Summer Preview: The Arena Basketball 16u Blue
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This Arena Basketball squad is looking to get better this summer as individuals and get going on the recruiting journey. A few guys found a small role for some good varsity teams around the area, this upcoming season that role…
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Continue ReadingThis Arena Basketball squad is looking to get better this summer as individuals and get going on the recruiting journey. A few guys found a small role for some good varsity teams around the area, this upcoming season that role will grow for each one! The size and athleticism stand out to me the most for this team. During the Prep Hoops Live tournament down in Kansas City they went 2-2 playing great competition, the more they grow playing together they will be a tough team on the circuit! Below is the roster, player breakdown, and tournament schedule.
Quinn Olson | 5’10 | Heelan |
Carson Bruhn Carson Bruhn 6'6" | PF Sioux Center | 2024 State IA | 6’4 | Sioux Center |
Fitzgerald Grant Fitzgerald Grant 6'2" | SG Sioux City East | 2024 State IA | 6’1 | S.C. East |
Cael Van Beek Cael Van Beek 6'4" | SF Sioux Center | 2024 State IA | 6’4 | Sioux Center |
Beau Chamberlain Beau Chamberlain 6'2" | SG Bishop Heelan | 2024 State IA | 6’0 | Heelan |
Wes Frost | 6’1 | Gretna |
Zoan Robinson | 6’2 | Vermillion |
Zach Hesse Zach Hesse 6'3" | SG Sioux City North | 2024 State IA | 6’2 | S.C. North |
Quinn Olson (5’10 G) Olson had a small role for a good Heelan team, this upcoming season he looks to grow into a bigger role. He is a smaller player but still gets his game off. Knocks down the three at a high level and has a tight handle. As has continues to grow, his game will come a long way.
Carson Bruhn Carson Bruhn 6'6" | PF Sioux Center | 2024 State IA (6’4 F) 10.2 PPG, 6.3 RPG, and 1.5 APG while shooting 60.8% from the field and 41.7% from three. Bruhn is a solid post player with great footwork, can fish with both hands, stretch the court and knock down threes, rebounds well, and has a nose for the ball.
Fitzgerald Grant Fitzgerald Grant 6'2" | SG Sioux City East | 2024 State IA (6’1 G) 1.9 PPG 1.4 RPG while shooting 45.8% from the field for a good East high team. Fitz has great size and strength for his age. He gets to paint whenever he wants and finishes well. Plays with a great motor. A lot of upside in his game.
Cael Van Beek Cael Van Beek 6'4" | SF Sioux Center | 2024 State IA (6’4 F) 9.6, PPG, 4.8 RPG and 2.3 APG. Cael is a bigger player who shoots the ball at a high level. He shot 42% from the field and 39% from three this past season. Van Beek has a nose for the ball when rebounding and sees the court well making the extra pass.
Beau Chamberlain Beau Chamberlain 6'2" | SG Bishop Heelan | 2024 State IA (6’0 G) 5.1 PPG and 4.3 RPG. Beau started in all 23 games for Bishop Heelan this year, his role will continue to grow more and more. He is able to knock down threes at a high level and finish at the rim. Plays great defense on and off the ball.
Wes Frost (6’1 G) 1.5 PPG and .5 APG for a good Gretna team. Wes is a high-level shooter who can knock it down spotting up or off the dribble. Shoots the ball quickly and with confidence. As his role on the court grows, his game will continue to get better and better.
Zoan Robinson (6’2 G) 4.7 PPG. Zoan is a player who can play off the ball knocking down shots or putting the ball on the deck and attacking. He shoots the three with confidence and knocks it down at a high level. Can finish when he gets to the paint. Zoan is one to keep an eye on in South Dakota.
Zach Hesse Zach Hesse 6'3" | SG Sioux City North | 2024 State IA (6’2 G) 7.8 PPG and 3.0 RPG while shooting 37% from the field. This past season he started all 22 games and will grow into a bigger scoring role these next two seasons. Hesse is a guard with elite range and knocks it down consistently. On defense, he’s always working hard on and off the ball.
Prep Hoops Live Kansas City | April 22-24 |
Midwest Showdown Appleton, WI | May 13-15 |
Buckets in The Big Red Lincoln, NE | May 20-22 |
Summer Challenge Chicago, IL | July 1-3 |
Hard Work Finale Event Minneapolis, MN | July 15-17 |
TBD | July 22-24 |