SSA 15U Black: 2K26 Notes

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sanford Sports 15U Black put together a statement weekend, rolling through the competition to finish a perfect 4-0. The group showed poise, depth, and a knack for finding ways to win, checking every box you want to see from a team building momentum heading into the last weekend of the summer club scene. This squad is long and athletic, with a talented pair of guards from Dakota Valley tying it all together.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this edition of 2K26 Notes, we're diving into the standout performances from their win over MN Crossfire Frederickson. Below you'll find individual player notes and comments highlighting the guys who made an impact in that matchup. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">First Half Score</span>:</strong> SSA 37 Crossfire 32</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3694628,"width":"434px","height":"auto","aspectRatio":"3.436403263663798","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/07/image_660749.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/07/image_660749.png?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3694628" style="aspect-ratio:3.436403263663798;width:434px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/ssahoopsteams" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">SSA 15U Boys Black</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3694629,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/07/image_7e0665.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/07/image_7e0665.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3694629" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2437986"],"_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-6a5682ee9406a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Smart &amp; accurate pass ahead assist in transition to a teammate for a triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Transition score in traffic, soft kiss off the glass for 2 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch &amp; shoot triple, quick trigger, all net</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch &amp; cash 3-ball with a hand in his face, deep range</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drained a beautiful middy pull-up going to his left, tough shot to stop</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Help-D steal, good anticipation</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shifty slash &amp; score, lefty finish, used body to protect the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed a killer crossover</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Unselfish assist in transition, quick touch pass</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Top of the key three to start the second half, smooth catch &amp; shoot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drive &amp; score, beat the primary D, flipped it up off the glass for an inside score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has an excellent hesi-move</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sharp cut &amp; catch, acrobatic AND1 finish, swished the FT for a 3pt play</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Bonus FT's at the 5:21 mark, 2/2</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Transition assist to Deng for a late bucket </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Secured the victory, drained 2/2 FT's with 56.9 on the clock</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2481885"],"_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-6a56862216c9b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Long &amp; athletic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sharp assist to a cutting teammate</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fast-paced score in transition, lefty finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Knocked down an impressive step-back 3-pointer to end the 1st half</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Help D steal, sharp reactions</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Effective cut to the block, catch &amp; finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drive &amp; kick assist, unselfish pass</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch &amp; shoot triple from the left wing, helped extend the lead in a tight game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Transition catch &amp; athletic score at the cup</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Baseline drive &amp; score early, very impressive footwork &amp; finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":3695346,"_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-6a575780585d1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Quality athlete, looks bigger than his 5'10" listed height</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Strong &amp; well-put-together for a '29 guard</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Caused problems with his on-ball defense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed some shake w/ a slash to the cup, fouled at the rack</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive backdoor dime</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Long offensive rebound, in the right place at the right time</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Rip, direct drive from the right wing, fouled on a floater, 1/2 on FT's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Crafty assist in a tight window to Leo for a score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cross-court pass/assist to Deng for a triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Bonus FT's at 4:09, made 1 of 2</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":3695345,"_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-6a57578058606"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Backside cut, catch &amp; score from the right block</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Extra pass assist to Bruns for a triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Ran the floor well, caught, attacked, fouled going up, 1/2 on FT's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Elbow catch, attacked to the right w/ 2 dribbles, hit the pull-up J</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Rebounded well, held his box-outs </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-In the right spot for an O-board</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3683940"],"_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-6a5757805862b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Cashed a 3-ball from the right wing in transition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Used his length &amp; long arms to contest &amp; change shots</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Blocked shot from the right block, impressive timing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Doubled in the post, assist out to Bruns for a triple, good vision</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I like how he boards up and hits the outlet quickly</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice handles and impressive feet attacking the rack, fouled going up, 1/2 FT's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Slipped ball-screen, fluid catch &amp; score (AND1) from the right block, hit the FT</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board in heavy traffic for an extra possession</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Assist to a cutting Bruns from the short-corner, great look</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2826298"],"_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-6a57578058650"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Moved well w/o the ball, found space for shots</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch &amp; shoot triple from NBA range</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Soft shooting stroke</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Banged home a middy baseline J, nice double-move to create space</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Deep drive to the right block, fouled, 2/2 on FT's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Pesky on-ball steal</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Ran the floor hard, catch &amp; score in transition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Corner to block assist, good job finding Deng for a score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch &amp; shoot 3-pointer, Deng with the assist, in-rhythm stroke</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Dirty hesi-move to fool the on-ball D, lefty inside-hand finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hustle play, dove on the floor for a loose ball &amp; fouled, gained an extra possession</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Bonus FT's at the 4:47 mark, hit 1/2</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Opportunistic on-ball steal</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Bonus FT's 3:07, made 1 of 2</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3536510"],"_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-6a5757805866f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Long athlete, left-hander</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another assist to a 3-shooter, easy &amp; smart pass</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Snagged an O-board for an extra possession</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Made some nice moves going to the basket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Plenty of potential in his game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3554000,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/03/circuit-logo_b3ebdf80.webp"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/03/circuit-logo_b3ebdf80.webp?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3554000" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->