ECI 15U Jordan: Team Profile

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Basketball fans, get out to the Empire and Fargo North High School to watch the <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[program_tooltip program_id='2078372' first='ECI' last=''] Spring Showcase</span></strong> this weekend!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With that said, we have another Team Preview for you in this article. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Who</span>:</strong> [program_tooltip program_id='2078372' first='ECI' last=''] Prospects</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Level</span>:</strong> 15U</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Head Coach</span>:</strong> <em>Andrew Jordan</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">See below for the schedule, roster, player comments, and a Q&amp;A session</span>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2427828,"width":"241px","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/[program_tooltip program_id='2078372' first='ECI' last=''].jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/[program_tooltip program_id='2078372' first='ECI' last=''].jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-2427828" style="width:241px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1634111,"width":"243px","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:243px;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 Jordan SCHEDULE</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2430400,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/image_cc1ae9.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/image_cc1ae9.png?w=854" alt="" class="wp-image-2430400" /></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 Jordan - ROSTER</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2430402,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/image_f99b09.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/image_f99b09.png?w=638" alt="" class="wp-image-2430402" /></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>Jordan</em></span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1542351' first='Chase' last='Christensen'] F #0 -</strong> "<em>A strong physical player that gets a lot of rebounds and is good offensively around the hoop.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1863061' first='Aiden' last='Schmidt'] G #2 -</strong> "<em>A great ball handler that can get to the hoop when he wants. He is a great on-ball defender.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1863054' first='Rowen' last='Wiseman'] G #4 -</strong> "<em>Rowan is a solid shooter. We can rely on him to hit a big basket when needed.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2116301' first='Garret' last='Bieber'] G/F #5 -</strong> "<em>Tall and length, and can play inside and outside on offensive. He presents problems for opposing defenses.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1863060' first='Jackson' last='Jordan'] G #12 -</strong> "<em>Jackson is a great shooter with a quick release. Opposing teams can't give him space.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2237753' first='Wyatt' last='Weekley'] G #14 -</strong> "<em>Wyatt is a great offensive player. He has great handles and good at attacking the basket. He is also sneaking on defensive and greats a lot of steals.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1542346' first='Zakai' last='Harildstad'] G #15 -</strong> "<em>Works extremely hard on the defensive end. He has a great-looking shoot and is a player to continue to watch out for in the future.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2406757' first='Ethan' last='Geffre'] G #21 -</strong> "<em>Has a nice shot and is great at attacking the basket. He is another player that will continue to get better as he gets older.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2347920' first='Colt' last='Champion'] F #45 -</strong> "<em>Colt is a beast down low. He is phsycial, a great rebounder, and shot blocker. We look for him to do a lot of things down low for us.</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> Andrew Jordan</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>I have coached for over 26 years. I have been a high school head coach for both boys and girls, spent 2 years as assistant women's coach at Bismarck State College. I've been involved with AAU for the last 5 years.</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>This group has great chemistry off and on the court. They get along well and are extremely unselfish on the floor. They are off to a great start and will only continue to get better as the season goes along.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PHD: What will be the strengths of your team?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"We have a lot of great shooters on this team. Teams have to guard us on the perimeter. We also have a strong presence in the paint. Our ability to work the ball inside and out makes us tough to guard. The team works extremely hard and work really well together."</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PHD: What style of basketball will you play?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>We will play 90 feet. We will get in people's faces full court and push the ball up the floor on offense. We like to get out and run and when we need to work our offense in the half court set, we can.</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 focus on the things that we can control……effort and attitude. We are great offensively, but will pride ourselves on our defense."</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='1863061' first='Aiden' last='Schmidt'] is quick and can move laterally quickly. He is great at putting pressure on the ball.</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>I look forward to every weekend this teams gets to play basketball.</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>We will play 90 feet of man to man defense.</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>We have a few players that are spread out. We have a stretch in June where I hope we can get a few practices 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>"For these young men to come out better than when we started the season. My goal is to help them understand that they have to focus on the things they can control and that comes down to effort and attitude."</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: Who are some of the top shooter?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"[player_tooltip player_id='1863060' first='Jackson' last='Jordan'] is a great shooter with a very quick release. He shoots the ball at a high percentage. Wyatt Weekly and Rowan Wiseman are also great shooters who have the ability to light teams up."</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"35px","fontStyle":"italic","fontWeight":"800"}}} --> <p style="font-size:35px;font-style:italic;font-weight:800">BEST OF LUCK TO ECI!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2115810,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/08/ecilogo-3.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/08/ecilogo-3.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2115810" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->