ECI 14U Winczewski: Team Review
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A tough and skilled group of young ballers that had a quality spring and summer playing AAU ball with ECI. It will be fun to watch this group and see how they progress throughout the school year. There is no…
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Continue ReadingA tough and skilled group of young ballers that had a quality spring and summer playing AAU ball with ECI. It will be fun to watch this group and see how they progress throughout the school year. There is no doubt that they all have bright futures in the game of basketball. Let us take a look at some of the up-and-coming talent in North Dakota.
ECI 14U Winczewski ROSTER
Aric Winczewski Aric Winczewski 6'2" | CG Minot | 2025 State ND (2025) |5-7 G| Minot – Moved from a perimeter shooter to a pretty complete offensive player. Had tournaments where his effort led him to be successful in all aspects from shooting to scoring, guarding, and rebounding.
Grayson Schaeffer Grayson Schaeffer 6'5" | SF Minot | 2025 State ND (2025) |6-2 F| Minot – He became more aggressive and started to use the skills that he has developed. He started using his strength and began to show that he can score the ball.
Parker Brodina Parker Brodina 6'4" | SG Devils Lake | 2025 State ND (2025) |6-1 F| Devils Lake – He continued to score the ball from the perimeter and on the drive. Had stretches where he was able to take over games.
Grady Swanson Grady Swanson 6'1" | SG Bismarck | 2025 State ND (2025) |5-5 G| Bismarck – He became a more consistent shooter, learned to play within himself.
Thomas Kraft Thomas Kraft 5'11" | SG Grand Forks Red River | 2025 ND (2025) |5-0 G| Grand Forks Red River – He is very quick and a capable shooter. Had stretches when he was able to string together multiple baskets.
Truitt Brannan Truitt Brannan 5'5" | PG Bismarck Legacy | 2025 ND (2025) |5-4 G| Bismarck Legacy – Struggled through injury, but was a tremendous defender.
Landen Lech Landen Lech 5'6" | SG Jamestown | 2025 ND (2025) |5-5 G| Jamestown – He became more aggressive on offense and diversified his offense from just a shooter to a player that can get downhill.
JB Walters JB Walters 6'4" | PF Grand Forks Red River | 2025 State ND (2025) |6-2 F| Grand Forks Red River – Was able to finish much more effectively as the summer went on, very strong, and rebounds very well.
Ben Watson Ben Watson 5'11" | SG Bismarck Legacy | 2025 ND (2025) |5-8 G| Bismarck Legacy –Very athletic and was able to create opportunities going to the basket and he got better at finishing in the lane.
Schedule
Prep Hoops Event #1 (Appleton, WI) April 2-4
Prep Hoops Event #2 (Minneapolis, MN) May 7-9
ECI Spring Preview (Moorhead, MN) May 22-23
Prep Hoops #3 (Omaha, NE) May 28-30
Comets Alliance (St. Cloud, MN) June 24-26
Summer Classic (Sioux Falls, SD) July 16-18
Recognitions
Best Rebounder: Parker Brodina Parker Brodina 6'4" | SG Devils Lake | 2025 State ND
Top Scorer: Aric Winczewski Aric Winczewski 6'2" | CG Minot | 2025 State ND , Parker Brodina Parker Brodina 6'4" | SG Devils Lake | 2025 State ND
Defensive stopper: Aric Winczewski Aric Winczewski 6'2" | CG Minot | 2025 State ND & Ben Watson Ben Watson 5'11" | SG Bismarck Legacy | 2025 ND
Most Improved: Grayson Schaeffer Grayson Schaeffer 6'5" | SF Minot | 2025 State ND & Landen Lech Landen Lech 5'6" | SG Jamestown | 2025 ND
Hardest Worker: Aric Winczewski Aric Winczewski 6'2" | CG Minot | 2025 State ND & Ben Watson Ben Watson 5'11" | SG Bismarck Legacy | 2025 ND
Most Unselfish: Aric Winczewski Aric Winczewski 6'2" | CG Minot | 2025 State ND
Mr. Positive: Ben Watson Ben Watson 5'11" | SG Bismarck Legacy | 2025 ND
Mr. Gritt: Truitt Brannan Truitt Brannan 5'5" | PG Bismarck Legacy | 2025 ND
Best Rim Protector: Grayson Schaeffer Grayson Schaeffer 6'5" | SF Minot | 2025 State ND