Summer Slam: 17U Friday/Saturday Standout Forwards PHD
Solid teams from all over the midwest converged on the Pentagon in Sioux Falls last weekend for the Sanford Summer Slam. With teams from North and South Dakota, Minnesota, Nebraska, Iowa and even Canada, there was a ton of great…
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Continue ReadingSolid teams from all over the midwest converged on the Pentagon in Sioux Falls last weekend for the Sanford Summer Slam. With teams from North and South Dakota, Minnesota, Nebraska, Iowa and even Canada, there was a ton of great competition over a three-day stretch.
Here were some of the standout forwards at the 17U level from pool play Friday and Saturday
Ramsey Heinecke, Pentagon Schoolers Kraning
Heinecke was one of the top players for the Schoolers all weekend and he showed he’s got the ability to impact the game in a lot of different ways. At 6-foot-7, Heinecke is a very good 3-point shooter and can stress opposing bigs out as a trail man or simply as a spot up or pick and pop guy. He’s not the most nimble, but he’s capable of putting the ball on the floor and getting to the rim if he catches the ball as a roll man and his basketball IQ is good enough that he’s a solid passer if he draws extra attention. He’s physical on defense and does a good job rebounding his area as well.
Seth Nelson, ND Attack Blue
Nelson is well-known among Class B North Dakota competition as he’s one of the best forwards in the state. At 6-foot-4, Nelson is a matchup problem for a lot of people because he can handle the bal, drive on people, knock down jumpers and be a force at the rim. He’s extremely athletic and he’s really good in the open floor. He’s a competitive defender and shows the ability to defend multiple guys and he’s got a ball-hawking gene where he’s looking to create havoc and go the other way.
Andre Carrier, ND Attack Green
Carrier is in a similar ilk as Nelson in that he’s at his best when he can faceup and use his athleticism and speed to put opposing bigs in a bind. He’s a quick jumper and does a great job rebounding in and out of his area. While he’s not a shot-blocker, he’s athletic enough to bother people in the paint and he’s got the quickness and fluidity to run on the perimeter. He’s a strong finisher in traffic too.
Chance Danner, ND Attack Blue
Danner is a smart and physical post player and while his future is on the gridiron, he’s going to be a key piece for Thompson next winter. He’s not the longest, most fluid guy, but he plays with a great understanding of angles and body positioning. He’s a solid passer from the mid and high posts, can finish around the rim with either hand and does a great job doing a lot of the dirty work to free up his teammates for easy shots.
Roman Srejma, Inspired Athletics
Srejma will play a big role for Fargo Shanley next year and while he isn’t going to pile up big numbers, he showed over the weekend (and throughout the summer) that he can excel in a low-maintenance role. He’s active around the paint, does a good job running the floor, setting screens and attacking the glass. He’s got good hands and the explosiveness to finish at the rim. He can get lost at times on defense but his size and length make him a presence inside and when he’s on, he’s tough to get around.