16U Girls Basketball Team Invited to 2024 USA Basketball Championships
The Sanford Sports 16U ‘Black’ girls basketball team has been selected to compete in the 2024 USA Basketball Club Championships July 27-29 in Rock Hill, South Carolina. They’re one of only 24 squads nationwide to receive an official invitation to the event.
The team is made up of nine players from the Midwest with four South Dakotans among the group, including Wagner’s Ashlyn Koupal - currently listed #20 in ESPN’s Class of 2026 national rankings. The NCAA will cover the 16U team’s travel, lodging, and meal expenses.
“What a tremendous opportunity for our girls to showcase their skills on a national stage,” said head coach, Barry Jacobsen. “This is the only event Division I coaches can attend during the late July evaluation period and we’re excited to get down to South Carolina and compete with the best of the best!”
The team’s full roster is listed below:
| Name | Height | School | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kendra Boatman | 5'7" | Keokuk (IA) | 2026 |
| Jadyn Kor | 5'10" | Pipestone (MN) | 2026 |
| Ashlyn Koupal | 6'3" | Wagner (SD) | 2026 |
| Sadie Mehrman | 5'9" | Harrisburg (SD) | 2026 |
| Addison Neuendorf | 5'5" | Hamlin (SD) | 2026 |
| Addy Sage | 5'6" | Thompson Public School (ND) | 2026 |
| Melina Snoozy | 5'11" | Bishop Heelan (IA) | 2027 |
| Sydney Terveen | 5'10" | O'Gorman (SD) | 2026 |
| Addison Walter | 5'11" | Cedar Catholic (NE) | 2026 |
