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Davis Kern
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11/10/2026 12:57:00 PM | Men's Basketball
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – South Dakota State's Davis Kern was recognized on Tuesday as The Summit League Men's Basketball Peak Performer of the Week, the conference office announced.
The SDSU redshirt freshman made his collegiate debut last Tuesday and was a standout in the Jackrabbits' victory at Kansas State. Kern scored a game-high 24 points – to go along with eight rebounds across 37 minutes – as the Jacks topped the Wildcats by a 68-66 score, handing K-State only its fourth loss on its home floor to open a season in the previous 35 seasons.
Kern was efficient from the field. He was 7 of 15 from the floor, 5 of 8 behind the 3-point line and 5 of 6 at the free throw line. His point outpur was the most by a player making their Jackrabbit debut since Douglas Wilson in 2019. Kern's 24 points are the most by an SDSU freshman in their first-career game in the program's Division I era.
The Marion, Iowa, native also scored 10 points in a home win against Briar Cliff on Friday. Kern grabbed three bounds, recorded two steals and had a block across 21 minutes in a win over the Chargers.
Kern is the first Jackrabbit to earn a Peak Performer of the Week nod since the 2024-25 season. He's the first SDSU freshman to be recognized since David Jenkins Jr. in 2018.
South Dakota State returns to the hardwood on Wednesday. The Jackrabbits host Valparaiso at 7 p.m. inside First Bank & Trust Arena. The game serves as Veteran Appreciation and Feed The Students. All active and veteran status military personnel may receive up to four complimentary tickets at the southeast entrance, while supplies last. SDSU students will receive a coupon upon entrance into the game for a free slice of pizza, while supplies last. Coupons may be redeemed in the Hefty Student Club following the first half.
The SDSU redshirt freshman made his collegiate debut last Tuesday and was a standout in the Jackrabbits' victory at Kansas State. Kern scored a game-high 24 points – to go along with eight rebounds across 37 minutes – as the Jacks topped the Wildcats by a 68-66 score, handing K-State only its fourth loss on its home floor to open a season in the previous 35 seasons.
Kern was efficient from the field. He was 7 of 15 from the floor, 5 of 8 behind the 3-point line and 5 of 6 at the free throw line. His point outpur was the most by a player making their Jackrabbit debut since Douglas Wilson in 2019. Kern's 24 points are the most by an SDSU freshman in their first-career game in the program's Division I era.
The Marion, Iowa, native also scored 10 points in a home win against Briar Cliff on Friday. Kern grabbed three bounds, recorded two steals and had a block across 21 minutes in a win over the Chargers.
Kern is the first Jackrabbit to earn a Peak Performer of the Week nod since the 2024-25 season. He's the first SDSU freshman to be recognized since David Jenkins Jr. in 2018.
South Dakota State returns to the hardwood on Wednesday. The Jackrabbits host Valparaiso at 7 p.m. inside First Bank & Trust Arena. The game serves as Veteran Appreciation and Feed The Students. All active and veteran status military personnel may receive up to four complimentary tickets at the southeast entrance, while supplies last. SDSU students will receive a coupon upon entrance into the game for a free slice of pizza, while supplies last. Coupons may be redeemed in the Hefty Student Club following the first half.
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