AAU Preview: ECI 16U Prospects
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A scary-looking roster with athletic and skilled players. They will be able to shoot the lights out from 3-point land. They also have tough frontcourt players. This will be an exciting and entertaining group to watch. Roster Photo: Jon Jablonski…
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Continue ReadingA scary-looking roster with athletic and skilled players. They will be able to shoot the lights out from 3-point land. They also have tough frontcourt players. This will be an exciting and entertaining group to watch.
Roster
Isaiah Schafer Isaiah Schafer 6'1" | CG Bismarck Century | 2024 State ND (2024) |6-1 G| Bismarck Century – As a freshman, he has varsity experience in the WDA. A smart guard who knows the game well. He shoots it tremendously well from beyond the arc. Isaiah has excellent handles and passing ability.
Zach Kraft Zach Kraft 6'2" | PG Grand Forks Red River | 2023 State ND (2023) |5-11 G| Grand Forks Red River – A stud shooter who had a nice season in the EDC. I like the flow and smoothness that he plays with. Zach can pull-up or space and spot up for shots. He has great ball skills and quick feet.
Reis Rowekamp Reis Rowekamp 6'4" | SG Grand Forks Red River | 2023 State ND (2023) |6-2 G| Grand Forks Red River – Another good shooter from 3-point range. I like his pull-up jumper. He has a sick spin-move. Reis should have a great summer playing AAU with this group of talented players.
Adam Jenkins Adam Jenkins 6'9" | C Moorhead | 2023 State MN (2023) |6-7 F| Moorhead – He has great length that he uses well to protect the rim on the defensive side of the floor. Adam is a shot blocker, alterer, and intimidater. He is a good defensive rebounder that keeps possessions alive. Adam has the ability to finish above the rim.
Mitch Heinert Mitch Heinert 6'5" | PF Nedrose | 2023 State ND (2023) |6-5 F| Nedrose – A big and strong left-handed forward. He can step out and shoot it, but he is at his best in the post. Mitch a very athletic which makes him a solid rebounder and a versatile defender. He will provide some toughness inside the paint for the ECI team.
Raymond Brown Raymond Brown 5'11" | PG Fargo Davies | 2023 State ND (2023) |5-11 G| Fargo Davies – A ridiculous quick player. He hustles with everything that he does, and his motor never stops. Raymond a top-notch on ball defender. He has become a legitimate 3-point threat. He is electric in the open court and transition.
Dylan Beyl Dylan Beyl 6'2" | SG West Fargo Sheyenne | 2023 State ND (2023) |6-3 G| West Fargo Sheyenne – An athletic guard that can beat you in multiple ways. Dylan has a nice stroke from the perimeter, and he can beat the D off the dribble. He does a nice job of kicking the rock out to shooters or dishing it to post players. He is an aggressive defender that leads to turnovers.
Cole Jahner Cole Jahner 6'3" | SG Bismarck | 2023 ND (2023) |6-3 G| Bismarck – He is athletic, tough, and a big guard. He can hit jumpers from outside and he can also get to the rim off the bounce. He has the potential to be one of the best defenders on this squad.
Cruz Hernandez Cruz Hernandez 5'11" | SG Hankinson | 2023 State ND (2023) |5-10 G| Hankinson – He is a very quick guard that uses bursts of speed to blow by defenders. I like the way he changes speeds. Cruz has a high basketball IQ. He should excel this spring/summer while being surrounded by mega-talent.
Team Notes from Coach Purintun
“I’m excited to coach this squad. Isaiah Schafer Isaiah Schafer 6'1" | CG Bismarck Century | 2024 State ND and Raymond Brown Raymond Brown 5'11" | PG Fargo Davies | 2023 State ND can create and score in many different ways and we’ve surrounded those two with a lot of talented shooters. We also have very athletic posts that can play above the rim. I think this team has a high basketball IQ which should make us very solid defensively. I think this team should compete near the top of the SPTS.”
Schedule
MN Comets Shootout (St. Cloud, MN) April 17 & 18
Sanford Spring Jam (Sioux Falls, SD) April 24-25
Sandford Pentagon Tournament Series #1 (Omaha, NE) May 1-2
Sandford Pentagon Tournament Series #2 (Minneapolis, MN) May 15-16
Border Battle with Wes Central United (Moorhead, MN) May 22-23
Great Plains Comet Alliance (St. Cloud, MN) June 24-26
Peach State Southern Exposure National Championship (Atlanta, GA) July 8-11
Pentagon Summer Classic (Sioux Falls, SD) July 16-18