Program Preview: SSA Elite
SSA Elite will invade Minneapolis this weekend with goals of making a huge statement this weekend at the Prep Hoops Proving Grounds LIVE event. SSA Elite is bringing their 17U Black, 17U White, 16U Black, 16U White, 15U Black, and 15U White.
17U SSA Elite Black
Players to watch
Levi Braun 6’4 Wing (Holds Washburn offer)
Dyelan Reed 6’4 Wing
AJ Dickerson 6’3 Guard
Trey Duffey 6’5 Forward
The 17U SSA Black squad does a great job of playing together. You can see the chemistry they have built playing together since the 8th grade. They can really shoot the basketball lights out. The 17U SSA Elite Black team plays their opening game against Mentality at 8:40 PM on Friday.
17U SSA Elite White
Players to watch
Aaron Hamilton 5’9 Point Guard
John Long 6′ Guard
Dillon Byrne 6’2 Guard
Dereck Gillett 6’4 Forward
This SSA Elite team has a lot of shooters that stretch the floor. They have two bigs that are not afraid of playing tough inside. They run a pick and pop offense to free up shooters and find mismatches on the Wings. They will take the floor against Minnesota Nice at 8:40 PM on Friday night.
16U SSA Elite Black
Players to watch
Chandler Marks 6’5 Forward
Raeshawn Riddick 6’3 Guard
Noah Krueger 6′ Guard
Jadyn Monday 5’11 Point Guard
They put extreme pressure on their opponents defensively. Every player on the team can handle the ball and get to the rim. They play in attack mode on offense. Minnesota Heat-Moberg will be the first opponent for 16U SSA Elite Black this weekend on Friday night at 6:30 PM.
16U SSA Elite White
Players to watch
Mitch Munsen 6’3 Guard
Travis Beetch 6’3 Point Guard
Darrin Batiste 6′ Point Guard
The 16U SSA Elite White squad does a great job of sharing the ball on offense. They are not the most talented team, however, they win a lot of games because they will outwork any team. Triumph 204 will take on 16U SSA Elite White at 6:30 PM on Friday night.
15U SSA Elite Black
Players to watch
Charles Snyder 6’5 Forward
Dawson Zenger 5’11 Point Guard
Josh Jordan 6′ Guard
The 15U SSA Elite Black team thrives on getting to the rim. They play good hard-nosed defense. The team is very balanced with every player being able to put the ball on the floor. The 15U SSA Elite Black squad takes on the Wisconsin Playmakers- Siler at 7:00 PM on Friday night.
15U SSA Elite White
Players to watch
Kris Daniels 5’9 Point Guard
Cole Wheeler 6′ Shooting Guard
Cade Wilson 6’3 Post
The 15U SSA Elite White squad excels in transition. They play good defense making opponents work hard for every bucket they scored. The Minnesota Top Dawgz will be the first opponent for 15U SSA Elite White on Friday night at 7:00 PM.
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