Grassroots Preview: Missouri Combat 17U
Here is a look at the Missouri Combat 17U squad. The Combat started the grassroots season by winning the Hoopmaster Classic in Columbia, MO. last weekend.
Roster
Tim Brunnert 6’5″ Fatima
Sam Groner 5’11” Fatima
Zach Bond 6’7″ Eugene
Mason Kirkweg 6’4″ Eugene
Davis Aufdembrink 6’3″ CBC
Jack Mullen 6’5″ Parkway South
Jai Love 5’10” CBC
Alex Smith 6’3″ Battle
Trent Stiebler 6’3″ Ladue
Jordan Doyle 6’1″ Parkway South
Josh White 6’3″ Fort Zumwalt West
Outlook: Aufdembrink has been one of the state’s top shooters on the grassroots circuit for the past two summers. There are games where he makes at least a half dozen 3-pointers a game with little difficulty. Joining him in the backcourt this year will be love, a quick point guard who can also knock down 3-pointers and Groner, who can also put the ball in the basket. The 6’3″ White is an athletic wing player who has the ability to slash to the basket and play excellent defense. Bond is an improving post player who excellent atheticism.
Schedule
April 21-23: Midwest Live, Des Moines, IA
May 5-7: Jayhawk Invitational, Kansas City, KS
May 19-21: Kansas City Classic, Lawrence, KS
July 12-15: Adidas Invitational, Indianapolis, IN
July 21-23: Mullen’s High Profile, Bel Aire, KS
July 26-30: KC Summer Jam, Kansas City, KS