Grand Forks Central – Hoops Preview

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>PHD has another Season Preview article for you to check out. We are looking at Grand Forks Central who is a AA team in the Eastern Dakota Conference (EDC). <em>Dan Calrson</em> is the head coach. GFC brings back all of their main pieces and PHD is predicting that the Knights from Grand Forks Central make the State Tournament this year!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">See below for stats/numbers, a Q&amp;A session with coach <em>Carlson</em>, and the Knights schedule. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2257703,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/GFC.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/GFC.jpg?w=684" alt="" class="wp-image-2257703" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">2022-2023 Stats &amp; Numbers</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Record:</strong> 13-12 <strong>Home Record:</strong> 8-7 <strong>Away Record:</strong> 5-5</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PPG:</strong> 68.9 <strong>OPPG:</strong> 67.5 <strong>FG%:</strong> 43 3<strong>FG%: </strong>34 <strong>RPG: </strong>34.2 <strong>APG:</strong> 15.2 <strong>SPG:</strong> 7.1 BPG: 3.4</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Player</span></strong></td><td><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Grade</span></strong></td><td><span style="text-decoration: underline"><strong>FGM-A</strong></span></td><td><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">3FGM-A</span></strong></td><td><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">FTM-A</span></strong></td><td><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">OREB</span></strong></td><td><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">REB</span></strong></td><td><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">AST</span></strong></td><td><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">STL</span></strong></td><td><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">BLK</span></strong></td><td><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PTS</span></strong></td><td><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">GP</span></strong></td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1643835' first='Jack' last='Simmers']</td><td>12</td><td>4-9.6 (41%)</td><td>1-3.1 (30%)</td><td>1.8-3 (57%)</td><td>1.3</td><td>5.6</td><td>3.2</td><td>1.6</td><td>0.2</td><td>10.7</td><td>25</td></tr><tr><td>Tyler Whalen</td><td>12</td><td>0-0.3 </td><td>NA</td><td>NA</td><td>0.3</td><td>0.3</td><td>NA</td><td>NA</td><td>NA</td><td>NA</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1800672' first='Brayden' last='Delorme']</td><td>10</td><td>0-1.3</td><td>0-0.7</td><td>NA</td><td>NA</td><td>0.7</td><td>0.3</td><td>NA</td><td>NA</td><td>NA</td><td>3</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1643834' first='Ross' last='Wilber']</td><td>12</td><td>5.4-12 (44%)</td><td>4.1-9.4 (43%)</td><td>1.4-2.1 (67%)</td><td>0.7</td><td>4.3</td><td>2.6</td><td>1.7</td><td>0.1</td><td>16.2</td><td>25</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1497485' first='Cole' last='Wilber']</td><td>11</td><td>3-9.2 (32%)</td><td>1.4-4.7 (29%)</td><td>1.7-2.7 (61%)</td><td>0.9</td><td>3.4</td><td>3.4</td><td>1.2</td><td>NA</td><td>9.1</td><td>25</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1643836' first='Leo' last='Strandell']</td><td>12</td><td>3.4-9.9 (33%)</td><td>0.6-2.9 (20%)</td><td>0.8-1.3 (63%)</td><td>0.8</td><td>5.9</td><td>2.9</td><td>0.9</td><td>2</td><td>8.1</td><td>17</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1401336' first='Erick' last='Paye']</td><td>12</td><td>8-13.5 (59%)</td><td>0.1-0.4 (18%)</td><td>2.7-5.3 (51%)</td><td>4.7</td><td>10.6</td><td>1.4</td><td>1.1</td><td>1.3</td><td>18.8</td><td>25</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1798694' first='Brooklan' last='Bruce']</td><td>10</td><td>1.2-2.6 (41%)</td><td>0.8-1.4 (57%)</td><td>0.8-0.8 (100%)</td><td>0.4</td><td>0.8</td><td>1.4</td><td>0.6</td><td>NA</td><td>4</td><td>5</td></tr><tr><td>Trey Wyman</td><td>11</td><td>0.6-1.5 (41%)</td><td>0.1-0.3 (16%)</td><td>0.2-0.3 (60%)</td><td>0.4</td><td>1.1</td><td>0.5</td><td>0.2</td><td>0.1</td><td>1.5</td><td>19</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1625028' first='Kendall' last='Kjonaas']</td><td>12</td><td>1.4-4.8 (30%)</td><td>1.2-3.4 (34%)</td><td>0.6-0.9 (60%)</td><td>0.4</td><td>1.7</td><td>1.6</td><td>1.6</td><td>0.4</td><td>4.6</td><td>25</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1487955' first='Ethan' last='Thomas']</td><td>12</td><td>0.3-0.7 (50%)</td><td>NA</td><td>NA</td><td>0.7</td><td>NA</td><td>0.7</td><td>NA</td><td>NA</td><td>0.7</td><td>3</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1634111,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/10/TeamPreview.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/10/TeamPreview.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-1634111" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Q&amp;A with coach <em>Carlson</em></span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: Could you write a couple of sentences&nbsp;summing up last season?&nbsp;-</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>We had a competitive season last year losing in the State qualifying&nbsp;game to Shanley. We had a number of close games throughout&nbsp;the season and were able to develop some competitive toughness.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><strong>PHD: How did the offseason go for your team/program?</strong></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>We had a good off-season of team camps, individual skill work, and a good turnout in the weight room.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: Who are a few of your top players to look out for and why?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>We return our starting 2 All-EDC players in [player_tooltip player_id='1401336' first='Erick' last='Paye'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='1643834' first='Ross' last='Wilber']. We also have the rest of our starting five returning with [player_tooltip player_id='1643835' first='Jack' last='Simmers'], [player_tooltip player_id='1643836' first='Leo' last='Strandell'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1497485' first='Cole' last='Wilber']. [player_tooltip player_id='1625028' first='Kendall' last='Kjonaas'], our 1st guy off the bench, is also returning.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: Who are a couple of up-and-comers to look out for in the near future?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em><strong>Trey Wyman</strong>, [player_tooltip player_id='1798694' first='Brooklan' last='Bruce'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1800672' first='Brayden' last='Delorme'] will all have a chance to compete for some playing time. They all showed some signs at the end of last season that they can contribute at this level.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: What style of basketball will your team play?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>We will run a lot of motion offense relying on player and ball movement. We will look to push the ball along with half-court sets.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: <u>What are a couple of your team goals this year?</u></span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>We want to take that next step and qualify for the State Tournament. If we get to that point we feel we can compete with the top teams in the state.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>PHD: Who are some of the top teams in your Region?</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>The league will be balanced as usual with North and Davies being at the top. I feel Sheyenne is a team that will fight for a top spot along with South and West Fargo being very competitive. Red River will be a different team than last year, but will have some tough matchups with their overall size.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">GFC Schedule</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nov 20 - First Practice</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dec 2 - home vs. Minot North</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dec 8 - at Dickinson</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dec 9 - at Bismarck St. Mary's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dec 12 - at Red River</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dec 15 - home vs. Fargo North</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dec 19 - at Fargo Davies</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jan 2 - at East Grand Forks</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jan 5 - home vs. West Fargo</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jan 11 - home vs. Horace</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jan 13 - home vs. Fargo South</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jan 19 - at West Fargo Sheyenne</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jan 23 - at Shanley</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jan 26 - home vs. Devils Lake</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jam 30 - home vs. Red River</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Feb 2 - at Fargo North</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Feb 6 - home vs Fargo Davies</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Feb 9 - at West Fargo</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Feb 13 - at Fargo South</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Feb 16 - at Horace</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Feb 20 - home vs. West Fargo Sheyenne</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Feb 22 - home vs. Shanley</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Feb 24/27/29 March 2 - EDC Tournament</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>March 7/8/9 - State Tournament</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px","fontStyle":"italic","fontWeight":"800"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px;font-style:italic;font-weight:800">Best of luck to the Knights this season!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2258129,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/IMG_6286.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/IMG_6286.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2258129" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->