SSA 16U Black: Team Preview

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size"><span style="text-decoration: underline">The high school season is in the books, and now it is time for grassroots basketball!</span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">In this piece, Prep Hoops Dakotas is focusing on&nbsp;<strong>[program_tooltip program_id='2257226' first='Sanford' last='Sports Academy'] 16U Black</strong> out of Sioux Falls.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>SSA 16U Black is coached by <span style="text-decoration: underline">Terrell Newton</span> &amp; <span style="text-decoration: underline">Chris Buckmiller</span>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size">See below for the roster, schedule, player comments, and a Q&amp;A session.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2837192,"width":"390px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/SanfordSportsAcademyPreview_209c5a.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/SanfordSportsAcademyPreview_209c5a.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-2837192" style="width:390px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"25px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:25px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Schedule &amp; Roster</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2837188,"width":"674px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/image_42fc09.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/image_42fc09.png?w=863" alt="" class="wp-image-2837188" style="width:674px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2837189,"width":"676px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/image_c26b5f.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/image_c26b5f.png?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2837189" style="width:676px;height:auto" /></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 Newton</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2132812' first='Brycen' last='Bruening'] |6'1 G| Parkston –</strong> "<em>High IQ, lengthy guard, proven playmaker, +defender</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2249344' first='Carter' last='Craven'] |6'6 F| Winner –</strong> "<em>Inside-outside scoring threat, competitive, can guard 1-5, +rebounder</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2132815' first='Dawsen' last='Volmer'] |6'4 SF| Lyman –</strong> "<em>Slasher, high energy guy, good athlete, good on-ball defender</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2137320' first='Deondre' last='Painter'] |6'2 G| Sioux Falls Lincoln –</strong> "<em>Combo guard, 3 level scorer, able to create for himself and others, very high ceiling</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2250563' first='Henry' last='Koppmann'] |6'6 PF| Rapid City Christian – </strong>"<em>Long athlete, good finisher around the rim, able to defend multiple positions, +rebounder</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2758688' first='Jacob' last='Mulder'] |6'6 PF| MOC-Floyd Valley </strong>– "<em>Load inside, high IQ, high energy, anchor defensively</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2700716' first='Josiah' last='Vaad'] |6'2 G| Chamberlain –</strong> "<em>Wing, can score in bunches, smooth game, good on-ball defender</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2132570' first='Sully' last='Kieffer'] |6'0 G| Rapid City Christian –</strong> "<em>High IQ guard, able to get to his spots, can score at all 3 levels, rebounds well for a guard, under-sized but crafty finisher/shot maker in the paint</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2511663,"width":"213px","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:213px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"25px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:25px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">With Terrell Newton</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: What excites&nbsp;you about this team/roster?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Our added length, skill, and ability compared to last year's squad.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: How often will your team practice/work out?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Multiple times a week with one skill session.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: What are your goals for this team?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Play the game the right way, and improve throughout the season.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: What are a couple of your strengths as a team?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Cohesiveness, Versatility on both ends of the floor, and basketball acumen.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: What style of basketball will you play on the offensive end?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Free flowing offense that generates quality shots, limited turnovers, and plays with pace.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><strong>PHD: What brand of defense do you foresee your team playing?</strong></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Man to man.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: Is there an event/tournament you are most looking forward to?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>UA Circuit, so we can see how we stack up against other top programs in the country.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: Who are a couple of underrated players on your team?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>[player_tooltip player_id='2137320' first='Deondre' last='Painter'] – Does not get a bright enough light shined on him for the impact he is capable of having on both ends of the floor.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>[player_tooltip player_id='2132812' first='Brycen' last='Bruening'] – He's one of the top guards in this class and drastically under-ranked.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>[player_tooltip player_id='2132570' first='Sully' last='Kieffer'] – He has continued to get better every year and elevates his play against the best competition.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>[player_tooltip player_id='2250563' first='Henry' last='Koppmann'] / [player_tooltip player_id='2132815' first='Dawsen' last='Volmer'] – A new addition to this team that adds versatility, looking forward to seeing what they can do.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>[player_tooltip player_id='2758688' first='Jacob' last='Mulder'] – An X factor inside and defensive anchor – unique piece that we haven't had in the past.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>[player_tooltip player_id='2700716' first='Josiah' last='Vaad'] – Another athlete with a high ceiling, excited to see his progress from the beginning of the season to season's end.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: What do you foresee&nbsp;as the&nbsp;identity of your team?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Defense and rebounding.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"25px","fontStyle":"italic","fontWeight":"1000"}}} --> <p style="font-size:25px;font-style:italic;font-weight:1000">BEST OF LUCK TO SSA BLACK 16U!!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2837192,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/SanfordSportsAcademyPreview_209c5a.jpg"><img 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