ECI Exploration: 16U Selects Hanson
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This group of upcoming juniors had a nice AAU campaign. Their roster had players from western MN, eastern ND, and western ND. For having players from long distances away from each other, they gelled well together. These players improved individually…
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Continue ReadingThis group of upcoming juniors had a nice AAU campaign. Their roster had players from western MN, eastern ND, and western ND. For having players from long distances away from each other, they gelled well together. These players improved individually and they also improved as a team. Look for these guys to make an impact at the varsity level once they get back to their respected
Coach Matt Hanson comments on the season
“The season went well for this team. Our record for the season was 17-16. Lots of ups and downs but the kids played hard each and every tournament. Really proud of how they built chemistry and improved individually. Ended on a perfect note by winning the last tournament of the season (Dakota Challenge).”
Roster
PLAYER IMPROVEMENTS
Max Froslie Max Froslie 6'8" | PF Fargo Davies | 2023 State ND (2023) |6-6 F| Fargo Davies
Consistent shooter, Attacking the basket, and Protecting the rim
Isaac Fitz Isaac Fitz 5'10" | PG West Fargo | 2023 ND (2023) |5-10 G| West Fargo
Movement without the ball, Consistency shooting, and On ball defense
Aaron Norland (2023) |5-10 G| Fosston (MN)
Passing, Decision making, and Defense (only there for half the season)
Cullen Norland (2023) |5-10 G| Fosston (MN)
Decision making, Defense, and Scoring (only there for half the season)
Rylan Lason (2023) |6-0 G| Moorhead (MN)
Finishing around the rim, On ball defense, and Decision making
Jayden Williams Jayden Williams 5'11" | PG Williston | 2023 ND (2023) |5-11 G| Williston
On ball defense, Attacking the basket, and Passing
Malaki Sik Malaki Sik 6'3" | SF Williston | 2023 State ND (2023) |6-2 F| Williston
On ball defense, Outside shooting, Decision making
Colton Hagen (2023) |6-2 G| Moorhead (MN)
Outside shooting, Decision making, and Rebounding
Jay Wanzek Jay Wanzek 6'7" | PF Shiloh Christian | 2023 State ND (2023) |6-5 F| Shiloh Christian
Finishing around the rim, Protecting the rim on defense, and Rebounding
Player Recognitions
Best Rebounder: Jay Wanzek Jay Wanzek 6'7" | PF Shiloh Christian | 2023 State ND
Top Scorer: Max Froslie Max Froslie 6'8" | PF Fargo Davies | 2023 State ND
Defensive stopper: Jayden Williams Jayden Williams 5'11" | PG Williston | 2023 ND & Rylan Larsen
Most Improved: Malaki Sik Malaki Sik 6'3" | SF Williston | 2023 State ND & Colton Hagen
Hardest Worker: Isaac Fitz Isaac Fitz 5'10" | PG West Fargo | 2023 ND & Rylan Larsen
Most Unselfish: Colton Hagen
Mr. Positive: Isaac Fitz Isaac Fitz 5'10" | PG West Fargo | 2023 ND
Mr. Gritt: Aaron Norland & Cullen Norland
Best Rim Protector: Jay Wanzek Jay Wanzek 6'7" | PF Shiloh Christian | 2023 State ND & Max Froslie Max Froslie 6'8" | PF Fargo Davies | 2023 State ND
Schedule
MN Comets Shootout (St. Cloud, MN) April 17 & 18
Sanford Spring Jam (Sioux Falls, SD) April 24-25
Sandford Pentagon Tournament Series #1 (Elkhorn, NE) May 1-2
Sandford Pentagon Tournament Series #2 (Minneapolis, MN) May 15-16
ECI Spring Preview (Moorhead, MN) May 22-23
Great Plains Comet Alliance (St. Cloud, MN) June 24-26
Pentagon Summer Classic (Sioux Falls, SD) July 16-18
Pentagon Dakota Challenge (Sioux Falls, SD) July 24-25