Minnesota continues to produce a solid number of talented nationally recruited prospects. The 2017 class is loaded with high caliber wing and guard prospects. Minnesota's 2017 class is led prospects Gary Trent Jr, Goanar Mar, Simeon Davis, Theo John, Ishmael El-Alim, Brad Davidson, Jordan Horn, Joevon Walker showing great potential and production.
1) Gary Trent Jr 6'4 SG, Pulley EYBL 16's, Apple Valley
Trent is the top prospect in Minnesota's 2017 and one of the elite shooting guard prospects in the class nationally. Trent possesses a high caliber shooting guard skill set, deep shooting range, explosiveness around the rim and ability to create his own shot off the dribble. Trent had a excellent freshman campaign for Apple Valley during the 2014 high school season, helping lead Apple Valley to a 27-2 record. Trent has a old school shooting guards game, no dancing with the ball or over dribbling, attacks the open space off one or two dribbles for a open shot or a lane to drive, runs the court well and thrives off turning defense to offense. Trent is having a breakout spring campaign preforming at high level during the Nike EYBL" Sweet 16" qualifier events against some of top teams and prospects in the nation. Trent possesses elite basketball pedigree, upside and potential. Trent was a standout prospect during this year's Super Sophomore camp in Atlanta this spring. was selected to the Nike Elite 100 camp in St. Louis this spring, was ranked 20th by ESPN in the class nationally and received a 5 star rating. Trent holds offers from Texas Tech, Minnesota, Providence and has unlimited high major potential interest.
2) Gonnar Mar 6'7 SF, D1 Minnesota 16s, De La Salle
Mar is top wing forward prospect in Minnesota's 2017 class and one of the rising wing prospects nationally. Mar possesses a high caliber wing forward skill set, solid perimeter shooting range, can slash to the rim and finish above the rim. Mar had a excellent freshman campaign for De La Salle dominating the junior varsity games and making solid contributions to De La Salle's third consecutive state championship during the 2014 high school season. Mar has excellent athleticism, motor, dexterity and agility. Mar possesses elite upside, potential and continues rise up the nation ranking. Mar has performed at a high level during this spring for D1 Minnesota's 16's during the Adidas uprising circuit events showing great potential and production. Mar holds a offer from Iowa State and is drawing interest from but not limited to Northern Iowa, Marquette, Minnesota, Gonzaga, Ohio State, Xavier, Indiana and Michigan.
3) Theo John 6'9 PF, Pulley 16s, Champlin Park
John is the top post prospect from Minnesota's 2017 and one of the sleepers in the class nationally. John possesses great size, length, athleticism and motor. John had a solid freshman campaign, playing behind senior Brennan Witt for Champlin Park during the 2014 high school season. John has elite upside and potential. John has many of the physical attributes needed to become a high major division 1 recruit. John has continued to progress and develop during this spring showing great potential for Howard Pulley. John is drawing interest from but not limited to South Dakota State, Wisconsin, Northern Iowa and Ohio State.
4) Joevon Walker 6'5 SF, Wisconsin United 16's, Minnehaha Academy
Walker is one of the most skilled and top wing forward prospects from Minnesota's 2017 class. Walker possesses great explosiveness around the rim, can finish above and around the rim at a rate with contact as well as solid perimeter shooting range. Walker had a great freshman campaign for Minnehaha Academy and was one of the premier prospects freshman during the 2014 high school season. Walker has great strength, athleticism, elite scoring instincts around the rim and defends as well as rebounds on a high level. Walker has been competing on a high level for Wisconsin United this spring, showing great potential and production. Walker is receiving interest from Michigan State, Wisconsin Milwaukee, South Dakota and Nebraska Omaha.
5) Jordan Horn 6'1 G, Pulley 16s, Tartan
Horn is one of the most complete and top guard prospects from Minnesota's 2017 class. Horn possesses a high caliber combo guard skill set, the ability to create opportunities for others as well as himself off of the dribble,elite finishing ability and good basketball IQ. Horn had a breakout freshman campaign for Tartan, helping lead them to a state tournament appearance and was one of the premier freshman prospects during the 2014 high school season. Horn has great scoring instincts, competitiveness, shooting range from deep and is a clutch performer. Horn is having a great spring campaign preforming at high level during major competition for Howard Pulley. Horn is drawing interest from but not limited to North Dakota State, Bradley,Northern Iowa, Denver, and South Dakota.
6) Simeon Davis 6'4 SG, Wisconsin United 16's, Minnehaha Academy
Davis is one of the most skilled and top guard prospects from Minnesota's 2017 class. Davis has a high caliber shooting guard skill set, the ability to , can run the offense and high perimeter shooting range. Davis had a excellent freshman campaign for Minnehaha Academy starting from day one during the 2014 high school season. Davis is the premier perimeter defensive prospects and one of the most complete guard skill sets in the class. Davis is drawing interest from but not limited to Virginia, Marquette, University of Milwaukee Wisconsin, Minnesota, Northern Iowa, Wake Forest, Tulsa, Northern Illinois, Tennessee State, Northeastern and Pepperdine.
7) McKinley Wright 5'10 PG, Real Athletics 16's, Champlin Park
Wright is one of the most complete and top point guard prospects from Minnesota's 2017 class. Wright possesses a high caliber point guard skill set, great play making ability, explosiveness in the open court and solid perimeter shooting range. Wright had a great freshman campaign for Champlin Park during the 2014 high school season helping lead them to a them to a 25-3 record. Wright has the ability to penetrate the defense off the dribble, finish around the rim in traffic and defends his position at a high level. Wright is having a phenomenal spring campaign preforming at high level for Real Athletics showing great potential and production. Wright is drawing interest from but not limited to Northern Iowa, Marquette and South Dakota State.
8) Isaac Johnson 6'3 SG, Pulley, Minneapolis North
Johnson is one of the most skilled, complete and top shooting guard prospects from Minnesota's 2017 class. Johnson possesses a prototype shooting guard skill set, solid perimeter shooting range, the ability to create his own shot off the dribble and finish around the rim at a high rate. Johnson had a great freshman campaign for Minneapolis North helping lead them to a Minneapolis city title and was one of the premier prospects freshman during the 2014 high school season. Johnson thrives in the open court attacking the basket, pulling up from midrange and at turning defense to offense. Johnson is having a good spring campaign preforming at high level for Howard Pulley. Johnson is drawing interest from but not limited to Northern Iowa, California, Xavier, Montana, Western Kentucky and Colorado.
9) Tywhon Pickford 6'1 G, Real Athletics 16's, Mapple Grove
Pickford is one of the most skilled, complete and top guard prospects from Minnesota's 2017 class. Pickford has a high caliber combo guard skill, good perimeter shooting range, good play making ability and scoring instincts. Pickford had a great freshman campaign starting for Maple Grove during the 2014 high school season. Pickford can play both guard spots at a high level, able to run the offense, get to the rim off of the dribble, finish around the rim at a high and thrives at turning defense to offense. Pickford is having a good spring campaign for Real Athletics. Pickford is drawing interest from University of Tulsa, South Dakota State and Northern Iowa.
10) Brad Davison 6'2 G, Pulley EYBL 16s, Mapple Grove
Davidson is one of the most skilled and top guard prospects in Minnesota's 2017 class. Davidson has great basketball IQ, shooting range from deep and solid play making ability. Davison had a excellent freshman campaign for Maple Grove, starting from day one during the 2014 high school season. Davidson plays with in the offense, thrives at using screens and picks to create his offense. Davidson is having a good spring campaign preforming at high level for Howard Pulley 16s EYBL team this spring. Davidson holds a offer from South Dakota State and is drawing interest from but not limited to Wisconsin, North Dakota State and DePaul.
11) Ishmael El-Amin 6'2 G, Pulley, Hopkins
El-Amin is one of the most skilled and top guard prospects from Minnesota's 2017 class. El-Amin possesses a high caliber combo guard skill set, great shooting range from deep, solid play making ability and finishing ability around the rim. El-Amin played junior varsity and worked his way on to the varsity roster by the end of the season during the 2014 high school season. El-Amin has good basketball IQ, plays with competitiveness, composure and consistency. El-Amin has elite basketball pedigree, upside and potential. El-Amin is drawing interest from but not limited to Holy Cross, DePaul, Connecticut, Northern Iowa and Providence.
12) Alex Falcon 6'4 SF/SG, Real Athletics 16's, Centennial
Falcon is the most athletic and explosive wing prospects from Minnesota's 2017 class. Falcon possesses explosiveness in the open court and around the rim as well as a solid overall wing skill set. Falcon was one of the most under used and underrated prospects during the 2014 high school season, playing freshman for Centennial when he is considered one of the most talented athletes to attended Centennial. Falcon has the ability to take defenders off the bounce slash to the rim, play above the rim on both sides of the court and defends his position at a high level. Falcon has elite upside and potential. Falcon is drawing interest from but not limited to Northern Iowa, University of Milwaukee Wisconsin and South Dakota State.
13) DJ Hunter 6'3 SG, Pulley, Minneapolis North
Hunter is one of the most complete, skilled and top shooting guard prospects from Minnesota's 2017 class. Hunter has a high caliber shooting guard skill set, high basketball IQ, good perimeter shooting range out to behind the arc and high caliber finishing ability around the rim. Hunter had a breakout freshman campaign for Minneapolis North playing big time minutes, helping lead them to a Minneapolis city title during the 2014 high school season. Hunter was one of the most varsity ready prospects from the 2017 class year. Hunter has great versatility on both sides of the court, can play 1, 2 or 3 at high level as well is one of premier perimeter defenders in the class. Hunter is having a good spring campaign preforming at high level for Howard Pulley.
14) Walt Mcglroy 6'0 PG, Pulley 16s, Edina
Mcglroy is one of most skilled, complete and top point guard prospect from Minnesota's 2017 class. Mcglroy has a high level point guard skill set, good play making ability, great shooting range from deep and a good finisher around the rim. Mcglroy had a great freshman campaign for Edina starting from day one and one of the premier freshman prospects during the 2014 high school season. Mcglroy plays with aggressiveness on both sides of, competitiveness, composure and is solid perimeter defender. Mcglroy is having a spring campaign preforming at high level for Howard Pulley.
15) Jack Sorenson 5'10 PG, D1 Minnesota 16s, Lakeville South
Sorenson is one of the most skilled and top point guard prospect in Minnesota's 2017. Sorenson high caliber scoring point guard skill set, great shooting range from deep, solid play making, ball handling and finishing ability around the basket. Sorenson had a great freshman campaign for for Lakeville South starting from day one during the 2014 high school season. Sorenson high good scoring instincts, basketball IQ, competitiveness and can put up some big time numbers. Sorenson is having a good spring campaign for D1 Minnesota playing 16s.
16) Emanuel Humphrey, 6'5 SF, Lockdown 16's, Tartan
Humphrey is one of the most versatile and skilled wing prospects from Minnesota's 2017 class. Humphrey has great versatility, solid inside-outside, explosiveness, physicality and high caliber finishing around the rim. Humphrey had a great freshman campaign, playing a solid role for Tartan helping lead them to a state tournament appearance during the 2014 high school. Humphrey thrives in the open attacking the basket, making hustle plays on both sides of the court, has solid shooting range on the perimeter and can defend his position on a high level. Humphrey is having a solid spring campaign for MN Lockdown, showing great production and potential.
17) Dedoch Chan 6'7 F, Fury, Albert Lee
Chan is one of the most athletic and top forward prospects from Minnesota's 2017 class. Chan possesses a solid overall post skill set, the ability to slash to the rim off of the bounce, solid perimeter shooting rang and scoring instincts around the rim. Chan had a excellent freshman campaign for Albert Lee and was one of premier freshman prospects during the 2014 high school season. Chan is one of the most improved prospects from the class over the last year. Chan the ability to play above the rim on both sides of the court, can guard multiple positions and guard his position at a high level. Chan is having a good spring campaign for Fury showing great potential and production.
18) Jericho Sims 6'6 SF, Cristo Rae
Sims is one of the most skilled, athletic and complete wing prospects from Minnesota's 2017 class. Sims possesses a high caliber wing skill set, great perimeter shooting range, athleticism and explosiveness attacking the basket as well as around the rim. Sims had a excellent freshman campaign for Cristo Rae and was one of the premier freshman performers throughout the 2014 high school season. Sims make major contributions in all phases of the game, rebounds at high rate, solid play making ability and can defend his position on a high level. Sims possesses all the physical attributes coaches seek out in a high level wing prospect.
19) Mar Mar Hughes 5'10 PG, Lockdown, Osseo
Hughes is one of the most skilled and complete point guard prospects from Minnesota's 2017 class. Hughes possesses high level point guard skill set, explosiveness in the open, can create off the dribble, good play making ability and perimeter shooting range. Hughes had a good freshman campaign for Osseo playing some varsity during the 2014 high school season. Hughes thrives at penetrating the defense of the dribble, making plays in the open court and attacking and finishing around the rim in traffic. Hughes is a good spring campaign for MN Lockdown showing great production and potential.
20) Jack Hutchinson 6'0 SG, D1 Minnesota 16s, Mapple Grove
Hutchinson is one of the most skilled and top guard prospects from Minnesota's 2017 class. Hutchinson has solid overall shooting guard skill set, good shooting range from deep, play with in the offense and has a high basketball IQ. Hutchinson has a solid freshman campaign for Maple Grove during the 2014 high school season. Hutchinson thrives at using screens and picks to create his offense, is fundamentally sound and knows how to get open. Hutchinson is having a good spring campaign for D1 Minnesota playing a high level. Hutchinson holds a offer from Montana State and drawing interest from South Dakota State and Creighton.
21) Brennan Hawkins 6'5 F, Pulley, Minneapolis Southwest
Hawkins is one of the most skilled and complete front court prospects from Minnesota's 2017 class. Hawkins high caliber front prospect skill set, is fundamentally sound, finishes around the rim at a high rate and solid shooting range from the perimeter. Hawkins had a good freshman campaign for Minneapolis Southwest leading the junior varsity and playing some varsity during the 2014 high school season. Hawkins is the type of player the coaches love, he does erything right way, is a competitor and has all the Intangibles. Hawkins is having a good spring campaign for Howard Pulley competing at a high level.
22) Derek Thompson 6'6 F, Comets, Rocori
Thompson is one of the most complete and skilled front court prospects from Minnesota's 2017 class. Thompson has a high caliber front court prospect skill set, finishes around the rim and rebounds at high rate. Thompson had a good freshman campaign for Alexandria during the 2014 high school season.
Thompson is fundamentally sound in all phases of the game, has a solid post presence on both sides of the ball and knows his role as a post player. Thompson is having a great spring campaign for the Comets preforming at high level showing great production and potential.
23) Bryce Irsfeld 6'0 PG, Comets Elite 16's, Brownsville
Irsfeld is one of the most skilled and top point guard prospects from Minnesota's 2017 class. Irsfeld has solid solid overall point guard skill set, plays under control, strength, explosiveness in the open court, has good play making ability and scoring instincts. Irsfeld had a great freshman campaign for Brownsville playing major minutes during the 2014 high school season and was one of the premier freshman prospects. Irsfeld has a high basketball IQ, plays with in the offense and has solid shooting range from deep. Irsfeld is having a good spring campaign preforming at high level for the Comets Elite top 16's team.
24) Jaquan Sanders 6'1 G, Pulley, Minneapolis North
Sanders is one of the most skilled and top guard prospects from Minnesota's 2017 class. Sanders possesses great combo guard skill set, the ability to create his own shot off the dribble, solid perimeter shooting range, good play making ability and finish around the rim at a rate in traffic. Sanders had solid freshman campaign for Minneapolis North during the 2014 high school season. Sanders thrives in the open court, attacking the basket slashing to rim and turning defense to offense. Sanders has a every unorthodox balling handling ability as well the way he attacks the rim that makes him harder to guard then most guards when he's attacking offensively.
25) Kingston Myles 6'3 G, MN Lockdown 16's, Tartan
Myles is on of most athletic and skilled guard prospects from Minnesota's 2017 class. Myles has a solid overall wing guard skill set, explosiveness around the rim, solid play making ability and solid perimeter shooting range. Myles had a good freshman campaign for Tartan making contributions to their state tournament appearance during the 2014 high school season. Myles possesses great physicality, slashing ability and scoring instincts around the rim. Myles is having a good spring campaign for MN Lockdown showing great production and potential.
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Trae Berhow 6'4 SF, MN Lockdown 16's, Watertown
Ahzerik Rodgers 6'0 PG, Pulley, Minneapolis North
Myles Hanson 6'5 F, Fury, Chaska
Jaron Roste 6'3 G, Comets, Alexandria
Owen Chose 6'1 G, Fury, Eden Prairie
Donavan Dolton, 6'4 SF, MN Ice, Apple Valley
Romello Adkins 6'2 SF, Real Athletics 16's, Champlin Park
Kimari Suggs-Morgan 6'3 SF, MN Ice, North St.Paul
Simon Wright 6'5 SF, Pulley, Hopkins
Isaiah Robinson PG, PSA , MNLockdown
Darryl Mayfield 6'2 SG Real Athletics 16's, Hopkins
Keegan Williams 6'1 G, MNBA /MN Lockdown, Chanhassen
Anthony Eagle 6'1 G, Pulley, Cooper
Sam Boehne 6'6 F, MN Warriors
Kade Hart 6'7 F , Fury, Faribault
Emerson Egly 6'2 G, St.Paul Academy
Devon Hannah 5'11 PG, Magic Gold Elite 16's
Noah Champion 6'4 F, MN Lockdown, Champlin Park
