Summer Preview: The Arena Basketball Club 17u black

This group is looking to make a big jump this off-season. The roster is filled with guys who can shoot the ball at a high level. Some players had a big role, some are preparing themselves for a bigger role this upcoming season. The team has players with potential for the next level. Below is the roster, player breakdown, and tournament schedule.  Drake Derocher 6’1 Le Mars Gehlen Sam Skinner Sam Skinner 5'9" | SG Heelan | 2023 State IA   5’9 Heelan Carter Kuehl Carter Kuehl 5'9" | PG Bishop Heelan | 2023 State IA 5’9 Heelan Makiah McGill 6’1 S.C. West Sam Faldmo 6’3 Dakota Valley Jaxon Hennies 6’0 Dakota Valley Timothy LaPointe 6’2 Winnebago Dylon Schaap 6’5 SBL Lamarion Mothershead 6’4 S.C. West    Drake Derocher (6’1 PG) 6.8 PPG, 2.1 APG, and 2.8 RPG. Derocher is a shooter who can knock it down spotting up or off the dribble. He sees the court well in the pick and roll and takes what the defense gives him. He played for a good Gehlen team that has some scoring roles to fill up, so look for him to make some noise in a bigger role this season.    Sam Skinner Sam Skinner 5'9" | SG Heelan | 2023 State IA (5’9 G) 8.8 PPG, 3.0 RPG, and 1.7 APG. Sam is a crafty point guard who’s great at getting to the mid-range. Sees the court well and is always making the extra pass. He plays with a high level of confidence.      Carter Kuehl Carter Kuehl 5'9" | PG Bishop Heelan | 2023 State IA  (5’9 G) 9.2 PPG and 2.6 APG. Carter is a knockdown shooter who shoots it with confidence. His shot has a quick trigger and he has the range to go with it. He sees the court and is always making the extra pass. When he gets to the buckets can finish.    Makiah McGill (6’1 G) 1.7 PPG and 2.0 RPG. McGill is a scrappy defender who finishes with both hands. His athleticism makes it hard for defenders to stay in front of him. As his game continues to grow look for him to be an impact on games for his team.    Sam Faldmo (6’3 G/F) 5.3 ppg, 3.2 RPG, and 2.0 APG. Sam played for a Dakota Valley squad that went a perfect 26-0 and found a good role in impacting the game in numerous different ways besides scoring. His length makes him able to impact the game on the defensive end rebounding the ball and coming up with steals. Look for him to continue to grow his role this season.    Jaxon Hennies (6’0 G) 7.3 PPG, 1.3 RPG, and .8 SPG. Jaxon was another one who had a good role for Dakota Valley, Hennies came off the bench and still found a way to impact games at a high level. He is capable of knocking down threes and on the defensive ends has quick hands often coming up with steals or tips.    Timothy LaPointe (6’2 F) 3.3 PPG and 2.3 RPG. LaPointe is a sophomore playing up this club ball season. Timothy is a solid big who plays tough. He plays great physical post defense. Expect him to have more of a role for his school ball team after a good summer.    Dylon Schaap (6’5 F) 9.8 PPG, 3.2 RPG, and 1.1 APG. Schaap is a big guy who can stretch the defense out. He shoots the three with confidence and has a high release making it hard on defenders closing out. Plays with active hands which helps him with steals and rebounds.    Lamarion Mothershead (6’4 G) 11.7 PPG and 3.1 RPG. Lamarion has great size, strength, and athleticism. He Shoots the three at a high level and has range. He can put the ball on the floor and get in the paint with his length and athleticism.    Prep Hoops Live Kansas City  April 22-24 Midwest Showdown Appleton, WI May 13-15 Buckets In The Big Red Lincoln, NE May 20-22 Summer Challenge Chicago, IL July 1-3 Hard Work Finale Minneapolis, MN July 15-17 TBD July 22-24