SSA 16U Black: Preview

The high school season is wrapped up and we are into club/grassroots basketball. In this piece, Prep Girls Hoops Dakotas is highlighting [program_tooltip program_id='787122' first='Sanford' last='Sports Academy'] 16U Black out of Fargo, ND. This squad is loaded with talent from North Dakota & Minnesota!   Terry Porter is the head coach for SSA 16U Black.   See below for the schedule, roster, player comments, and a Q&A session.   Schedule & Roster   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/04/image_da05eb.png?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-1235833" /></figure>   Player Comments via Coach Porter   [player_tooltip player_id='933650' first='Tylie' last='Brodina'] - Devils Lake - "Super quick athletic guard, can score on all three levels, and can guard multiple positions."   [player_tooltip player_id='933463' first='Katie' last='Burchill'] - Valley City - "Strong athletic post player, good post moves with either hand, and strong defender and rebounder."   [player_tooltip player_id='929128' first='Sienna' last='Fobb'] - Wahpeton - "Long, lanky post player, finishes well around the rim, defends well, and rebounds well."    Alexis Lawrence - Sacred Heart - "Athletic, lanky post player, has the ability to score in the paint and stretch it to 15', strong rebounder and defender."   [player_tooltip player_id='990223' first='Ashlynn' last='Forde'] - Park Christian - "Nice-sized combo wing player, good slasher to the basket with the ability to shoot the three, can defend 1-4 comfortably, rebounds well from her position."   [player_tooltip player_id='1130919' first='Norah' last='Bakkegard'] - West Fargo - "Good solid wing player, scores well in transition, and defends her position."   Arianna Hovland - Pelican Rapids - "Lightning quick point guard with good handles and decision making, can shoot it but prefers to create for teammates."   Cierra Carlson - Park Christian - "Nice combo guard, good handles with the ability to score, defends well, and rebounds well for her size."   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/11/QA.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-1057756" style="width:277px;height:auto" /></figure>   With Terry Porter   PGHD: What excites you about this team/roster?   "This team has the ability to play big or small with athletes at all positions."   PGHD: How often will your team practice/work out?   "Minimum of one time per week."   PGHD: What are your goals for this team?   "+/- 10 pts in every game guarantees that we are improving as individuals and as a team."   PGHD: What are a couple of your strengths as a team?   "Size is a big benefit, but the ability to guard in the post and the perimeter will make them a tough matchup."   PHD: What style of basketball will you play on the offensive end?   "We will always push the ball in transition, but I am a big proponent of AA shots every time we touch the ball."   PGHD: What brand of defense do you foresee your team playing?    "We will play 90% M/M but will throw in some zone and FC press to keep teams honest."    PGHD: Is there an event/tournament you are most looking forward to?   "I always look forward to July because we will have eight weeks together by then and should be peaking. Meltdown and Nike TOC should be fun this year."   PGHD: Who are a couple of underrated players on your team?   "I think this group has had enough success at the HS level that no one will surprise you. We as a team may surprise people at the end of the summer as we gel."   PGHD: What do you foresee as the identity of your team?   "Solid half-court defense and offense. Everyone on the floor being able to score and defend."   BEST OF LUCK TO SSA 16U BLACK!!   <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/04/image_3894db.png" alt="" class="wp-image-1235890" /></figure>

The high school season is wrapped up and we are into club/grassroots basketball. In this piece, Prep Girls Hoops Dakotas is highlighting Sanford Sports Academy 16U Black out of Fargo, ND. This squad is loaded with talent from North Dakota & Minnesota!