Program Preview: SSA Elite

SSA Elite will invade Minneapolis this weekend with goals of making a huge statement this weekend at the Prep Hoops Proving Grounds LIVE event. SSA Elite is bringing their 17U Black, 17U White, 16U Black, 16U White, 15U Black, and 15U White. 17U SSA Elite Black Players to watch Levi Braun  6'4 Wing (Holds Washburn offer) Dyelan Reed 6'4 Wing AJ Dickerson 6'3 Guard Trey Duffey 6'5 Forward The 17U SSA Black squad does a great job of playing together. You can see the chemistry they have built playing together since the 8th grade. They can really shoot the basketball lights out. The 17U SSA Elite Black team plays their opening game against Mentality at 8:40 PM on Friday. 17U SSA Elite White Players to watch Aaron Hamilton 5'9 Point Guard John Long 6' Guard Dillon Byrne 6'2 Guard Dereck Gillett 6'4 Forward This SSA Elite team has a lot of shooters that stretch the floor. They have two bigs that are not afraid of playing tough inside. They run a pick and pop offense to free up shooters and find mismatches on the Wings. They will take the floor against Minnesota Nice at 8:40 PM on Friday night. 16U SSA Elite Black  Players to watch Chandler Marks 6'5 Forward Raeshawn Riddick 6'3 Guard Noah Krueger 6' Guard Jadyn Monday 5'11 Point Guard They put extreme pressure on their opponents defensively. Every player on the team can handle the ball and get to the rim. They play in attack mode on offense. Minnesota Heat-Moberg will be the first opponent for 16U SSA Elite Black this weekend on Friday night at 6:30 PM. 16U SSA Elite White  Players to watch Mitch Munsen 6'3 Guard Travis Beetch 6'3 Point Guard Darrin Batiste 6' Point Guard The 16U SSA Elite White squad does a great job of sharing the ball on offense. They are not the most talented team, however, they win a lot of games because they will outwork any team. Triumph 204 will take on 16U SSA Elite White at 6:30 PM on Friday night. 15U SSA Elite Black Players to watch Charles Snyder 6'5 Forward Dawson Zenger 5'11 Point Guard Josh Jordan 6' Guard The 15U SSA Elite Black team thrives on getting to the rim. They play good hard-nosed defense. The team is very balanced with every player being able to put the ball on the floor. The 15U SSA Elite Black squad takes on the Wisconsin Playmakers- Siler at 7:00 PM on Friday night. 15U SSA Elite White Players to watch Kris Daniels 5'9 Point Guard Cole Wheeler 6' Shooting Guard Cade Wilson 6'3 Post The 15U SSA Elite White squad excels in transition. They play good defense making opponents work hard for every bucket they scored. The Minnesota Top Dawgz will be the first opponent for 15U  SSA Elite White on Friday night at 7:00 PM. For more information email Matt@prephoops.com