ECI 16U Prospects: Hoops Briefing

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">PHD has another Season Review for the basketball fans to check out. We are talking about <strong>[program_tooltip program_id='2078372' first='ECI' last=''] 16U Prospects</strong>. <em>Kyle Cummings</em> from Horace was the head coach.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>This squad consisted of 7 players from ND and 2 from MN. We expect them all to have standout high school seasons!</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"14px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:14px">See below for player comments, Q&amp;A with <em>Cummings</em>, roster, and schedule.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2520699,"width":"227px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/image_21860b.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/image_21860b.png?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2520699" style="width:227px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2520709,"width":"228px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/image_c762ac.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/image_c762ac.png" alt="" class="wp-image-2520709" style="width:228px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong>Player Comments from Coach <em>Cummings</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1418035' first='Chris' last='Benning']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Chris is already showing signs of being a sharpshooter, consistently knocking down three-pointers with impressive accuracy. His quick release and ability to shoot off the dribble make him a constant threat from deep, often stretching defenses and opening up the floor for his teammates.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1560846' first='Sam' last='Glandt']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Sam is the definition of versatility on the high school court. He can score, pass, and rebound with ease, making him a valuable asset in any situation. With a high basketball IQ, he often serves as the team's leader, reading the game well and making smart choices under pressure.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1338493' first='Aiden' last='Samek']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Aiden is known for his lockdown defense, he can guard multiple positions and disrupt the opposing team's offense. His quick hands, sharp footwork, and strong defensive mindset allow him to neutralize the opponent's top scorer, making key stops and turning defense into offense.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1418038' first='Brody' last='Weigel']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Brody has a natural ability to put up points in bunches. Whether it's driving to the basket, hitting mid-range jumpers, or getting to the free-throw line, he can score from anywhere on the court. His offensive skill set often makes him the go-to player when his team needs a bucket.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1418037' first='Zavion' last='Harildstad']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Zavion has size, speed, and explosive leaping ability when he rebounds. He excels in transition, finishing at the rim, and can defend multiple positions thanks to his athleticism. His presence is felt on both ends of the court, making him a game-changer.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1332141' first='Cameron' last='Miller']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>As the team's point guard, this player is the engine that drives the offense. He has excellent court vision, controls the pace of the game, and sets up his teammates for easy baskets. He is calm under pressure and this makes him a reliable figure in close games and crucial moments.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1628768' first='Connor' last='Duden']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>As the season went on Connor became another 3 and D player for us. He could really stretch out the defense on the offensive side and became one of our best defenders and one of our best defensive rebounders from the guard spot. Connor has great athletic ability and a knack for lying in the weeds and reading the eyes of the offense for easy steals.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1327795' first='Beckett' last='Pfau']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>This player is highly valued for his ability to knock down three-pointers and play tough perimeter defense. He's often tasked with guarding the opposing team's best scorers while also providing crucial spacing on offense. His combination of shooting and defense makes him an essential part of his team's success.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1560792' first='Preston' last='Hanson']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Uncommon for his position, this big man is known for his exceptional passing and playmaking skills. He often facilitates the offense from the post, finding open teammates with pr[program_tooltip program_id='2078372' first='ECI' last='']sion passes. In addition to his playmaking, he's a reliable scorer, capable of finishing inside and hitting mid-range shots, making him a versatile offensive threat.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2511663,"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/2/2024/08/QA.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/QA.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-2511663" style="width:243px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong>With Kyle Cummings</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PHD: How would you sum up the season for your squad?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>This squad finished slightly above .500 on the season. We played a lot of close games that could have gone either way. It seemed like we always found ourselves in situations either winning or losing a tight game by 3 points or less.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PHD: How did your team overcome adversity?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>When we traveled to Chicago we were short-handed with only 7 guys. After the first game, we had a player sprain an ankle and we finished the weekend with 6 ½ guys. Proud of how these 7 guys battled and came out 3-1 on the weekend!</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PHD: What are a few things your team improved on?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Our team really bought into sharing and moving the ball on offense. As the season went on, I never knew who was going to be our leading scorer from game to game.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PHD: Who was your top shooter?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>It's hard to narrow it down to just one guy. There were a lot of times that we could shoot the ball 1-5 on the floor. If I had to narrow it down to a couple guys, [player_tooltip player_id='1418035' first='Chris' last='Benning'] can get hot in a hurry, it seems like he hits one three he is going to hit one or two more to follow. Another is Becket Pfau. I'm pretty sure we had a game that he hit 9 3's!</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PHD: Who was your best rebounder?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>[player_tooltip player_id='1418037' first='Zavion' last='Harildstad'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1560792' first='Preston' last='Hanson'] had a knack for rebounding and the ball just came to them. [player_tooltip player_id='1628768' first='Connor' last='Duden'] was a great rebounder for us from the guard spot.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PHD: Who was your best defensive player?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>This team had a lot of good defenders but the two top defenders were absolute DAWGS! [player_tooltip player_id='1338493' first='Aiden' last='Samek'] loved picking up the other team's best guards and [player_tooltip player_id='1560846' first='Sam' last='Glandt'] was so versatile in defending guys 1-5.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PHD: Any last comments/thoughts on the season?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>2 Guys I wanted to give a shoutout to are [player_tooltip player_id='1332141' first='Cameron' last='Miller'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1418038' first='Brody' last='Weigel']. Both suffered ankle injuries throughout the season but showed a lot of toughness coming back after injuries. Both guys ran the PG spot for us this year and did a great job. Brody was a great leader getting on guys and Cam was great at getting guys shots in “their” spots.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Overall, it was a fun season and I'm truly sad that the season is over! These guys have bright futures and I can't wait to either compete against them in the EDC or cheer them on in their WDA games!</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong>16U Prospects Roster</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2520821,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/image_7ab5c5.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/image_7ab5c5.png?w=580" alt="" class="wp-image-2520821" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong>16U Prospects Schedule</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2520822,"width":"691px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/image_0e5672.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/image_0e5672.png?w=863" alt="" class="wp-image-2520822" style="width:691px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2520823,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/image_9cd74c.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/image_9cd74c.png?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2520823" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->