ECI 16u Selects Schafer: Team Overview
In this article:
This team is a first-rate group of players from Western Minnesota and North Dakota. I see nothing but success in the near future for this ECI squad. Team Notes from Coach Ian Schafer: “My squad is full of guys who…
Access all of Prep Hoops
Continue reading this article and more.
Continue ReadingThis team is a first-rate group of players from Western Minnesota and North Dakota. I see nothing but success in the near future for this ECI squad.
Team Notes from Coach Ian Schafer:
“My squad is full of guys who know how to work and play hard. These guys all come from well-coached high school programs and are eager to compete on both ends of the floor. Our backbone will be defense, we have a lot of guys who know how to defend as a team and get after it. Offensively we will play at a high pace with great spacing, allowing us to get into the paint and create shots off strong drive and kicks. I can’t wait to have a full summer with these guys and get after it!”
Roster
Comments from Coach Ian Schafer:
Kyler Card (2023) |5-11 G| Hawley (MN) – Kyler is a strong lead guard who makes plays for himself and his teammates. He can score at all 3 levels and makes great decisions when he gets in an offensive rhythm. He knows how to run the show.
Gannon Swanson Gannon Swanson 5'10" | SG Bismarck | 2023 ND (2023) |5-9 G| Bismarck – Gannon is a well-skilled ballhandler and playmaker with the ability to knock down shots. He sees the floor well and knows how great team defense played. I am very impressed with how vocal he is with his teammates on the floor.
Drew Sheeley (2023) |6-0 G| DGF (MN) – Drew is a guy who can rattle off a quick 10 points for our team whether that is finishing at the rim or hitting outsides shots. He is going to be a great spark plug for us on both ends of the floor.
Aiden Jacobson Aiden Jacobson 6'0" | SG Valley City | 2023 State ND (2023) |6-0 G| Valley City – Aiden plays with a very high motor and gives 100% effort all game. He does not shy away from any defensive assignment and hits big shots in big moments. He is a guy that can kickstart his team and make winning plays.
Jack Kane Jack Kane 6'0" | SG Bismarck Century | 2023 ND (2023) |5-11 G| Bismarck Century – Jack’s best asset is his shooting ability. If left open behind the arc there is a high chance, he will knock it down. Jack is a hard worker defensively as well and has a great understanding of defensive rotations.
Gerald Melin (2023) |6-5 F| Red Lake County (MN) – Gerald will be our do it all big man, he has great length and athleticism. He also can step outside and hit the 3-ball. He will help us tremendously offensively and defensively.
Aiden Sagaser Aiden Sagaser 6'3" | SF Bismarck Legacy | 2023 ND (2023) |6-3 F| Bismarck Legacy – Aiden will be a great piece for us, especially on defense. His length and athleticism give him the ability to guard multiple positions. He also has a great feel for picking his spots on offense.
Schedule
MN Comets Shootout (St. Cloud, MN) April 17 & 18
Sanford Spring Jam (Sioux Falls, SD) April 24-25
Sandford Pentagon Tournament Series #1 (Elkhorn, NE) May 1-2
Sandford Pentagon Tournament Series #2 (Minneapolis, MN) May 15-16
ECI Spring Preview (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