ECI 15U Prospects: Preview
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The club season is heating up and we have another team preview for you to dive into! See below for the ECI 15U Prospects Schedule, Roster, Player Comments, and a Q&A session with coach Colton Lund. Best of luck to…
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Continue ReadingThe club season is heating up and we have another team preview for you to dive into!
See below for the ECI 15U Prospects Schedule, Roster, Player Comments, and a Q&A session with coach Colton Lund.
Best of luck to ECI , see you on the PH Circuit!
SCHEDULE
ROSTER
Player Comments from Colton Lund
#1 Aiden Sanchez – 6’2” SF from Breckenridge High School
“Aiden is a long athletic guard who can really use his length on the wing to defend. Aiden rebounds exceptionally well for a guard and is a hard-nosed player on the defensive end.“
#10 James Schindler James Schindler 5'7" | PG Grand Forks Red River | 2027 State ND – 5’8” PG from Red River High School
“James is a true PG. He is as tough as they come on the defensive end. Great on ball defense and great at not getting screened. Really shoots it well and handles it well at the point.“
#11 Kaden Welstad Kaden Welstad 6'0" | SG Bismarck Century | 2027 State ND – 5’11” PG from Bismarck Century High School
“Kadyn is another tough guard on the defensive end. He can pick up a guard full court and give them a long day. Kadyn is one of the best on-ball defenders on the team. Plays under control at his pace and is solid on the offensive end.“
#13 Oakley Trueblood Oakley Trueblood 6'6" | SF Minot | 2027 State ND – 6’6” SF from Minot High School
“Oakley is a pure shooter at 6’6″. He can get his shot up quickly and really fill it up on the offensive end. Very skilled on the offensive end for his age/size. Uses his length well on the defensive end.“
#20 Nathan Stevenson Nathan Stevenson 6'0" | SF Dickinson | 2027 State ND – 6’0” SF from Dickinson High School
“Nate is a bulldog, really strong and athletic, he is tough to get by on the defensive end and is capable of taking advantage of posting up smaller guards. Rebounds really well for a guard.“
#22 Dean Miller Dean Miller 6'5" | C Grand Forks Red River | 2027 State ND – 6’4” PF from Red River High School
“Dean is a sneaky athletic big man. At 6’4″ he has a good sense for the pick and roll offensively, and Dean thrives in second-chance points and being tough on the defensive end.“
#23 Kyson Keller Kyson Keller 6'3" | SF Sheyenne | 2027 State ND – 6’3” SG from West Fargo Sheyenne High School
“Kyson is another shooter that can really fill it up on the offensive end. Great at reading the floor offensively. His length makes him able to guard a variety of positions on the defensive end.“
#24 Tanner Kratcha Tanner Kratcha 6'5" | PF Sheyenne | 2027 State ND – 6’5” PF from West Fargo Sheyenne High School
“Tanner is a true scoring Power Forward. He is extremely versatile for his size, playing inside and out on both ends. Has a nice Dirk Nowitzki fadeaway in his arsenal as well which is rare.“
#25 Brett Livingston Brett Livingston 6'5" | PF Horace | 2027 State ND – 6’5” PF from West Fargo Horace High School
“Brett is sneaky athletic at 6’5″ and uses it well to sky for blocks and rebounds. His length makes him great on the defensive end as well as being able to post smaller guards offensively.“
Q&A with Coach Lund
PHD: Can you tell me a little about your coaching/basketball background?
“Former College Coach at University of Jamestown and Concordia College.“
PHD: Why are you excited to coach this group?
“This group has some of the biggest potential on the 15U Midwest Circuit this year, which will make it extremely fun.“
PHD: What will be the strengths of your team?
“Long, able to really defend teams and limit to one-shot possessions.“
PHD: What style of basketball will you play?
“We will play 4 out 1 in basketball offensively looking to share the ball and play to strengths.“
PHD: What will your team “hang your hat on”?
“Toughness, Defense, and Rebounding.“
PHD: Who do you predict will be your top defender?
“ James Schindler James Schindler 5'7" | PG Grand Forks Red River | 2027 State ND & Kaden Welstad Kaden Welstad 6'0" | SG Bismarck Century | 2027 State ND – They are on-ball dawgs.“
PHD: What event/tournament are you looking forward to the most?
“Chicago Tournament – Different competition.“
PHD: Do you see your team playing man or zone?
“Man.“
PHD: Will your team get together and practice?
“We will practice less than 5 times all summer, if that.“
PHD: What are your goals for this AAU/grassroots season?
“Leave every player on this team a better basketball player & person than when we started.“
PHD: Who are some of the top shooters?
“ Kyson Keller Kyson Keller 6'3" | SF Sheyenne | 2027 State ND & Oakley Trueblood Oakley Trueblood 6'6" | SF Minot | 2027 State ND – They are good at setting their feet and getting the shot off over the top of the defense.“