Ayden Stainbrook: Baller Interview
In this article we are taking a look at one of the top Class B players in North Dakota. His name is Ayden Stainbrook Ayden Stainbrook 6'5" | SF North Border | 2023 State ND . He just finished up…
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Continue ReadingIn this article we are taking a look at one of the top Class B players in North Dakota. His name is Ayden Stainbrook Ayden Stainbrook 6'5" | SF North Border | 2023 State ND . He just finished up his AAU season with ND Attack and he plays his high school basketball at North Border. Stainbrook was a stud all spring/summer for ND Attack and I am expecting more of that this winter. This past season, Ayden was an All-Regoion 2 player and he was voted Second Team All-State. Stainbrook will have the Eagles from North Border ranked in the Top 10 polls before the season starts and they should be there all season long. Ayden is a difficult matchup with his size, skill, and athleticism. Opposing coaches and teams have to pick their poison with this talented Eagle. Stainbrook will have a good chance to be Senior Athlete of The Year in Region 2 and if things go well, he will have a chance to be a Mr. Basketball candidate. Many things can happen from now until March, but from the looks of things, Stainbrook and North Border are going to have a monster season. Read below for much more information on this talented Eagle.
Ayden Stainbrook Ayden Stainbrook 6'5" | SF North Border | 2023 State ND (2023) |6’5″ SF| North Border/ND Attack
Stats from the past year
–ND Attack – 16 ppg, 7 rpg, 2.2 apg, 2 bpg
–North Border – 21.3 ppg, 8.9 rpg, 1.7 apg
“Ayden is a kid that can beat you from the outside and inside. He has added some more elements to his game that will make him very tough to guard this year. I expect Ayden to help lead us to a solid year and very possibly produce an All-State type season for himself.“
-Dan Moore, North Border Head Coach
“Stainbrook is a long athletic player with great body control for his size and length. He has the ability to score from multiple levels with his accuracy from long range and his knack for moving without the ball. His skill set makes him a tough matchup for even the best of defenders. I expect him to be a top player not just in Region 2, but throughout the State.“
-Matteson Norman, Central Cass Head Coach
“Ayden was our best and most consistent player for our 17U boys team that finished the year 27-6. He led our team in scoring (16 ppg), rebounding (7 rpg) and block shots (2 blocks pg). Ayden has expanded his game a great deal from the start of his 16U season to the end of his 17U season. He can score in a variety of ways – beyond the arc, in the post and off the dribble. He will be a very difficult match up for anyone he goes against this upcoming season.”
–Greg Foster, Director of North Dakota Attack
Full Interview with Ayden Stainbrook Ayden Stainbrook 6'5" | SF North Border | 2023 State ND
PHD: How has the recruiting process been going for you so far?
Ayden Stainbrook Ayden Stainbrook 6'5" | SF North Border | 2023 State ND : “The recruiting process has been a great experience. It has been awesome learning about college and talking to coaches.“
PHD: What were a few highlights from the AAU season with ND Attack?
Ayden Stainbrook Ayden Stainbrook 6'5" | SF North Border | 2023 State ND : “I would say winning 4 championships this summer. We were able to play and beat good competition.“
PHD: Who is going to be the top team in Region 2 this next season?
Ayden Stainbrook Ayden Stainbrook 6'5" | SF North Border | 2023 State ND : “I don’t know of a distinct top team in our region, but it’s going to be a dog fight between us, Thompson, Grafton, and May-Port.“
PHD: Who is North Border’s biggest rival and why?
Ayden Stainbrook Ayden Stainbrook 6'5" | SF North Border | 2023 State ND : “Our biggest rival is Cavalier. We play each other 2 times during the season and we know each other’s tendencies which makes it fun and competitive.“
PHD: What does Ayden Stainbrook Ayden Stainbrook 6'5" | SF North Border | 2023 State ND do for fun outside of hoops?
Ayden Stainbrook Ayden Stainbrook 6'5" | SF North Border | 2023 State ND : “Other than basketball I like to be outside golfing or swimming. Tubing and kayaking on the river with friends is always a good time.“
PHD: What do you hope to improve in your basketball game?
Ayden Stainbrook Ayden Stainbrook 6'5" | SF North Border | 2023 State ND : “I want to improve the mental toughness part of my game for this coming season and work on different game situations.“
PHD: How do you work on improving your game?
Ayden Stainbrook Ayden Stainbrook 6'5" | SF North Border | 2023 State ND : “Having full access to the gym, I like to work on shooting and my footwork. I also go to camps to learn more about leadership and to increase my basketball IQ.“
PHD: Outside of North Border, who will be a few of the other top teams in Class B this next season?
Ayden Stainbrook Ayden Stainbrook 6'5" | SF North Border | 2023 State ND : “There will be tough teams in Class B this season and I would say Central Cass, Four Winds, and Bishop Ryan for sure.“
PHD: Before a big game, what is your “go-to” meal?
Ayden Stainbrook Ayden Stainbrook 6'5" | SF North Border | 2023 State ND : “I always try to have pancakes before my games whenever I can.”
PHD: Any idea what you want to study or major in at college?
Ayden Stainbrook Ayden Stainbrook 6'5" | SF North Border | 2023 State ND : “I want to study Business in either Accounting or Marketing.“
PHD: In North Dakota, where is your favorite venue to play basketball?
Ayden Stainbrook Ayden Stainbrook 6'5" | SF North Border | 2023 State ND : “Playing at the Betty in Grand Forks is my favorite venue. It is a great experience, especially with great fans and student sections.“
PHD: What is the best part of Ayden Stainbrook Ayden Stainbrook 6'5" | SF North Border | 2023 State ND ‘s game?
Ayden Stainbrook Ayden Stainbrook 6'5" | SF North Border | 2023 State ND : “I would say the best part of my game is shooting and then my court vision.“
PHD: Do you have any goals set for the upcoming high school season?
Ayden Stainbrook Ayden Stainbrook 6'5" | SF North Border | 2023 State ND : “I want to average 25 ppg and 10 rpg and become a better leader for my team as well as help my team make it to State. #GoEagles“