HeyJaredState of Hoops: A South Dakota Basketball Podcast
Join State of Hoops Co-Hosts Todd Schlekeway and Nate Malchow as they devote coverage to all things South Dakota basketball....past, present and future. Todd Schlekeway, a Mobridge native, was the 1996 South Dakota Co-Mr.
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"The Calendar Turns to September & Gearing Up for Season 2" (opens the original)
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The calendar has turned to September, school is back in session, and South Dakota basketball is already starting to feel the anticipation of a new season. In Episode 29 of State of Hoops, Todd and Nate look ahead to Season 2 while celebrating how far the podcast has come since its launch. The guys officially announce the formation of State of Hoops Productions LLC, creating a foundation to grow the podcast and develop new basketball-related brands, projects and content. They also invite South Da
Episode 28 - "Preparing to Make the Jump to College Basketball - with Ashlan Carlow and Sam DeGroot" (opens the original)
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In Episode 28, State of Hoops co-hosts Todd and Nate go behind the scenes with two of South Dakota’s top Class of 2026 basketball standouts, Ashlan Carlow and Sam DeGroot, as they prepare to make the jump from high school to college basketball. Carlow, a Maȟpíya Lúta standout headed to the University of South Dakota, and DeGroot, a Lincoln High School standout headed to Augustana, reflect on their high school careers and what it means to continue playing at the collegiate level right here in Sou
Episode 27 - "Celebrating the South Dakota High School Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2026 Inductees" (opens the original)
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In Episode 27, Todd and Nate welcome Mike Begeman, President of the South Dakota High School Basketball Hall of Fame Board of Directors, to celebrate the outstanding Class of 2026. Together, they honor the players, teams, and stories that have helped shape South Dakota basketball across generations while exploring the Hall of Fame's nomination and selection process and the importance of preserving the state's rich basketball history. The episode highlights every member of the 2026 class, from pi
Episode 26 - "Pop Culture Conversation and Catching up on Summer B-Ball Scene" (opens the original)
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On Episode 26 of the State of Hoops Podcast, Todd and Nate recap the outstanding response to the Armour episode before diving into the busy summer AAU season. Schlek shares observations from AAU basketball trips his oldest son's team made to Nashville and Chicago this month, discussing the value of playing elite competition during NCAA Live Periods and the recruiting atmosphere at major summer events. The episode's "Give and Go" segment takes a fun turn as Schlek reviews The Godfather I and II m
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