Talley and Hinker Named to 2025 ESD Boys Basketball All-Conference Team

Mitchell seniors Markus Talley and Gavin Hinker have been named to the 2025 ESD Boys Basketball All-Conference Team.

Talley leads the Kernels averaging 17.5 points per game and 3.1 assists, along with 4.5 rebounds.

Hinker is third on the team at 10.1 points per game on 63% shooting with 6.4 rebounds.

It’s the second all-ESD selection for Talley and the first for Hinker.

No. 4 Mitchell (18-3) will face No. 5 Huron (15-6) in the Class AA state tournament quarterfinals in Rapid City on Thursday, March 20 at 2:45 pm CST.

Eastern South Dakota Athletic Conference

Boys Basketball All-Conference Team

2025

Dulaney, Landon        Senior                         Brandon Valley

Mayen, Mach             Senior                         Brandon Valley

Anderson, Kaden        Senior                         Harrisburg

Krull, Nolan                Senior                         Harrisburg

Ellwein, Blake             Junior                          Huron

Hinker, Gavin             Senior                         Mitchell

Talley, Markus            Senior                         Mitchell

Olson, Luke                 Senior                         Pierre

Smythe, Marshall       Senior                         Tea Area

Wiebenga, Griffin       Sophomore                 Tea Area