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Jesse Van Kalsbeek joins South Dakota State for Division I basketball

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 11:51 PM

Last updated Jun 11, 2026

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Summary

Jesse Van Kalsbeek, a former standout at Northwestern College, has committed to South Dakota State as part of their 2026 recruiting class. The 6-foot-6 forward from Sheldon, Iowa, was recognized as Iowa's Mr. Basketball in 2024 and dominated at the NAIA level, averaging 27.8 points and 12.4 rebounds per game last season. His decision to join the Jackrabbits follows a rigorous development period at Northwestern, where he helped lead his team to significant achievements. Van Kalsbeek aims to fill a critical role for the Jackrabbits, who are coming off a disappointing season with a 14-18 record, their first losing season in over a decade.

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Key Details

•Van Kalsbeek played two seasons at Northwestern College.
•He averaged 27.8 points and 12.4 rebounds per game in his last season.
•The forward aims to help South Dakota State recover from a losing record.
•He is one of several new recruits joining the Jackrabbits.

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11:51 PMYahoo Sports — Jesse Van Kalsbeek eager to prove himself at D1 level for South Dakota State

What they're saying

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Jun. 11—BROOKINGS — Jesse Van Kalsbeek played two seasons of college basketball at Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa, and was nothing short of the best player in the country at the NAIA level. Now he's taking his talents to Division I, having joined South Dakota State as part of their 2026 recruiting class. A 6-foot-6 forward from Sheldon, Iowa, Van Kalsbeek was Iowa's Mr. Basketball ...
— Yahoo Sports

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