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 2014 Top15 Rankings

2014: Minnesota's super class, the 2014 class is unparalleled Minnesota high school basketball recruiting history. With 3 prospects in the top 40 players in the nation and a host of other D1 prospects Minnesota is all the way on the map. This class is loaded guards and wing prospects with great athleticism. Minnesota high school basketball talent is at a all time with possible 20 plus division 1 players in this class.

1) Tyus Jones 6'2 PG Apple Valley - The highest rated player to ever come out of Minnesota and the number one point guard in the nation. Tyus is the prototype point guard prospect of the highest caliber. The coaches point guard, makes his teammates better and controls the game, with his cerebral aptitude. Averaging 20.9 points 7.6 assist and 3.8 rebounds this season, while leading his team to its first Minnesota high school state championship. Tyus is a pass first point guard with elite play making and scoring ability.  A 5 star prospect and member of the Junior National Team, Tyus has his choice of what school he will attend as one the most sought out players in the nation.

2) Rashad Vaughn 6'6 SG Cooper- The Ultimate high caliber Division 1 prospect. Vaughn possesses the tools the people can't get enough of Minnesota's Mr.Showtime. The only prospects in the top 10 nationally who can play point, shooting guard as well as small forward. With ridiculous stats averaging 28.5 points 9.8 rebounds 3.2 assist 2.7 steals and 2 blocks this season. Vaughn is the top Shooting Guard prospect in the nation and has unlimited potential. Vaughn will have a choice of what program you will be attending with offers from Kentucky, Louisville, Kansas, Connecticut and almost every other high Division one program.

3) Reid Travis 6'8 PF De La Salle- The most dominate post presence in the state of Minnesota and one of the fastest rising national prospects in the 2014 class, Travis is considered one of the top 10 forward prospects in the nation. Travis is a versatile high caliber front court player. Averaging 27.4 points this season while leading his team to its second straight state tournament title. Reid is gifted multi sport athlete that could easy play Division 1 football at a high level at quarterback. Travis list of college basketball scholarship offers is only growing with offers from Arizona, Boston College, Michigan State, USC and UCLA.

4) Andre Wallace PG 6'1 Eden Prairie- Ultra quick and explosive scoring guard thrives in the open court making plays for others and himself. Wallace has a combo guard skill set. Andre has solid play making ability and elite explosiveness and open court. Andre has the ability to beat off the dribble and finish above the rim in traffic. Averaging 16 points 5 rebounds 2 assist this season. Andre has offers from Washington State and Oregon State, with great interest from several PAC 12 teams; as well as over 10 D2 program offers.

5) Carter Kirk 6'8 PF  A physical specimen, looks the part and plays to part. Possesses all the physical attributes, a solid post presents on both sides of the ball. Kirk is a stud and possesses the upside that division 1 program seek in front court players. Averaging 22.7 points and 11.2 rebounds, while leading his team to a state tournament appearance. Carter stock is rising, with offers from UNI and Drake, while drawing great regional interest and interest from several Big 10 programs.

6) JP Macura 6'5 SG Lakeville-  Skilled shooter with solid wing guard skill set. JP is a solid athlete with a good IQ and elite shooting range. Averaging 25.6 points this season while leading his team to a state tournament appearance. JP is a high caliber player and stock is rising major offers on the way. JP has offers from Kansas State, Boston College, Milwaukee and St. Louis. Macura is also drawing interest from Butler, New Mexico State and Toledo.

7) Delshon Strickland 6'4 SG Holy Angels -  Dynamic athlete with bounce and good upside. High caliber wing guard skill set, with the ability to take defenders of the bounce finish in traffic above the rim. Averaging 18.3 points this season producing closer to his potential. Delshon tools translate too Division 1 major program guard prospect with his athleticism and length. Strickland stock is rising, with offers from Vermont, Richmond, Drake, Hampton, Leigh, North Dakota and North Dakota State while drawings interest from Butler, Florida State, Gonzaga, Washington State and Texas.

8)  Ian Theisen 6'9 PF/C Osseo- Skilled big man with solid athleticism. Theisen has a great basketball pedigree and solid IQ. Has a solid post presence and perimeter shooting range to around 15-18 feet. Ian possesses the same skill said he has the last seasons, although more refined he still hasn't added anything to his game. Ian has offers from Cal Poly, Drake, Northern Colorado and Montana State while drawing interest from Nebraska, Northwestern and UNI.


9) Dejon Davis 6'3 G Kennedy- Explosive and versatile combo guard Dejon has displayed the ability to take over a game on offense in lock down other guards on defense. Davis is a dynamic athlete with good shooting range from deep and solid play making ability. Averaging 14.3 points 5.0 rebounds and 2 assist this season. Davis is a stud and possesses all the physical attributes needed to be a high Division one guard prospect. Davis is drawing interest from Iowa, University of Missouri, New Mexico State, Drake, Universal Milwaukee and Missouri State.


10) Ngor Barnaba 6'9 C Rochester John Marshall- Solid overall all game able to contribute in many ways and impacts the game on both sides of the court. Great athlete, good feet, very agile with the ability to play above the rim.Can impact the game without the ball. Averaging 10.1 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 2.0 blocks this season. With offers from North Dakota, and North Dakota State, while drawing great regional interest. Barnaba has great upside and could be sleeping stud.

11) Jordan Dembley PG 6'2 Holy Angels- Prototype lead guard skill set, high caliber pure point guard. Dembley has all the tools to be a Solid D1 guard prospect. Averaging 14.2 points this while leading his team in assist.  Dembley has offers from New Mexico State, University of San Francisco, University of Green Bay Wisconsin, University Milwaukee and drawing interest from Butler, Illinois and Indiana State.


12) Weeler Baker 6'3 SG Osseo- Weeler has the ability penetrate the defense of the dribble finish above the rim in traffic, can score on all three levels. More of a score than a shooter Baker can light it up on offense. Weeler has offers from Vermont and New Hampshire, while drawing interest from Wofford, Indiana State, UNI and Illinois State.

13) Jon Sabaski 6'1 PG Prior Lake- High caliber pure point guard, with solid athleticism and great play making ability. Averaging 17.8 points 3.8 rebounds and 4.4 assist. Proto type lead guard skill set, good court vision,  solid IQ ability to break defense off the dribble. Good perimeter shooter and solid defender. Sabaski has committed to South Dakota State on a full basketball scholarship.


14) Jeffery Jones 6'1 G Washburn-  The most physically dynamic athlete in this class. The Gopher football recruit is a monster to deal with on both sides of the ball.  Jones speed, explosiveness, strength are unparalleled by all the other guards in this class. A one on one nightmare on both sides of the court. Jones possesses all the physical attributes to contribute on Division 1 level. More skilled than some give him credit for, with the focus on him being a five star recruit running back.


15) Jake Wright 6'4 SG Hopkins - Skilled wing shooter, high caliber overall player, with solid guard skill set. Averaging a team high 16.4 points this season.   Wright is a stud from the perimeter as well as elite ability to get open using screens and through the offense. Wright has offers from Vermont, Drake, University of Chicago and drawing interest from Northwestern, Wisconsin, University of Minnesota and Arizona.


Don't Sleep: Geno Crandall De La Salle, Isaiah McKay Park Center, Markus Taylor Knighten St.Paul Central, Kamli Chambers Hopkins, Paul Friendshuh New Prague, John Veil Blake, Ryan Holthusen Red Lake, Pierre Conwell Johnson, Stephon Sharpe Hopkins, Dennis Austin Apple Valley, John Roberts Basom Blake, James Lawson De La Salle, Tyler Weiss Shakopee, Brody Jackson Tartan, Cameron Ross Minneapolis Southwest, Isaac Mathews Park Center, Jake Johnson St. Francis, Ian Smith Champlin Park, Zach Wessels Austin, Clay Elrod Elk River

Metro Youth Sports Media Top 15 player Minnesota class 2014 Rankings

Class: 2014 The Super class for Minnesota basketball recruiting D-1 players at all phases of the game. This class features 2 of the best player in the nation in the class of 2014. Also a host of athletes and playmakers.

1) Tyus Jones  PG  6’2 Apple Valley – Cerebral  uncanny player with unparalleled playmaking ability. Can score at will averaging 28.7 points this and scored 30 plus 11 times this season. Makes his team better an always under control. 5 star recruit has several major offers Duke, Arizona, Michigan State, the #1 point guard in nation in the class.

2) Rashad Vaughn SF/SG 6’6 Robindale Cooper – Absolute stud complete package, athleticism, size, physical tools and skill. Dynamic scorer finishing above the rim in traffic and elite elevation an rage on jumper. One of most imposing offensive skill sets in the nation, averaging 25.9 points this season. Stock still on the rise nationally, 5 star recruit has several major offers Arizona state, Kansas, Baylor.

3) Ian Theisen  C  6’9  Osseo – A skilled post player with shooting rage to about 14 feet. Great body control and good energy, can finish with both hands around the rim and in traffic. Works well with in the offense and can pass out of double’s in the post  to the open player. A high caliber player led his team to a 4A state title an is drawing interest from major programs.

4) Reid Travis  PF/C  6’6  De La Salle – Smooth, athletic, powerful, very versatile. A dominate post player finishes over, on, around and threw other front court players with contact. Runs the floor very well on both sides of the ball, averaged 20.4 points, 11.5 rebounds and led his team to a 3A a state title this season. With all the physical tools stock still rising, with a few D1 offers.

5)  Ryan Holthusen  G  5’10 Red Lake-  A dynamic scorer, capitalizes on defenses mistakes, works well without the ball to get to his spots, average 25.9 3.5 assist 2.4 rebounds, led his team to 18 wins 14 more then the year before,  smart with the ball and has sgood playmaking ability..

6) John Veil  PG 6’0  Blake- Smooth, cerebral , good basketball IQ, and playmaking ability. Has good leadership, averaged 12.3 7.0 assist  4.0 steals 3.0 rebounds this season and led his team to a 24-4 record. Crafty on both sides of the ball, hides when he’s playing the passing lanes and looks of defenders when passing. Has the ability take over a game with his playmaking.  

7) Jordan Dembley   PG 6’1 Holy Angles – High caliber point guard skills, solid court vision ball handling and playmaking ability. Averaged 13.4 points 4.1 assist 2.4 rebounds and 1.5 seals this season. Can make plays off the dribble drive, pushes the ball up court and uses the pick & roll well. Needs to become a more dynamic playmaker to make his team better but has all the tools.

8) ) Andre Wallace PG/SG  6’0- Eden Prairie- Elite speed and quickness, led his team in scoring averaging 14.2 points this season. Complete guard packaged, can run the offense an pushes the ball up court well, thrives at find his shot and other in the open court. Needs to play more under control and could have a more solid basketball IQ. Has the ability to collapse the defense off the dribble and can make plays for others around the rim and on the perimeter.

9)  Dejon Davis SF/SG  6’3  Washburn- Dynamic athlete with all the physical tools. Has the complete wing package, aggressive in the open court able to finish in traffic above the rim. Has solid perimeter shooting skills, an the explosiveness and upper body strength to drive and finish in the half court. Can guard multiple positions and one of the best perimeter defenders in the class.

10) Jon Sobaski  PG 6’0  Prior Lake- One of the best pure point guards in the state. Makes his team better an also led his team in scoring averaging 13.0 on a team with a D1 center inside this season. Works well with out the ball and rarely rushes his shot. Scored in double digits 21/27 games this season, Jon never lets his team lose to a team that they should be and is a competitor.

11) Isaiah McKay G  5’8 Park Center- Speedy, crafty, elusive, really good shooter averaged 15.0 points this season. Scored in double figures in 23 of 26 games this season, along side another guard who averaged 26.0 points this season. Has the ability to find the open space in half court and on the break behind the arc. Solid guard skills with some playmaking ability.

12) Jake Wright SG/SF  6’3  Hopkins- High basketball IQ, works well without the ball.  Works in the offense, spaces and runs the courts well.  Elite spot up, deep rage and clutch shooter. Can be a liability on defense against aggressive wing athletes and ball movement. Can be A high caliber player with the understanding what his weakness and strengths.

13) Delshon Strickland  SF/SG 6’2  Holy Angles- Versatile bouncy  athlete, has solid guard and wing skill set. Thrives at scoring in the open court and finishing on fast breaks. Needs to be more physical on defense and more aggressive on offense. Has some perimeter shooting skills and plays both sides of the ball.

14) Kamli Chambers PG  5’10  Hopkins- High energy player, aggressive on both sides of the ball. Solid ball handling and court vision, works well in the offense. Pushes the ball up court, can run the offense and finds the open man. Has solid playmaking ability and basketball IQ.

15) Isaac Mattews  C/PF 6’6 Park Center- Great athlete, runs the floor well on both sides of the ball with good energy. Intense defender in the paint effecting any thing that comes inside with good instincts. A good rebounder that get the ball up court fast . Still very raw offensively averaging 6.6 points but can finish on the break and above the rim. Needs to play more under control on both side of the ball.

Don’t Sleep: Jeffry Jones-Washburn, Markus Taylor Knighten St. Paul Central, Geno Crandall-De La Salle, Stephon Sharpe-Hopkins, Marques Gray Cooper, Jamar Roberson-Osseo, Kyle Kalivoda-Wayzata, Wheeler Baker-Osseo, Dennis Austin-Apple Valley, Mark Dwyer-Eastview, James Lawson-De La Salle, Darrious-Denson-Cooper, Joe Conroy-Holy Family, Matt Miedtke-Osseo, Stevie Momon-Cretin Derham-Hall.

Breck Vs Academy Of Holy Angles

             Breck (4-7) Vs Academy Of Holy Angles (6-5)

                            At Martin Luther King Showcase

A nonconference match up at Holy Angles on MLK Day

Tip of won by Holy Angles out Of bound Breck’s ball

First score by Sam Keis for  Holy Angles

Holy Angles starts off aggressive on defense up 6-2 16:22 in first half

A big fall by Breck’s  Graydon Kulick , out with an injury

Danny Sullivan with a big jam in traffic for Holy Angles.. Nice.!

Breck having a hard time holding on to the ball falling behind 15-6 13:18 left in the half

Mohammed Lawal seems to be the only one who can hold the ball for Breck

Breck don’t seem have an answer for Danny Sullivan and Jordan Dembley

Tilyn Hollis for Breck with a 3 down 18-9 

Mohammed Lawal for Breck with a 3 down 20-12 Holy Angles calls first T.O at 8:54

Breck calls T.O. Down 24-12  5:40 in the first half

Danny Sullivan with 11 of Holy Angles 26 and Mohammed Lawal with 8 of Brecks 15

Holy Angles pushing it out 31-15 2:30 left in the first half

37-18 at the half all Holy Angles Breck missing Graydon Kulick

Holy Angles starts the half on a 12-2 run 49-20 led by Jordan Dembley and Delshon Strickland

Breck Calls T.O. down 55-21 with 14:01 left in second half

Holy Angles up by 40 61-21 as they start taking out starters with 11:00

Holy Angles T.O. up 63-24  with 10:20 left in the second half

Holy Angles calls another T.O. up 69-31 5:55 in the game

This game is over with running clock and Holy Angles up big

Holy Angles gets their 7 win of the season  75-42 against a very young Breck team led by 2 freshmen Mohammed Lawal and Kwaku Bodom