Tea Titans: Team Preview

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>PHD is bringing you the Team Preview for the Tea Area Titans! The basketball season is nearly here and we could not be more excited. This will be a historic year for the Titans from Tea. After this season, Tea Area will be moving up to Class AA. I imagine that the Titans want to make it a memorable year! Tea will certainly have their work cut out for them, they play a super difficult schedule. But with that said, the Titans have a tough squad and they win plenty of games. Make sure you take some time to check out this squad, you will not be disappointed. We expect the Titans to play a fun and entertaining brand of basketball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Team:</strong> Tea Area</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Mascot:</strong> Titans</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Head Coach:</strong> <em>Drew Weber</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Class:</strong> A</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Region:</strong> 4</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Conference:</strong> Dakota XII</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>See below for much more info the the Titans!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2271015,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/11/teaTitans-.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/11/teaTitans-.jpeg?w=400" alt="" class="wp-image-2271015" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">2022-23 Team Stats</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Record:</strong> 14-7 <strong>PTS:</strong> 1292 <strong>PPG:</strong> 61.5 <strong>OPPG:</strong> 50.3 <strong>FGM:</strong> 501 <strong>FG%:</strong> 45 <strong>3FGM:</strong> 142 <strong>3FG%:</strong> 34</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>FTM:</strong> 148 <strong>FT%:</strong> 61 <strong>OREB:</strong> 240 <strong>DREB:</strong> 548 <strong>RPG:</strong> 37.5 <strong>AST: </strong>318 <strong>BLK:</strong> 74 <strong>STL:</strong> 233</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- 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">Season Outlook</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This is not a veteran/seasoned team compared to some years but the Titans still have loads of talent. We expect this team to be focused and bought in on defense. Look for Tea to be athletic and tough, those are two ingredients for a great defensive team. They lack an abundance of length/height but their athleticism and depth will make up for their size. The Titans are a well-coached team, they will be mentally tough, and you should expect them to be playing their best basketball come tournament time. The Titans have an extremely difficult schedule as they have one of the toughest Regions in the State and their Conference is stout. Tea's schedule is made up of 50% Class A and 50% Class AA teams. It is going to be a fun and interesting season for the Titans!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Top Returning Titans</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1278718' first='Sam' last='Almas'] (Sr. Guard) </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-3-time letter-winner </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Leading scorer last season </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-One of best perimeter players in the area/class</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-14.2 ppg, 4.6 rpg, 1.5 apg, 28 3FGM, 28 FTM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1270654' first='Jessen' last='Wiebenga'] (Sr. Forward) </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Returning starter </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Do-it-all type player </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looking forward to a breakout season now that his role is more predominant</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-7 ppg, 4.8 rpg, 2 apg, 29 3FGM, 20 FTM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1270653' first='Garrett' last='Wiebenga'] (Sr. Forward) </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-6th Man last season </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Best shooter on the team </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Can play all 5 positions</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-4.3 ppg, 2.3 rpg, 1 apg, .23 3FGM, 6 FTM </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1657085' first='Boston' last='Willemssen'] (Sr. Center) </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-7th Man last season </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Long &amp; athletic </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-One of best post defenders in the area</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1.8 ppg, 4 rpg, 1 apg, 4 FTM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1548942' first='Marshall' last='Smythe'] (Jr. Guard) </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Projected lead guard </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Leading JV scorer last season </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Been out since April w/ torn labrum, should be healthy for start of season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-1.3 ppg, .5 rpg, 8 3FGM, 2 FTM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Keeton Newborg (Sr. Guard) </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Do-it-all type perimeter player </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1 ppg, .5 rpg, 2 3FGM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jack Qualseth (Sr. Guard) </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Stretches the floor well which Tea might lack in some spots </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1657078' first='Emerson' last='Otten'] (Jr. Forward) </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Can play multiple spots, versatile player </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1641166' first='Brenner' last='Konrad'] (So. Guard) </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Best athlete in the program </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Can play any position on the floor</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Titan Strengths</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Defense &amp; Rebounding</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Depth</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Athleticism </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Titan Schedule</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>12/8/23 - @ <strong>Dakota Valley</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>12/11/23 - home vs. <strong>Tri-Valley</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>12/15/23 - @ <strong>Dell Rapids</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>12/19/23 home vs. <strong>Brookings</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>12/28/23 - home vs. <strong>O'Gorman</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>12/29/23 - @ Southwest State vs. <strong>Marshall (MN)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1/2/24 - @ <strong>Vermillion</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1/4/24 - @ <strong>Madison</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1/8/24 - home vs. <strong>Canton</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1/13/24 - @ <strong>Aberdeen Central</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1/16/24 - @ <strong>Watertown</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1/23/24 - @ Sanford Pentagon (Throwback Classic) vs. <strong>Sioux Falls Christian</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1/27/24 - @ Madison (DAK XII/NEC Clash) vs.<strong> TBA</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1/30/24 - @ <strong>Westeren Christian (IA)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2/1/24 - home vs. <strong>West Central</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2/3/24 - home vs. <strong>Sioux Falls Jefferson</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2/9/24 home vs. <strong>Lennox</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2/13/24 - home vs. <strong>Brandon Valley</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2/15/24 - @ <strong>Yankton</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2/16 - @ <strong>Elk Point-Jefferson</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"italic","fontWeight":"800"}},"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size" style="font-style:italic;font-weight:800">Best of luck to the Titans this season!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2271015,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/11/teaTitans-.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/11/teaTitans-.jpeg?w=400" alt="" class="wp-image-2271015" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->