Upcoming Event: Men's Basketball versus North Dakota on February 21, 2026 at 2 p.m.
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2 p.m.
Men's Basketball
vs North Dakota
South Dakota State University Athletics
2025-26 Men's Basketball Roster
Jersey Number 10
Kalen Garry
- Position:
- Guard
- Height:
- 6-3
- Weight:
- 200
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- De Smet, S.D.
- High School:
- De Smet H.S.
PRONUNCIATION
Honors And Awards
2024-25: Started all 31 games appeared in … averaged 11.7 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 28.9 minutes per game as a sophomore … an honorable mention All-Summit League recipient … set career-high scoring mark on Jan. 11 at Omaha … scored 27 points on 9-13 FG, 4-7 3FG … had previously scored 20 earlier in season versus Duquesne on Nov. 24 … nearly had first-career double-double with 19 points and nine rebounds in Jan. 25 victory against South Dakota … recorded double digits scoring in 15 contests … had 11 five-plus rebound efforts, nine four-plus assist performances and nine games with two steals … entered sophomore season as a Summit League Preseason Second Team selection.
2023-24: Played in all 35 games and started in first 15 of season … finished first year competing at college level averaging 7.3 points, 3.6 rebounds in 25.9 minutes per game … also shot 40.4% from the floor and 34.3% from 3-point range … had 13 double-digit scoring performances including a career-high 22 in a Dec. 9 victory at Wichita State … set career bests in field goals made in win by going 8 of 12 from the field … game was part of string of five straight in double digits and part of span of seven of eight scoring 10-plus points … matched high of seven rebounds on four occasions … corralled five-plus rebounds in 11 contests … career-high five assists came in Jan. 11 win at St. Thomas … played over 30 minutes in 12 appearances including a career-high 39 versus Wyoming on Dec. 20 … had three steals on three occasions … scored 10-plus points in two of three games at Summit League Tournament including 11 in championship win against Denver … played 12 minutes in NCAA Tournament loss to Iowa State.
2022-23: Did not play in any games … sat out season as a redshirt.
Background: Graduated from De Smet High School in 2022 … led the Bulldogs to a pair of state Class B championships and a runner-up finish in four years of varsity basketball … named the 2022 South Dakota Gatorade Player of the Year … won three Class B Player of the Year awards … a four-time all-state selection … was the 2022 Argus Leader Player of the Year and MaxPreps South Dakota Player of the Year … Ended his basketball prep career as the school’s all-time leading scorer with 2,091 points … As a senior averaged 19 points, 6.6 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.4 steals per game … averaged over 20 points prior to team’s state tournament appearance … had a 35-point effort during his senior campaign in the Hoop City Classic at the Sanford Pentagon against Dream City Christian, a national program that plays on the Grind Session prep circuit … scored 87 points across three games at the tournament … also a standout in football at De Smet … led football team to a 10-1 record as a senior at multiple positions and advanced to the state semifinals … was selected as the 2022 South Dakota Sports Boys Athlete of the Year being nominated in both football and basketball for the award.
Honors And Awards
- 2024-25 All-Summit League Honorable Mention
- 2024-25 Preseason All-Summit League Second Team
- 2024-25 Summit League Academic Honor Roll
2024-25: Started all 31 games appeared in … averaged 11.7 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 28.9 minutes per game as a sophomore … an honorable mention All-Summit League recipient … set career-high scoring mark on Jan. 11 at Omaha … scored 27 points on 9-13 FG, 4-7 3FG … had previously scored 20 earlier in season versus Duquesne on Nov. 24 … nearly had first-career double-double with 19 points and nine rebounds in Jan. 25 victory against South Dakota … recorded double digits scoring in 15 contests … had 11 five-plus rebound efforts, nine four-plus assist performances and nine games with two steals … entered sophomore season as a Summit League Preseason Second Team selection.
2023-24: Played in all 35 games and started in first 15 of season … finished first year competing at college level averaging 7.3 points, 3.6 rebounds in 25.9 minutes per game … also shot 40.4% from the floor and 34.3% from 3-point range … had 13 double-digit scoring performances including a career-high 22 in a Dec. 9 victory at Wichita State … set career bests in field goals made in win by going 8 of 12 from the field … game was part of string of five straight in double digits and part of span of seven of eight scoring 10-plus points … matched high of seven rebounds on four occasions … corralled five-plus rebounds in 11 contests … career-high five assists came in Jan. 11 win at St. Thomas … played over 30 minutes in 12 appearances including a career-high 39 versus Wyoming on Dec. 20 … had three steals on three occasions … scored 10-plus points in two of three games at Summit League Tournament including 11 in championship win against Denver … played 12 minutes in NCAA Tournament loss to Iowa State.
2022-23: Did not play in any games … sat out season as a redshirt.
Background: Graduated from De Smet High School in 2022 … led the Bulldogs to a pair of state Class B championships and a runner-up finish in four years of varsity basketball … named the 2022 South Dakota Gatorade Player of the Year … won three Class B Player of the Year awards … a four-time all-state selection … was the 2022 Argus Leader Player of the Year and MaxPreps South Dakota Player of the Year … Ended his basketball prep career as the school’s all-time leading scorer with 2,091 points … As a senior averaged 19 points, 6.6 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.4 steals per game … averaged over 20 points prior to team’s state tournament appearance … had a 35-point effort during his senior campaign in the Hoop City Classic at the Sanford Pentagon against Dream City Christian, a national program that plays on the Grind Session prep circuit … scored 87 points across three games at the tournament … also a standout in football at De Smet … led football team to a 10-1 record as a senior at multiple positions and advanced to the state semifinals … was selected as the 2022 South Dakota Sports Boys Athlete of the Year being nominated in both football and basketball for the award.
Men's Basketball Postgame Press Conference vs North Dakota State (02.18.2026)
Thursday, February 19
North Dakota State Men's Basketball Postgame Press Conference (02.18.2026)
Thursday, February 19
Men's Basketball Highlights vs North Dakota State (02.18.2026)
Thursday, February 19
Men's Basketball Weekly Press Conference (02.17.26)
Tuesday, February 17
