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Sanford Sports Academy 17U: Future Stock-Risers

Sanford Sports Academy 17U: Future Stock-Risers
Spencer Christenson
Spencer Christenson
March 29, 2025 @ 05:49 PM
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Mercer Chapman
Mercer Chapman 6'5" | SF/PF | 2026
SD
Isaiah Brewer
Isaiah Brewer 5'11" | PG | 2026
SD
Sam DeGroot
Sam DeGroot 6'7" | SF | 2026
SD
Will Kuhl
Will Kuhl 6'9" | PF | 2026
SD
Myles Schneider
Myles Schneider 6'3" | SG/SF | 2026
SD
Sam Ericsson
Sam Ericsson 6'3" | CG | 2026
SD
Malachi James
Malachi James 6'2" | SG | 2026
SD
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With their rosters generously being posted and released online in a clean fashion, Prep Hoops Dakotas has the go-ahead to examine the rosters and pick out some future Spring/Summer stock-risers for [program_tooltip program_id='2257226' first='Sanford' last='Sports Academy'] 17U prospects.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1919285"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67e877f5b5ee5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I'm very high on Kuhl, and I predict him to have a massive offseason and have D2 coaches trying to acquire him. Kuhl isn't a bendy athlete but he can move around out there. He's a floor-stretching 4-man on offense and a shot-blocking machine on defense. He moves his feet adequately in the free throw line extended area and will stay with the matchup to try and block and contest all types of shots.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1641205"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67e877f5b5f41"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I'm starting to acquire more admiration for Ericsson. Much of it starts with his three-point making ability. He's second in Sioux Falls Lincoln history in threes made in a season. Defenitely do not undermine his playmaking passing and his skill in the transition game. He was always pushing the tempo and pushing on-target passes up the court for one-dribble-layups. If you want a guy that can shoot from way deep and actually consistently put them in, then Ericsson is your guy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1949563"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67e877f5b5f84"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">17U Black has a trio of top 10 2026 prospects, and they are not prospects that will be digressing down the rankings board. All three have arrows pointing up, with the final Big 3 member, DeGroot with a bunch of skill and upside. He'll get some good regional programs talking.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1641198"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67e877f5b5fc3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I wasn't sure how James would develop skill-wise. He's always had that built-in upside, but his skills are coming around more quickly for him than anticipated. Elite movement with an expanding offensive game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2288281"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67e877f5b6000"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I'm expecting Brewer to compete and play extremely hard for Sanford — and himself and his stock. He's an absolute competitor for a point guard that will play fast and explosive on both ends. Thrives on the move and in transition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2623207"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67e877f5b603f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mercer is incredibly lengthy, and even though he wasn't a varsity guy, he has next-level long term potential. Elite length to go along with skill upside, makes for him to be an interesting prospect to monitor this offseason. He's only going up.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1811874"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67e877f5b607c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">When I think of Schneider, I think of consistent play and production on the court. Can't remember much of him playing bad or having an off-day. He's active, athletic, and can score from everywhere on all three levels. He's tough and athletic attacking the rim. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

With their rosters generously being posted and released online in a clean fashion, Prep Hoops Dakotas has the go-ahead to examine the rosters and pick out some future Spring/Summer stock-risers for Sanford Sports Academy ND 17U prospects.

Northern State (SD)
Will Kuhl

Will Kuhl

SD
PF
HEIGHT 6'9"
POS PF
CLASS 2026
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Will
Kuhl PF
Class
2026
Height
6'9"
HS
West Central
|
SD
Sanford Sports Academy 17U: Future Stock-Risers
I’m very high on Kuhl, and I predict him to have a massive offseason and have D2 coaches...
Written by Spencer Christenson
Northern State (SD)
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Prep Hoops

Will Kuhl

Twitter
State: South Dakota
School: West Central
Club: Sanford Sports Academy SF
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Highlights

Augustana (SD)
Sam Ericsson

Sam Ericsson

SD
CG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS CG
CLASS 2026
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Sam
Ericsson CG
Class
2026
Height
6'3"
HS
Sioux Falls Lincoln
|
SD
Sanford Sports Academy 17U: Future Stock-Risers
I’m starting to acquire more admiration for Ericsson. Much of it starts with his three-point making ability. He’s...
Written by Spencer Christenson
Augustana (SD)
Read more at PrepHoops.com
Prep Hoops

Sam Ericsson

Instagram Twitter
State: South Dakota
School: Sioux Falls Lincoln
Club: Sanford Sports Academy SF
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Augustana (SD)
Sam DeGroot

Sam DeGroot

SD
SF
HEIGHT 6'7"
POS SF
CLASS 2026
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Sam
DeGroot SF
Class
2026
Height
6'7"
HS
Sioux Falls Lincoln
|
SD
Sanford Sports Academy 17U: Future Stock-Risers
17U Black has a trio of top 10 2026 prospects, and they are not prospects that will be...
Written by Spencer Christenson
Augustana (SD)
Read more at PrepHoops.com
Prep Hoops

Sam DeGroot

State: South Dakota
School: Sioux Falls Lincoln
Club: Sanford Sports Academy SF
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Highlights

Southwest Minnesota State
Football
Malachi James

Malachi James

SD
SG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SG
CLASS 2026
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Malachi
James SG
Class
2026
Height
6'2"
HS
Beresford
|
SD
Sanford Sports Academy 17U: Future Stock-Risers
I wasn’t sure how James would develop skill-wise. He’s always had that built-in upside, but his skills are...
Written by Spencer Christenson
Southwest Minnesota State
Football
Read more at PrepHoops.com
Prep Hoops

Malachi James

State: South Dakota
School: Beresford
Club: Sanford Sports Academy SF
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Highlights

Isaiah Brewer

Isaiah Brewer

SD
PG
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Isaiah
Brewer PG
Class
2026
Height
5'11"
HS
Douglas
|
SD
Sanford Sports Academy 17U: Future Stock-Risers
I’m expecting Brewer to compete and play extremely hard for Sanford — and himself and his stock. He’s...
Written by Spencer Christenson
Read more at PrepHoops.com
Prep Hoops

Isaiah Brewer

State: South Dakota
School: Douglas
Club: Sanford Sports Academy SF
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Highlights

Mercer Chapman

Mercer Chapman

SD
SF/PF
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SF/PF
CLASS 2026
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Mercer
Chapman SF/PF
Class
2026
Height
6'5"
HS
Sioux Falls Jefferson
|
SD
Sanford Sports Academy 17U: Future Stock-Risers
Mercer is incredibly lengthy, and even though he wasn’t a varsity guy, he has next-level long term potential....
Written by Spencer Christenson
Read more at PrepHoops.com
Prep Hoops

Mercer Chapman

State: South Dakota
School: Sioux Falls Jefferson
Club: Sanford Sports Academy SF
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Myles Schneider

Myles Schneider

SD
SG/SF
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SG/SF
CLASS 2026
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Myles
Schneider SG/SF
Class
2026
Height
6'3"
HS
Madison
|
SD
Sanford Sports Academy 17U: Future Stock-Risers
When I think of Schneider, I think of consistent play and production on the court. Can’t remember much...
Written by Spencer Christenson
Read more at PrepHoops.com
Prep Hoops

Myles Schneider

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State: South Dakota
School: Madison
Club: Sanford Sports Academy SF
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