SSA 15U Black: Team Preview

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sanford Sports Academy 15U Black</strong>, led by head coach Colton Lund, is a group that's already showing plenty of promise early in the club season. With one tournament under their belt, SSA Black finished 3–1 (in St. Cloud) while flashing the kind of talent and upside that should have people paying attention moving forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This roster pulls talent from both sides of the Red River, creating a well-rounded and dynamic group. With a mix of length, shooting, athleticism, and playmaking, SSA Black has the tools to compete at a high level. They play hard, share the ball, and have multiple pieces capable of making an impact.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Dakotas is looking forward to getting eyes on this squad at multiple Prep Hoops events this spring and summer. There's a lot to like about this group, and they have the potential to make noise as the season progresses.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below, we break down everything you need to know with a detailed team preview, including schedule, roster, player evaluations, and an in-depth Q&amp;A.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3591300,"width":"350px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/04/SanfordSportsAcademyPreview.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/04/SanfordSportsAcademyPreview.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-3591300" style="width:350px;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":3590738,"width":"537px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/04/image_b91a5a.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/04/image_b91a5a.png?w=857" alt="" class="wp-image-3590738" style="width:537px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>4/10-4/12 Comets Shootout<br>4/25-4/26 Pentagon Spring Jam<br>5/2-5/3 Sanford Spring Showcase<br>5/8-5/10 PH Battle at the Lakes<br>5/15-5/17 LIVE UA Rise I<br>5/22-5/24 PH Upper Midwest Finals<br>6/26-6/27 Comets Great Plains Alliance<br>7/9-7/12 LIVE UA Rise II<br>7/17-7/19 LIVE UA Rise FINALS</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"25px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:25px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Player Comments from Coach Lund</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#0 [player_tooltip player_id='2399728' first='Beckett' last='Cranston'] | Dickinson HS -</strong> "<em>Small quick guard with great reflexes, really solid on-ball defender and can get to the rim offensively. Plays really hard.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#3 [player_tooltip player_id='2417324' first='Paxton' last='Yaggie'] | Breckenridge HS - </strong>"<em>Shooter that plays hard, really solid on the floor, being in the right spots offensively and defensively. Takes care of the basketball.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#10 [player_tooltip player_id='2489407' first='Cole' last='Martin'] | WF Sheyenne HS -</strong> "<em>Really quick first step. Good at getting to the rim and creating for others offensively. Defensively keeps everyone in front of the ball.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#15 [player_tooltip player_id='2447406' first='Zy' last='Messmer'] | WF Sheyenne HS -</strong> "<em>Solid guard/wing. Good pressure defensively and can shoot it from 3. Quick at getting to the rim as well.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#21 [player_tooltip player_id='2856719' first='Brock' last='Summerville'] | Breckenridge HS -</strong> "<em>Quick bully of a guard. Fundamentally Solid and his ability to get downhill and to the free throw line is second to none.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#23 [player_tooltip player_id='2884050' first='Nolan' last='Gladue'] | Horace HS -</strong> "<em>Really good decision maker for a 15U player. Good at getting to the basket and playing off of 2 feet.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#24 Dan Kerzman | Battle Lake HS -</strong> "<em>Shooter. Really long wing for the age group. Good at defending with length and shoot from long range.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#30 [player_tooltip player_id='2806968' first='Payton' last='Anderson'] | Horace HS -</strong> "<em>Another solid shooter, can be a microwave if the first one goes in.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#35 [player_tooltip player_id='2400957' first='Tate' last='Sunde'] | Horace HS - </strong>"<em>Long wing that can shoot from the perimeter. Very Solid defensively.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#40 [player_tooltip player_id='2389905' first='Quinn' last='Wells'] | Sheyenne HS -</strong> "<em>Big man that can shoot from the perimeter. Good when he puts his head down, really long.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2508303,"width":"169px","height":"auto","aspectRatio":"1.6019615856150389","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/QA.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/QA.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-2508303" style="aspect-ratio:1.6019615856150389;width:169px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"25px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:25px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">With Colton Lund</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: How did the Comets Shootout go?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>3-1 at the Comets Shootout before losing in the semifinals. Group played really well altogether, I would say that everyone had their time in the sun this weekend, learning and playing well.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: What excites you most about this group heading into the season?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>The chemistry of this team is what really stands out. I have not had a team play together like this on the first weekend in a long time.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: What are this team's biggest strengths on the court?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Biggest strengths are our ability to play together, share the ball, and knock down open looks.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: What are your goals or expectations for this team this spring/summer?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Establishing toughness will be the primary goal for this group. That will be the main expectation.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: What will your defense "hang its hat on"?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Rebounding.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: How often will your team meet to practice, and what will the focus be?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>3 practices slated for all year. The focus will be on getting better.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: Who will be a few of your top shooters?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Dan Kerzman, [player_tooltip player_id='2806968' first='Payton' last='Anderson'], [player_tooltip player_id='2389905' first='Quinn' last='Wells'].</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: What style of play can fans expect on both ends of the floor?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Quick Up-Tempo Pace of Play.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: Who do you think will be your best rebounders?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>[player_tooltip player_id='2399728' first='Beckett' last='Cranston'], [player_tooltip player_id='2884050' first='Nolan' last='Gladue'], [player_tooltip player_id='2400957' first='Tate' last='Sunde']. Beckett proved it first tourney he can fly in and grab boards. The other 2 did well to rebound and secure wins in the first tourney as well.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: What's a strength of this team that might not get noticed right away?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>The camaraderie.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: If you had to describe this team in three words, what would they be?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Selfless, Hungry, Attentive.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: Any last comments about the season?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>It is important to know that it is so early in the year and I am still learning how these kids play, the team as a whole, and everyone playing together. These are great kids who are very talented at the 15U level. I am very excited to see how these answers above will change throughout the year. I am grateful for the opportunity to work with these guys for the summer.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"italic","fontWeight":"1000"}},"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size" style="font-style:italic;font-weight:1000">BEST OF LUCK TO SSA BLACK THIS SEASON!!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3591298,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/04/TeamPreview.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/04/TeamPreview.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-3591298" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->