SSA ND 16U White: GPA Notes

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">PHD hit the film room to check out Sanford Sports Academy 16U White. We watched a game from the GPA in St. Cloud against North Dakota Phenom.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size">This contest took place on Saturday, 6/28/25. [program_tooltip program_id='2075741' first='ND' last='Phenom'] came away with a narrow victory; they needed a buzzer-beater tip-in by [player_tooltip player_id='2237681' first='Eli' last='Undlin'] to win 57-55. <span style="text-decoration: underline">SSA took the L, but they had noteworthy performances, and these ballers deserve some attention</span>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Take a look below for notes &amp; comments on the 16U ballers from SSA ND White.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2892027,"width":"335px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/06/image_42020c.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/06/image_42020c.png" alt="" class="wp-image-2892027" style="width:335px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1539672"],"_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-6861fb1617dc2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-20 points, 6 triples</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Confident shooter, does not need much room to get his shot off</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Dropped in help-side D, stole the pass for a TO</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-NBA triple early, quick trigger &amp; cash, hit it with a 6'7" player guarding him</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-R-handed behind-back-bounce-pass off dribble to teammate for a 3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch-n-shoot triple from R-corner, his defender helped, he spaced &amp; hit it</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice ball skills, threw accurate 1-handed passes off the dribble</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Made the extra pass &amp; swung it, hit Welstad for a triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-DHO, pull-up triple, deep right wing in 2nd half, swish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shoots with proper balance and a soft touch</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Handles looked good, showed quality double moves</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Left corner catch-n-shoot triple in 2nd half</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Right corner 3 late in the game off a Miller handoff</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Pull-up J from the elbow with D in his grill, shooters touch roll for 2pts</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Crossover pull-up 3, long range beyond top of key, late clutch shot to tie it up</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2052770"],"_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-6861fb1617e41"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-3 points, 1 triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-D-board, transition push &amp; assist, got the ball to D Miller for the dunk</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-DHO assist to Ace for a triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sneaky hands, stripped the ball on a shot attempt, forced TO</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Pass-ahead assist to Ace in the corner for a triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drilled a corner 3 in the second half to keep the score close</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2347911"],"_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-6861fb1617ea9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-8 points, 4/4 FT's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Held up on the defensive end</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Does the little things, looks like a great teammate</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Gritty &amp; tough player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Selfless w/ the rock, passes up good shots for a teammates better look</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tipped O-board to a teammate, gave SSA an extra possession</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch in the middle of the paint, fouled going up, drilled both</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tough D around the hoop, blocked a shot against a bigger/longer player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hard baseline slash, fouled going up, hit both late in the 1st half</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Handoff assist to Ace for a right corner 3 late in game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2347908"],"_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-6861fb1617f0d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-4 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Used his size &amp; long arms to change shots in the paint</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Slash from top of key down lane line, point blank inside hand score over 6'7" D </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-High-pointed rebounds, impressive athlete with length/muscle</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Effective screener in PNR</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-2-handed WHAM in transtion</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1539679"],"_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-6861fb1617f6d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-7 points, 1 triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quick to dive on the floor, hustler</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-3/4 kick-ahead pass to Seth H for a triple, good job moving the ball forward</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Slash from wing into middle of the paint, middy pull-up J, true &amp; to the mark</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch-n-shoot 3-ball from the left wing, smooth &amp; accurate</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Pushes pace, scans the floor, looks for &amp; finds shooters</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-PNR, turned the corner, got to the elbow, stuck the pull-up J</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Z tipped a pass, Kaden came up the the steal</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Transition, catch, 2 dribbles, lefty score at the cup </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch on the wing, straight-line drive, finish at the hoop w/ inside hand</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1537908"],"_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-6861fb1617fce"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-7 points, 1 triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Southpaw, hit his 3-pointer from the left wing early in the game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice change of speed to create space</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive backdoor pass to a cutting teammate</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Jumped passing lane, outside hand deflection, fast break the other way</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Lefty transition finish after the steal, scored with the D in his face</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Made the extra pass, opted to move the ball for high percentage shots</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good ball skills, threw arcuate 1-handed passes off the dribble</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board in traffic for an extra possession</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Extra pass assist to Thorpe in the corner for a 3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-BLOB cut and score from the left block very late in game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1542346"],"_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-6861fb161802e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-6 points, 1 triple, 1/2 FT's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looks like a noteworthy athlete, high-end motor</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Slashes looking to create for others</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Left wing 3 as he transitioned into the half-court offense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drive to the paint, draw help, kick to Ace in the corner for a triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tipped 3-point shot to force a miss, quick reactions</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed a nice crossover and some shake to create space</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Baseline drive, bounce pass to a teammate in the paint, tight window pass</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressed w/ his driving/penetration &amp; creating for others, always moving ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great fake-crossover move to create space when breaking down D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Deep penetration, fouled at the rim, 1/2 from the FT-line</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-High release on his pull-up J, can shoot over defenders when needed</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Elevates well, resulted in O &amp; D boards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Active hands, tipped pass for a TO</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Transition push, lefty bounce pass to Welstad for a score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Athletic slash from the left side, turned the corner, finished at the rack</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-BLOB assist very late in the game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Stock riser</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2892035,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/06/image_75db58.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/06/image_75db58.png" alt="" class="wp-image-2892035" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->