Dylan Backalar

Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at South Dakota Mines, @HardrockerMBB NCAA D2 #MichiganMade

[Dylan Backalar @dylanbackalar]

🗓️ Mark your calendar!

At last year’s camp, multiple players from multiple grades left with offers!

One of those players became a Hardrocker!

Are you next!? Sign up today!

[South Dakota Mines Men's Basketball @HardrockerMBB]

South Dakota Mines Elite Camp 2026🏀🏀

[South Dakota Mines Men's Basketball @HardrockerMBB]

Welcome to the newest Hardrocker @cornish_lazario‼️

“Lazario is an athletic forward that provides rim pressure, rebounding, EEPs and will give us versatility on both ends. He is an excellent fit on and off the court. We are excited to welcome Lazario to SD Mines.” - Coach Iseman

[Dylan Backalar @dylanbackalar]

@CoachFoley_ Congrats!

[Dylan Backalar @dylanbackalar]

@CoachWillNowak Congrats!

[Dylan Backalar @dylanbackalar]

Sometimes the best recruits are the ones you have!

Not a lot of college basketball teams can say they’re returning more than 85% of their minutes, scoring and assists!

Super excited about the guys that we have coming back and the guys that we have coming in the fall! #GoRockers

[South Dakota Mines Men's Basketball @HardrockerMBB]

They’re Back!! 🔵🟡
Your 2026-27 Hardrocker Returners 🏀

[Dylan Backalar @dylanbackalar]

@CoachToddHoward @adamhoward0 Congrats!

[South Dakota Mines Men's Basketball @HardrockerMBB]

Welcome to the newest Hardrocker @Azeniocossa ‼️

“Azenio comes to us from Miles City CC where he was an all-region player. He is a dynamic 2 way guard with size and length. He is an excellent fit on and off the court. We are excited to welcome Azenio to SD Mines.” - Coach Iseman

[South Dakota Mines Men's Basketball @HardrockerMBB]

Welcome to the newest Hardrocker @JosiahPierre6 ‼️

“Josiah is a proven D2 wing that has been well coached in his career. He brings us a mismatch threat offensively and is an excellent fit on and off the court. We are excited to welcome Josiah to SD Mines.” - Coach Iseman

[South Dakota Mines Men's Basketball @HardrockerMBB]

Our City
Rapid City, South Dakota

👥 - 155,974 Metro Population
🛍️🍔 tons of shopping & restaurants
🥾🏔️ Black Hills, Mt. Rushmore
🛫 📺

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#1 Midwest’s Fastest growing city
#3 Best U.S. City for new grads to start career (CNBC)
Top 100 Best Places to Live (livability)

[South Dakota Mines Men's Basketball @HardrockerMBB]

Spring workouts ✅📈
Face the Nation to finish the spring ⬇️

[South Dakota Mines Men's Basketball @HardrockerMBB]

📈Progress & Growth

[South Dakota Mines Men's Basketball @HardrockerMBB]

Welcome to the newest Hardrocker @tobyg07 ‼️

“Toby is a very motivated young man that we are excited is joining our program. He will be a great fit here at SD Mines. His combination of skill, size and athleticism makes his future bright.” - Coach Iseman

[South Dakota Mines Men's Basketball @HardrockerMBB]

Welcome to the newest Hardrocker @JasonStokes2026 ‼️

“Jason is an athletic guard from St. Louis, who was a key piece on a state championship team. He will be a great fit on and off the court. We are excited to welcome Jason to SD Mines.” - Coach Iseman

[Kyle Tucker @KyleTuckerCBB]

Dusty May’s time as a student manager means he treats the Michigan managers different than most.

He also wanted his youngest son, Eli, to be one of them. Here’s why:

https://t.co/aKWEMkDUW2

[Jason Stokes Jr @JasonStokes2026]

I am blessed to announce my commitment to South Dakota Mines!! #blessed #Agtg

[South Dakota Mines Men's Basketball @HardrockerMBB]

3v3 tourney coming to Rapid City! Get signed up here: https://t.co/v9y6rKVEqW

[Dylan Backalar @dylanbackalar]

@KimKdbswan @HardrockerMBB @GoHardrockers @sdsmt @RMAC_SPORTS Thanks, Kim!

[South Dakota Mines Men's Basketball @HardrockerMBB]

Happy Birthday Coach @dylanbackalar ‼️🎂

[Dylan Backalar @dylanbackalar]

@miseman33 Thanks!

[Dylan Backalar @dylanbackalar]

It’s been a pleasure to work with such a high level group of student managers from all over the country! They have put hours into this project!

College coaches who are interested in gaining access to this database and getting paired with a manger - reach out to me! #GrowTheGame

[Grow the Game @GTGhoops]

Grow the Game has launched a new Transfer Portal Database! This was built by student managers with D1/D2 data + comparison tools. Access includes a brief connection with a manager. Contact [email protected] for access.