SD Attack 17U: Deep Dive
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Continue ReadingMake sure you take the time to watch this SD Attack 17U team. This roster is full of talent that has the potential to play at the next level and all of them will be impact players on their high school teams next season. They will be hitting the road and the sky this AAU season to attend events across the county. All of these players had quality high school seasons and I expect them to come into AAU ball full of confidence. SD Attack 17U will have a potent offense and a disruptive defense. They will not live and die by the 3-ball but I have a feeling that they will be knocking them down at a high clip on a game-to-game basis. Attack certainly has the players to do it! They also have nice athletes and interior players that can D & board up. Read below for Attack’s roster, comments from coach Lee Taylor and their schedule.
SD Attack 17U Roster
# | Name | Height | School | Class |
0 | Keaten Bonderson Keaten Bonderson 6'0" | PG Gehlen Catholic | 2023 State IA | 6’1 | LeMars Gehlan, IA | 2023 |
2 | Isaac Bruns Isaac Bruns 6'4" | SG Dakota Valley | 2023 State SD | 6’4 | Dakota Valley | 2023 |
4 | Malek Wieker Malek Wieker 6'0" | CG Aberdeen Christian | 2023 State SD | 6’1 | Aberdeen Christian | 2023 |
5 | Ethan Russell Ethan Russell 6'6" | SF Aberdeen Christian | 2023 State SD | 6’6 | Aberdeen Christian | 2023 |
10 | Caleb Hollenbeck Caleb Hollenbeck 6'3" | PG St. Thomas More | 2023 State SD | 6’1 | St. Thomas More | 2023 |
13 | Taylen Ashley Taylen Ashley 5'11" | PG Sf Roosevelt | 2023 State SD | 6’0 | Sioux Falls Jefferson | 2023 |
23 | Blake Volmer Blake Volmer 6'0" | CG Winner | 2023 State SD | 6’3 | Winner | 2023 |
24 | Jake Wallin Jake Wallin 6'7" | PF Spirit Lake | 2023 State IA | 6’7 | South O’Brien | 2023 |
35 | Kaden Year Kaden Year 6'2" | SF O'gorman | 2023 State SD | 6’6 | Sioux Falls Jefferson | 2023 |
Q & A with coach Lee Taylor
PHD: What style of basketball will your team play?
Coach Taylor: “We have a pretty athletic and skilled group with players being able to play multiple positions which will make it tough for teams to guard. The core of this group has been together for 3 years now which will help us get off to a strong start as we bring new players in. First priority will be to rebound on the defensive end so we can get out and run. In the 1/2 court, we will need to continue to TRUST one another that eventually, the ball will find you and that we pass up good shots for great shots by making the extra pass. If we can do that, it will only help elevate this group’s potential to play at a high level which we will need with the competition we hope to compete against this year.”
PHD: Can you comment on a couple of your players that had big high school seasons?
Coach Taylor: “ Isaac Bruns Isaac Bruns 6'4" | SG Dakota Valley | 2023 State SD – named Player of Year for Class A and coming off a great individual and team season where they went undefeated.”
“ Kaden Year Kaden Year 6'2" | SF O'gorman | 2023 State SD – got his 1st opportunity playing varsity at Jefferson this past year and didn’t disappoint. Getting to showcase how versatile he is on both ends and named 2nd Team All-State in Class AA“
“ Malek Wieker Malek Wieker 6'0" | CG Aberdeen Christian | 2023 State SD – Named 1st Team All-State in Class B – Starting PG for Aberdeen Christian and his ability to shoot the ball makes him a tough guard as he has the quickness to break defenders down.”
“ Keaten Bonderson Keaten Bonderson 6'0" | PG Gehlen Catholic | 2023 State IA – “Named All-State in Iowa and stat stuffer between points, assists, rebounds, and steals. An electric guard who can get up and down quickly and finish above the rim. Can get it going in a hurry.”
“ Blake Volmer Blake Volmer 6'0" | CG Winner | 2023 State SD – Named 1st Team All-State in Class A and led Winner to another State Tournament. A versatile player who can play 1-4 and not skip a beat.”
PHD: Can you comment on a couple of players that are going to have a breakout AAU season?
Coach Taylor: “ Taylen Ashley Taylen Ashley 5'11" | PG Sf Roosevelt | 2023 State SD – the way we need our PG’s to play this year and get us going on offense, he is ready for the opportunity and challenge. He will have the ball in his hands quite a bit as we start a halfcourt possession and his decision-making will be important. Ready for him to take those next steps!”
“ Ethan Russell Ethan Russell 6'6" | SF Aberdeen Christian | 2023 State SD – dynamic 6’6, 3/4 man who can play inside/out. Missed all of last spring and summer due to an injury so is ready to get going this year!”
“ Kaden Year Kaden Year 6'2" | SF O'gorman | 2023 State SD – 6’6, 3/4 who is very versatile and starting to come into his own….huge ceiling and tons of potential.”
“ Jake Wallin Jake Wallin 6'7" | PF Spirit Lake | 2023 State IA – 6 ’7, post who had a strong HS season and through the first weekend of practice is playing more assertively. Look to him to be active in/out and play physical.”
PHD: Who are your biggest 3-point shooting threats?
Coach Taylor: “ Isaac Bruns Isaac Bruns 6'4" | SG Dakota Valley | 2023 State SD – would argue the best shooter in the state and can fill it up pretty quickly…doesn’t need a lot of room and quick release. Consistent shot where he won’t miss right or left very often, usually just long or short.”
“ Caleb Hollenbeck Caleb Hollenbeck 6'3" | PG St. Thomas More | 2023 State SD – a great addition to this group and his ability to shoot the perimeter shot to stretch defenses will be key.”
“ Kaden Year Kaden Year 6'2" | SF O'gorman | 2023 State SD – This is part of his versatility“
“ Malek Wieker Malek Wieker 6'0" | CG Aberdeen Christian | 2023 State SD – Another shooter to spread the floor“
PHD: Can you talk about a few of your best defenders?
Coach Taylor: “ Taylen Ashley Taylen Ashley 5'11" | PG Sf Roosevelt | 2023 State SD – using his quickness to bother ball handlers but keep guys in front“
“ Kaden Year Kaden Year 6'2" | SF O'gorman | 2023 State SD and Ethan Russell Ethan Russell 6'6" | SF Aberdeen Christian | 2023 State SD – both can inside/out and can meet guys at the rim as protectors.”
“ Isaac Bruns Isaac Bruns 6'4" | SG Dakota Valley | 2023 State SD – takes on the challenge during his HS season and in years past with us, guarding the opposing team’s best player. Loves the challenge even though it can take him away from the offensive end.”
“ Blake Volmer Blake Volmer 6'0" | CG Winner | 2023 State SD – Long and using IQ to be in the correct position to defend on and off the ball….Gets a lot of deflections.”
SCHEDULE
DATES | TOURNAMNET | LOCATION |
April 3 | RecruitLooks | Omaha, NE |
April 8-10 | RecruitLooks | Indianapolis, IN |
April 22-24 | RecruitLooks | Kansas City, MO |
May 6-8 | Prep Hoops – Battle at the Lakes | Minneapolis, MN |
June 27-28 | Boys Elite Camp – Warwick | Sioux Falls, SD |
June 29-30 | Great Plains Alliance | St. Cloud, MN |
July 7-10 | RecruitLooks | Atlanta, GA |
July 15-17 | RecruitLooks/Hardwood | Kansas City, MO |
July 22-24 | Pentagon Finale | Sioux Falls, SD |