AAU Preview: ND Phenom 17U
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The AAU travel season will begin soon. Prep Hoops Dakotas will look at the North Dakota Phenom 17U squad, which has a loaded roster full of college talent… Roster Sam Schmidt (2022) |5-10 G| St. Mary’s – He can score…
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Continue ReadingThe AAU travel season will begin soon. Prep Hoops Dakotas will look at the North Dakota Phenom 17U squad, which has a loaded roster full of college talent…
Roster
Sam Schmidt (2022) |5-10 G| St. Mary’s – He can score quickly on offense. Sam can lock-up on the defensive side of the ball. Schmidt can probe gaps that result in drawing 2 defenders and he kicks to an open shooter. Solid guard with potential.
Nick Schumacher Nick Schumacher 6'1" | SG Bismarck St. Mary's | 2022 ND (2022) |6-0 G| St. Mary’s – A serious threat from three-point land. Nick moves well without the ball and spaces perfectly. He does the work before he catches. Look for him to be a scorer big-time shot-maker
Garrett Bader Garrett Bader 6'2" | SG Bismarck St. Mary's | 2022 State ND (2022) |6-1 G| St. Mary’s – A real-deal player who will burst onto the scene in the WDA next year. He shoots it amazing well from deep. Garret finishes well around the rim and in the paint. Look for him to have a great spring/summer.
Evan Gross Evan Gross 6'3" | SG Bismarck St. Mary's | 2022 State ND (2022) |6-3 G| St. Mary’s – A long guard with athleticism. Evan can shoot it from deep with solid shooting form. He is a disruptor on defense. Evan is efficient in transition and he has the ability to put up big points.
Nate Fedorchak Nate Fedorchak 6'1" | SG Bismarck St. Mary's | 2022 State ND (2022) |6-2 G| St. Mary’s – A highlight shooter from deep. Nate can score quickly and often. If he gets an inch, he will hit the shot. I like his pull-up game. He is a scary shooter that you must keep your eye on.
Aaron Grubb Aaron Grubb 6'3" | PF Mandan | 2022 State ND (2022) |6-3 F| Mandan – A hardworking player that gets it done on both sides of the court. He sees the floor well and makes everyone around him better. Aaron is an opportunistic scorer who takes advantage of the defense. I like his versatility on defense and his rebounding ability.
Zander Albers Zander Albers 6'5" | PF Bismarck Legacy | 2022 State ND (2022) |6-5 F| Bismarck Legacy – A top frontcourt player in the WDA. Zander is an exceptional rebounder and finisher. He can shoot from outside and score big buckets around the basket. Look for Albers to be a difference-maker this spring/summer for Phenom. A D1 prospect and a high-level track and field athlete.
Carter Englund Carter Englund 6'7" | PF Shiloh Christian | 2022 State ND (2022) |6-6 F| Shiloh Christian – A top player in all in North Dakota. He gets it done on both sides of the ball. Carter can score in the lane or hit jumpers. He can match up with guards or lockdown in post. Englund is also a shot blocker and rim protector.
Ben Morman (2022) |6-10 F| – St. Mary’s – His size and athleticism says it all. Loads of potential for Mr. Mormen. Look for him to be an eraser on defense and dominant on the glass.
Team Notes from Coach Maurer:
“Our 17u is a group we are excited about. 6 of our 9 players on this team have been playing in the program since elementary or middle school. The group is unselfish and does a nice job of sharing the basketball. We have several players with the ability to spread the floor. This group will find some success if we play intelligently, unselfishly, and together at all times. We have some newcomers to the Phenom in Aaron Grubb Aaron Grubb 6'3" | PF Mandan | 2022 State ND and Carter Englund Carter Englund 6'7" | PF Shiloh Christian | 2022 State ND that we are excited about, as we think they will bring an added toughness and ability to rebound and make plays around the rim. We are a few practices in and are excited about the potential for this group to be solid defensively.”
Schedule
Sanford Pentagon Spring Jam (Sioux Falls, SD) – April 24-25
Sanford Pentagon Tournament Series (Omaha, NE) – May 1-2
Sanford Pentagon Tournament Series (Minneapolis, MN) – May 15-16
Sanford Pentagon Summer Slam (Sioux Falls, SD) – July 10-11
Sanford Pentagon Tournament Series (Sioux Falls, SD) – July 16-18
Fantastic 40 (Las Vegas, NV) – August 5-8