Merto Youth Sports Media Top 15 players Minnesota class 2012 Rankings

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Merto Youth Sports Media Top 15 players Minnesota class Rankings. Based on potential, production, impact on the game, versatility and athletic ability.

This is Metro Youth sports Media look at the top players in Minnesota in 2012 class. This years senior class is led by elite guards and perimeter orientated front court players.  

Class: 2012

1) Marcus Marshall  PG/SG  6’2  St. Paul Johnson – Scoring point guard ,with the ability to always beat his defender off the dribble and collapse the defense, Splits doubles on the norm, elite finisher in traffic and above the rim, has rage from deep but more off a scorer then shooter.  Committed to University of Missouri State

2) Isaiah Zierden  SG  6’3  Benilde St. Margaret’s- Really high basketball IQ, a playmaker who knows how to get his shot off in the offense and make plays for others, can create off the dribble, gets to his spots, timely shot maker who stretches the defense and a good team player. Committed to the University of Creighton 

3) Siyani Chambers PG 6’0 Hopkins- 2012 Minnesota Mr. Basketball  Leadership by example playing with 100% effort Siyani set the tone for a Hopkins Program that dominated Minnesota High school basketball while he played there(122-5) 3 state titles, plays with in the offense a pass first point an sets aggressive pace on the defense. Committed to the University of Harvard 

4) Johnny Woodard SG 6’4 Duluth East – Physically imposing and athletically dynamic, plays above the rim an able to finish with contact, a versatile guard that defends and rebounds averaging 23.9 points and 6.8 rebounds in 2011-12 season has rage but more a volume shooter. College Undecided      

5) Joey King  SF/PF  6’9 Eastview – A wiry skilled and versatile wing big, can score from anywhere on the floor, not able to create off the dribble, but  has good ball handling on the perimeter and able to find his shot with rage beyond the arc, good court vision and also is a playmaker who can pass out the double teams. Committed to the University of Drake 

6) Sanjay Lumpkin  SF/ PF 6’7  Benilde St. Margaret’s – Smooth energetic athletic forward thrives in the open court with the ability to take other front court players of the dribble and create mismatches also has spot up shooting skills, can find other players when driving, an a good free throw shooter making 80% from the line his senior season   Committed to Northwestern University 

7) Zach Stahl  F 6’6 Hopkins –  A complete forward , competitive, all ways finds the ball, smart player with good instincts around the rim, plays with in the offense able to finish in traffic an on the fast break, a capable post an perimeter scorer and defender. Committed to Lehigh University  

8) Dwight Anderson SG 6’3 Washburn -  A intense defender can guard multiple positions, unselfish high energy complete player able to do a lot of things well, capable ball handler and shooter, moves well without the ball, works mostly with in the offense, a tone setter that specializes in turn defense to offense. College Undecided        

9) Ater Manyang  F  6’6 Rochester Century – Long lean versatile athlete with a good motor can impact the game with out the ball, guards multiple positions, strong and physical can finish plays in traffic above the rim,  needs others to create for him but a dynamic playmaker on both ends of the court average 22.2 points this year. College Undecided

10) Tyler Flack  F 6’7 Lakeville North – A smart an competitive player with good instincts , solid ball handling and shooting skills on the on the perimeter, a good motor, works to get mismatches on offense posting smaller players and shooting when front court players don’t guard him on the outside. Committed to the University of South Dakota   

11) Nate Kratch  PF  6’6  Watertown-Mayer – A stretch forward with a quick release, moves around well without the ball an face up perimeter player, crafty when working to get open, gets to his spots an capable rebounder and defender, thrives in open court shooting situations, averaged 19 points and 13 rebounds 3 assist this year. Committed to the University of Santa Clara   

12) Taylor Stafford  PG 6’0 Duluth East-  Dynamic playmaker, scoring point guard with the vision an ability  to breakdown and collapse the defense off the dribble, averaged 23.7 points 6.2 rebounds 6.5 assists and 2.8 steals a game 2011-12 season can run the offense but is an elite one on one player. College Undecided

13) Gage Deis PF/SF  6’7 Prairie Seeds Academy-  Versatile wiry athlete with good energy an instincts around the rim, has some ball handling skills an can create his own shot in the post, can guard multiple positions, impacts the game on both sides of the ball. College Undecided 

14) Thomas Sjoberg  SG 6’5 St. Thomas Academy -  High IQ player with unlimited shooting rage, works well without the ball and know how to get his shot off averaged 19.9 points this season, has solid ball handling skills and can run the offense with some playmaking ability. College Undecided  

15) CJ Neumann  PF 6’7 Cretin-Derham Hall- A skilled face up forward with good instincts and basketball IQ, plays with in the offense and can play in the open court, finishes around the rim, averaged 17.6 points 7.5 rebounds and 2.1 assets a game his senior season. Committed to Wofford College 

Don’t Sleep: Marcus Tyus Anoka- Committed Nebraska-Omaha, Will Dunn Benilde St. Margaret’s Committed to IPFW, Tyler Vaughan Braham Committed to Moorhead State University, Zach Lofton- Quakerdale prep IA, , Demitrius Martin Hopkins, Tommy McDermott Minnetonka, Deonta Blackmore FAIR, Sean Scott Spring Lake Park, DJ Hebert Osseo, Latrell Love Minnetonka, Darrion Scott FAIR, Devonta Durr Johnson, Sander Mohn Eden Prairie, Ricky Suggs Woodbury, Ben Glover MTS, Isaiah Gray Benilde St. Margaret’s. Bryce Williams Spring Lake Park,

All-Star Series 2012

Minnesota Basketball Coaches Association                                                                   All-Star Series 2012

The All-Star Series is of Minnesota’s top 40 seniors the class of 2012. 4 teams composed of 10 players a piece. 4 games 2 days 2 gyms and Minnesota high school basketball at it’s best.

     Blue Team:                                       Maroon Team:                       

Shawn Bear          G  Richfield                           Dwight Anderson G  Washburn

Connor Goodwin  F Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa   Joey Bartlett           F  St. Peter 

Charles Smith       G Washburn                          Kyle Bauman         C United South Central

Damien Reinke     F Becker                                Mike Busack          F Redwood Valley 

Rickey Suggs       G Woodbury                          Siyani Chambers    G Hopkins

Cortez Tillman     G Crentin-Derham Hall         Joey King               F Eastview 

Tyler Vaughan     G Braham                               Drew Osmundson G Owatonna

Mitch Weg           C Worthington                       Ryan Saarela          F Lakeville North               

Brody Ziegler       F Mankato East                      Taylor Stafford     G Duluth East

Anthony Hill        G Champlin Park                    Marcus Tyus         G Anoka 

     Gold Team:                                                 Green Team:

Joe Burt               G  St. Could Cathedral                  Anthony Brama   F St. Anthony Village         

Latrell Love         F/C  Minnetonka                           Tyler Flack          F Lakeville North

Sanjay Lumpkin   F Benilde-St. Margaret’s              Isaiah Gray    G Benilde-St. Margaret’s   

Nate Mayer         G Cold Spring Rocori                 Zach Huisken C Southwest MN Christian      

Austin Pohlen      G Grand Rapids                            Nate Kratch    F  Watertown-Mayer

Casey Bruggeman G Pelican Rapids                    Marcus Marshall G Johnson (did not play) 

Michael Schreiber  G Rogers                                   C.J. Neumann F  Crentin-Derham Hall

Carnell Sheppard  G Minneapolis South                 Justin Pahl     G/F East Ridge

Brady Wohler      F  Orono                                      Sean Scott    G/F Spring Lake Park

Johnny Woodard  G Duluth East                                Emeche Wells F Roseville       

Gold vs Green 101-90 – W Green

Green team: Marcus Tyus 19 7reb 4ast 2stl, Taylor Stafford 17 5ast 2stl, C.J. Neumann 17 9reb, Tyler Flack 10 9reb, Isaiah Gray 12 6reb 4ast

Gold team: Johnny Woodard 20 9reb 4ast, Latrell Love 15 3reb 2stl, Sanjay Lumpkin 11 5reb 2ast 1blk, Austin Pohlen 12 4reb 3ast

Maroon vs Blue 105-90 – W Maroon

Maroon team: Mike Busack 11/14 24 6reb 0 turnovers, Sean Scott 17 1ast 1stl 0 turnovers Joey King 13 4reb,

Blue team : Ricky Suggs 14 4reb 4stl 2ast 0 turnovers, Brody Ziegler 12 7reb 3ast 1blk ,

Maroon vs Green 112 -101 - W Green  

Green team: Tyler Flack 20 3reb, Taylor Safford 22 11ast 3stl 1turnover, Marcus Tyus 16 9reb 4ast 3stl, Isaiah Gray 7/11 3reb 2ast

Maroon team: Joey King 19 6reb, Siyani Chambers 19 6reb 3ast, Mike Busack 16 3ast

Gold vs Blue   107-102 - W Gold

Gold Team: Jonny Woodard 12/17 27 8reb 1ast 1blk 0 turnovers, Sanjay Lumpkin 24 13reb 3ast, Latrell Love 15 6reb 2ast

Blue Team: Tyler Vaughan 16 2reb 2ast, Ricky Suggs 14 9reb

 This Metro Youth Sports All-Star Series First and Second Team

      First-Team                                             Second-Team

  Taylor Stafford (MVP)                                 Siyani Chambers

   Marcus Tyus                                                    Isaiah Gray    

  Johnny Woodard                                               Ricky Suggs   

    Mike Busack                                                  Latrtell Love  

   Sanjay Lumpkin                                            Tyler Flack                  

                            

Notable Players Not here. Isaiah Zierden Benilde St. Margart's, Zach Stahl Hopkins, Ater Manyang Century Rochester, Zachary Lofton Columbia Heights, Jerry Phatt Washburn, Gage Deis Prairie Seeds Academy, Ben Glover MTS, Darrion Scott FAIR, Demitrius Martin Hopkins,

Executive Director – Tom Critchley 

State Championship Washburn Vs De La Salle

3A State Final Washburn (29-2) Vs De La Salle (25-6)  

This is a match up of the best public school basketball program in Minneapolis against the best private school program in Minneapolis. With some of the top talent in the state and to great coaches, this will be a battle.

Tip-off won by De La Salle

First score by Reid Travis for De La Salle

Jerry Phatt gets the first score for Washburn down 4-2

Reid Travis with all 6 of De La Salle’s points to start the up game with 15:00 left in the first half

Washburn gets back to back steals to tie the game at 6 with 14:00 left in the first half

Close game as every shot attempt is being contested both teams playing intense defense 11-8 De La Salle up with 10:26 left in the half  

 Both team exchanging baskets 18-16 De La Salle up with 6:57 left in the first half

Reid Travis and Joseph Doby both with 10 points 28-22 De La Salle up with 3:30 left in the first half  

Very few points this half have come in the half court 30-26 De La Salle up with 2:00 left in the first half

De La Salle has the lead into the half  time up 34-33   (Reid Travis 14 7reb)

Reid Travis back the post to get the first score of the second half 36-33 De La Salle up

These teams are battling De La Salle holing the lead 38-35 over Washburn with 14:36 left in the second half

Washburn is taking there self down with 5 turnovers and 5 missed 3s in 5 min

Washburn with some really bad turnovers giving De La Salle momentum up 46-41 with 9:00 left in the second half

The game is being played a crazy pace with both defenses causing havoc 

This game has been highly competitive as Washburn won’t let this game get away down 49-46 with 4:11 left in the game

Dwight Anderson closing the game strong as hit a jumper to tie the game up at 51 up with 1:11 left in the game

Dwight Anderson misses 2 free throws to take the lead and this game is going to overtime 51 up

Washburn wins the O.T. tip-off  and Nick Anderson missing on a jumper

Joseph Doby fouls Reid Travis who makes ½ at the line and De La Salle takes the lead 52-51

Jarvis Johnson fouls Nick Anderson who hits 2 free throws to take the lead 53-52

Luke Scott hits a big 3 pointer to take the lead 55-54 with 43 seconds left in O.T

Joseph Doby drives in traffic for a big layup in traffic to take the lead 56-55 with 8 seconds left

De La Salle pushes the ball down court fast and  get a last  second make by Ross Baker to win 57-56

This was worth the hype as both team left it all on the floor .Washburn won the statistical battle in most areas but where 0-11 from behind the arc and had chances to seal the game at the line .This game was played at a unmatched energy and pace as a Championship should be. Their can only be one winner and De La Salle really led the whole game.

De La Salle: Reid Travis allowed De La Salle to score in the half court game and dominated in the post 20 18reb , Luke Scott was 3-10 from deep but hit the one in over time 12 points. Trey Shepherd was needed 4/5 FG 10 points, Jarvis Johnson only had 2 turnovers the second half and over time.

Washburn: Joseph Doby really came to play 9/14 FG 21 10reb, Dejon Davis had a big impact 5/7 13 1ast 1tournover in 26 min, Dwight Anderson 10 6reb 2stl, Nick Anderson 0/11 4 4ast 4reb 5 turnovers  

3A State Semifinals Washburn vs Johnson

Minnesota State Tournament 3A Semifinals                 Washburn (28-2) Vs St. Paul Johnson (22-8)

This semifinals promises to be a good showcase, as these teams are rematch Twin Cities Chapionship witch Washburn won 90-89. These teams meet for the second time in a month and this time should be a fast pace battle to go to the state finals.

Tip-off won by Washburn

First score by Jerry Phatt with a tip back off of Joseph Doby miss

Marcus Marshall with back to back drives to score right back and take the lead 4-2

Joseph Doby takes the lead back for Washburn 5-4 with15:00 left in the first half

6 fast points for MM 7-6 Washburn up with

Fast pace game as Marcus Marshall is going ham 11 points, Johnson up 11-9

Washburn 5-0 run to take the lead back 14-11 with 12:00 left in the first half

The Pace of this game is Crazy as both teams are pushing the break on every possession

Jerry Phatt for Washburn is going hard up 25-15 with 8:30 left in the first half  

Johnson calls time out at 7:56 down fast as Washburn is on an 18-4 run up 27-15

Washburn is playing a Zone defense holding the lead 29-19 with 5:05 left in first half

Washburn defense is doing the job turning turnovers into points on the other end of the floor 39-24 with 2:31 left in the first half

Johnson goes a 6-0 to end the half down to Washburn 39-30  

 

Shelby Ashford for Johnson gets the first score of the second half 39-32 Washburn with 17:17 left in the second half

Johnson goes on a 5-0 to open the second half an close the gap 39-35 Washburn up with 16:49 in the second half

This game has gone back to the fast pace it started at 43-39 Washburn up with 14:55 left in the second half

Johnson calls time out down 45-39 with 13:55 left in the second half

Johnson’s turnovers are keeping them out this game down 52-42 with 10:30 left in the second half

Johnson goes on a 14-3 run to cut the score 52-49 with 7:45 left in the game they have turn it up on defense  

Marcus Marshall takes the lead for Johnson 53-52 with 6:30 left in the second half a big come back run

Another big 3 Marcus Marshall 56-53 Johnson up with 5:33 left in the game

Washburn takes the lead back 60-56 Joseph Doby with back to back with 4:23 left in the game  

Both team exchanging free throws and time out’s as the game closes 67-64 with 1:19 left in the game

Nick Anderson gets a big steal and 4 of 4 at the free throw line to get the win for Washburn 75-66

Once again the game this game was very competitive and came down to a few big plays.

Washburn gets another team win over Johnson and Marcus Marshall proves that he can take over any game.

Washburn: Joseph Doby 21 10/15 9reb, Jerry Phatt 17, Nick Anderson 14 4ast

Johnson: Marcus Marshall 31 10/21, De’Vonta Durr 13, Quashingm Smith-Pugh 11  

Super60 All Showcase-Teams

Super60 All-Showcase Teams

                                                                                                   

The Super60 event brought us some good games and some great  best talent out the metro. Here is a look at the players that had great games, and led their teams in the super60 showcase.

First Team All-Showcase

PG- Dwight Anderson Minneapolis Washburn Class 2012- Led his team to a win over Totino-Grace and took over the games in the second of the game. Led the Miller’s with 23 points.

SG- Anders Broman Lakeview Christian Academy class 2013- Led his team in scoring and took over in part of the game almost got a comeback win over Prairie Seeds Academy with 30.

SF- Devin Buckley Prairie Seeds Academy Class 2013- Had a complete game on both sides of the ball pushing his team to a win over Lakeview Christian Academy. 27 6reb 4ast and great defense.

 PF- Rashard Vaughn (MVP) Robbinsdale Cooper Class 2014- The Most dominate performance of the event leading his team to a win with 17 points a half and timely shots. 34 10reb

C- Nick Carr Class Totino-Grace 2012- The only pure post player in this years event, showed why everybody love’s a big man. Carr led his team in scoring and had Totino-grace feeling like they could get the win over Washburn. He had a big impact on both sides of the ball .29 11reb

Second Team All-Showcase

PG- Trent Pollard Prairie Seeds Academy Class - When Lakeview Christian Academy made their run, he was the answer and was the most effective defender on Anders Broman. Timely baskets to close the half and the game. 20 3ast

SG- Bjorn Broman Lakeview Christian Academy Class 2015- Playing almost the whole game. When older brother Anders was on the bench it was Bjorn carrying the team a 9^th grader 25 big pts.

SF- Darrion Scott F.A.I.R  Downtown Class 2012- Darrion made it look effortless as let the game come too him. A complete performance on both sides of the ball. Leading his team in scoring with 22.

 PF- Thomas Ford Minneapolis South Class 2012- Without Thomas effort their game against Cooper would have been ugly. Thomas led his team in scoring with 28 20 of them in the second half scoring from all over court.

C/F- Gage Deis Prairie Seeds Academy Class 2013- Had a bigger impact then what will show on the score board. Gage made Lakeview Christian Academy get their points from the perimeter when he was in the game. Made big plays down the stretch above the rim. 18 11reb

Honorable Mention: Desmond Williams F.A.I.R., Lee Gaines North High, Carnell Sheppard South High, Luke Borchardt Lakeview Christian Academy, Jerry Phatt Washburn, Troy May jr Prairie Seeds Academy…  

Super60

Super60 Showcase 2012 at Minneapolis Washburn

The first annual Super60 showcase event was a success with 4 great match ups. The competition was high and the games where good. The metro came out in numbers too support this years event, and a showcase they got.

F.A.I.R. Downtown (12-2) VS Minneapolis North (3-8)

In the first men’s game of the day, we have a rematch of the first game of the season for both teams. F.A.I.R. fresh of a lose by 5 to Edina, won the first game by 10 and had no Deonte Blackmore. This game was the only match in witch the score was indicative of the game and the out come was sure.

F.A.I.R. - 80-42  Darrion Scott 22, Desmond Williams 18, Deonte Blackmore 10

Prairie Seeds Academy (11-1) VS Lakeview Christian Academy (15-2)

Coming into the event most of the hype was around this match-up. Lakeview’s Anders Broman averaging 48.5 points, coming to Minneapolis playing a metro team. For PSA this is only their second quality opponent of the season.

Both Team start off fast and the game stay close, 23-22 PSA up with 10 min left in the first half. Anders Broman has picked up 3 fast fouls and has to sit. This game seems to be a battle as both teams seem even. Borman comes back in the game and pick up his 4^th foul fast on offense ?? 38-34 PSA up. Prairie Seeds Academy  smells blood and turns it up on both side of the ball and go on 17-3 led by Devin Buckley and Trent Pollard to end the half.

Anders Broman hits  back to back 3 pointers to start the second half  55-43. Lakeview Christian Academy cuts the lead down 57-47 14:40 left in the half. Prairie Seeds Academy calls T.O. as Lakeview Christian Academy goes on an 11-2 run 57-48. A great fight for this game as both teams are playing hard 61-56.Wow Anders Broman is the truth tying it up at 71. Gage Deis scoring in the post. Lakeview Christian Academy calls T.O. down 79-74.Both team’s battle ling 83-78 Prairie Seeds Academy up 3:45 left in game. Lakeview Christian Academy goes on a 8-3 run ties the game at 86 1:45 left in the game.

Prairie Seeds Academy Calls T.O. up 88-86 with 38 sec left in game. Lakeview Christian Academy sending Prairie Seeds Academy to the line few ticks left. A great game as PSA gets win over 90-88.

Prairie Seeds Academy – 90-88 Devin Buckley 27 6reb, Trent Pollard 20, Gage Deis 18 11reb 

Lakeview Christian Academy: Anders Broman 36, Bjorn Broman 25, Luke Borchardt 20

Robbinsdale Copper (6-9) VS Minneapolis South (4-10)

This match had battle written all over it, and  the stands are full. As both teams coming in wanting to prove on the Super60 stage that they where more talented then their records show. This match-up also features Rashard Vaughn class of 2014, who is regarded as one of the top players in the state.

Both teams come out playing hard and playing good defense 6-5 Cooper Up 16:00 left in the first half. Cooper makes a 7-2 run  to go up 21-14. South goes on a 5-0 21-19. Copper in return goes on a 10-0 run led by Rashard Vaughn up 33-19. South is getting some makes from deep by Carnell Sheppard, but the end the half down big 42-25.

South starts the second half hot hitting 4/6. Going on a 9-2 run to cut the lead to single digits down 44-35 with 14:40 left in the second half. Once again Copper returns the run and push the led by their defense. South’s defense would not let them make another big run. South is scoring led by Thomas Ford, but they can’t stop Rashard Vaughn 17 points in each half.. Coppers defense dose the job getting stops when needed to hold  south back, who fought to keep it close.

Robbinsdale Copper 77-65 : Rashard Vaughn 34 10reb

South High: Thomas Ford 28, Carnell Sheppard 19

Minneapolis Washburn (13-2) VS Totino-Grace (10-8)

Washburn fresh off a big win over Eden Prairie the night before, get a game on their courts against an under rated Totino-Grace team. Totino-Grace winning 5 of their 7 games is looking to keep momentum for  the season.

Totino-Grace gets a great start to the game going up 6-0 led by Nick Carr.  Washburn would fire back from deep from everybody 15-3 run to take lead 15-9 with 11:00 left in the first half. Totino-Grace would keep it close 21-17 7:30 left in the fist half. Nick Carr would continue to carry his team. Washburn turns up the defense and go on a 13-2 run up 34-21. Totino-Grace would fight to stay around down 43-29 at the half.

Totino-Grace would get another great start to a half  on a 14-4 run to cut the lead down 47-43 with 13:30 left in the second half. This has turned into a battle as Totino-Grace would back into the game trying to get over the hump. Once again Washburn would return the run led by Dwight Anderson , who would take over the game. Washburn calls T.O. up 69-60. Nick Carr is running out off gas, not able to keep up his scoring pace. Washburn depth and defense is taking over as they go one a 12-2 run to end the game.

Washburn 81-62 : Dwight Anderson 23 5ast, Jerry Pratt 12

Totino-Grace: Nick Carr 29 11reb, Andy Moritko 13

Eden Prairie vs Washburn

        #4 Eden Prairie (13-2) vs  #11 Washburn (12-2)

This is a nonconference match up between 2 of this best basketball programs in the state, both off to good starts looking too up their strength of schedule and get a big win…

Tip-off won by Jerry Pratt for Washburn

First score by Abrian Carpenter for Eden Prairie left open under the rim

Dejon Davis for Washburn fouled for a and 1 Washburn goes up 3-2

Both teams making it hard too score 3-2 Washburn up with 15:00 left in first half

Eden Prairie takes its first lead of the game 6-5 14:00

Washburn goes back up 7-6 with 12:30 left in the first half

Washburn holds a small lead 10-6 with 10: 30 in first half

Sander Mohn for Eden Prairie ties it up at 10

Eden Prairie goes on a 7-0 run to take the lead 13-10 led by Sander Mohn

Washburn takes their first T.O. of the game down 13-10

Washburn ties it back up at 13 8:30 left in first half

Washburn goes back up with a small lead 16-13 7:40 left in the half

Eden Prairie takes lead back 17-16 6:30 left in the first half

Washburn takes lead back 21-19 with 5:00 left in first half

Eden Prairie takes the lead back with a 3 by Andre Wallace on 5-0 run up 23-26 

Washburn takes their second T.O. of the half down 28-25 with 2:40 left in half

Both teams in the double bonus as its been a physical game

Both teams fighting as they go to the half tied up at 31

Eden Prairie gets the first score of the second half

Back to back scores by Jerry Pratt in the post a big ally-oop for Washburn to take the lead 35-33 15:40 left in second

Eden Prairie calls a T.O. down 41-35 with 14:14 left in the half

Washburn turning it up as they start pushing out the lead 44-35 13:45

This is a battle a both teams are going hard Washburn up 49-42 12:30

The crowd is going crazy as Dejon Davis gets fouled for and 1 Washburn up 52-42 11:30

The referees have took total control of the game as their calling everything in the second half

Washburn keeping the double digit lead for the last 4 min up 59-49

Washburn calls T.O. after their 10^th foul sending them into the bonus with 7:14 left in half

Washburn’s Nick Anderson is leading them and not letting Eden Prairie back in it with big plays

Washburn crowd is hype up in Eden Prairie’s gym and there has been some not so good calls keeping Eden Prairie in the game

Eden Prairie calls T.O. down 64-54 4:15 left in game

Eden Prairie is fighting on Offense with back to back 3 pointers by Anthony Anderson and Sander Mohn but they need a stop down 67-64

Washburn calls T.O. up 69-64 2:27 left in game

Andre Wallace fighting scoring closing the score down to 70-66 1:40 left in game

Washburn is closing out the game behind Jerry Pratt all in the post drawing fouls pushing the lead to 73-66 1:11

Wow back to back big play by Andre Wallace for Eden Prairie a drive and a steal on the inbound with an assist to Sander Mohn closing the gap 75-70

Washburn holding on tight going too the line up 77-72 closing the game 14 sec left

Eden Prairie won’t go away closing the score down to 3 points with 4.4 left in the game

Washburn gets the big win over Eden Prairie 78-74 in a great game

There are few with team the depth and athleticism of Washburn. Their  guard play is hard to defend and harder to score on.

Dwight Anderson 18 5 ast, Jerry Pratt 15 10 reb Dejon Davis 10

Eden Prairie played at Washburn’s pace and did not start Andre Wallace who helps keep the ball pressure of their leader Sander Mohn.

Sander Mohn 23 5 ast, Abrian Carpenter 16 16reb, Andre Wallace 13 3 ast

Minneapolis Washburn Vs Prairie Seeds Academy

Washburn (8-1) Vs Prairie Seeds Academy (10-0)

A full house at Minneapolis Washburn as the Miller’s hosts Prairie Seeds Academy. This should be the biggest test of the year for the Lycan’s as they play Minneapolis most talented basketball program...

Gage Deis wins the tipoff to start the game out of bounds burn ball and get the first score Jerry Pratt

Washburn starts their Defense off all out Full court press trap

Trent pollard gets Prairie Seeds Academy first score with a 3 

Prairie Seeds Academy calls their fist T.O. of the game down 6-3 with 16:30 left in first half

Fast pace as game Washburn’s Defense forces the Lycan’s to 2 fast turnovers 13-6 Washburn with 14:42

15-6 Washburn subs in with 13:45 left in first half

20-11 Washburn as they run off of turnovers 12:39 left in the first half

Troy May Jr for Prairie Seeds Academy beats the press with a drive 22-13 Washburn

Trent Pollard for PSA with a 3 points 25-15 Washburn

Dejon Davis with a BIG JAM in traffic of the fast-break 29- 18 Washburn

This is full speed fast-break ball Prairie Seeds Academy falling behind Washburn up 39-21

Everybody for Washburn is finishing around the rim 50-25 Washburn 3:15 

Dominick Jackson for Prairie Seeds Academy with back 2 back 52-33 Washburn

At the Half Washburn leads 56-35

Second half starts with more great Defense by Washburn as Prairie Seeds Academy move the ball to get a good look for almost a full min but cant

Jeffery Jones for Washburn with a drive for the their first score 58-37 16:50 in second half

Gage Deis for Prairie Seeds Academy is having an impact on both sides of the ball as Prairie Seeds Academy Defense gets going

The depth for Washburn seem to be the big factor so far as wave after wave of good players come of the bench for the Millers 62-41 Washburn

Dwight Anderson for Washburn is having a good game

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Troy May Jr is playing a good game with smart play just playing from behind as go on an 11-3 run

Washburn takes their first T.O. of the game 69-55 Washburn 11:49

PSA with another small run Washburn call TO 8:35 78-63 8:32

Washburn is moving he ball and running the clock out with 7:00 left in the second half

Pollard has turned his game on getting to the rim for Prairie Seeds Academy

82-69 Washburn 5:20 Prairie Seeds Academy in a Zone

Prairie Seeds Academy is fighting a uphill battle 84-73 Washburn burn up

Dejon Davis with a Big- Put-Back-Dunk 90-74 as Washburn’s defense and depth is overpowering the Lycan's 

Washburn bench is doing work as the move the ball and run the clock out

Too deep to strong for Prairie Seeds Academy as Washburn gets the win 102-82