Minnesota has been on the national stage for the past 3 seasons as Minnesota's 2014 class had 3 of the top 30 prospects in the nation, Duke commit Tyus Jones, UNLV commit Rashad Vaughn , and Stanford commit Reid Travis drawing great attention to the land of 10,000 lakes. Minnesota's continues to produce high caliber prospects as the 2015 class is loaded talent with as many as 20 division 1 prospects in class, the class is full of upside and potential. With prospects such as Sacar Amin , Donell Gresham, Alex Illikainen, Marshawn Wilson, Kyle McKinley and Jarvis Johnson this leading the way Minnesota's 2015 class. has great depth at the guard and wing.
1) Alex Illikainen 6'9 PF, Howard Pulley EYBL, Grand Rapids HS
Illikainen is the most complete front court prospect in Minnesota's 2015 class is considered to be one of the premier power forward prospects in the class nationally. Illikainen has a complete offensive forward skill set, rebounds at high rate, possesses the ability to dominant most one on one match ups at high competition level. Illikainen has been one of most competitive, skilled and productive prospects during the 2014 high school basketball season. Illikainen continues to produce during the spring helping lead Howard Pulley to a Nike Peach Jam appearance. Illikainen has received much national notoriety and his stock continues to rise, with offers from over a dozen high major programs.
2) Jarvis Johnson 6'1 PG Howard Pulley EYBL, De La Salle
Johnson is the top point guard prospect in Minnesota and one of the elite guard prospects in the class nationally. Johnson possesses a prototype lead guard skill set, elite explosiveness and is a winner. During the 2014 high school basketball season Johnson made major contributions helping lead De La Salle (MN) to their consecutive state championship. Johnson continues to build recruiting momentum through the spring helping lead Howard Pulley to a Nike Peach Jam appearance. Johnson is a top 15 point guard prospect nationally and holds offers from over a dozen high major programs.
3) Marshawn Wilson 6'3 G, Wisconsin United, Hill Murray
Wilson is the most explosive scoring guard in Minnesota's 2015 class and now currently one of the top 20 point guard prospects nationally. Wilson was a dominant force during the 2014 high school basketball season as one of the top scores in the state. Wilson has the ability to take over games by attacking the basket, by taking defenders off the dribble and finishing around the rim with contact. Wilson stock continues rise gaining recruiting momentum throughout this summer while playing at high level playing for Wisconsin United. Wilson holds offers from Wisconsin, Creighton, Northern Iowa, Colorado State, Wilson is primed to draw some major offers during the live recruiting period.
4) Sacar Amin 6'5 SG, Howard Pulley EYBL, De La Salle
Amin is the premier shooting guard prospect from Minnesota's 2015 class and one of the rising wing prospects nationally. Amin has a high caliber wing guard skill set, great athleticism and is a competitor on sides of the court. During the 2014 high school basketball season Amin made major contributions to De La Salle (MN) helping lead them to their third consecutive state championship. Amin has preformed at high level during the Nike EYBL circuit a should be primed to draw some major recruiting interest during the live recruiting period. Amin possesses great upside, potential and continues to develop into a high major recruit. Amin holds offers from Dayton, Northern Iowa, Drake, Lehigh, Indiana State, Long Island and is drawing interest from major programs but not limited to Wisconsin, Colorado, Texas Tech, DePaul, Minnesota and Iowa.
5) JT Gibson 6'3 PG Net Gain, Champlin Park
Gibson is one of the most complete and top point guard prospects from Minnesota's 2015 class. Gibson controls the pace of the game, excels at turning defense to offense and makes the players around him better. At 6'3 and the physique of a football player, Gibson is able to use his size as well as strength to dominated other guards on both sides of the court. Gibsons is unselfish, has high basketball IQ and create his own shot. Gibson is having great spring Gibson's has offers from Northern Colorado, LaSalle and North Dakota. Drawing interest from Big 10 schools such as Iowa and Wisconsin. Also drawing interest from Creighton, Iowa State, Missouri State, South Dakota State, Northern Iowa, Tulsa and Pepperdine.
6) Donnell Gresham 6'1 PG, Wisconsin United, Cretin Derham Hall
Gresham is the most cerebral and complete point guard prospect from Minnesota's 2015 class. Gresham's balance of prototype lead guard skill set, game management, defensive prowess, and in game communication set him apart from most prospects. Gresham had a excellent high school season helping lead Cretin Derham Hall to a state tournament appearance. During this spring Gresham has enjoyed great recruiting momentum receiving multiple offers while preforming at high level for Wisconsin United. Gresham is drawing great regional interest and holds offers from, North Dakota, Bradley, South Dakota, North Dakota State and Northeastern .
7) Sam Neumann 6'6 SF Howard Pulley EYBL, Cretin Derham Hall
Neumann is of the most complete and top wing prospects from Minnesota's 2015 class. Neumann is knock down perimeter shooter, with great range from deep. Neumann plays with aggressiveness, competitive nasty streak that you can't teach. Neumann game has progressed in team defensive, more physical of a post defender and rebounder. Neumann possesses many of the attributes needed to complete on high collegiate level. Neumann has completed at high level during this spring while helping lead Howard Pulley to a Nike Peach Jam appearance. Look for Neumann to land some major offers sometime in the near future. Neumann has offers from Toledo, Montana State, South Dakota State, Northeastern University as well as drawing interest from but not limited to Creighton, Davidson, Lehigh and Bucknell.
8) Justin Dahl 6'11 C, Minnesota Basketball Academy, Holy Family
Dahl is the most physically imposing and dominate post prospect from Minnesota's 2015 class. Dahl runs the court well for his size, possesses many of the physical attributes needed to become a division 1 prospect. Dahl played a major role in Holy Family's 27-2 record and state tournament semi final appearance in 2014 season. Dahl's ability to finish in the paint, rebound and defend the paint at a high level during this spring showing he will translate well to the collegiate level. Dahl has great upside and with continued develop Dahl become a prospect that demands major recruiting attention. Dahl is drawing interest from but not limited to Drake, Nebraska Omaha, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Northern Iowa and Minnesota.
9) Kyle McKinley 6'10 PF Net Gain Stillwater
McKinley is one of the most complete and impactful front court prospects from Minnesota's 2015 class. McKinley possesses solid post presence on both sides of the court and is fundamentally sound. McKinley's making major contributions to Stillwater and growing into a go to player in the paint during the 2014 high school season. McKinley's height, wingspan, athleticism, upside put him in high demand for coaches.McKinley possesses many of the physical attributes needed to be a division 1 caliber post prospect. McKinley holds offers from North Dakota and Northern Colorado, drawing great interest from Drake, North Dakota State, South Dakota State, Northern Iowa, Bucknell, Southern Utah and University of Wisconsin Milwaukee.
10) Josh Collins 6'5 SF Pulley's EYBL, De La Salle
Collins is one of the most complete and versatile wing prospects from Minnesota's 2015 class. Collins has a high level overall wing skill set, with solid shooting range on the perimeter and the ability to play above the rim. Collins competes at a high level on both sides of the ball, is physical, and can defend his position on a high level of competition. Collins played a major role during the 2014 season for De La Salle (MN) helping lead them to a third straight state championship. Collins is drawing interest during this spring while playing for Howard Pulley helping lead them to a Nike Peach Jam appearance. Collins is drawing interest from Drake, Boise State, Brown and The Citadel.
11) Grantham Gillard 6'4 SG, Minnesota D1, Eden Prairie
Gillard is one of the most versatile and complete wing prospects from Minnesota's 2015 class. Grantham has a true shooting guard skill set, range from deep, consistency and elevation on his mid range jumper. Gillard had break out season for Eden Prair and was one of the leading scores in the state during the 2014 high school season. Gillard like Sacar Amin is 16 during the spring recruiting period and possesses another level of upside. Gillard is has a solid spring campaign and drawing interest. Gillard's regional interest is strong and national interest is growing. With interest from Iowa State, Butler, University of Northern Iowa, North Dakota State, Bowling Green, Drake, Nebraska Omaha, Wright State, Ohio University and South Dakota.
12) John Warren 6'5 SG, Net Gain, Hopkins
Warren has on of the most complete guard skill sets in the class and one of the premier wing prospects from Minnesota's 2015 class. Warren is a high caliber shooting guard with great athleticism and overall skill set. Warren is long, lean and bouncecy and plays at a high level on both sides of the court. Warren had solid junior campaign making contributions to Hopkins record this season, top 5 state ranking, and state tournament appearance. Warren possesses all the physical attributes needed to become a division 1 prospect. Warren's combination of perimeter shooting range and athleticism make him a prototype shooting guard collegiate level. Warren thrives in the open court and at turning defense to offense. Warren has good scoring instincts running and spacing the floor well, how to get open into his spots. Warren has offers from South Dakota State, North Dakota, Creighton and beginning to draw national interests.
13) Bjorn Broman 6'0 PG Lakeview Christian Pulley's EYBL
Broman is the most productive and one of the top point guard prospects in Minnesota's 2015 class. Broman is a scoring point guard, with solid play making ability and ball handling. Broman has solid athleticism, high caliber perimeter shooting range and solid finishing around the rim. Broman makes the players around him better, has all Intangibles of a winner and a leader. Broman had one of the most impressive season of any guards in Minnesota high school basketball over the 2014 season. Broman continues to develop into a solid division 1 guard prospect and made some noise on EYBL circuit for Howard Pulley helping lead Howard Pulley to a Nike Peach Jam appearance. Broman is drawing interest from but not limited to Denver, Bucknell, Bowling Green, Lehigh, Elon, North Dakota State, South Dakota, Northern Arizona, Northern Iowa, Yale and Princeton.
14) Joe Rosga 6'2 G Cretin Derham Hall Pulley's EYBL
Rosga is one of the most complete guard and top guard prospects from Minnesota's 2015 class. Rosga is skilled, can impact the game without the ball and has high caliber perimeter shooting range. Rosga preformed at high level during the high school season for Cretin Derham Hall helping lead them to a state tournament appearance. Rosga ability to space the floor using screens and picks to create his offense is unmatched in the class. Rosga has preformed at high level during this spring while helping lead Howard Pulley to a Nike Peach Jam appearance. Rosga continues to build recruiting interest from but not limited to Wisconsin, Boise State, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wofford, Forman and Davison.
15) Jalen Mobley 6'1 G Johnson D1 Minnesota
Mobley is one of the most offensively dynamic and top guard prospects in Minnesota's 2015 class. Mobley possesses great athleticism, explosiveness and the ability to penetrate the defense off the dribble, finishing in traffic with contact. Mobley was one of the most dominant guard prospects during the 2014 high school basketball season helping lead St.Paul Johnson to a 27-3 record. Mobley possesses many of the physical attributes needed to become a division 1 recruit and he has demonstrated that during this spring for Minnesota D1. Mobleyis having a solid spring campaign and should be primed to draw some major recruiting interest during the live recruiting period.
16) Jeremy Johnson 6'3 G Champlin Park WIS United
Johnson had a breakout junior campaign, opening many people eyes to his skill set and great potential. Johnson is long, lean and athletic combo guard, plays on a high level on both sides of the court. Johnson has a solid guard skill set, solid midrange, perimeter shooting range, explosiveness around the rim and ability to create his own shot off the dribble. Johnson thrives in the open court with his athleticism, as well as turning defense to offense with his length and quickness.
John has many of the physical attributes needed to be a division 1 prospect, has great upside and is prospect the scouts should be seeing a lot of playing for Wisconsin United this spring. Johnson is drawing interest from UW Milwaukee, Yale, Bucknell and Princeton.
17) Dan Jech 6'9 Rochester Mayo, Cyclones
Jech is one of the most complete and impactful front court prospects from Minnesota's 2015 class. Jech has a solid overall post forward prospects skill set, impacts the game on both sides of the and is a productive rebounder. Jech was on of the most productive and consistent front court prospects during the 2014 high school season for Rochester Mayo. Jech has solid athleticism, runs the court well and solid perimeter shooting range.Jech holds a offer from North Dakota State, and is drawing interest from but not limited to Bucknell, Northern Iowa, North Dakota, Bucknell, Loyola Chicago and Loyola Maryland.
18) Joey Witthus 6'5 SF Chanhassen MNBA
Witthus is one of the most complete and versatile wing prospects from Minnesota's 2015 class. Witthus possesses a high wing skill set, the ability to impact in all phases of the game. Witthus is competitive on both sides of the ball, has basketball instincts and is a high impact player. Witthus was one of the most productive and consistent prospects during the 2014 high school season for Chanhasse. Witthus has preformed well during this spring and drawing regional interest including but not limited to North Dakota State, Belmont, South Dakota and South Dakota State.
19) Randy Matthews 6'9 PF Minneapolis North MN E1T1
Matthews is the most athletic and explosive front court prospect in Minnesota's 2015 class. Matthews has great defensive versatility, and the ability to play above the rim on both sides of the court. Matthews had a breakout junior campaign for Minneapolis showing great potential and spots of great production, helping turning around the Minneapolis North winning the Minneapolis City Conference title. Matthews might have the most upside of any front court prospect from the class with his high major athleticism. Matthews holds a offer from Richmond and is drawing regional interest.
20) Carter Asche 6'9 PF MACCRAY D1 Minnesota
Asche is one of the most versatile and skilled wing forward prospects from Minnesota's 2015 class. Asche has a solid overall inside out game able to finish around the rim and great perimeter shooting range. Asche had a solid and productive high season during the 2014 high school season. Asche possesses great length, solid athleticism and runs the court well for his size. Asche is having a solid spring, continuing to build recruiting interest, drawing interest from but not limited to Wichita St, Drake, North Dakota, South Dakota and Lehigh.
21) Sid Tomes 6'3 G Eastridge, Net Gain
Tomes is on of complete and top guard prospects from Minnesota's 2015 class. Tomes has a solid overall combo guard skill set, can be the primary ball handler, as well as get his own shot. Tomes had a good junior campaign helping Eastridge to one of their better seasons, during the 2014 high school season. Tomes has great size for a guard, good athleticism and plays under control. Tomes is having a solid spring campaign and drawing interest from but not limited to North Dakota State, Drake, American, UC Irvine, South Dakota and South Dakota State.
22) Sean Burns 6'5 SF Armstrong Net Gain
Burns is of the most versatile and skilled wing forward prospects in Minnesota's 2015 class. Burns has a solid overall wing forward skill set, the ability to slash to to the rim off the bounce, finish around the rim with contact at a high rate and can defend multiple positions at a high level. Burns had a excellent junior campaign during the 2014 high school season, showing great production and potential for Armstrong. Burns possesses many of the physical attributes needed to become a division 1 recruit. Burns is a good spring campaign and should be primed to draw some major recruiting interest during the live recruiting period. Burns is drawing regional interest including but not limited to MN Duluth, South Dakota State and Sioux Falls.
23) Cole Murray 6'8 PF, Rogers, Comets
Murray is one of the most complete and versatile front court prospects from Minnesota's 2015 class. Murray is very skilled, above average athleticism, the ability to play above the rim on both sides of the, possesses solid post presence on both sides of the ball. Murray has great junior campaign and was very productive for Rogers during the 2014 high school season. Murray possesses many of the attributes needed to become a division 1 recruit and continues to build recruiting momentum through this spring while playing for the Comets.
24) Muhammad Lawal 6'2 G, Breck, Select
Lawal is one of the most skilled, cerebral, and complete guard prospects from Minnesota's 2015 class. Lawal possesses high level combo guard skill set. Lawal has great play making ability, can create his own shot and plays under control. Lawal has been solid during this spring and should be drawing some attention over the recruiting period.
25) Ibrahim Muhammad 6'5 SF, Minneapolis Henry, D1 Minnesota
Muhammad is one of most versatile and skilled wing forward prospects in Minnesota's 2015 class. Muhammad has great versatility on both sides of the court, can create his own shot on on the perimeter, finish around the rim at a high rate on offense and guard multiple positions on defense. Muhammad possesses many of the physical attributes needed to become a division 1 prospect. Muhammad has been preforming at a high level during this spring showing great potential, drawing interest from William and Mary, New Mexico Military Institute, and Long Island.
Don't Sleep List
Gach Gach 6'5 SF, Austin, Cyclones
Marty Hill 6'3 SG Champlin Park, Net Gain
GT Johnson 6'5 SF Eagan, MNBA
Evan Shepherd 6'4 SG Washburn, Fury
Oliver Smith 6'9 F Waconia ,Select Ellis
Jeremiah Hanson 6'4 SF, Maranatha Academy, Heat
Tommy Gathje 6'8 PF, Bloomington Jefferson, MNBA
Elliot Kane 6'2 G, Osseo, D1 Minnesota
Evan Nolan 6'3 SG, Armstrong,
Evan Altenburg 6'8, Minnetonka, Real Athletics
Will Culliton 6'3 SF, Breck, Cyclones
Kion Alexander 5'10 PG Southwest, E1T1
Chris Buckley 5'11 PG Coon Rapids
Justin Murphy 6'4 F St Paul Johnson E1T1
Jerome Dixon 5'10 PG Robbinsdale Armstrong, Net Gain
Arione Farrar 6'1 G Park Center, Select
Connor Flack 6'4 SF Lakeville North Fury
Isaiah Sims 6'2 PG Prior Lake
Justin Moes 6'1 G Minnetonka, Real Athletics
Kobe Critchley 6'0 PG Roseville, Cyclones
JoBreil Powell 5'10 PG Washburn,
Jayson Edwards 5'9 PG, Benidle St Margarets, Net Gain
