State of Hoops: A South Dakota Basketball Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

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State of Hoops: A South Dakota Basketball Podcast

Todd Schlekeway and Nate Malchow

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Frequency: 1 episode/19d. Total Eps: 4

Join State of Hoops Co-Hosts Todd Schlekeway and Nate Malchow as they devote coverage to all things South Dakota basketball....past, present and future. Todd Schlekeway, a Mobridge native, was the 1996 South Dakota Co-Mr. Basketball and played basketball collegiately for 5 years at NSU and USF respectively. Schlekeway is a coaches son and former gym rat! Nate Malchow, an Aberdeen native, played basketball collegiately for 4 years at St. Olaf and Concordia respectively. Malchow won 3 State Girls AA Basketball Championships as the Head Girls Basketball Coach at SF Washington High School.

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Episode 1 - "The Debut: Nostalgia and Friendship in Hoops"

Season 1 · Episode 1

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 • Duration 34:02

In the debut episode of the State of Hoops: A South Dakota Basketball Podcast, co-hosts Todd Schlekeway and Nate Malchow share their passion for South Dakota basketball, reflecting on their personal experiences and the impact the sport has had on their friendship. They discuss their early memories of attending the Northern State University Future Stars Basketball Camps, their time as teammates playing AAU Basketball for Team South Dakota, the state's prominent position nationally when it comes to hoops, and the significance of South Dakota coaches and educators in shaping young athletes.

The episode also introduces South Dakota's passionate hoops community to various podcast segments, such as "Chalk Talk", "Give and Go", "Show-Out Shout-Out", and "Bleacher Preachers", that are aimed at engaging listeners and celebrating the rich history of basketball in South Dakota, while acknowledging the contributions of the players, coaches, administrators, officials, media personalities, and fans who make it special.

The State of Hoops Podcast Season 1 Sponsors include the South Dakota High School Basketball Hall of Fame, Tiefenthaler Homes with Hegg Real Estate, Park Bench Apparel, Charles Schwab – Sioux Falls (Lonnie Struckman and Zach Hanson Financial Consultants), and Insight.

Basketball fans in the state are encouraged to interact with the podcast hosts via e-mail at stateofhoopspodcast@gmail.com and follow, like, subscribe, and engage with the State of Hoops Podcast on the following social media platforms:

YouTube Channel:@StateofHoopsPodcast

Instagram: @state_of_hoops_podcast

X: @StateofHoopsPod

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State of Hoops Podcast - Season 1 Sponsors Reveal

Saturday, September 20, 2025 • Duration 06:39

In this short pre-launch episode of the State of Hoops podcast, co-host Todd Schlekeway reveals the five sponsors for the inaugural season, highlighting their contributions to the South Dakota basketball community. The sponsors include the South Dakota High School Basketball Hall of Fame, Tiefenthaler Homes with Hegg Real Estate, Park Bench Apparel, Charles Schwab – Sioux Falls (Lonnie Struckman and Zach Hanson Financial Consultants), and Insight.

The episode emphasizes the importance of basketball fan engagement and invites listeners to subscribe and participate in season 1 of the State of Hoops: A South Dakota Basketball Podcast.

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State of Hoops Teaser Clip: The Birth of a Dynasty

Friday, August 8, 2025 • Duration 00:41

State of Hoops Podcast Co-Host Nate Malchow talks about the legacy of his coaching mentor, the legendary Fred Tibbetts, and the birth of the Sioux Falls Roosevelt High School Girls Basketball dynasty. State of Hoops: A South Dakota Basketball Podcast…:::launching October 1, 2025! Follow the State of Hoops on Instagram, X, and subscribe to the State of Hoops Podcast’s official YouTube Channel today!

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State of Hoops: A South Dakota Basketball Podcast to Launch October 1, 2025!

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 • Duration 05:17

State of Hoops: A South Dakota Basketball Podcast is the go-to podcast for basketball coaches, players, and fans in the 605. The mission statement of the State of Hoops Podcast is to devote coverage to all things South Dakota basketball: past, present, and future!

Hosted by Todd Schlekeway and Nate Malchow, the podcast dives into the rich tradition of basketball across the state—from small-town high school rivalries to standout college programs and legendary players and coaches.

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In-depth interviews with current and former players, coaches, and influencers.

Analysis of current South Dakota high school basketball and area college basketball players/teams/seasons

Thoughtful commentary and historical context from two of South Dakota’s most passionate basketball voices.

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