Brawl for the Ball – Five 14U Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sioux Falls, SD -</strong>&nbsp;On Saturday and Sunday, Prep Hoops hosted a variety of Midwest teams in Sioux Falls at the Brawl for the Ball. One team, Swarm, represented Iowa across age divisions. Here's a breakdown of their 17U squad.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prephoops.com/2026/05/brawl-for-the-ball-swarm-15u/">Brawl for the Ball – Swarm 15U-1</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prephoops.com/2026/05/brawl-for-the-ball-swarm-15u-2/">Brawl for the Ball – Swarm 15U-2</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prephoops.com/2026/05/brawl-for-the-ball-swarm-16u/">Brawl for the Ball – Swarm 16U</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prephoops.com/2026/05/brawl-for-the-ball-saints-16u/">Brawl for the Ball – Saints 16U</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prephoops.com/2026/05/brawl-for-the-ball-swarm-17u/">Brawl for the Ball – Swarm 17U</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prephoops.com/2026/05/photo-gallery-brawl-for-the-ball-swarm-sioux-city-saints/">Photo Gallery: Brawl for the Ball – Swarm, Sioux City Saints</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2741031"],"_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-69f8cc2ec8abf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Probably the most physically ready for high school 8th-grader in attendance in Sioux Falls, [player_tooltip player_id='2741031' first='Akok' last='Akok'] has the look of a future star high school hooper. With positional versatility between the one and the three, Akok can create off the dribble, get down hill and finish with either hand, launch from outside and he has a tight handle with athleticism that make him a difficult guard.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Also versatile defensively, Akok can guard multiple positions. The type of young prospect that looks ready to compete once he hits high school, Akok is loaded with potential. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2854575"],"_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-69f8cc2ec8b6f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The lead point guard for Impact, [player_tooltip player_id='3275651' first='Pierson' last='Wagner'] plays with an incredibly admirable confidence, especially matching up with other players his age that are nearly, if not a full foot taller than him. With a tight handle and the ability to pull up from mid-range in addition to maneuvering in and out of traffic with the ball in his hands, Wagner has a gorgeous floater that is perfect for a player his size, and his shiftiness with the ball in his hands makes him difficult to keep up with off-the-dribble. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2893819"],"_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-69f8cc2ec8bf9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another physical specimen for his age, [player_tooltip player_id='2893819' first='Gowdiit' last='Yol'] has the look of a future power forward at the high school level that brings both skill and physical prowess to the table. Able to play bully ball against other forwards his age, Yol has soft touch at the rim, plus sharp footwork.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Often receiving entry passes to go to work in the paint, Yol commands double teams from a big and a guard. Unwavered, he remains calm and looks to find an open teammate for a jump shot or a cutter for a layup. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3298347"],"_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-69f8cc2ec8c75"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Matching up with Yol in the pain, [player_tooltip player_id='3298347' first='Andrew' last='Pulscher'] had quite the responsibility of defending a bigger, stronger, skilled forward in the paint for a good chunk of the game. Holding his own despite being thinner, Pulscher effectively used his height and athleticism against Yol. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In addition to that, Pulscher his a massive and-one shot that tied the game with less than a minute left, also hitting the free throw to give the NW Iowa Storm one of their first leads of the game, ultimately taking the win with just a few seconds left in regulation. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2865586"],"_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-69f8cc2ec8cef"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Commanding the ship with a steady hand for the Storm, [player_tooltip player_id='3287289' first='Lukas' last='Serck'] held down the lead guard position. Able to play both the one and the two, Serck filled each role well, serving as a spacer at the shooting guard spot, while also handling the rock and not being turnover prone at all as the one. Keeping the Storm going despite facing a deficit for the majority of the second half, Serck -- though he didn't make the exact play to win the game for the Storm -- provided a presence that kept his teammates calm and ready to go when it mattered most. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->