South Dakota Mines

Hanson is a 6-foot-7-inch, 245-pound center from Stanley, N.D. He is the team captain for the Stanley High School Blue Jays where he’s earned All-Conference accolades and a number of academic honors.

“Kaedyn is a big and strong young man that will bring a physical presence to the Hardrocker basketball program and we couldn’t be more excited,” Henry said. “He has a strong inside game and is very good facing up to the basket. In addition, Kaedyn possesses dynamic athletic ability and is explosive off the ground.”

Hanson helped Stanley earn a 19-8 overall record and 7-2 mark in its district last season and seventh-place finish in the North Dakota Class B High School Boys’ Basketball State Tournament. It was Stanley’s first appearance at the state tournament in almost 80 years.  

While attending South Dakota Mines Hanson has an interest in pursuing a degree in engineering.

“I am proud to be a member of the Hardrocker men’s basketball program because there is a great atmosphere amongst the team and I feel we will have a really good chance at going far in competition,” Hanson said.  
 

High School Honors		Team Captain, High Honors, Highest Honors, All-Conference
Favorite Community Service Project		Mowing Lawns
Favorite Pro Sports Team		Minnesota Timberwolves
Last Book I Read		Hardy Boys
Favorite Athlete (other than myself)		Karl Anthony Towns
My "Walk-Out" Music (song / artist)		Cinema/Skrillex
Best Binge-Worthy TV Show		Supernatural
Birth Date		11/18/1999
Siblings		Mackenna
Parents Names		Kyle and Marianne
Nickname		Giraffe
Would You rather hit a game winning three pointer or score a break-away slam dunk?		break-away slam dunk
Why I'm Proud To Be A Member of The Hardrocker Men's Basketball Program		"Good atmosphere and have a really good chance at going far."
What do you want to do after you graduate (career)?		Some type of engineering