Sanford Sports Academy: Impact Players

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We are checking in on some of the Impact Players from Sanford Sports Academy in South Dakota. The majority of the teams will be off until the end of June, however, a handful of teams will be playing this weekend in Sioux Falls. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There is major talent in the Sanford program and there are some underrated players as well that deserve your attention. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size"><span style="text-decoration: underline">See below for info on 10 Impact Players for the SSA teams 15U-17U</span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">IMPACT PLAYERS</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1270335"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"He has brought in to the court on both ends, in addition to providing a leadership presence for our group. Jacoby has scored, created, defended, and has good size for a lead guard. Mehrman is a gym rat and it has showed this spring. Jacoby is constantly dishing and dropping dimes. The lefty can hit the 3-ball and score in traffic. Mehrman has had a fantastic spring. College coaches need to get eyes on Jacoby this summer!","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1763076"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"I had heard that Max was smart, crafty, and skilled. I can now confirm that those are all true! Engebretson makes the game look easy, he plays at his own pace, and he weaves/knifes through the D on his way to the hoop. He reaction time is quick and he makes subtle moves to get by defenders. Max can finish it the face of BIGs, drain pull-up J's, and swish triples. Max is an all-around player and a SNIPER. Engebretson is a stock riser and a player to keep eyes on throughout the summer.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1331228"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"He had a spectacular high school season with a 3rd place finish at State, was All-Tournament team at State, and was an All-State selection. Tyson has carried that momentum into the AAU season and has been scoring at an impressive rate. Stevenson has been producing from every level. I love his pull-up game. Tyson is great at creating separation and he can pull-up on a dime. Stevenson is also a knockdown shooter from beyond the arc. He is very skilled and a crafty scorer, do not forget that Tyson is also a gifted athlete.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1656547"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"He is a long wing and a deadly shooter. Jack impacts the game from beyond the arc. He does great work when spacing and spotting up. I like how he reacts to the defense, catches, sets his feet, and shoots it all in a fluid motion. Erickson is a confident shooter that can get his shot off over smaller defenders. He will also make plays going to the basket and Jack can finisher/score over the D. I like how Erickson uses his size/length to his advantage around the basket. He also plays hard on defense and Jack reacts quickly to the ball.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1503881"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"Benson's ability to uplift his teammates has had a major impact on his team. He gives the team momentum whether it's a 3-point shot, a tough AND1 finish, a blocked shot, or an alley-oop pass. You can bet Kieffer is directly involved! Kieffer's strength is his quickness. His fast/slick hands on defense generate a lot of steals and turnovers for himself and others. His pull-up J is a thing of beauty and he is a fearless finisher. Benson is an all-around gamer and he makes his teammates better.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["1535886"],"_player_evaluations_5_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"He had an All-State high school season and Hanson has carried that over to the AAU scene. Nick has been fantastic. He changes the game with his length, rebounding, rim protection, contesting/altering shots, and by taking away passing angles/lanes. Hanson is a gamechanger with his offensive rebounding, this gives his team extra possessions and easy putback scores. Nick is a tough matchup because he has advanced skills for his size, finesse u0026amp; crafty moves, he will also stretch the floor and knockdown triples.","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_6_player":["1263163"],"_player_evaluations_6_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"He is a mountain of a player. Shawn is built like a D1 football player and he has the athleticism to match it. Hammerbeck is a beast, if he gets a 1v1 matchup in the lost post, it is going to end poorly for the defender. Besides being a physical monster, Shawn has great footwork, a sweet hook-shot, and he can produce with his jump shot. He comes from a basketball family and is much more skilled than most people realize. It looks like Hammerbeck will have his choice of football or basketball at the next level.","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_7_player":["1263152"],"_player_evaluations_7_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"He has had a breakout spring season. Noll has been impressive with his high motor that never seems to slow down. He plays with a ton of energy and vigor. Edison has proven that he is a great 3-point shooter. You do not want to give him space. However, if you close out too hard, Edison will attack and his pull-up J is lethal. He is also showing capabilities on the defensive end. Edison is a hard-nosed, gritty, and athletic defender.","_player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_8_player":["1384718"],"_player_evaluations_8_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_8_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_8_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_8_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_8_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"There are few players Marvin's age that can handle it like him. His skill set is well advanced for his age and his calmness on the court is noteworthy. I like how he handles pressure and does not seem to get rattled. Marvin has many slick/crafty moves that he uses to beat the D. He is also a nice athlete that can change speeds to blow by a defender. Marvin scores well when slashing to the basket but also has a sweet pull-up jumper. He can do it all on the offensive end of the floor and Marvin is improving on the defensive side.","_player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_9_player":["1641571"],"_player_evaluations_9_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_9_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_9_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_9_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_9_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_9_evaluation":"Jaxon is underrated and an impact player for the 15U Grey team. He runs the PG for and he has such a great feel for the game. Wheeldryer understands when his team needs him to facilitate the offense and when he needs to be a scorer. He can go on 10-0 runs by himself. Maybe more important, Jaxon is a fantastic team defender and is always in the right position to make plays. Jaxon is a fantastic teammate and has all the intangibles a coach is looking for, and that's why his game has taken leaps over the last few years. Wheeldryer is a great kid who should be on coaches radar's.","_player_evaluations_9_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":10,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6477fed4ecc71"} /--> <!-- wp:image {"id":1399487,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/03/SD-1.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/03/SD-1.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1399487" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->