SEMO ACES 17U: Built Different, Built to Win

Semo Aces 17U   Head Coach:  Shaun Cole    Key Players:   Maximus Snider (6'3 /SG/2027/SEMO ACES)   IG: Maxsnider22   X: @Maxsnider22   Maximus is a certified bucket-getter plain and simple. He is a three-level scorer with a polished offensive package, who can hurt you from deep, slice you up in the mid-range, or attack the rim with confidence and control. What separates him is his poise and IQ as he understands when to score and how to do it efficiently. In isolation, he is a problem. He has a tight handle, footwork, and the ability to create space that makes him tough to contain 1-on-1.   Shaun Cole, Jr. (6'2/PG/2028/Semo Aces)   Shaun Jr. runs the show with confidence and control beyond his years. He is a floor general who keeps everyone organized, engaged, and in rhythm. His ability to create for others stands out as he sees plays before they happen and delivers the ball on time and on target. He is a really good shooter from deep. Add in his defensive intensity and rebounding ability from the guard position, and you've got a complete lead guard who impacts winning in multiple ways.   Brodie Rodgers (6'6/Small Forward/2027/Semo Aces)   IG: Brodierodgers32   TikTok: bro_die32    Brodie is the type of player every coach wants as he fills gaps, makes plays, and produces without needing the ball to stick. Offensively, he can stretch the floor or operate inside, using his size and touch to score in multiple ways. His off-ball movement is really good as he finds openings, cuts hard, and stays active. Defensively, his length creates problems. He alters shots, rebounds, and plays above the rim with authority. His presence is felt all over the floor, making him a true two-way weapon.   Key Role Players to Watch:   Jace Dodd (5'6/PG/Semo Aces)   Jace brings energy and creativity to the backcourt. He can break defenders down off the bounce and has the ability to knock down perimeter shots. He is a spark plug who can shift momentum in a hurry.   Lane Williams (6'5/PF/Semo Aces)   Lane does the dirty work that wins games. He controls the glass, anchors the interior defensively, and brings a strong presence in the post. His ability to score inside and play within the system makes him a valuable piece to this team's success.   What To Expect From Semo Aces 17U This Spring and Summer:   This Semo Aces group isn't built on flash but they are built on foundation. They emphasize ball movement, player movement, high IQ decision-making, and a team-first mentality. They play at their pace which is slow, deliberate, and calculated, but they can flip the switch and run when the moment calls for it. Every possession has purpose and every player understands their role.   What must happen over the next few months in order for you to say at the end of July that your team had a successful spring and summer?   For Coach Shaun Cole, success isn't measured in wins and losses, it is measured in growth as he states, “If every player didn't get better, then I didn't do my job.” That mindset defines this program. Development is the priority, improvement is the expectation, and if this group hits that mark? The wins will come naturally.   #TerryTalks-My Thoughts On All Arkansas Red 17u   There is something different about this Semo Aces 17U group and it is not just the size, skill, or talent. It is the identity. This is a squad that doesn't chase hype they chase results. They are a team wired around discipline, development, and toughness, and the Aces are coming into the spring and summer with a clear mission: get better, play the right way, and let everything else fall into place.

Semo Aces 17U