MNHSU MYSM-All Summer Teams 2015 and 2016 classes

Every year Minnesota Hoopers Stand Up releases it's MYSM-All Summer Teams of the top prospects and performers throughout the past spring traveling basketball season. Here's MYSM Teams for the 2014 summer season.

MNHSU MYSM-All Summer Teams 2015 class

First Team

Donnell Gresham PG, Wisconsin United, Cretin Derham Hall

Marshawn Wilson G, Wisconsin United, Hill Murray

Sacar Amin SG, Pulley EYBL, De La Salle

Dan Jech PF, Cyclones, Rochester Mayo

Justin Dahl C, Minnesota Basketball Academy, Holy Family


Second Team

Jarvis Johnson PG, Pulley EYBL, De La Salle

JT Gibson PG, Net Gain, Champlin Park

Bjorn Broman PG, Pulley EYBL, Lakeview Christian

Cole Murray PF, Comets, Rogers

Kyle McKinley PF, Net Gain, Stillwater


17U MVP: Marshawn Wilson G, Wisconsin United, Hill Murray

17U Most improved: Marty Hill G, Net Gain, Champlin Park

17U Sleeper: Grantham Gillard SG, D1 Minnesota, Eden Prairie


MNHSU MYSM-All Summer Teams 2016 class

First Team

Amar Miller PG, Pulley's EYBL 16's, Minnetonka

Amir Coffey SG, Pulley EYBL, Hopkins

Steffon Mitchell SF, Fury, Shakopee

Reed Nikko PF, Net Gain, Maple Grove

Brock Bertram C, Pulley EYBL, Apple Valley


Second Team

Tyler Johnson G, D1 Minnesota 17's, Minneapolis North

Tyler Peterson G, Pulley's EYBL 16's, Centennial

Steffon Musoke SG, Heat, Rogers

Micheal Hurt F, D1 Minnesota, John Marshall

Trenton Krueger F, Pulley's EYBL 16's, St. Croix Lutheran


16U MVP: Steffon Mitchell SF, Fury, Shakopee

16U Most improved:  Steffon Musoke SG, Heat, Rogers

16U Sleeper : Teathloach Pal F, Heat, Fridley

MYSM 2015 class Top 25 Prosect Rankings

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

MYSM Top 5 freshman classes and impact player school changes 2013-14 season

Basketball season never stops, this time of the year MYSM is able to see what schools student athletes have moved to during the summer. This is also exciting time to see the top incoming freshman classes and what impact they could have  during the up coming season.

Top 5 Freshman classes in Minnesota class 2017

1) Mapple Grove- Mapple Grove is stacked for the future as this year's class of talented guard prospects, join the 2 Reed Nikko and Kayode Awosika from the 2016 class. The hype is around floor general point guard Brad Davidson who will play the biggest role this year for Maple Grove. Tyhwon Pickford an elite scorer and Jack Hutchinson one of the most talented shooters in the class, will give the Crimson real fire power in the future. Max McNellis who has great size and upside also will make future contributes. With 4 of the top 30 players in the class, there will be no looking back for Maple Grove.

2) Minneapolis North- Coach Larry McKenzie waste no time having a impact immediately bringing the most talented class to come to any Minneapolis public school in recent history.  North freshman class is loaded with skill and athleticism from the wing and guard positions. Isaac Johnson a top 10 2017 prospect will have a chance to play a major role from the jump. DJ Hunter one of the most complete and varsity ready players in the class will have a impact immediately. Jaquan Sanders a combo guard, Ahzerik Rodgers a speedy, scoring point guard will both will be able to contribute this season.North lands 4 of the top 30 freshman in the class, this is just of the beginning of rebuilding for the Polar program.

3) Minnehaha Academy- Minnehaha Academy lands a pair of top 10 prospects in Simeon Davis and Joevon Walker. Simeon has the most complete point guard skill set in the class and Joevon Walker the most dominate front court player in this class. This pair is special because each of them can dominate their position on the defensive end of the court. The future could not be brighter for the Red Hawks adding 2 four year starters.

4) Tartan- Tartan is winning with a dynamic trio from this freshman class. Jordan Horn one of the top combo guards in the class will provide scoring and have a impact immediately, Kingston Myles will play role, to form an elite guard combo for Tartan. Emanuel Humphrey is physically one of the most varsity ready players in the class, with his size and athleticism he will be having a major impact the next 4 year's. Tartan will have the plenty to look forward too with 3 of the top 30 freshman prospects in the class.

5) Champlin Park-  Champlin Park gets great group of prospects led by Theo John a high impact post presence and ultra quick PG McKinley Wright. Who might be the most under rated forward in the class Romello Adkins will join Theo, to form the best front court tandem in this class. Champlin Park has much to look forward to with as a talented class as any program with 3 of the top 30 prospects in the class. 

The rest of best

De La Salle- The rich get richer as one of the most sought out and anticipated freshman prospect Goanar Mar a high caliber forward is now an Islander. Goanar Mar has the size and athleticism to contribute to the islanders now, but he won't be playing much varsity this season. The future of De La Salle belongs to Goanar after this year.

Apple Valley- Gary Trent will be factor this coming season and for the next 4 year's. Trent will be one of the Eagles greatest scoring threats from day one this coming season. Trent could be the reason Apple Valley playing in 2015 and 2016 state championships.

Hopkins- Hopkins always has some of the metro's top talent coming from the Hopkins North and West middle school's. Ishmael El-Amin leads the Roays freshman class a skilled guard . Simon Wright a skilled shooter and Daryl May a athletic wing both are above average players and will make future contributes.

Cretin Durham Hall- No big time names just great depth and athleticism. Fontae OBannon, Damien Goergen, Markel Speed, and others all will make future contributes for the Raiders.

Minneapolis Southwest- Southwest lands one of the top front court players in the class and second best freshman in the Minneapolis City Conference. Should give Tom Weko something to build with in the future. Brennan Hawkins is high caliber forward, with a skill set that can contribute this season.

Wayzata- A solid group joins the program led by the Urke twins Daniel and Mathew two good front court players. A pair of solid guards Owen Chose and Gavin Baumgartner. This group will keep Wayzata competitive in the Lake Conference in coming season's.

Impact player School Changes

Delshon Strickland One of the top prospects in the 2014 class will be finishing his high school career at Minnetoka High. Delshon will start from day one, will give Minnetoka scoring, athleticism and chance of winning the Lake Conference this season. Minnetoka should be considering making a run into the state tournament this season.







Grantham Gillard One of the most handcuffed and underrated prospects in the 2015 class will join Eden Prairie. A skilled wing give the Eagles more fire power for another run at the state tournament. Grantham is coming off a state tournament championship appearance in witch he played a major role and made all Tournament Team.

Amar Miller The top PG in the 2016 class will be playing basketball for Tom Dasovich. Amar gives the Skippers creativity, a playmaker and a scoring threat from anywhere on court. Miller's ball handling and ability to stretch the defense from deep will make room for shooters.  The addition of Miller gives Tonka more fire power and a better chance of making a possible run at the state tournament these coming season's.





Randy Mathews Great size, wing span, agility and athleticism. Coach McKenzie gets what should be a very solid piece for the Minneapolis North Polar basketball program this coming season. With Mathews ability to run the court and play above the rim Randy will have a major impact providing the Polar's a inside presence on both sides of the ball.




Jamil Jackson One of the top SG prospects in the 2016 class. Coach Larry McKenzie lands a big piece of the transformation of the Minneapolis North Polar basketball program. Jackson will have a major impact this coming season as one of most dynamic scores in the 2016 class. Jackson should be on of the top players in the Minneapolis City Conference over the next 3 years.

Jordan Dembley One of the top PG prospects in the 2014 class joins Osseo for his final high school season. Dembley's prototype point guard skill set will give Osseo a chance to be championship contender this season. The combination of Wheeler Baker and Jordan Dembley will form this seasons top backcourt in the state.

Austin Slater Wayzata gains a big piece of their future after having a productive summer and solidifying his wing skill set. Slater will start from day one and will play a major role for Wayzata this season.

MYSM Class 2015 Top 15 Rankings

2015: Minnesota is on the basketball map, this class continues to show why. The 2015 class is loaded with Division 1 prospects at guard and center with 5 players having Division one offers going into their junior year. This class has a possible 20 plus division 1 prospects.

1) Jarvis Johnson 6'1 PG De La Salle - Elite level guard prospect, dynamic athlete with high caliber guard skill set. Johnson possesses all of the physical attributes and skills that high Division one program seek out,one of the top stock rises in the 2015 class nationally. Johnson has the ability to take defenders off the dribble and finish above the rim in traffic, as well as run the offense, break down a defense and create for others. One of the most handcuffed players in the state.  Running a offense during high that led him to be a facilitator and not a scorer averaging 7.7 points on his way to back to back state championships. Johnson has offers from UCLA, Penn State, Purdue, Iowa State,Creighton Gonzaga and the University of Minnesota, while gaining great national interest.

2) Alex Illikainen 6'10 C Grand Rapids - High caliber skilled big, with great athleticism. Illikainen has a complete offense skill set and play making ability in the post. Averaging 26.1 points the season while being the primary defense focus on every play. Illikainen is a dominant post player on both sides of the ball controlling the paint on the boards and on defense. Offers from Oregon, Iowa State, Creighton, Nebraska and the University of Minnesota. Illikainen is beast and is drawing great national interest.

3) Sacar Amin 6'4 SG De La Salle - Versatile, elite athlete, with high caliber guard skill set. Possesses all physical attributes and athleticism that division one programs seek in guards and wing prospects. Sacar continues to improve and show that his upside is even greater, with his complete transition to shooting guard. Playing at the highest level this season starting for back to back State championship winner De La Salle, as well as starter on Pulley's EYBL team this summer. Amin stock is rising and drawing great interest from Iowa, Wisconsin, UNI and gaining national attention.

4) Marshawn Wilson 6'2 G Hill Murray - Dynamic, explosive combo guard. Overall solid guard skill set with elite athleticism. Can create off the bounce and finish above the rim in traffic with contact. Elite one on one player on both sides of the court. Wilson has offers from Creighton, UNI and Colorado; drawing great national interest.




5) Sam Neumann 6'5 SF Cretin Durham Hall - High caliber, skilled shooter, with with solid athleticism and deep shooting range. High basketball IQ, physical, competitive and can take over games from deep if left open. Leading his team in scoring averaging 16.6 points this. Neumann has an offer from Toledo and drawing great interest from several division 1 programs.



6) JT Gibson 6'3 PG Champlin Park- Overall high caliber guard skill set, with with great size and strength for his position. Gibson dose everything at high level, knows how to control the pace of the game and run a offense. Averaging 11.1 points 2.3 assist and 1.5 steals this season. Gibson stock is rising and could land a few major offers before the end of this summer.




7) Donnell Gresham 6'0 PG Cretin Durham Hall - Prototype, pure point guard, makes other players better as well as possesses great offensive tools. Can score on all three levels of the court and has elite play making ability. Donnell is a lil under the radar from playing junior varsity this past season, from transferring.


8) Justin Dahl 6'10 C Holy Family - Dahl possesses great upside and impacts the game on both sides of the ball in the paint. Averaging 7.5 points, 9.1 rebounds and 4.2 blocks. Dahl knows his role and plays it to the fullest having an impact in the post on both ends of court. Division 1 body, Dahl controls the paint, and has that tough nastiness that coaches want in post defenders. Dahl in drawing great regional interest and should be getting some solid offers before the end of summer.

9) Grantham Gillard 6'4 SG Eden Prairie -  Flat out stud, versatile, athletic and skilled. One of the most handcuffed players in the state this past 2013 season, averaging 12.0 points. One top defenders at his position, with solid play making ability. Able to score in the offense, in the open court, and on the bounce and on all 3 levels.  Grantham is 15 and is one of the youngest players the class. Has almost complete shooting guard skill. Grantham is drawing interest from Bowling Green, Butler, UNI and Iowa State.

10) Bjorn Broman 6'0 PG Lakeview Christian - High pedigree, pure point, makes other players better. Broman is skilled from the perimeter and is one of the best 3 point shooters in the state. Possesses great play making ability high energy and has solid athleticism. Averaging 21.3 points, 7.9 assist, 5.3 rebounds, and 3.9 steals in the 2013 season, leading the state in assist, steals and three pointers made. Broman stock is rising and drawing regional interest.

11) Jalen Mobley 6'1 PG Johnson - Explosive, dynamic, scoring point guard. One of the most athletic and explosive guards in the class. Thrives on turning defense to offense and making plays for others in the open court. Jalen has solid perimeter skills and play making ability. Can take defenders off the dribble and finish above the rim in traffic. Averaging 13.3 points 3.2 assist and 1.5 steals this season. Mobley's stock is rising and in drawing interest from several programs.

12) Kyle McKinley 6'10 Stillwater -High energy,  high impact post player. Possesses the physical tools that Division 1 programs seek in front court prospects. Runs the court well and can make plays above the rim on both sides of the ball. McKinley's stock is rising, and should receive so major interest in the near future.

13) Joey Witthus 6'5 SF Chanhassen - Complete player, contributes in all phases of the game. Solid on both sides of the ball, competitive, physical, makes any team better. Lead his team in scoring averaging 16.7 points, with a season high of 37 points. Witthus is drawing great interest from several division 1 programs.


14)  John Warren 6'4 SG Hopkins -High pedigree, high caliber, skilled shooter. Warren runs and spaces the court well, knows how to get open. Works well with the offense and has a high basketball IQ.  Good athleticism, size and length. Before his injury was the 6 man on varsity Hopkins. Warren stock is rising and is drawing interest from several division 1 programs.



15) Carter Asche 6'10 MACCRAY - Long, lean, solid athlete with great size and wing span. Runs the court well and is very mobile and agile for his size. Has great shooting range. Asche possesses all the physical attributes needed to be a high division 1 recruit.


Don't Sleep: Muhammad Lawal Breck, GT Johnson Eagan, Kobe Critchley Roseville, Evan Shepherd Washburn,  Jayson Edwards Benidle St. Margarets, Cole Murray Rogers, Andrew Groves Minnetoka, Jerome Dixon Armstrong, Marty Hill Champlin Park, Dan Jech Rochester Mayo, AJ Ray Southwest, Connor Flack Lakeville North,Joe Rosga Cretin Durham Hall, Sean Burns Armstrong, Arione Farra Park Center, Isaiah Sims De La Salle

Maranatha vs Southwest Minnesota Christian 1A State Championship

#  Maranatha (31-1) vs SW MN Christian ( 29-1)

This 1A Championship game brings a match up of two very balanced teams. Both teams are having great seasons and come in this game expecting to win. Each team has only one lose and only one gome bring home a Minnesota State Championship.  

Southwest Christian wins the tip-off, Leighton Sampson with first score of the game 2-0

Maranatha up 7-6 with 16:00 left in the second half

Maranatha up 13-12 with 12:00 left in the first half

Maranatha calls T.O. down 19-13 with 9:00 left in the first half

Southwest Christian holding the lead up 29-23 with 6:00 left in the first half

Maranatha go on a 7-1 run to tie the game up at 30 with 2:27 left in the first half

Maranatha up 37-34 at halftime

Southwest Christian starts the second half on a 5-2 run to tie the game up at 39 with 15:35 left

Maranatha up 48-44 with 13:00 left in the second half

Southwest Christian and Maranatha tied up at 55 with 10:00 left in the second half

Josh Goldschmidt takes the lead 58-55 with 9:00 left in the second half

Southwest Christian goes on a 7-0 run to go up 62-58 with 7:00 left in the second

Nate Pfeifle with a big 3, Southwest Christian up 71-64 with 4:00 left in the game

Maranatha with 4 straight misses from deep, down 75-64 with 2:00 left in the game

Southwest Christian gets the big time win 81-73 

Game Review
This game had 14 lead changes and was a all out battle to take home the Championship. Southwest Christian got a double digit lead with 2:16 left in the game.Southwest Christian out scored Marantha 26-18 in the last 10:00 of the second half. Maranatha fell behind at the wrong time allowing Southwest Christian to close out the game with their largest lead of the game. Southwest Christian won the turnover battle 5 to 11 and made 11/13 free throws in the last 10:00 of the game.

Southwest Minnesota Christian Southwest Christian played a compete game with smart plays and big time heart down the stretch. Southwest Christian controlled the pace of the game and got buckets on key possessions to close out the game strong. Leighton Sampson 22pts 3blk 0to and Dominic Nibbelink 29pts 7ast 0to led their team to the victory with their dominate performances. Eric Talsma 9pts and Nate Pfeifle 12pts with solid games to get this team win.   

Maranatha Maranatha did not have a bad game but something broke down with the team chemistry down the stretch. Isaiah Hanson 24pts 8reb was the only who had their A game ready for this game. Marantha need Garrison Gillard's 14pts play-making ability in the second half when Maranatha was having trouble scoring. Jeremiah Hanson 11pts and Grantham Gillard 8pts with solid games. Maranatha had chances to take control of the game but did not get the key plays down the stretch.                                                                                    

Maranatha @ Washburn

#14 Marantha (18-1) vs Washburn (10-8) 

These teams are on two different paths as Washburn is having a down year after reaching the State Championship game last year. While Maranatha is looking like one of the best teams in the state, after failing to even make section finals last season with top seed in the section.This game features two great match-ups. One of dynamic senior points guards Nick Anderson and Garrison Gillard. The second match up of two talented class. Top15 MYSM 2015 shooting guards Grantham Gillard and Even Shepherd.    

Washburn wins the tip-off

Grantham Gillard hits from deep to start the game for Marantha up 3-0

Washburn takes the lead back up 7-5 with 14:00 left in the first half

Marantha and Washburn exchange the lead 19-15, Marantha up with 10:00 left in the first half

Nick Anderson takes the lead back for Washburn with a make from deep 25-22 with 6:32 left in the first half

Washburn with a small lead over Marantha 27-25 with 4:00 left in the first half

Maranath calls T.O. down 33-28 with 1:55 left in the second half

Washburn up at halftime 36-32

Jeremiah Hanson gets the score of the second for Maranatha, Washburn up 36-34

Washburn goes on a 11-6 spurt to go up 45-40 with 14:00 left in the second half

Maranatha calls T.O. down 47-40 with 13:45 left in the second half

Marantha comes out the T.O. on point and go on a 8-2 run led by Isaiah Hanson

Washburn calls T.O. up 49-48 with 10:22 left in the second half

Close game Washburn up 55-53 with 6:00 left in the game

Washburn calls T.O. up 62-58 with 2:46 left in the game

Maranatha calls T.O. down 66-63 with 39 sec left in the game

Washburn misses from the line

This game is going to O.T. 68 up

Grantham gets fouled on the drive, makes 2/2 from the line 70-68

 Nick Anderson hits a 3 ties at 71, Washburn and Maranatha 73 up

Grantham Gillard seals the game at the line making 6 of 6 on the last 3 possessions of the game

Maranatha gets a well earned win 79-73

  Game Review This game was really good. As both teams came in thinking they should win this game. Washburn had the momentum the majority of the game but Maranatha never back down or let down and made the right plays. Maranatha won the turnover battle 12-10 over Washburn in the close game. Maranatha out scored Washburn 11-5 in over time. This was won and lost at the free throw line. Washburn was up 66-60 with less then 1:00 left in regulation.

Maranatha  This was truly a team win for Marantha. Isaiah Hanson 24pts made big shoots down the stretch as Marantha pulled back into the game to tie it up for the overtime victory.Garrison Gillard 18pts 5ast was not on his A game offensively but made up by making plays for others and on defense. Jeremiah Hanson 11pts made a big 3 at the end of regulation and had a solid game. Josh Goldschmidt has hard time playing against Washburn guards.  Gramtham Gillard 21pts 3ast 4reb prove the he can score against more athletic teams and win games from the free throw line. Maranatha gets a win that assures they will be the #1 seed through sections and the State tournament.   

Washburn  Washburn played a solid game but gave this one away. Washburn got good contributions from the team with 4 players in double digit scoring  Nick Anderson, Even Shepherd with 13pts Noah Scarver 10pts and Jeff Jones 14 who kept them in the game in the first half. Washburn could have sealed the win if Nick Anderson made his free throws.This was just another close lose in a not so good season.

Metro Youth Sports Media Half season review 2012-13

Metro Youth Sports Media Review of the first half of 2012-13 Minnesota high school basketball season.

Minnesota high school basketball is enjoying someone most talented players to come through Minnesota high school basketball. With the amount of talent spread around the metro area it has made for great high school basketball season. as many teams have show their worthy of competing for state title this year.

This is MYSM ranking Top30 teams in the state have way into the 2012-2013 season this takes into account talent record style of play and head to head matches.

1 De La Salle                 16 Holy Angles 

2 Park Center                17 St. Louis Park

3 Apple Valley              18 Brainerd

4 Osseo                         19 Blake  

5 Hopkins                      20 Champlin Park 

6 Tartan                         21 Prior Lake 

7 Eden Prairie               22 Armstrong  

8 Edina                          23 Stillwater Area

9  Roseville                    24 Johnson   

10 Woodbury                25 Maple Grove 

11 Minnetonka              26 Columbia Heights 

12 Cooper                      27 Belgrade 

13 Lakeville North         28 Waconia

14 Maranatha                 29 Mahtomedi 

15 Austin                        30 Minnehaha Academy 

The Battle for the Twin Cities
The last 6-7 years Minneapolis city conference has dominated by Washburn as well as Johnson is dominated Saint Paul City conference. Both teams winning state titles during this run  The 2012-13 is a whole new game as Johnson nor Washburn have the lead for the conference title. The race for the Minneapolis City conference title is led by Southwest High School and the Saint Paul to City conference title is led by Highland Park. Could be this year we get a match up other than Washburn vs Johnson in the Twin Cities Championship. It's hard to argue that there is not a battle for the cities going on.

The Classic Lake conference vs Field 

The lake conference is the most competitive basketball conference in Minnesota. The lake conference has had representative in the state tournament semifinals each of last 6 years. Lake conference has had 2 teams make the State tournament the last 3 seasons. Lake Conference teams this year have 14  losses total out of conference play, 6 of them coming from Wayzata. Edina, Minnetonka, Hopkins and Eden Prairie all are capable of making runs for the Minnesota State Title this year. Osseo, Apple Valley, Park Center and Roseville all leading their own conferences and will not face the competition that the Classic Lake teams will face during their conference schedule and going into sections. So when it comes to competing for the state title I'll put the odds on a Classic Lake team winning it all.

Why he on the bench

This MYSM list of some very talented players who could be starting for another team or get more PT on some very good teams. This is not about the players playing in front of them but their choice of school position they play and their grade.

Romeo Barber-Mpls South class 2014       
Jayson Edwards-BSM class 2015     
Tracy Brown-St.Louis Park class 2015  
Stephon Sharp-Hopkins class 2014

AJ Ray-Mpls Southwest class 2015
Marquise Grey-Cooper class 2014


The future is now Super 16

This MYSM list of the top underclassmen making big impacts on their programs varsity teams in Minnesota high school basketball this year and will be leading their teams in the future.

Jarvis Johnson-De La Sall class 2015         

Amir Coffey-Hopkins class 2016                  

Gramtham Gillard-Maranatha class 2015  

Sam Neumann- CDH class 2015              
Jamil Jackson-Metro Tech class 2016.         

Alex Illikainen-Grand Rapids class 2015    

Payton Bowdry-Mpls South class 2016       

Even Shepherd-Washburn class 2015          

Brock Bertram-Apple Valley class 2016
Jarrett Baptiste-Columbia Heights class 2016
JT Gibson-Champlin Park class 2015
Michael Hurt- John Marshall class 2016
Sacar Amin-De La Salle class 2015
Tyler Johnson- Mpls North class 2016
Arione Farra-Park Center class 2015

Patrick Dembley-Richfield class 2016


4 classes 4 rings
 This is the MYSM projected matchup Minnesota high school state tournament title games.

4A- Park Center vs Apple Valley

The 2 best teams in 4A all season meet again for a rematch. Apple Valley wins this time led by Tyus Jones gets their first State title.    

3A- De La Salle vs Austin  

The best team in the state, plays the team having the best season in the state. De La Salle wins back to back state titles led by Reid Travis. 

2A- Litchfield vs Minnehaha Academy 

Litchfield returns to the championship game only to lose again. As Kaharri Carter leads his team to thier first state title.

1A- Maranatha Academy vs Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa 

Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa makes another run to the State title game, but fall short. Maranatha wins the 1A State title led by Garrison Gillard.

Heritage Christian @ Maranatha

#25 Maranatha Christian Academy (11-0) vs Heritage Christian Academy (12-0)

This is gotta be the place to be at tonight with packed gym and more media they any other 1A game this season. A section semifinal rematch from 1A section 4 last year. These teams are on a mission after Prairie Seeds Academy won the section in 2012 season. Both teams undefeated meet after Heritage won the last game 71-58 at Heritage to advance to the section finals.

Maranatha win the tip-off, Gramtham Gillard with the first score the game

Heritage Christian calls a T.O. down 4-0 with 16:06 left in the first half

Spenser Bland gets the first score for Heritage Christina 4-2 Maranatha up

Zach Weld ties it up at 7 for Heritage Christian with 13:50 left in the first half

Maranatha calls T.O. down 15-9 with 11:51 left in the first half

Both teams go back and forth exchanging the lead 21-18 Maranatha up with 7:00 left in the first half

 Heritage Christian is falling behind as Maranatha is turning defense to offense, every stater has scored and is finishing on the break up 37-27 with 2:00 left in the first half

Maranatha with the lead at halftime 41-29

Heritage Christian gets the first score of the half by Spenser Bland

Maranatha calls T.O. with 16:44 left in the second half up 41-33

Maranatha starts the second half off cold 0/4 and Heritage Christian is Hot 3/3 Maranatha up 41-35 with 16:00 left in the second half

Grantham Gillard gets his 3rd foul and goes to the bench with 15:16 left in the second half

Heritage Christian keeping it close down 45-40 with 13:00 left in the second half

Garrison Gillard is opening up Heritage Christian defense creating easy opportunities for scores in the half and open court 52-42 with 9:15 left in the second half

Heritage Christian calls T.O. down 54-42 with 8:12 left in the second half

Isaiah Hanson has been dominate in the inside 4/4 inside the paint Maranatha pushing out the lead on 15-5 run up 60-45 6:00 left in the game

 Heritage Christian calls T.O. down 66-47 with 4:43 left in the game

Maranatha pulls their staters as the game 74-47 with 3:00 left in the game

The Mustangs get the big win in impressive fashion 78-54 

Game Review

Maranatha If that's the best 1A has for the Mustangs, they will be cutting down the nets in March 2013. One of the most balanced team games played this season with 4 players in double figures as Maranatha played their A game. Isaiah Hanson 19pts shot 8/12 from from the field and was a dominate force against Heritage Christian. Garrison Gillard had a complete game looking like one of the top guards in the state with 22pts 7ast 4reb and 3stl with 1 turnover. Grantham Gillard guarded all position and had impact with 12pts 6reb 5ast only 2 turnovers. Maranatha had 26 assist and 12 turnovers and played with great pace.This team is for real and have a good chance of finishing the season undefeated.

Heritage Christian This was not their best showing as Heritage was careless with the ball as their best players did not take care of the ball. Zach Weld had a solid game with 17 but was 2/8 from deep 4 less makes then his last game a win against Maranatha with 5 turnovers. Christian Pieper went 1/10 with 3pts and Brad Basco had 18 pts but shot 7/18 with 4 turnovers. Heritage Christian could not keep up the scoring place and did not have good night from deep shooting 5/26.Heritage Christian is a solid team and should bounce back from this knowing that they will get a rematch later this season.