ECI 14U East Gregory: Season Recap

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this Season Review, we are looking at some up-n-coming talent from the 2027 class. <em>Jason Gregory</em> was the head coach for this [program_tooltip program_id='2078372' first='ECI' last=''] 14U squad. Eight of the players are from North Dakota and one baller comes from Barnesville, MN. Gregory's squad finished the season with a 16-12 record. Take a look at the players below, this [program_tooltip program_id='2078372' first='ECI' last=''] group has some serious talent! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1842251,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/03/SeaonReview-.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/03/SeaonReview-.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-1842251" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">"<em>We were the type of team, that teams did not want to play because of how we defended, boxed out, and played team basketball on both sides of the court. Our highlights and adversity on the court was how we kept our composure during all facets of the game, we defended and played together on offense and defense until the end of the game. We never let up and always strived for improvements as a team.</em>" <strong>-Jason Gregory</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2118487,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/08/image.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/08/image.png?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2118487" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Player Comments from Coach <em>Gregory</em></span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#0 [player_tooltip player_id='1972899' first='Brody' last='Neil'] |5'7 G| Red River</strong> - 10.9 ppg, 3.0 apg, 82% FT's&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Brody showed great skill for scoring from the 3pt line and getting to the basket.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#3 [player_tooltip player_id='1539673' first='Talan' last='Gregory'] |6'0 G| Devils Lake</strong> - 10.1 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 2.9 apg, (48 3's made 40%)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Talan</em> <em>Displayed the ability to score from the inside and out. Improved his rebounding throughout the season.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#2 [player_tooltip player_id='1539676' first='Reese' last='Walters'] |6'0 G| Red River</strong> - 8.4 ppg, 3.5 rpg, (44 3's made)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Walters displayed good shooting ability, which helped stretch the defense out. He showed great improvements in his overall defense skills.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#23 [player_tooltip player_id='1539671' first='Finn' last='Dockter'] |5'8 G/F| Valley City</strong> - 8.3 ppg, 3.3 RPG</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Finn did a little bit of everything for this team. Showed the ability to score from the inside and from the 3pt line. Always guarded other teams' best player.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong> #12 [player_tooltip player_id='2118617' first='Matt' last='Kragness'] |5'10 F|</strong> <strong>Fargo South</strong> - 5.8 ppg, 6.2 rpg 2 apg</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Matt showed great athleticism on offense and defense. He also defended the other team's best player. A great rebounder.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#33 Parker Strom |6'1 F| Barnesville</strong> - 4 ppg, 4.8 RPG</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Parker played strong and did a great job defending in the paint, he also showed the ability to rebound and score.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#11 [player_tooltip player_id='2118618' first='Cooper' last='Bailes'] |5'4 G| Sheyenne</strong> - 5.9 ppg, 2.1 apg</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Cooper really came on offensively in the 2nd half of the season and looked to score more. He applied constant ball pressure on defense.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#18 [player_tooltip player_id='2118619' first='Peyton' last='Lochthowe'] |6'1 F|</strong> <strong>Sheyenne</strong> - 4 ppg, 5.7 RPG</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>He displayed great athleticism on offense and defense. Peyton is always going to give 100% on the court.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#13 [player_tooltip player_id='1651917' first='Blake' last='Engstrom'] |5'11 F| Horace</strong> - 3. 5ppg, 4.1 RPG</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Blake showed the ability to score and pass from the post position. He worked extremely hard on rebounding on both ends of the court.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Top Shooters</strong> – [player_tooltip player_id='1539673' first='Talan' last='Gregory'] 48 3's made at 40%, [player_tooltip player_id='1539676' first='Reese' last='Walters'] 44 3's made</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Most Improved</strong> – "<em>[player_tooltip player_id='2118619' first='Peyton' last='Lochthowe'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='2118618' first='Cooper' last='Bailes']. Both of them started to believe in their ability.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Hardest Worker</strong> – "<em>Hard to say – this team had a rare gift where everyone worked hard together</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1272514,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/08/PHD.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/08/PHD.jpg?w=400" alt="" class="wp-image-1272514" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->