SSA 17U Black

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today we are taking a close look at [program_tooltip program_id='2222672' first='Sanford' last='Sports Academy'] 17U Black.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This squad is full of talent and they are playing a loaded schedule.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If you are a hoops fan, you need to look below!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"15px","fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"200"}}} --> <p style="font-size:15px;font-style:normal;font-weight:200">PHD is bringing you the 17U Black Schedule, a look at the roster, player comments, and a Q&amp;A session with coach <em>Kaeding</em>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1634111,"width":"347px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><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" style="width:347px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PHD will be watching this squad closely on May 10-12 at Battle At The Lakes in MN!</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">17's UA Black Schedule</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">DATE</span></strong></td><td><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">EVENT</span></strong></td><td><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">LOCATION</span></strong></td></tr><tr><td>4/20-4/21</td><td>Spring Jam</td><td>Sioux Falls, SD</td></tr><tr><td>4/26-4/28</td><td>Kansas City Showcase</td><td>Kansas City, KS</td></tr><tr><td>5/10-5-12</td><td>Prep Hoops: Battle At The Lakes</td><td>Wayzata, MN</td></tr><tr><td>5/17-5/19</td><td>UA Rise Session 1</td><td>Spooky Nook, OH</td></tr><tr><td>6/28-6/29</td><td>Great Plains Alliance</td><td>St. Cloud, MN</td></tr><tr><td>7/11-7/14</td><td>UA Rise Session 2</td><td>Cartersville, SC</td></tr><tr><td>7/19-7/21</td><td>UA Finals</td><td>Chicago, IL</td></tr><tr><td>7/26-7/28</td><td>Summer Classic</td><td>Sioux Falls, SD</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:image --> <figure class="wp-block-image"><img alt="" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"32px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:32px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">17's UA Black Roster</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2409032,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/04/IMG_9129.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/04/IMG_9129.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2409032" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Player Comments from Coach <em>Kaeding</em></span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"25px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:25px">[player_tooltip player_id='1263162' first='Ben' last='Brooks']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>6'8” prototypical big wing or stretch 4. Capable three-level scorer who does things you don't often see from guys his size. Poised to have a big club season.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"25px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:25px">[player_tooltip player_id='1297809' first='Markus' last='Talley']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>6'2” Lefty PG. Smooth, cerebral player who can make 3's as well as get downhill to create for himself and others. Had a huge junior year helping Mitchell to the SD “AA” State Championship.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"25px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:25px">[player_tooltip player_id='1327459' first='Bryon' last='Laue']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>6'9” Post. Big, strong, physical player that is a load inside. Can really score the ball in the paint and rebound his area. Helped Castlewood to a State Tournament appearance.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"25px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:25px">[player_tooltip player_id='1263152' first='Edison' last='Noll']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>5'11” Combo Guard. Can play on or off the ball. Gritty player who really competes. Has a nice-looking stroke from 3 and his middle game.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"25px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:25px">[player_tooltip player_id='1167609' first='Sullivan' last='Ihry']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>5'11” Combo Guard. Can play on or off the ball. Solid all-around player who makes a lot of winning plays. Helped Sheyenne (ND) to the ND State Championship in the highest class.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"25px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:25px">[player_tooltip player_id='1167611' first='Bonfas' last='Loria']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>6'5” Wing.</em> <em>True energizer bunny with good athleticism. Perimeter skill level has improved as he is shooting the ball consistently and decision-making has gotten better.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"25px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:25px">[player_tooltip player_id='1273112' first='Boston' last='Katzer']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>6'3” Versatile guard/wing. Tough, physical kid that impacts the game in many ways. Has good positional versatility and is a tough guard in space. Helped Lennox HS to a nice season.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"25px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:25px">[player_tooltip player_id='1503881' first='Benson' last='Kieffer']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>5'10” Combo Guard. Can play on or off the ball. Microwave scorer that can put points up in a hurry. Fearless, aggressive attacker. Helped RC Christian to the SD “A” State Tournament.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Q&amp;A with <em>Nate Kaeding</em></span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: Can you tell me a little about your coaching/basketball background?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Coached collegiately for 14U years at the NCAA D2 and D1 level before coming to the [program_tooltip program_id='2222672' first='Sanford' last='Sports Academy'] in Sioux Falls, SD to help run our operation.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: Why are you excited to coach this group?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>They are a bunch of selfless guys that enjoy getting in the gym and working. They are the type of athletes and people who are fun to be around and fun to coach. It's been a joy working with them over our first five practices.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: What will be the strengths of your team?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Maybe too early to know for sure, but I think we are going to defend with urgency and physicality as well as share the ball offensively.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: What style of basketball will you play?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Free flowing offensive style that likes ball/player movement and values high percentage shots and a tough, physical defensive system.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: What will your team "hang your hat on"?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Truly competing on a possession-by-possession basis.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: Who do you predict will be your top defender?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>I think we have a few that take pride guarding, but [player_tooltip player_id='1167611' first='Bonfas' last='Loria'] stands out with his energy, athleticism, and most notably his voice.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: What event/tournament are you looking forward to the most?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Really looking forward to our Under Armour Rise Circuit to see if we can get back to the Championship Bracket against some really high-level competition.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: Do you see your team play man, zone, or a mix of both?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Mainly man-to-man.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: Will your team get together and practice?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Our team has a practice schedule with roughly 20 practices on it. We get together on weekends to get these in.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: What are your goals for this AAU/grassroots season?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Help develop each individual to become a better player/person, aid in their future goals and college recruiting, create lifelong memories, and hopefully win some games and championships along the way!</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: Who are some of the top shooters?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>We have many that are capable of making shots from distance at a good clip including [player_tooltip player_id='1297809' first='Markus' last='Talley'], [player_tooltip player_id='1263162' first='Ben' last='Brooks'], [player_tooltip player_id='1263152' first='Edison' last='Noll'], [player_tooltip player_id='1167609' first='Sullivan' last='Ihry'], and [player_tooltip player_id='1503881' first='Benson' last='Kieffer']. [player_tooltip player_id='1273112' first='Boston' last='Katzer'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1167611' first='Bonfas' last='Loria'] are certainly capable as well…. Even the big fella [player_tooltip player_id='1327459' first='Bryon' last='Laue'] has knocked a few down in practices!</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"italic","fontWeight":"800","fontSize":"25px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:25px;font-style:italic;font-weight:800"><span style="text-decoration: underline">Best of luck to SSA 17U Black this club season!</span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2408728,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/04/SanfordSportsAcademyPreview.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/04/SanfordSportsAcademyPreview.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-2408728" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->