15U Black Sanford Sports Academy Team Preview
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Roster Ashlyn Koupal Ashlyn Koupal 6'3" | SG Wagner | 2026 State SD – Wagner – Class of 2026 – 6’2″ F Addison Neuendorf Addison Neuendorf 5'4" | PG Hamlin | 2026 State SD – Hamlin – Class of 2026…
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Ashlyn Koupal Ashlyn Koupal 6'3" | SG Wagner | 2026 State SD – Wagner – Class of 2026 – 6’2″ F
Addison Neuendorf Addison Neuendorf 5'4" | PG Hamlin | 2026 State SD – Hamlin – Class of 2026 – 5’5″ G
Sadie Mehrman Sadie Mehrman 5'9" | CG Harrisburg | 2026 State SD – Harrisburg – Class of 2026 – 5’10” F
Sydney Terveen – Sioux Falls O’Gorman – Class of 2026 – 5’9″ G
Andie Peters Andie Peters 5'4" | CG Lennox | 2026 State SD – Lennox – Class of 2026 – 5’5″ G
Addison Sage Addison Sage 5'6" | PG Thompson | 2026 State ND – Thompson (ND) – Class of 2026 – 5’4″ G
Jenna Miller Jenna Miller 5'7" | CG Dell Rapids St. Mary | 2026 State SD – Dell Rapids – Class of 2026 – 5’6″ G
Ava Kellenberger Ava Kellenberger 5'8" | CG Brandon Valley | 2026 State SD – Brandon Valley – Class of 2026 – 5’7″ G
Aubrie Van Beek Aubrie Van Beek 5'8" | CG Sioux Falls Christian | 2024 State SD – Sioux Falls Christian – Class of 2026 – 5’7″ G
Coach – Barry Jacobsen
Roster Breakdown
Ashlyn Koupal Ashlyn Koupal 6'3" | SG Wagner | 2026 State SD is a dynamic prospect who has a ton of Division I offers already before she has even entered her sophomore season. At 6’2″ and with pure athleticism it is no wonder there are colleges all over the country hoping to land this young lady for their program. She’s a great leader and a selfless player who knows she can get her shots but also values setting up her teammates. Her inside game is solid and she is a great finisher around the rim and when you pair that with consistent 3-point shooting you have all the makings of a fantastic player in today’s game. Fun summer ahead for this group and an exciting career to follow with Ashlyn!
Addison Neuendorf Addison Neuendorf 5'4" | PG Hamlin | 2026 State SD is a high IQ point guard that demonstrates an immense amount of knowledge on the floor. She is quick, has natural athleticism, and understands how to get her own shots as well as create for others. Add in a great shot with excellent consistency and you have a dynamic talent. Addie is a tough competitor who gets after it game after game.
Sadie Mehrman Sadie Mehrman 5'9" | CG Harrisburg | 2026 State SD is a versatile talent who can play inside out and is effective from all levels. She has a ton of skills and demonstrates a high IQ as well. Court vision is a strength as she can find teammates all over the floor in transition and the half-court to get her team points. She is a superb rebounder from the perimeter as well and gets after it on the defensive end.
Sydney Terveen is another really talented athlete who can play both inside and out, adding more versatility to this roster. She’s a natural shooter with a quick release and a great shot selection. Sydney brings a defensive mindset to this squad as well with length, toughness, and a competitive mindset. She can guard positions 1-5 and doesn’t back down from a challenge!
Andie Peters Andie Peters 5'4" | CG Lennox | 2026 State SD is one of the most consistent shooters on this roster and for that matter in the state! She has immense range and poses a problem for any team trying to guard her. With a lot of kids who can attack the basket around her, Andie will stretch the defense out and provide points from deep, along with gaps for her teammates to find and score at the rim as well. She’s a fearless player and will be a huge asset to this team.
Addison Sage Addison Sage 5'6" | PG Thompson | 2026 State ND is a smooth basketball player who can handle it, shoot it, and overall just flat-out score it. She has an impressive skill set and is very secure with the ball, this paired with her great instincts and smarts makes her very adept at getting to her spots to score, as well as setting up her teammates. On the other end of the floor, Addy is a great defender who gets in position and makes people work for every shot they might get. All-around talent with a high basketball IQ puts Addy on a lot of people’s radars.
Jenna Miller Jenna Miller 5'7" | CG Dell Rapids St. Mary | 2026 State SD brings another very talented guard skillset to this squad. She’s got a quick first step to the rim and shows great explosiveness in getting in the paint and scoring. She is consistent from beyond the arc as well and is another kid on this roster who can knock it down from all over. Point guard IQ and passing ability round out a superb offensive game for Jenna.
Ava Kellenberger Ava Kellenberger 5'8" | CG Brandon Valley | 2026 State SD is an all-around talent with incredible length and quickness on the perimeter. She can drive in either direction and truly does not have a weak hand. She will attack with no fear and finds a way to attack creases in the defense to get to the rack and finish it. On defense, she can be asked to stop other people’s best and is a fierce competitor who gets after it and takes zero breaks. Ava will be a great defensive leader for this squad and understands both the big and the undervalued little things that help teams win basketball games.
Aubrie Van Beek Aubrie Van Beek 5'8" | CG Sioux Falls Christian | 2024 State SD rounds out a roster with big-time talent. She is a tough player who will do the little things to help her team win games. A selfless player Aubrie is a great teammate who understands how to fill her role to help her team find success. She has a great defensive IQ and works her tail off to get stops. On the other end, she is ball secure, moves well within the offense, and has the same high IQ in great shot selection and finding moments to get great shots, not settling for average ones. Another really talented prospect, on a really talented AAU squad!
Schedule
4/21-23 | Spring Showcase | Ames, IA |
5/19-21 | May Madness | Ames, IA |
6/3-4 | Hardwood Challenge | Sioux Falls, SD |
6/16-18 | North Tartan Summer Jam | Minneapolis, MN |
6/23-25 | Dakota Challenge | Sioux Falls, SD |
7/7-10 | Nike TOC | Chicago, IL |
7/20-22 | North Tartan Meltdown | Minneapolis, MN |
7/23-25 | Summer Finale | Des Moines, IA |
Thoughts from Coach Jacobsen
Coach Barry Jacobsen is excited about the skill and athleticism on this roster and pointed out that each of these girls can shoot it and handle the ball well. The core of this roster has been together for a while so he will look for this familiarity with each other to pay off. They will practice two or three times per weekend and have skills sessions each week as well. Strengths that he feels this group has are shooting, quickness, and toughness. On offense look for this group to get up and down and take advantage of their quickness and shooting ability. Defensively they will look to play man-to-man and mix in other looks over the course of the game. They will really look to speed the game up. Coach is excited about the Chicago Nike National Tournament as they get to spend time together as a team and play basketball. This group has a competitive summer ahead and is loaded with top prospects.