 2005 Class B Spirit of Su Award, the 2005 Gatorade South Dakota girls basketball player of the year honor and the 2005 South Dakota Miss Basketball. Hojer finished her prep career with 1,795 points, 1,001 rebounds, 211 steals, 125 assists and 102 blocked shots. Hojer continued to produce at South Dakota State University, where she was a four-year starter. Hojer, a 2009 Associated Press Honorable Mention All-American, totaled 1,349 points and 782 rebounds for the Jacks.