California will have the most players on the hard court during this year's tournament with 94 players, followed by Texas with 89.
There are no players from New Hampshire, Hawaii or Delaware competing this year.
De Smet is the most popular hometown for NCAA players from South Dakota in the tournament with 2 players.
South Dakota Players in 2024 NCAA Tournament
| Name | Team | Height | Position | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damon Wilkinson | South Dakota State Jackrabbits | 6′10″ | Forward | De Smet |
| Kalen Garry | South Dakota State Jackrabbits | 6′3″ | Guard | De Smet |
| JT Rock | Iowa State Cyclones | 7′1″ | Center | Sioux Falls |
| Noah Freidel | James Madison Dukes | 6′4″ | Guard | Tea |
| Joe Sayler | South Dakota State Jackrabbits | 6′3″ | Guard | White River |
| Matthew Mors | South Dakota State Jackrabbits | 6′7″ | Forward | Yankton |
Total Tournament Teams and Players by State
| State | Total Tournament Players | Total Tournament Teams |
|---|---|---|
| California | 94 | 3 |
| Texas | 89 | 6 |
| New York | 45 | 2 |
| Florida | 45 | 3 |
| Indiana | 39 | 1 |
| Illinois | 37 | 2 |
| North Carolina | 33 | 3 |
| Georgia | 29 | 0 |
| Ohio | 27 | 2 |
| Alabama | 27 | 4 |
| Wisconsin | 24 | 2 |
| Virginia | 24 | 3 |
| South Carolina | 24 | 2 |
| New Jersey | 24 | 1 |
| Washington | 22 | 2 |
| Tennessee | 22 | 1 |
| Pennsylvania | 22 | 1 |
| Michigan | 22 | 2 |
| Arizona | 22 | 2 |
| Minnesota | 19 | 0 |
| Nebraska | 18 | 2 |
| Louisiana | 17 | 2 |
| Utah | 16 | 2 |
| Missouri | 14 | 0 |
| Maryland | 14 | 0 |
| Kentucky | 12 | 3 |
| Colorado | 11 | 2 |
| Oregon | 10 | 1 |
| Mississippi | 10 | 1 |
| Massachusetts | 10 | 0 |
| Iowa | 9 | 2 |
| Nevada | 8 | 1 |
| Kansas | 8 | 1 |
| Idaho | 7 | 1 |
| Connecticut | 7 | 2 |
| South Dakota | 6 | 1 |
| Arkansas | 6 | 0 |
| Oklahoma | 5 | 0 |
| West Virginia | 4 | 0 |
| North Dakota | 4 | 0 |
| Rhode Island | 3 | 0 |
| Maine | 3 | 0 |
| Montana | 2 | 1 |
| Wyoming | 1 | 0 |
| Vermont | 1 | 1 |
| New Mexico | 1 | 1 |
| Alaska | 1 | 0 |
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