Iseman Signs Wisconsin Guard Sam Fait
RAPID CITY, S.D. – South Dakota Mines Men's Basketball has announced the signing of Sam Fait. Sam Fait, a 6'4 guard from Burlington, Wis., will join the Hardrockers in the 2027-28 season. Fait attends Catholic Central High School and averaged 27.5 points per game as a junior last season. He also put up 6.7 rebounds, 2.7 assists and shot 46.1% from the field. He was also 45.4% from three-point range last season. "We are excited Sam has chosen to be a Hardrocker," head coach Michael Iseman said. "Sam is a smart young man with high character that has a bright future. On the basketball court, he brings great positional size, versatility and a strong skill set as a guard. His best basketball is still ahead of him, and we are excited to have him on campus next fall." At Catholic Central High School, Fait is the all-time leading scorer heading into his senior season. He also is the all-time record holder for points in a game with 52 on Dec. 11, 2025, against Kingdom Prep Lutheran. He is a two-time Midwest Classic All-Conference First Team winner and was a 2026 All-State Honorable Mention. According to Prep Hoops, Fait ranks as the 31 st -best player in the 2027 class in Wisconsin. He also is the second overall combo guard in Wisconsin. Fait is the first signed member of the 2026-27 class for the Hardrockers.
