ND and SD: AAU Improvements
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Players from ND and SD improved their games over the course of the spring/summer in AAU hoops. In this article, we are looking at players from the 2025 class all the way up to the 2022 class. I look forward…
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Continue ReadingPlayers from ND and SD improved their games over the course of the spring/summer in AAU hoops. In this article, we are looking at players from the 2025 class all the way up to the 2022 class. I look forward to seeing how the players improve as the school year goes on. We certainly have an exciting list of players! Read on to find out more information….
Alphabetically, the players from ND and SD that Improved in AAU
Adam Jenkins (2023) |6-8 F| Moorhead (MN)/ECI
- Aggressive mindset
- shot blocking/rim-protecting
- Athletic/above rim finishes
AJ Akot AJ Akot 6'4" | SF Sioux Falls Washington | 2023 State SD (2023) |6-4 G/F| Sioux Falls O’gorman/Sacred Hoops
- Playmaking
- Finishing ability
- Rebounding/disruptive defense
Alex Wheelock Alex Wheelock 5'11" | PG Fargo Shanley | 2023 ND (2023) |5-8 G| Fargo Shanley/Next Level Basketball Academy
- Seeing the entire court
- 3-point shooting percentage and consistency
- Mental toughness
Caden Hinker Caden Hinker 6'6" | PF Mitchell | 2022 State SD (2022) |6-7 F| Mitchell/SD Attack
- Outplaying D-1 talented players
- Unselfish and making the extra pass
- Asserting/taking over the game
Connor Trahan Connor Trahan 6'5" | SG Bismarck Century | 2022 State ND (2022) |6-5 G| Bismarck Century/ECI
- Defensive versatility
- Rebounding on both ends
- Go-to scorer
Drew Hofstad Drew Hofstad 6'1" | SG Devils Lake | 2024 ND (2024) |6-0 G| Devils Lake/ECI
- Athleticism
- Deflections/tips/steals
- Unselfishness and passing ability
Elliot Whitney Elliot Whitney 6'0" | CG Sioux Falls Lincoln | 2023 State SD (2023) |6’0 SG| Sioux Falls Lincoln/Pentagon Schooler
- Cold-blooded shooter
- Handles and Decision making
- Understanding of the game/moving without the rock
Gunner Schwartz Gunner Schwartz 5'9" | SG Fargo North | 2022 ND (2022) |5’9 G| Fargo North/Next Basketball Level Academy
- Tough defender
- Court vision/anticipation
- Creating for himself and others off the bounce
Grayson Schaeffer Grayson Schaeffer 6'5" | SF Minot | 2025 State ND (2025) |6-2 F| Minot/ECI
- Scoring ability/developed new skills
- Strength
- Aggressiveness
Hayden Grani (2022) |5’10 G| Hawley/Next Level Basketball Academy
- Basketball IQ and court vision
- Became of floor general
- Creates in transition for others and himself
Jaxon Paul Jaxon Paul 6'3" | SF Fargo Shanley | 2022 ND (2022) |6’3 F| Fargo Shanley/Next Level Basketball Academy
- Strength and physical presence
- Catch and finish in the open court/half court
- Post defense
JT Rock JT Rock 7'1" | C Sioux Falls Lincoln | 2024 #37 Nation SD (2024) |6-11 C| Sioux Falls Lincoln/SD Attack
- Outside shooting and soft-touch
- Movement/motor/feet
- Rim protecting
Keauno Newton Keauno Newton 6'3" | SF Devils Lake | 2022 State ND (2022) |6-3 F| Devils Lake
- Athleticism
- Rim protector/on-ball D/rebounding
- Understanding/development in motion offense
Landen Lech Landen Lech 5'6" | SG Jamestown | 2025 ND (2025) |5-5 G| Jamestown/ECI
- Aggressiveness
- Well-rounded scorer
- Impressive shooter
Matt Eng Matt Eng 6'0" | PG O’gorman | 2023 State SD (2023) |6’0 G| Sioux Fall O’gorman/Sacred Hoops
- Handles/handling pressure
- Consistent shooter
- Creating and making others better
Max Shell Max Shell 5'10" | SG West Fargo | 2023 ND (2023) |5-9 G| West Fargo/Next Level Basketball Academy
- Shooting percentage
- Creating off the bounce
- Finishing ability
Nick Carlson Nick Carlson 6'4" | SF West Fargo | 2022 State ND (2022) |6-3 F| West Fargo/ECI
- Toughness and fearless
- Handles/outside shooting/rebounding
- Finishing at the rim
Oliver Vincent Oliver Vincent 6'1" | PG Sioux Valley | 2023 State SD (2023) |6’1 G| Sioux Valley/Pentagon Schooler
- Elite scoring
- Setting up teammates/assists
- Taking charges
Samuel Kebulu Samuel Kebulu 6'4" | SF Fargo South | 2023 ND (2023) |6-4 F| Fargo South/Next Level Basketball Academy
- Knack for rebounding
- Athleticism
- More of a complete player