Head Coach
Bryan Petersen
Coach data is provided for recruiting research and should be confirmed with the official athletics website before contact.
Basketball Staff Contacts
Verified 2026-08-15 from this program's own staff page. Staff change during the recruiting cycle, so confirm before sending outreach.
| Name | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Bryan Petersen | Head Coach | bryan.petersen@sdstate.edu |
| Ryan Kirsch | Assistant Coach | ryan.kirsch@sdstate.edu |
| Nick Smith | Assistant Coach | nicholas.smith@sdstate.edu |
| Jahenns Manigat | Assistant Coach | jahenns.manigat@sdstate.edu |
| Jamal Nixon | Assistant Coach | jamal.nixon@sdstate.edu |
| Tucker Wookey | Assistant Coach | tucker.wookey@sdstate.edu |
| Eric Adolph | Assistant AD - Strength and Conditioning | eric.adolph@sdstate.edu |
| Woody Dahl | Assistant Athletic Trainer | woodrow.dahl@sdstate.edu |
| Katie LeMair | Associate AD for Kvistad Nutrition | katie.lemair@sdstate.edu |
About South Dakota State Jackrabbits Basketball
South Dakota State Jackrabbits's men's basketball program competes at the D1 level as part of the Summit League. The program is currently under the direction of Bryan Petersen. Like all D1 programs, the coaching staff recruits players who show improvement on film, academic readiness, and a track record at competitive tournaments.
Learn how to get recruited to play college basketball and what D1 coaches need to see before making contact. A strong highlight film is often your first introduction to a staff.
What Recruits Should Know About Targeting South Dakota State Jackrabbits
D1 coaches build rosters through consistent evaluation of film, in-person scouting at exposure events, and referrals from trusted coaching networks. Getting on South Dakota State Jackrabbits's radar requires more than sending a generic email. It means having your film, eligibility paperwork, and academic transcripts ready before you make first contact.
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Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-08-13.