Upcoming Event: Men's Basketball versus Mayville State (Exhibition) on October 29, 2025 at 8:30 p.m.
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8:30 p.m.
Men's Basketball
vs Mayville State (Exhibition)
South Dakota State University Athletics
Kalen Garry
Photo by: Evan Patzwald
SDSU MEN 3RD, GARRY RECOGNIZED IN LEAGUE PRESEASON POLL
10/7/2025 9:09:00 AM | Men's Basketball
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The Summit League announced its 2025-26 preseason poll and All-Summit League preseason teams on Tuesday, Oct. 7, prior to its Basketball Media Day at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center.Â
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South Dakota State was selected to finish third by the conference's coaches and media in the preseason poll. The Jacks received five first-place votes and 450 points. Picked ahead of SDSU were St. Thomas with 501 points (17 first-place votes) and Omaha with 495 points (13 first-place votes).Â
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Following the Jackrabbits in order were North Dakota State (358), South Dakota (342, 1), Kansas City (187), Denver (169), North Dakota (168) and Oral Roberts (165).Â
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Junior Kalen Garry was chosen for the All-Summit League Preseason First Team. Garry was an honorable mention for 2024-25 season All-Summit League accolades. During conference play, the then sophomore averaged 13.2 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game across 15 appearances.Â
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South Dakota State makes its exhibition debut on Wednesday, Oct. 29, when the Jackrabbits host Mayville State. The Jacks begin their 2025-26 season on Nov. 3 when they face Merrimack in the Sanford Pentagon as a part of the Field of 68 Opening Day Marathon.
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South Dakota State was selected to finish third by the conference's coaches and media in the preseason poll. The Jacks received five first-place votes and 450 points. Picked ahead of SDSU were St. Thomas with 501 points (17 first-place votes) and Omaha with 495 points (13 first-place votes).Â
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Following the Jackrabbits in order were North Dakota State (358), South Dakota (342, 1), Kansas City (187), Denver (169), North Dakota (168) and Oral Roberts (165).Â
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Junior Kalen Garry was chosen for the All-Summit League Preseason First Team. Garry was an honorable mention for 2024-25 season All-Summit League accolades. During conference play, the then sophomore averaged 13.2 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game across 15 appearances.Â
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South Dakota State makes its exhibition debut on Wednesday, Oct. 29, when the Jackrabbits host Mayville State. The Jacks begin their 2025-26 season on Nov. 3 when they face Merrimack in the Sanford Pentagon as a part of the Field of 68 Opening Day Marathon.
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