SSA 15U White: Introduction

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today we are looking at a Sanford Sports Academy team. The 15U White team is coached by <em>Jeff Larsen</em>, who is also the head coach at Madison.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This 15U squad will be playing on the Prep Hoops Circuit, I am excited to see this team hoop. This team should have some solid athletes, some nice shooters and I imagine that they will play a disciplined brand of basketball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>15U White is made up of all eastern South Dakota kids with most of them coming from the Sioux Falls area. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"italic","fontWeight":"800","fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px;font-style:italic;font-weight:800"><strong>Welcome to the Prep Hoops Circuit!</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>See below for the SSA 15U roster, schedule, player comments, and Q&amp;A with head coach <em>Jeff Larsen</em>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1634111,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/10/TeamPreview.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/10/TeamPreview.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-1634111" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Sanford Sports Academy 15U - ROSTER</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1911010,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/SSA15Uwhite.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/SSA15Uwhite.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1911010" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">SCHEDULE</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1911033,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/ss15uwhiteschedule.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/ss15uwhiteschedule.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1911033" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Player Comments from <em>Jeff Larsen</em></span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1911436' first='Carson' last='Hoines'] 6'2” Sioux Falls Roosevelt</strong> - "<em>Long and lengthy and can make things happen at the rim. A good perimeter defender.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1911437' first='Landon' last='DeWall'] 6'0” Sioux Falls Jefferson </strong>- "<em>One of the best guys at being aggressive and attacking the hoop. Can go either left or right. A</em> <em>great help defender.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1911438' first='Mason' last='Clark'] 5'8” O'Gorman</strong> - "<em>A very smart player who can shoot it and is a great on-ball defender.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1911439' first='Connor' last='Relf'] 5'8” Sioux Falls Roosevelt </strong>- "<em>A good perimeter shooter and improving his intensity.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1641570' first='Turner' last='Bergan'] 6'4” Aberdeen Central</strong> - "<em>The name says itself. Good length, size, and rebounding.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1641209' first='Crayton' last='Jibben'] 6'0” Harrisburg</strong> - "<em>Once his career is over he will be known as one of the best shooters in the state.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1911440' first='Dveyoun' last='Bonwell-Witte'] 6'1” Brandon Valley</strong> - "<em>Arguably the strongest 15U player we have. He will go to battle with anyone.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1911442' first='Kayden' last='Williamson'] 6'2” Tea Area</strong> - "<em>A good rebounder and very coachable.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1911443' first='Hayden' last='Schilling'] 5'10” Sioux Falls Washington</strong> - "<em>A vocal leader who defends!!</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1641566' first='Jhace' last='Woods'] 6'0” Sioux Falls Washington</strong> - "<em>Very athletic and a good on-ball defender.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Q&amp;A with coach <em>Larsen</em></span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: Why are you excited about this team</span>?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Coach Larsen</span>:</strong> "<em>This team is very strong for being a 15U team. They play hard and are coachable.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: How often will your team practice/work out</span>?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Coach Larsen</span>: </strong>"<em>Every weekend we practice or have a tournament.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: What will a couple of your strengths be as a team</span>?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Coach Larsen</span>:</strong> "<em>Strength and communication.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: What style of basketball will you play on the offensive end</span>?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Coach Larsen</span>:</strong> "<em>Unselfish and for each other.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: What brand of defense will your team play</span>?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Coach Larsen</span>:</strong> "<em>Man to man and some zone if need be.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>These kids have great high school coaches and have been taught well.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1902939,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/10/PHCircuitLaunch-crop-475x312-1681138030.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/10/PHCircuitLaunch-crop-475x312-1681138030.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1902939" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->