Alumni
Today’s young athletes are tomorrow’s collegiate stars. Former Sanford Sports Academy athletes are leaving their mark at colleges and universities around the country.
Sanford Sports Academy Basketball Alumni
We are proud to see our players take what they learned at Sanford Sports Academy and use it at the collegiate level.
Following the 2024 season, we have 40 alumni who went on to play college basketball.
18 collegiate players.
Iowa State
- JT Rock, Lincoln
South Dakota State University
- Alec Squires, Sioux Valley
South Dakota
- Porter Ihnen, Lennox
Chadron State
- Jackson Schauer, Faith
Northern State
- Braeden VanBockern, Harrisburg
- Jake Kuhl, West Central
University of Sioux Falls
- Jacoby Mehrman, Harrisburg
Briar Cliff
- Jack Erickson, Baltic
- Jaxson Wingert, Dakota Valley
Dakota State
- Charles Callahan, Madison
Dakota Wesleyan
- Braxton Musser, Lennox
- Cody Slykhuis, Sanborn Central
- Garrett Mertens, Milbank
- Tyson Stevenson, Hamlin
Mount Marty
- Lane Tvedt, Castlewood
- Matthew Anderson, Canton
Northwestern (IA)
- Jesse Van Kalsbeek, MOC-Floyd Valley
Southeastern Prep (FL)
- Jeremiah Sem, Fargo North
22 collegiate players.
South Dakota
- Kinsey Evans, Chamberlain (Track & Field)
South Dakota State University
- Claire Sheppard, Flandreau
- Emilee Fox, Mount Vernon
- Harley Johnson, Arlington (Track & Field)
- Katie Vasecka, Tea Area
- Mahli Abdouch, O'Gorman
Black Hills State
- Sawyer Stoebner, Mitchell
Minnesota State-Mankato
- Hannah Leverson, Sisseton
Minnesota State-Moorhead
- Caylin Kelly, Florence-Henry
Nebraska-Kearney
- Alex Flattery, Sioux City East
Northern State
- Carli Kuyper, Lennox
Northwest Missouri State
- Brooklyn Stanley, Bishop Heelan
University of Mary
- Dani Highum, Lennox (Volleyball)
Dordt University
- Ana Veldkamp, Southwest MN Christian
- Macy Koupal, Wagner
- Mara Grant, Tea Area
- Taylor Watson, Florence-Henry
Dakota Wesleyan University
- Sydney Olson, Garretson
Mount Marty
- Lauren Grinde, Tri-Valley
Northwestern (IA)
- Stevie Wittler, Sully Buttes
Valley City State
- Abigail Asleeson, Howard
Gustavus
- Jordyn Williams, Garretson
Testimonials
Jaxson Wingert
Sanford Sports Academy Class of 2024
"Sanford Sports Academy helped me grow as a player and person. I built lifelong friendships and learned valuable life lessons from my coaches. It's a great resource for taking your basketball skills to the next level."
Cailyn Kelly
Sanford Sports Academy Class of 2024
"I played basketball at Sanford Sports Academy for six years. The coaches provided top-level training, mentorship, and recruiting support. With amazing facilities and competition, I highly recommend it!"