Summer Preview: The Arena Basketball 17U Blue
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After the first year of success on the Prep Hoops circuit, this 17u team is ready to get back going. Last year, they finished in the top 10 and are hoping to improve on that. The roster is filled with…
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Continue ReadingAfter the first year of success on the Prep Hoops circuit, this 17u team is ready to get back going. Last year, they finished in the top 10 and are hoping to improve on that. The roster is filled with great size, athleticism, and guys who can shoot the ball well. The team has several players who can play at the next level. This past weekend in the Prep Hoops Live tournament down in Kansas City they went 2-2 playing good team ball. Below is the team roster, player breakdown, and schedule.
Preston Dobbs Preston Dobbs 6'5" | SF Sioux City East | 2023 State IA | 6’5 | S.C. East |
Dyami Berridge | 6’1 | Winnebago |
Kylar Fritz | 6’0 | Sioux Center |
Keavian Hayes Keavian Hayes 6'2" | SG Sioux City West | 2023 State IA | 6’2 | S.C. West |
Kooper Ebel Kooper Ebel 6'2" | SG HMS | 2023 State IA | 6’3 | H.M.H.S |
Zach Lutmer Zach Lutmer 6'1" | PG Central Lyon | 2023 IA | 6’1 | Central Lyon |
Tate Van Regenmorter | 6’5 | Western Christian |
Brandt Van Dyke Brandt Van Dyke 6'8" | PF Sioux City East | 2023 State IA | 6’8 | S.C. East |
Luke Korver Luke Korver 6'1" | SG MOC-Floyd Valley | 2023 State IA | 6’5 | M.O.C. – F.V. |
Cole Ritchie Cole Ritchie 6'2" | SG Sioux City East | 2023 State IA | 6’2 | S.C. East |
Preston Dobbs Preston Dobbs 6'5" | SF Sioux City East | 2023 State IA (6’5 F) – 12.1 PPG and 4 RPG on 49.5% from the field for East High. Dobbs is a good-sized forward who can knock it down from deep consistently. His long frame gives him the ability to disrupt shots and score at all three levels.
Dyami Berridge (6’1 PG) – 17.7 PPG, 3.5 APG, ad 2.0 SPG. Dyami is a high motor guard who plays with good intensity on both ends of the court. Sees the court and can finish when he gets two feet in the paint.
Kylar Fritz (6’0 PG) – 13.3 PPG, 1.7 SPG, and 3.5 RPG. Fritz is a solid guard who can do it all. Knocks down open shots consistently and is crafty around the rim. Rebounds well for a guard.
Keavian Hayes Keavian Hayes 6'2" | SG Sioux City West | 2023 State IA (6’2 G) – 17.1 PPG, 6.7 RPG, and 2.9 APG. Hayes is a solid guard who finishes and is crafty in getting to the rim. A very strong and confident player who can dominate the game on both ends. Efficient from all three levels.
Kooper Ebel Kooper Ebel 6'2" | SG HMS | 2023 State IA (6’3 G) – 16.1 PPG, 8.0 RPG, 2.4 SPG, and 2.6 APG. Kooper is one of the more athletic players on the court every time he steps on one. He is a big strong kid who plays great defense, sees the court well, and can score the ball.
Zachary Lutmer (6’1 G) – 19.7 PPG, 5.4 RPG, and 5.9 APG. Lutmer is a do it all guy who plays with a high motor. On the defensive end, he’s always moving and in the right spots. On offense, he controls the game for this team by running the point. He doesn’t have to score to affect the game, he sees the court really well, finishes at the rim, and will knock down shots when he’s open.
Tate Van Regenmorter (6’5 PF) – 10.8 PPG, 1.3 SPG while shooting 56.7% from the field and 37.5% from three. Tate’s size and frame make him a bit of a matchup problem. He Knocks down the three at a high level and scores in the paint. sees the court well and isn’t afraid of making the extra pass.
Brandt Van Dyke Brandt Van Dyke 6'8" | PF Sioux City East | 2023 State IA (6’7 F) – 9.9 PPG, 4.2 RPG, 3.1 APG, and 1.4 SPG for East High. Brandt is a solid big man who stretches the floor well. This past weekend in Kansas City, he led the team in points and rebounds. Shoots the three at a high clip, rebounds well, and protects the rim.
Luke Korver Luke Korver 6'1" | SG MOC-Floyd Valley | 2023 State IA (6’5 F) – 16.0 PPG and 5.5 RPG while shooting 50% from the field and three. Korver is one of the better shooters in Northwest Iowa, who can score at all three levels. Rebounds the ball well on both ends of the court.
Cole Ritchie Cole Ritchie 6'2" | SG Sioux City East | 2023 State IA (6’2 G) – 10.5 PPG, 6.0 RPG, and 1.2 SPG. Cole is a bigger guard who can post up, attack the rim, and rebounds great. Works hard off the ball and takes advantage of matchups.
Kansas City, Prep Hoops Live | April 22-24 |
Appleton, WI Midwest Showdown | May 13-15 |
Lincoln, NE Buckets In The Big Red | May 20-22 |
Chicago, IL Summer Challenge | July 1-3 |
Minneapolis, MN Hard Work Finale Event | July 15-17 |
TBD | July 22-24 |