The South Dakota State men’s basketball team has secured financial aid agreements with three incoming student-athletes who will join the Jackrabbits for the 2025-26 season. Head coach Eric Henderson announced the new signings of Bryson Bahl (Papillion, Neb.), Griffen Goodbary (Sioux Falls, S.D.), and Davis Kern (Marion, Iowa) during the early signing period.
Bryson Bahl | 6-5 | Guard | Papillion, Neb. | Papillion La-Vista South HS | ETG Midwest
Bryson Bahl has been a key player at Papillion La-Vista South High School for three years, earning First Team All-State honors as a junior and Third Team All-State recognition as a sophomore, with honorable mention as a freshman. Last season, he scored over 1,000 points, averaging 21.1 points and 10.4 rebounds per game. He averaged 18.1 points and 6.2 rebounds as a sophomore and 11 points with 3.4 rebounds as a freshman. Bahl has served as team captain throughout his high school career. He plans to major in engineering. Henderson expressed enthusiasm about Bahl’s addition, highlighting his special size and versatility as a guard.
Griffen Goodbary | 6-10 | Forward | Sioux Falls, S.D. | Sioux Falls Christian HS | Team Warwick
Griffen Goodbary was recognized with multiple accolades during his junior year, including the 2024 South Dakota Gatorade Player of the Year and MaxPreps Player of the Year. He averaged 20 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game, leading Sioux Falls Christian to a conference title and a runner-up finish at the state tournament. Goodbary, ranked as the top recruit in South Dakota by Prep Hoops, holds a 4.0 GPA and plans to major in business. Henderson praised Goodbary’s skills and impact on the team, calling him the best player in the state.
Davis Kern | 6-9 | Forward | Marion, Iowa | Lin-Marr HS | Martin Bros Select
Davis Kern, a senior at Lin-Marr High School, earned First Team All-State honors and was named Gazette-Area Player of the Year last season, averaging 22.7 points and 8.9 rebounds. He reached the 1,000-point milestone in January and received unanimous all-conference honors. Kern has been a consistent starter since his freshman year and is one of 15 candidates for Mr. Basketball in Iowa. Henderson is excited about Kern’s ability to stretch the floor and his physical style of play.
Tonight, the Jackrabbits will be playing across South Dakota, returning to Summit Arena at The Monument in Rapid City to take on Northern Colorado.
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