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Nasser Al-Rayes Global Squad Player of the Month

By on March 6, 2017

PLAYER OF THE MONTH

Nasser Al-RayesNASSER AL-RAYERS – Caltech
Nasser Al-Rayes made the final month of his college career a memorable one. In seven games Nasser averaged 18.7 points, 12.6 rebounds, 2 blocks, and shot 48% from the field. Nasser recorded five double-doubles and topped 20 points and 14 rebounds three times.

Nasser had three monster performances down the stretch, which nearly game Caltech a bid to the conference playoffs. Nasser recorded 37 points and 18 rebounds vs La Vernel College, 23 points and 10 rebounds  vs Cal Lutheran, 16 points and 17 rebounds  vs Chapman College. His 37 points was the 2nd most points ever scored by a Caltech player.
HONORABLE MENTION

Jenning LeungJENNING LEUNG – McGill University
Jenning Leung was spectacular as usual in February. Jenning led McGill University to a 6-and-0 record and the #1 seed in the RSEQ Tournament. Jenning averaged 16.2 points, 4.4 assists, and an incredible 3.4 threes per game. Jenning shot a blistering 52% from the field and 50% from deep.

Jenning scored double-figures in every game. This included 25 points and 4 assists vs UQAM, 17 points and 5 rebounds vs Laval, 14 points and 7 assists vs Bishop’s.
ADDITIONAL UPDATES

Brandon RogersBRANDON ROGERS – Marymount University
Brandon Rogers averaged 11 points and 3.4 rebounds per game while shooting 45% from the field, 40% from deep, and 80% from the charity stripe. Brandon helped Marymount qualify for the CAC Tournament. Brandon had 17 points vs St. Mary’s, 12 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assist vs Mary Washington, 12 points and 7 rebounds vs Penn State.

Carl AlenfallCARL ALENFALL – Nova Southeastern University
Carl Alenfall was slowed by a leg injury all season but finally came back to form in the final month. Carl averaged 4.6 points and 3.9 rebounds per game while shooting 40% from 3-point range. Carl racked up 11 points adn 7 rebounds vs Embry Riddle College, 10 points and 7 rebounds vs St. Leo College.

DJ StockmanD’ONDRE STOCKMAN – Fairmont State University
D’Ondre Stockman helped Fairmont State for 7-and-1 in February. They also won the MEC regular-season championship and earned the #1 ranking in all of D-II basketball. D’Ondre averaged 10 points per game on 55% shooting from the field and 53% from 3-point range. D’Ondre scored 19 points vs Urbana College and 17 points vs Notre Dame College.

Fred BrondstedFRED BRONDSTED – West Virginia Wesleyan
Fred Brondsted averaged 8.5 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game. West Virginia Wesleyan was able to hang on to the 6th seed in the Mountain East Conference to qualify for the tournament. Fred had 14 points, 4 assists, and 4 rebounds vs Concord College, and 11 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists vs Charleston College.

Glen YangGLEN YANG – Mount Royal University
Glen Yang averaged 8.8 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 1.8 assists. Glen had 11 points and 4 rebounds vs Trinity Western University. He also went for 10 points and 4 rebounds vs Manitoba University. Mount Royal narrowly missed the post-season for the 2nd year in row.

Johannes NielsenJOHANNES NIELSEN – Kennesaw State University
Johannes Nielsen continued to work his way back from an ankle injury. Johannes managed to average 3.7 points and 3.1 rebounds per game. Johannes tallied 6 points and 6 rebounds vs Lipscomb University to help Kennesaw State qualify for the conference tournament.

NICKLAS JØNSSONNICKLAS JONSSON – Lander University
Nicklas Jonsson came on strong in February and helped Lander University qualify for the PBC Tournament. Nicklas averaged 6.5 points while shooting 51% from the field and 47% from 3-point range. Nicklas scored 15 points vs Francis Marion, 14 points vs Georgia College, 13 points vs Clayton State.

Nikola MaricNIKOLA MARIC – Culver-Stockton University
Nikola Maric had the best month of his young college career. He averaged 9.1 points and 2.1 rebounds while shooting 54% from the field and 38% from long-range. Nikola had 19 points and 5 rebounds vs Avila College, 15 points and 4 rebounds vs Mt. Mercy, 13 points and 5 rebounds vs Graceland College.

Peter MollerPETER MOLLER – Metro State University
Peter Moller averaged 9.9 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.3 assists while shooting 38% from three and 88% from the free-throw line. Peter racked up 15 points and 10 rebounds vs Chadron State. He also had 18 points and 4 rebounds vs Colorado Christian. MSU earned the 6th seed in the RMAC Tournament.

Toby ChristensenTOBY CHRISTENSEN – So. Connecticut State
Toby Christensen averaged 5.6 points and 3.7 rebounds in February. Toby tallied 17 points and 7 rebounds on 7-for-9 shooting vs Adelphi University. Toby was a rock that helped Southern Connecticut State earn the 3rd seed in the NE10 Tournament.

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D’Ondre Stockman Global Squad Player of the Month

By on February 7, 2017

PLAYER OF THE MONTH

D'Ondre StockmanD’ONDRE STOCKMAN – Fairmont State University
Fairmont State went 10-and-0 in January and moved up to #2 in the NCAA D-II rankings. D’Ondre Stockman was a major contributor to Fairmont State’s rise to the top with his scoring efficiency and lights out shooting. D’Ondre averaged 17 minutes and nearly 12 points per game in January. He shot 50% from the field, 42% from three, and 71% from the charity stripe.

D’Ondre went for a season high 22 points vs Notre Dame College on 6-for-11 shooting from 3-point range. D’Ondre also scored 17 points vs West Virginia State and 16 points vs Concord College.
HONORABLE MENTION

Nasser Al-RayesNASSER AL-RAYERS – Caltech
Nasser Al-Rayes returned to form in January averaging 13.7 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 1.3 block. He also shot 51% from the field and 75% from the free-throw line. Nasser scored double-figures in six of Caltech’s nine games. He also racked up two double-doubles.

Nasser had four huge games in January, including 24 points and 12 rebounds vs Whittier College, 25 points and 9 rebounds vs Occidental College, 16 points and 12 rebounds vs Pomona College, 18 points and 7 rebounds vs Redlands College.
ADDITIONAL UPDATES

Brandon RogersBRANDON ROGERS – Marymount University
Brandon Rogers saw his shooting slump a little in January. He still averaged 7.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, and helped keep Marymount in the hunt for the conference tournament. Brandon had 14 points vs Christopher Newport, 12 points and 4 rebounds vs Penn State College, 10 points and 6 rebounds vs Frostburg State.

Fred BrondstedFRED BRONDSTED – West Virginia Wesleyan
Fred Brondsted averaged 8.7 points, 2.9 rebounds, shot 49% from the field, and 46% from 3-point range. West Virginia Wesleyan won five of their final six games in January and moved to 4th in the Mountain East Conference. This rise in the standings was in large part to Fred’s consistent scoring and shooting from downtown.

Glen YangGLEN YANG – Mount Royal University
Glen Yang averaged 7 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 1.4 steals in January. Glen had 13 points, 5 rebounds, and shot 4-for-8 from three vs Brandon University. He also went for 11 points vs UNBC. Mount Royal will need to go on a run in February to make the post-season.

Jenning LeungJENNING LEUNG – McGill University
Jenning Leung averaged 12.6 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 1.4 steals in January. Jenning went off for 24 points on 4-for-10 shooting from three vs UQAM. He also had 17 points on 5-for-10 shooting from three vs Laval University. McGill University went 5-and-3 in January and are poised for another RSEQ championship run.

Johannes NielsenJOHANNES NIELSEN – Kennesaw State University
Johannes Nielsen suffered an ankle injury which hurt his production in January. Johannes managed to average 5.8 points and 5.0 rebounds per game. Johannes tallied 8 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 steals vs Lipscomb University. He also earned the first starts of his college career vs USC Upstate and NJIT.

Peter MollerPETER MOLLER – Metro State University
Peter Moller averaged 10.9 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and shot 39% from three in January. He scored double-digits in five of MSU’s eight games. Peter went for 22 points and 3 assists vs Westminster College. He also had 18 points on 4-for-7 shooting from three vs Colorado Mesa. MSU rests at 5th place in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference.

Toby ChristensenTOBY CHRISTENSEN – So. Connecticut State
Toby Christensen missed much of the season due to an injury back in November. Toby finally returned to action in January and worked his way into the starting lineup. Toby averaged 6 points, 5 rebounds, and shot 47% from the field. In the final game of the month, Toby went off for 20 points, 10 rebounds, and shot 7-for-11 from the field  vs Merrimack College.

 

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Alex Rogat Commits to Mercersburg Academy

By on February 2, 2017

Alex Rogat

Alex Rogat has committed to join Mercersburg Academy for the 2017-18 academic year. This move will provide Alex an opportunity to showcase his talents in the MAPL – one of the most competitive prep basketball leagues in the U.S.

Back in the 90’s, Mercersburg Academy was a hotbed for high level college and professional basketball talent. After a few rebuilding years head coach Sean Crocker is bringing in some impressive impressive recruits, including Alex. In only his 2nd season, Coach Crocker has Mercersburg on a fast-track back to prominence.

Alex joins Mercersburg after one season with Global Squad where he proved to be one of the most versatile players in program history. At 6’7 he could really do it all. On offense Alex can handle the rock, he can shoot from three, he can attack the rim, and he can play any position on the floor. On defense Alex can stick with quick guards, he bothers long athletic wings, he bang in the paint with bigs, and he rebounds like an animal.

Alex set the Global Squad career record for rebounds per game (10.4). He also tied the rebounds for rebounds in a single game (18). His best game of the season came vs HC Elite. Alex racked up 19 points, 13 rebounds, and 7 blocks.

Alex’s athleticism, versatility, and skill earned him recruiting interest from several D-I, D-II, and D-III programs. One year at Mercersburg will only increase his collegiate basketball options.

Congrats, Alex! Your potential is through the roof and we are very excited to see where you end up after next season!

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Fred Brondsted Global Squad Player of the Month

By on January 5, 2017

PLAYER OF THE MONTH

Fred BrondstedFRED BRONDSTED – West Virginia Wesleyan
Fred Brondsted was blazing in the month of December and earned player of the month honors. Fred averaged 16.3 points, 4 rebounds, shot 62% from the field, 55% from three, and didn’t miss a single free-throw (6-for-6).

Fred went off vs Davis & Elkins College. He scored 20 points, shot 6-for-10 from the field, 5-for-9 from deep, and 3-for-3 from the line. Fred followed that up with 19 points vs Bluefield State. He shot 7-for-10 from the field and 4-for-6 from deep.
HONORABLE MENTION

Peter MollerPETER MOLLER – Metro State University
Peter Moller was a steady force and helped lead MSU to a 5-and-2 record in December. Peter averaged 14.4 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 2 assists per game. He shot an impressive 48% from the field, 56% from three, and 82% from the line. Peter scored double digits in all but two games and topped 20 points twice.

Peter scored 22 points vs Black Hills State. He shot 7-for-11 from the field, 5-for-6 from deep, and 3-for-4 from the line. Peter also had 20 points and 4 assists vs Colorada Mesa while shooting 6-for-11 from the field, 4-for-6 from deep, and 4-for-4 from the line.
ADDITIONAL UPDATES

Brandon RogersBRANDON ROGERS – Marymount University
Brandon Rogers helped Marymount go 4-and-2 in December. Brandon averaged 8.3 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 2.2 assists, and shot 43% from deep. Brandon scored 13 points on 3-for-5 shooting from three vs Westminster College. He also had 11 points, 4 rebounds, and shot 3-for-5 from three vs John Carroll College.

D'Ondre StockmanD’ONDRE STOCKMAN – Fairmont State University
D’Ondre Stockman helped Fairmont State go 4-and-0 in December and move up to #2 in the country. D’Ondre averaged 11.3 points per game while shooting 56% from the field and 50% from deep. D’Ondre scored 20 points on 7-for-9 shooting from the field and 5-for-7 from three vs Davis & Elkins.

Glen YangGLEN YANG – Mount Royal University
Glen Yang averaged 10.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.6 steals in December. Glen had 13 points, 4 assists, and 3 rebounds vs Calgary. He also went for 12 points and 5 rebounds vs Queens.

Johannes NielsenJOHANNES NIELSEN – Kennesaw State University
Johannes Nielsen shot a blistering 61% from the field and 86% from the free throw line in the month of December. He averaged 6.6 points and 3.4 rebounds per game. Johannes tallied 16 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, and shot 8-for-11 from the field vs Rider.

Nasser Al-RayesNASSER AL-RAYES – Caltech
Nasser Al-Rayes averaged 8.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks per game in December. Nasser went for 9 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 blocks vs Carthage College.

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Nicklas Jønsson Global Squad Player of the Month

By on December 2, 2016

PLAYER OF THE MONTH

Nicklas JonssonNICKLAS JØNSSON – Lander University
Nicklas Jønsson has gotten his freshmen season at Lander University off to a great start. The 6’5 combo guard started all five games in the month of November. He averaged 10.4 points, 3.2 rebounds, and shot with impressive efficiency. Nicklas finished the month shooting 46% from the field, 50% from 3-point land, and 78% from the charity stripe.

Nicklas had his best game of the month vs King University. He scored 20 points, shot 6-for-12 from the field, 4-for-7 from deep, and 4-for-4 from the line. Nicklas also scored 15 points vs Brevard College. Congrats to Nicklas on a great start to his college career.
HONORABLE MENTION

Glen YangGLEN YANG – Mount Royal University
Glen Yang got his 2016-17 season off with a bang. He scored a career high 32 points vs Lethbridge. Glen shot an incredible 13-for-19 from the field and 6-for-8 from 3-point range. Glen also led Mount Royal University to a 4-2 record in November.

Glen started every game and finished the month averaging 12.7 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 1.2 steals per game. He shot 48% from the field and 45% from 3-point range. scored double-figures in four of the six games in November.
ADDITIONAL UPDATES

Brandon RogersBRANDON ROGERS – Marymount University
Brandon Rogers had more points, rebounds, assists, and steals in the first two games of his sophomore year than he did in his entire freshmen season. Brandon started all five games in November for Marymount University. He averaged 10.8 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 1.8 steals. He also shot 49% from the field and 50% from deep.

D'Ondre StockmanD’ONDRE STOCKMAN – Fairmont State University
Fairmont State University is ranked #13 in the country, but that hasn’t stopped D’Ondre Stockman from fitting in with his new team. D’Ondre played 17 minutes per game and is averaging 9.5 points. D’Ondre went off vs Glenville State. He racked up 17 points, 4 assists, and went 5-for-11 from downtown.

Fred BrondstedFRED BRONDSTED – West Virginia Wesleyan
Fred Brondsted continues to play heavy minutes (30 mpg) for West Virginia Wesleyan. He averaged 10.4 points and 3.2 rebounds per game. Fred’s long-range shooting is still a huge weapon. He hit 2 threes per game in November. His best game of the month came vs Salem International. Fred had 16 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, and shot 4-for-7 from deep.

Jenning LeungJENNING LEUNG – McGill University
Jenning Leung continues to be the indispensable floor general for McGill University. He averaged 30 minutes, 14 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game in the month of November. McGill finished the month with a 3-1 record. Jenning’s best game came vs UQAM when he scored 24 points and grabbed 10 rebounds.

Peter MollerPETER MOLLER – Metro State University
Peter continues where he left off last season. Peter averaged 11.7 points and 3.3 rebounds. He shot a blistering 54% from the field and 50% from deep. His best game of the month came vs Northwest Missouri State. Peter scored 14 points on 5-of-10 shooting from the field and 3-of-4 from the free-throw line.

 

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Jesper Sandager Signs With Southern Connecticut State

By on November 22, 2016

Jesper Sandager

Jesper Sandager has accepted a scholarship offer to play for Southern Connecticut State University. Jesper will begin his freshmen season with the NCAA D-II powerhouse in the fall of 2017.

Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) is currently ranked 13th in the country. Head Coach, Scott Burrell expects Jesper to help SCSU remain a national championship contender for years to come. Coach Burrell said of the signing, “Jesper has great size for a combo guard. We love his ability to score and he’s got that competitive edge players need to be successful in this conference.”

Jesper is no stranger to playing for a successful team in the U.S. In his one season with Global Squad, Jesper helped lead Gold Dragons (Denmark) to the best record in Global Squad history. Gold Dragons (Denmark) went 16-4 with all four losses coming by a combined 20 points to top ranked teams. They won The Best of Baltimore tournament and reached the semi-finals in both the Hoop Group Summer Jam Fest and Elevate Hoops Summer Final.

Jesper contributed to the teams 16 wins in every way possible. He led the team in 3-pointers made, finished 2nd on the team in points and steals. He also finished 3rd on the team in assists. Jesper’s best game came vs Team Loaded when he scored 18 points on 7-of-11 shooting. He matched that performance against Constitution High School, tallying 18 points and shooting 3-of-6 from downtown.

Jesper’s all-around play earned him recruiting interest from Quinnipiac, Drexel, Columbia, and Sacred Heart. In the end he decided to sign with Southern Connecticut State University. Jesper will have a chance to impact this nationally ranked program right away. We’re very excited to follow his career.

Congratulations, Jesper!

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Asbjorn “The Mountain” Midtgaard Signs with Wichita State

By on November 15, 2016

Asbjorn Midtgaard

Asbjorn Midtgaard has accepted a scholarship offer to play for Wichita State University. Asbjorn will begin his freshmen season for the mid-major powerhouse in the fall of 2017.

Wichita State University head coach, Gregg Marshall said of the signing,”Asbjorn possesses two important qualities that you look for in a post player: hustle and muscle. Obviously the first thing about Asbjorn that jumps out at you is his size. He’s 7-feet and a chiseled 270, even though he’s only been lifting weights for about six months now. But we were equally impressed by his charisma, both as a player and a person, and his passion for the game of basketball. He’s developed a nice skillset around the basket and is getting better by the day.”

Coach Marshall couldn’t have said it better. “Hustle and muscle” is right. In his one season with Global Squad, Asbjorn was a match-up nightmare for opponents. He led the team in points (10.5) and rebounds (8.9). He also finished 2nd in field-goal percentage (.602) and blocks (1.3). Asbjorn’s best game came vs Quakers when he tallied 24 points, 11 rebounds, and shot 11-for-16 from the field. He also had 20 points, 11 rebounds, and shot 9-for-12 vs MD Elite. Asbjorn grabbed a career high 16 rebounds vs Athlete Plus and added 16 points.

Asbjorn received recruiting interest from nearly every coach that saw Global Squad play this summer. It’s not hard to understand why. As Coach Marshall said, Asbjorn is a 7-footer and chiseled. He moves well around the hoop and runs the floor.

However, the most exciting part of Coach Marshall’s quote is the last thing he said. Asbjorn “is getting better by the day.” This is the truth and has everything to do with Asbjorn’s unparalleled work ethic. During the Global Squad season we held optional early morning workouts for any player that wanted to get extra work. Asbjorn was one of only two players that showed up every single day.

Despite the fact that Asbjorn is built like a mountain, he showed up everyday to get better. Despite the fact that he already had several scholarship offers, he got up at 6 a.m. for extra reps. Asbjorn doesn’t just rely on his natural gifts. He’s dedicated and has a chance to be one of the best big-men in the NCAA before leaving Wichita State University.

The Shockers got a great addition to their 2017-18 roster. Maybe he’ll help them flirt with another perfect season in the coming years.

Congratulations, Asbjorn!

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Global Squad – College Basketball ’16-’17 Season Preview

By on November 11, 2016

Global Squad 2016-17 Preview

The start official start of the NCAA basketball season is right around the corner. So it’s time to take a sneak peak at what the season holds for Global Squad alums.

SPECIAL FEATURE
Marc FabriciusBefore making any projections for the 2016-17 season we need to highlight and give a special shout-out to Global Squad alum, Marc Fabricius. Marc was once a top prospect coming out of Global Squad. In the summer of 2012 he dominated the AAU circuit.

Marc stood 6’7, featured a 6’9 wingspan, and could do it all on the basketball court. Marc was an elite defender who could guard every spot on the floor. He could handle the ball, slash to the rim, and shoot from long-range. Marc was a monster on the glass and his basketball IQ was off-the-charts. Simply put, he was no match for most high school players standing in his way. Marc gained interest from many D1 and D2 programs before he accepted a full ride to Gannon University.

Marc’s fortune quickly changed when he tore his ACL just two months before he was scheduled to join Gannon for the 2013 pre-season. This ACL tear was so severe that it kept him away from competitive basketball for nearly 2-years. It seemed likely Marc would never return to form, let alone get another shot to play college basketball in the U.S.

Marc never gave up on his dream and worked his way back to health. This spring Allan Hancock College decided to give Marc a chance to play. He will begin his freshmen season and make his collegiate basketball debut this week.

We could not be happier for this young man. He’s a very good basketball player but he’s an even better person. It’s been a long and agonizing 3-years. Marc’s work ethic and determination is an inspiration. He deserves every bit of success that comes his way.
TEAMS WITH HIGH EXPECTATIONS
Jenning Leung Jenning Leung looks to build on his fantastic junior year when he helped lead McGill University to the RSEQ Championship and was named to the All-Conference 2nd Team. This season McGill is favored to defend their title and, after a brilliant pre-season, Jenning is a legit challenger to win the player of the year award.
Nasser Al-Rayes Nasser Al-Rayes was an absolute monster in his sophomore season for Caltech. Nasser led the team in points, rebounds, blocks, and free-throw percentage. Nasser set several SCIAC records and was named to the All-Conference team. Caltech is one of the favorites to win the conference this year and Nasser is a preseason All-American.
Toby Christensen Toby Christensen should be a solid contributor as a sophomore for Southern Connecticut State. Toby was a reliable long-range threat in 2015-16. He scored a career high 18 points on six 3-pointers vs Long Island University. Southern Connecticut comes into the season ranked #4 after a 22-8 record last year.
DJ Stockman D’Ondre Stockman accepted a scholarship and transferred to Fairmont State University after two fantastic years playing for Marymount University. D’Ondre is expected to contribute immediately to a team projected to challenge for the NCAA D2 National Championship. Fairmont comes into the season ranked #25 after a 25-5 record last year.
JUNIORS TO WATCH
Peter Moller Peter Moller played in all 30 games as a sophomore for Metro State University of Denver. He finished 2nd on the team in both points and assists. Metro State will lean on Peter to score and impact their run at a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Championship.
Glen Yang Glen Yang, the Mt. Royal University point guard was one of the most improved players in all of college basketball last season. He went from being a “garbage time” player as a freshmen to a starter in his sophomore season. Last season Glen averaged 10.6 points, 2.8 assists, and 2.3 rebounds per game.
Nikola Maric Nikola Maric began the 2015-16 season as a reliable contributor in the starting line-up for Culver-Stockton College. Unfortunately Nikola suffered a serious ankle injury in December that bothered him for the rest of the season. This year Nikola is projected to start and should be one of the top scorers and rebounders for Culver-Stockton.
Malekai Mischke Malekai Mischke, an International School of Beijing product, spent his first two years with Carleton College playing behind two elite guards. Now entering his junior year, the sharp-shooting Malekai looks to enter the regular rotation and make an impact.
SOPHOMORES TO WATCH
Fred Brondsted Fred Brondsted was an absolute stud in his freshmen season for West Virginia Wesleyan. In November Fred shot 54% from the field and 50% from three. He followed that up by shooting 49% and 48% in December. Fred finished the season averaging 8.7 points, 2.8 rebounds, and led the team in 3-pointers made (63). Fred has laid the ground work for a monster career at WVWC.
Adam Heede-Andersen Adam Heede-Andersen played 10 minutes per game in his freshmen season at St. Cloud State. Adam finished 1st on the team in assist to turnover ratio at nearly 3 to 1. He averaged better than one assist every five minutes. Adam also shot 55% from the field, 40% from long-range, and 72% from the free-throw line.
Brondon Rogers Brandon Rogers, as a freshmen for Marymount University tallied 19 rebounds, 13 points, and 9 assists. Brandon should challenge for consistent playing time in his sophomore season. Brandon is one of the best 3-point shooters to ever play for Global Squad and could really help spread the floor for Marymount in 2016-17.
FRESHMEN TO WATCH
Julian Chan Julian Chan, the 5’9 point guard out of Hong Kong International School (HKIS) will begin his college career for Occidental College in just a few days. Julian is not projected to be in the rotation as a freshmen as he learns, develops, and plays behind several upperclassmen. Julian’s quickness and long-range shooting will be a valuable asset to Occidental in coming years.
Josh Green Josh Green, the 6’1 combo guard out of American School of Doha (ASD) comes into UC Santa Cruz as one of their top recruits. Josh is projected to be an impact freshmen with a chance to contribute right away. Josh is one of the best athletes and scoring guards to ever play for both Global Squad and ASD.
Justice Nikkel Justice Nikkel, the 6’0 combo guard first joined the Global Squad from International Christian School in Hong Kong. He then transferred and graduated from Blair Academy in New Jersey. Justice begins his freshmen year at Sarah Lawrence College with a chance to earn playing time early on. Justice is a excellent shooter and on-ball defender.
Johannes Leth Nielsen Johannes Leth Nielsen, the 6’8 power forward out of Denmark is expected to challenge for a lot playing time in his freshmen season with Kennesaw State University. Johannes has already had an impressive pre-season, which is no surprise. Johannes is one of the best scorers, rebounders, and post defenders to ever play for Global Squad.
Clayton Le Sann Clayton Le Sann, the 6’4 point guard out of Switzerland is projected to get major minutes as the backup point guard for Holy Cross University. Clayton already logged 22 minutes in his only pre-season game where he tallied 3 points and 3 rebounds. Clayton was an invaluable part of Global Squad, ranking 4th all-time in career assists.
Marcus Larsson Marcus Larsson, the 6’4 guard out of Sweden earned a preferred walk-on spot from Virginia Military Institute. Marcus is one of the hardest working players to ever play for Global Squad. While Marcus probably will not enter the regular rotation this season, he will develop and has a chance to be an impact player before long.
Carl Alenfall Carl Alenfall, the 6’4 combo guard joins Nova Southeastern University after leading Malmo Idrottsgymnasium to a Sweden National Championship. Carl joins the Nova roster as one of their top recruits and a potential impact freshmen. Carl’s size, athleticism, and basketball IQ were invaluable to Global Squad and this will carry over to his new team.
Nicklas Jonsson Nicklas Jonsson, Lander University is excited about adding the 6’4 combo guard to their roster. Nicklas has fantastic size and length at the point guard position. As a member of Global Squad he helped lead the team a 16-4 record. Nicklas will contend for playing time as a freshmen but is more of a long-term piece for Lander.
Magnus Bjornaa Magnus Bjornaa, the 6’4 small forward out of Denmark joins Potomac State College as one of their most anticipated roster additions. Magnus had a monster senior year averaging 21 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 steals for Stenhus Gymnasium. Magnus looks to impact a Potomac State team that a year ago went 22-5 and reached the NJCAA Regional Championship.

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Marcus Larsson to Play D-I Basketball at VMI

By on June 11, 2016

Marcus Larsson

Marcus Larsson has committed to attend the Virginia Military Institute (VMI) as a freshmen in the fall of 2016. Marcus was offered a spot on the basketball roster as a preferred walk-on.

Marcus had an eventful 2015-16 both on and off the court. His story with Global Squad began in July 2015. He appeared in all 17 games for Gold Dragons (Sweden), finishing 2nd on the team in points (146) and assists (33). At 6’4 and 190 pounds, Marcus created mismatches on both ends of the court. He demonstrated the ability to shoot from long range, put the ball on the floor, and score around the basket vs other guards.

Marcus was most impressive during the Hoop Group Team Camp when he helped lead Gold Dragons (Sweden) to a 4-1 record. This included an overtime win over Potomac High School after Marcus hit the game tying 3-pointer. Then in the final game of the tournament he hit a game winning 3-pointer vs Rumson Fairhaven. These late game heroics vs Rumson Fairhaven capped off the best game of the summer for Marcus. He had 21 points, 3 rebounds, shot 7-for-14 from the field, and 4-for-7 from 3-point range.

Marcus’ play earned him recruiting interest from several D-II programs and high level prep schools. Marcus decided to join Fork Union Academy for a prep year in the hopes that it lead to Division-I coaches taking notice. This move was a huge decision and required a major commitment on the part of Marcus. Fork Union Academy is a military school that requires its students to adhere to a lifestyle that does not suit most young men. So not only was Marcus leaving his home in Sweden, but he was drastically changing his way of life. Marcus jumped in with both feet and really embraced his new environment.

As expected Marcus did well as a member of the basketball team. He came off the bench and helped Fork Union finish 26-and-6 on the season. This included an invitation to the Prep National Championship which ended in the 2nd round with a loss to St. Thomas More Academy.

This prep year clearly paid off for Marcus. He’s now going to be suiting up for a D-I team and earning a great education. In our short time with Marcus we learned he is one of the most mature, hardworking, disciplined, and intelligent young men to ever come through the Global Squad program. We are very happy and excited to follow his development at VMI.

Congratulations, Marcus!

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Nicklas Jønsson Accepts Lander University Scholarship

By on May 30, 2016

Nicklas Jønsson

Nicklas Jønsson, the 6’4 point guard out of Denmark has accepted an athletic scholarship to attend Lander University. Nicklas will begin his freshmen season in August 2016.

The Lander University coaching staff is very excited to sign Nicklas. They see him as a potential impact freshmen. At 6’4 he can play both guard spots and his experience in the top Danish basketball league will make him a great asset.

Nicklas spent one season with Global Squad where he helped the Gold Dragons to their best record in program history. The team went 16-4 and took home one AAU Championship in Baltimore, Maryland. Nicklas’ high basketball IQ was a huge factor in the teams success. He finished 2nd on the team in assists and shot an impressive 47% from the field.

Nicklas is such a team oriented player but still had his share of individual highlights with Global Squad. This included a season high 13 points vs Team Loaded. Nicklas was also an all-around force vs Constitution High School when he tallied 11 points, 12 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals, and 2 blocks.

In the Elevate Hoops Tournament, Nicklas showed he can play against some of the best high school players in the world. Nicklas was a beast in crunch time of the semi-finals. This earned him interest from many NCAA coaches, including Southern Connecticut State University, Harcum College, and Menlo University.

After all was said and done, Nicklas chose to accept the offer from Lander University. He will be playing in one of the most competitive NCAA D-II conferences in the United States. It will provide a great challenge for Nicklas, but he is more than capable of taking it head on.

Congratulations, Nicklas!

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