ECI 15U Gregory: Team Profile

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">PHD is taking a close look at [program_tooltip program_id='2078372' first='ECI' last=''] 15U Gregory in this Team Profile.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This squad has played in 4 tournaments so far this spring. The best part is, they will be at Prep Hoops Stomping Grounds in Sioux Falls this weekend and we will see them play live!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">#PHStompingGrounds Schedule</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2442619,"width":"348px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/image_77e416.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/image_77e416.png?w=771" alt="" class="wp-image-2442619" style="width:348px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"italic","fontWeight":"800"}},"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size" style="font-style:italic;font-weight:800">Best of luck at Stomping Grounds!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size">See below for [program_tooltip program_id='2078372' first='ECI' last=''] 15U Gregory's schedule, roster, player comments, and a Q&amp;A session with coach <em>Jason Gregory</em>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1634111,"width":"304px","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:304px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[program_tooltip program_id='2078372' first='ECI' last=''] 15U Gregory Schedule</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2442314,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/image_9f1c26.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/image_9f1c26.png?w=854" alt="" class="wp-image-2442314" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[program_tooltip program_id='2078372' first='ECI' last=''] 15U Gregory Schedule</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2442316,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/image_c4ba82.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/image_c4ba82.png?w=707" alt="" class="wp-image-2442316" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"25px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:25px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Player Comments from Coach <em>Jason Gregory</em></span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#12 [player_tooltip player_id='1972899' first='Brody' last='Neil'] G 5'8”</strong> – “<em>Brody is the type of player who can shoot, penetrate to the basket, and make great passing d[program_tooltip program_id='2078372' first='ECI' last='']sions to his teammates. Good handles.”</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#13 [player_tooltip player_id='1539673' first='Talan' last='Gregory'] G/F 6'1”</strong> - "<em>Talan has the ability to shoot the three, create off the dribble, and finish or hit the mid-range shot and Post up.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#20 [player_tooltip player_id='1539676' first='Reese' last='Walters'] G/F 6'0" -</strong> "<em>Reese has the ability to light it up from the 3pt line, Also strong enough to get to the basket.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#23 [player_tooltip player_id='2114976' first='Brogan' last='Young'] G/F 6'1” - "<em>Brogan is a good 3pt shooter, Works hard on the offensive boards, and has the sense to be in the right place at the right time.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#31 [player_tooltip player_id='1537902' first='Trenton' last='Sitzer'] G 5'9” -</strong> "<em>Trenton has the ability to score from any place on the court. Has great instincts to find the open man. Good defender.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#40 [player_tooltip player_id='1539671' first='Finn' last='Dockter'] G/F 5'11</strong> - "<em>Finn is the type of player who can play any position, He can shoot the three, he can slash, and also score off the dribble. Good defender.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#42 [player_tooltip player_id='2409449' first='Sonny' last='Alberts'] F/C 6'4” - </strong>"<em>Sonny has great touch around the basket, plus he passes well out of the Post. Can also shoot the 3.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#44 [player_tooltip player_id='1805088' first='Noah' last='Djibonon'] F 6'4” -</strong> "<em>Noah displays great athletic ability all over the court. He goes hard to the basket and will shoot the 3. Good jumping ability for blocked shots and dunks.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#50 [player_tooltip player_id='1894872' first='Joran' last='Lohnes'] F 6'2” -</strong> "<em>Joran has the ability to light it up from the 3pt line, and has the skills and footwork to post as well. Does a great job rebounding the ball.</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 Coach <em>Gregory</em></span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: Can you tell me a&nbsp;little about your coaching/basketball background?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Head Girls Basketball Coach Lakota High School, Lakota, North Dakota. September 2018 – 2021</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Head Boys Basketball Coach Grand Forks Red River - ND. Aug '07 - May '17</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>State Champions - Red River Boys Basketball March 2012-2013 (2nd State Boys Basketball Championship in School History 2012-13 (Last one in 1969)</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>3rd Place in State 2015-2016</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Consolation Champions - 2013-2014</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>USA Today Coach of the Year Candidate - 2012-2013 &amp; 2014-2015</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Head Boys Basketball Coach Devils Lake Firebirds ND. Aug 2001 – May 2007</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>3 State Appearances, Won EDC Tournament 2 times</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 love the game – they are all willing to learn and get better this season.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: What are the strengths of your team?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>We play together as a team both offensively and defensively – This will be a process throughout the season – the ability to score inside and out with many different players.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>We hope to spread teams out on defense and maximize our player's ability to play inside and out, hoping to cause mismatches to our advantage on offense. We will play full court man to man, sometimes with more pressure and sometimes with little pressure.</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>We will learn to play together offensively and defensively – Teamwork on both ends of the court.</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>[player_tooltip player_id='1539671' first='Finn' last='Dockter'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1537902' first='Trenton' last='Sitzer'] - They take pride in stopping their opponents.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>They have the ability to wear down their opponents mentally and physically with their commitment on the defensive end.</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>Prep Hoops tournaments in Minneapolis and Tournament in Chicago - Prep Hoops always runs a great tournament with competitive teams. Chicago – Chance to new teams and players</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>Man to Man, Mixture of zones and press</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>Yes, Once a week for sure</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>Enjoy the Game of Basketball and learn life lessons.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Work hard to become a great team player – Offense and Defense.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Attitude of winners: believe we can win and learn from every situation.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: Who are some of the top shooters?<br></span></strong>"<em>We have quite a few players who can shoot – [player_tooltip player_id='1539673' first='Talan' last='Gregory'], [player_tooltip player_id='1894872' first='Joran' last='Lohnes'], [player_tooltip player_id='1539676' first='Reese' last='Walters'], but I feel one of our strengths is that any of our players can shoot the 3, post, or get to the basket.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2442334,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/image_82a56c.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/image_82a56c.png?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2442334" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->