Friday Notes-SSA ND 15U Black-Upper Midwest Finals

<!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"10px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:10px"><strong>#UpperMidwestFinals</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"100"}},"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size" style="font-style:normal;font-weight:100">The Prep Hoops Upper Midwest Finals tipped off Friday night in Minnesota, and Sanford Sports Academy (SSA) ND 15U opened the weekend with a strong performance to advance in the winner's bracket. The NoDak squad battled through a competitive matchup, showing toughness, energy, skill, and excitement throughout the night.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px">Several players stepped up in key moments, making winning plays on both ends of the floor and helping set the tone to start bracket play. From shot-making and defensive energy to hustle plays and timely buckets, SSA ND 15U had multiple hoopers make their presence felt in the opening-round win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"200"}},"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size" style="font-style:normal;font-weight:200">Below, we break down the standout performers and share game notes from Friday night's victory at the Upper Midwest Finals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"100"}}} --> <p style="font-style:normal;font-weight:100">It looks like SSA had a coach filling in, Kyle Cummings (Horace Hawks Head Coach), who is very familiar with the SSA program. Cummings comes away with his first win of the club season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">FINAL SCORE</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>SSA ND 15U Black <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">66</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>WOTN Erickson 15U <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">57</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3648562,"width":"213px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/image_353fb4.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/image_353fb4.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3648562" style="width:213px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Sanford Sports Academy 15U Black</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3642351,"width":"332px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/PlayerNotes-crop-823x540-1774382521-crop-800x525-1779122312.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/PlayerNotes-crop-823x540-1774382521-crop-800x525-1779122312.jpg?w=799" alt="" class="wp-image-3642351" style="width:332px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Brock Summerville","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2029","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'11u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77244","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Breckenridge","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"Sanford Sports Academy","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a11271a322fd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Strong, aggressive, scrappy, he is a Summerville, so you know he is TOUGH</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Thick build, seems to see the court well, moves the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I like how he moved the ball ahead in transtion</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hustler, quick to get on the floor</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-PNR assist to Sunde for 2</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Split two defenders on the way to the rim for a righty lay-in</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drive and score late, good body control, clutch bucket to extended the lead</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Timely poke-out steal late, sneaky nice play</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Strong and physical take late, got to the right block, fouled, 1/2 FT's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2489407"],"_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-6a11271a32383"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Nice set &amp; execution to start the game, backdoor dime</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drive to the right block, corner-kick assist to Zy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-On-ball steal, picked the pocket right after half-court </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tempo push after the steal, contested righty inside hand finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Caught the kick-out pass, drilled a college range 3-pointer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-AND1 drive &amp; score down the pipe, used body to protect the ball nicely</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cashed the FT for a 3-point play</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sick spin-move to create space, acrobatic finish across rim, put english on the finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Dirty double cross-over to break an ankle, lefty shot attempt at the rim &amp; fouled</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-1/2 FT's after that foul at the rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Depp drive at the end of the half, 8-foot pull-up for an easy score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Skip-pass assist to a teammate for a triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Pressure D, pick-pocket steal, transition push, fouled going up, 2/2 FT's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Inside-out assist to Zy for a triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Swing assist to the Battler for a 3-pointer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Lobe his inside-out/fake crossover over</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has a bag full of skilled moves to break the D and great at changing speeds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-2:24 on the clock down 1, Cole hits a 3ball from the VB-line, wow, what a shot!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Monster shot at a crucial point in the game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Loose ball steal, transition push, fouled at the cup, 2/2 FT's, ice in his veins</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Alley-oop assist to Sunde to end the game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Playmaker, impressive skills, shot-maker</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Dan Kerzman","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2030","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77247","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Battle Lake","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"SSA Black 15U","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a119711793c1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Long/thin/lanky</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Listed as 8th grader on the Battlers roster this winter, 6'0", could be taller now</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Knocked down a left wing triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch &amp; shoot triple from the right wing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-This youngster can shoot the rock</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Faked a DHO, turned &amp; pulled the trigger, another 3-ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch &amp; shoot triple, right wing, deep from beyond college range</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2417324"],"_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-6a1197117940a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Goes to Breckenridge, taller than 5'4", height needs to be updated</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tough post D, physical, forced a miss</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scrappy, not afraid to dive on the hardwood</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-On-ball steal to start the 2nd half</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Snagged an O-board in traffic for an extra possession</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2806968"],"_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-6a11971179430"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Drive &amp; score down the middle of the lane, close range floater score </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Slash, spin, floater score, nice take</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Moved the ball, shared the rock, unselfish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looks taller than 5'10", interested to hear if he grew</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2389905"],"_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-6a11271a323d7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Threw down some noteworthy dunks in warmups, moves better than I thought</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Won the jump easy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Used his length to contest &amp; alter shots</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looked good switching ball-screens, kept the attacker in front</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Poke-out deflection when guarding on-ball, forced a TO</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Kick-out assist to Sunde for a score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Post up, mid-attack, fall-away J for 2, soft touch</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quality post score, left shoulder finish, easy righty bucket over the rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hard foul on a post take, hit 1/2 FT's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2400957"],"_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-6a11271a32425"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Ran a set for him on the first possession, sharp back-cut &amp; reverse layup finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tough shot just inside the elbow on a turnaround for 2 pts</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Mid drive, nailed the 15-foot jumper</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Poke-out steal in full-court pressure, catch &amp; score on the block for n easy 2</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-PNR, roll, nice catch, finish at the cup</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit a middy pull-up just inside FT-line</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Extra pass assist to Martin for a triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Alley-oop finish as the buzzer sounded</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2447406"],"_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-6a11271a32473"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Catch &amp; shoot triple from the corner, s-w-i-s-h, Martin w/ the kick-out dime</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Long O-board, smart kick to Martin for a triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Unselfish assist in transition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Long O-board on his own miss, extra possession for SSA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great hustle to track down another O-board, saved ball from going OOB</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Space &amp; shooter corner triple when they needed a score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3648563,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/image_2162d6.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/image_2162d6.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3648563" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->