Suri has been turning a lot of heads this recruiting period, particularly at the Division 2 level. She has received offers from University of Mary, Black Hills State, University of Minnesota-Crookston, and Minot State University in just the last six weeks. It wouldn’t surprise me if every school in the NSIC takes a shot at the Four Winds guard. She is a scoring machine and one of the best all-around scorers in the state. She is the top player on scouting reports but still finds a way to put the ball in the bucket.

Suri was my choice for MVP of the expo, she was All Expo Team, All Sniper Team, All Handles Team, and All Dime Droppers. Her game is exceptional from all aspects. Gourd plays with such poise and smoothness about her game that it seems almost effortless. She is a 3 level scorer and does not miss a shot when she gets going. I heard the opposing coach say, don’t let her get hot multiple times. Gourd all but took over the final game of the day, no official stats but she had at least 30. Suri plays with a great attitude and really respects her teammates. Next level will be calling soon.

Suri was absolutely in her bag of skills all day during the Expo giving anyone who dare try to guard her problems.

Silky smooth on the floor

Great handles and poised as she plays

LIT IT UP!!!

Suri had a nice summer season and has complimented her AAU season with attending many regional Elite Camps. She has all of the tools in her toolbox to get a college scholarship. She can score from anywhere and has the frame to continue to get stronger and harder to defend. She is able to get downhill in a hurry and maintain offensive advantages. She has a very quick release and isn’t afraid to shoot it from deep. Suri is Four Winds’ best player and will go down in their history books as one of the best to play there.

Suri is a scoring machine and plays with a steady head on her shoulders. She has had to become a leader at a young age and that is a quality I know college coaches are going to be interested in having on their team. She has a sweet shooting touch and a quick release. Suri is the main focus of opposing defenses and this can sometimes skew shooting percentages. Suri will thrive even more on squads with multiple scoring options that can space the floor.

Suri is a scoring machine, having already eclipsed 1000 career points as a 2028. She was able to show that scoring ability at Who’s Next. One coach described her as ‘not being able to miss.’ She is a three-point sniper and a crafty offensive player. During the 1-on-1 session, she was able to use that creativity to score at will. Suri looked really good.

Four Winds has found a superstar in Suri Gourd Suri Gourd 5'9" | CG/PG Four Winds-Minnewaukan | 2028 State ND . She is another freshman who has already eclipsed 1,000 career points. She is going to be a highly sought after recruit and will turn some heads the next couple of years. She is a good sized guard at 5’8 and has a silky-smooth shot. She can score from anywhere and has great athleticism. She plays on a great AAU team so she will definitely get collegiate looks going forward.