Luke Haertle brings versatile scoring and playmaking to South Dakota State
Haertle arrives at South Dakota State after a strong 2024-25 breakout at Winona State, where he averaged 17.2 points, 6.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and led the Warriors in points, assists, steals, blocks, and minutes.[6][10] His biggest value is his all-around guard production and ability to impact winning beyond scoring, highlighted by 56 steals, six double-doubles, and a 35-point high against Northern State.[6][10][15] The fit is appealing if you want a tough, multi-use creator, though his three-point shot (28.9%) and free-throw consistency were less reliable.[6] In 2025-26, his role and efficiency at SDSU will show whether his offensive load translates to the Summit League level.[1][4]
