Grassroots preview: Game Changers 17U Elite
The Game Changers Hoops 17U Elite squad has a chance to surprise some people over this spring and summer. Brandon Troutman program director has a detailed set of goals for his program this grassroots season.
“Establish our program as one whose teams are a tool used for developing players,” said Coach Troutman. “Earn respect as a team who will compete with anybody on any stage to get better and help our players grow. Play a regional schedule that allows our players to be seen by the right coaches at the right schools.”
Get a look at some of the top talent on the roster, which includes a couple of 2017 players.
Tanner Heiden 2017 Wing
6’5 Wing from Crescent high school has some intrigue to him. He is long and surprisingly athletic with a very fluid and easy shooting stroke. Under the radar player who would fit the small college level very well.
Nic White 2018 Wing
6’4 Wing is out of Deer Creek high school. He is long and crafty with the ability to stretch a defense from deep but finish at the rim off the bounce. Versatile defender.
Jackson Rothwell 2018 Wing
At 6’5 on the Wing from OCS Rothwell has a chance to turn some heads this summer. He is smooth stroke from deep with a good motor. High basketball IQ. Scored over 40 in a game as a Junior for OCS.
Zalek Sharp 2018 Combo Guard
He has a big strong upper body allows him to finish at the rim with contact. A much-improved stroke from deep makes him a constant threat with the ball. Sharp at 6’2 plays at Mustang high school.
Karsten Berg 2018 Shooting Guard
6’2 Guard from Yukon high school who is a knock down shooter with a big vertical that makes him a versatile player. High basketball IQ and strong motor on defense makes him one to watch.
The Game Changers 17U Elite team will travel to Big Foot in Houston April 21-23 for the first live period and the GASO in Dallas for April 28-30 for the second live period.
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