Class: 2013 Merto Youth Sports Media Top 15 players
1) Kyle Washington PF 6’9 Hotchkiss CT – (lives in Champlin Park) A lean athletic wing forward who plays in the NEPSAC one of the top prep leagues on the east coast, need some upper body strength, has solid slashing and driving skills an ability to take other front court players of the dribble and can finish above the rim. 4 star recruit has several high major offers
2) Akolda Manyang C 7’0 Duluth East – Long lean athlete imposing size, impacts the game on both sides of the court , has good energy for a 7 footer, can finish around the rim over other front court players, has the ability to pass out the post and play with in the offense, still very raw only played in a few games this season but has unlimited potential.
3) Reggie Lynch C 6’9 Edina – High energy post player with ability to create his own shot in the post, runs the floor well an can finish above the rim in traffic, very competitive a dominate rebounder takes it off the rim and out of his area, perfect skill set for a D1 power forward.
4) Darrion Strong PG 6’0 Tartan- Scoring point guard with elite speed ,ball handling and change of direction, can run the offense pushes the ball up court well an thrives at find his shot and other in the open court, right hand dominate has good upper body strength and can finish in traffic, the #1 rake point guard in the class on ESPN’s recruiting data base.
5) Anders Broman SG 6’1 Lakeview Christian Academy – The most prolific scorer in the class, averaging 45.4 points 7.9 rebounds 6.7 assist 3.9 seals 61% FG, elite competitor an mid-rage jump shooter contested or uncontested off screens, in traffic , off head-fake’s and in the open court with elite scores instincts, not the best athlete or defender, but is a good leader an winner leading his to the state tournament this year.
6) Reiley Dearing SF/SG 6’5 Minnetonka – A complete wing player, has good basketball IQ, athletically dynamic elite body control with the ability to create space off dribble an finish above the rim in traffic, sometimes not aggressive enough averaged 14.8 points this season an plays with in the offense witch limited his production, very high caliber player.
7) Aaron Lien SG/SF 6’4 Moorhead – A lefty leader pure shooter with good instincts, a solid athlete, works well with out the ball, is a streaky scorer who is competitive on both sides of the ball, has solid ball handling skills and can run the offense with some playmaking ability,
8) Carson Shanks C 7’1 Prior Lake – A strong pure post player who plays with in the offense, has good physical tools and size, works well in the zone moving side to side in the post covering space, has good touch around the rim but still developing post moves, has a lot of upside. Committed to Utah State
9) Graham Woodard PG 6’0 Edina - A high IQ aggressive pure point guard, makes others better and capitalizes on defenses mistakes average 20.5 points a game this season an led his team to a breakout season, runs the offense and controls the pace of the game well.
10) Jonah Eisenschenk G/F/C 6’5 Rocori- The most versatile player in this class, has good basketball IQ and instincts, skilled left handed a very good shooter averaged 17.5 points 6.5 rebounds this season, can effect the game without the ball an is a competitor.
11) Jamal Davis SF/SG 6’4 Hopkins – Dynamic athlete with energy, has solid ball handling and driving skills, spaces and runs the courts well, needs more shooting and assertiveness consistency, a high caliber player, plays best in the open court can finish above the rim.
12) Quinton Hooker PG 6’0 Park Center – A hard nose bully, elite use of change of speed a competitor, can take over the game averaged 26,0 points a game this season excels in turning defense to offense, has playmaking ability but needs better court vision to get the most of his talented team, has good shooting rage but more a volume shooter.
13) Logan Brown PG 6’0 Roseville- Complete player competitive, leader makes his team better, plays under control with good instincts, average 14.2 points this season, lets the game come to him, a clutch shooter, led his team to a breakout season this year, has the ability take over a game with his playmaking and deep shooting rage.
14) Darius Hill SG 6’2 Henry- Crafty scorer, elite body control when finishing around the rim, gets great elevation on his jumper, can beat his defender of the dribble an dynamic off the bounce, finishes in traffic an led 3A is scoring averaging 25.5 points this season.
15) Renard Suggs G 6’2 Woodbury – Athletic with solid point guard skills, averaged 13.4 points this season, finishes in traffic an pushes the ball up court well , plays with in the game and runs the offense rarely rushing, a streaky scorer that is a good shooter from behind the arc.
Don’t Sleep: Cullen Russo- Quakerdale IA, Zach Robertson-Wayzata, Devin Buckley-Prairie Seeds Academy, Kaharri Carter Minnehaha Academy, Kebu Johnson-Blake, Garrison Gillard Maranatha, Grant Shaeffer-Eden Prairie, Wayland Johnson-Johnson, Ben Oberfeld-Eastview, Nick Anderson-Washburn, Dustin Fronk-Apple Valley, Bridgport Tusler-Osseo, Trey Shepherd De La Salle, Joshua Mattews-Park Center, Harry Sonie-Apple Valley, Lee Gaines-North Minneapolis, Danny Sullivan-Holy Angles, Troy May- Prairie Seeds Academy, Quashingm Smith-Pugh-Johnson, Treyton Daniels-Park Center, Kashif Hayes St. Luis Park, Noah Scarver Washburn.