MYSM 2016 class Top 25 Rankings

Minnesota continues to produce high caliber prospects as the 2016 class has plenty of high major quality prospects. This class is already having a major impact as some of the top prospects have big roles on their respective teams. Minnesota's 2016 class showing great potential and along with great production. The 2016 has great potential lead by Amir Coffey, Steffon Mitchell, Amar Miller, Brock Bertram, Jamil Jackson and Reed Nikko.

1) Amir Coffey 6'7 SG Hopkins Pulley's EYBL

The top prospect in Minnesota's 2016 class and one of the elite shooting guard prospects nationally. Amir has all the physical attributes coaches seek in elite level wing prospects. Coffey has great play making ability,can run the offense like a point guard, the perimeter skill set of a high caliber shooting guard and the height and frame of an elite wing. Coffey's skill set, versatility and size equal elite upside. Coffey preformed at high level during the high school season helping lead Hopkins to the state tournament championship game. Coffey has been one of the elite 2016 prospects nationally during this spring showing great potential during the Nike EYBL circuit helping lead Howard Pulley to a Peach Jam appearance. Coffey was selected to the ESPN top 100 camp in St. Louis this spring, became a 5 star prospect and has interest from over 2 dozen high major programs. Coffey has offers from University of Minnesota, Indiana, Miami, Creighton, Iowa State, Wisconsin, Providence and Penn State.


2) Brock Bertram 6'11 C Apple Valley Pulley's EYBL

The top post prospect from Minnesota's 2016 class and one rising post prospects in the class nationally.  Bertram runs the court well, finishes around the rim at a high rate, and knows his role as a post player. Bertram preformed at high level during the high school season helping lead Apple Valley to a record 27-2 record. Possesses many of the physical attributes needed to be a high major post prospect, Bertram has the size coaches seek out in prospects and you can't teach height. Bertram has been opening eyes with his solid contributions on Howard Pulley EYBL team this spring helping lead them to a Nike Peach Jam appearance. Bertram has a offer from Texas Tech and drawing interest from not limited to Kansas, Creighton, Minnesota, California, Wisconsin, Vanderbilt, Tulsa, Northern Iowa, Colorado and Iowa.


3) Amar Miller 5'10 PG Minnetonka Pulley's 16's EYBL

The top point guard prospect in Minnesota's 2016 and raising point guard prospects nationally. Miller possesses the prototype point guard skill set, the ability to penetrate the defense off the dribble and consistently create for others as well as himself. Miller preformed at high level during the high school season for Minnetonka helping lead them to a record 19-9 record. Miller can create his own shot off the dribble, possesses deep shooting range and elite open court creativity as well as vision. Miller possesses all the attributes coaches seek out in point guard prospects. Miller as preformed at high level during this spring,  consistently breaking down defenses during Howard Pulley's Nike EYBL "Sweet 16 " qualifier events, against some of top teams and guard prospects in the class nationally. Miller continues to build recruiting interest nationally from over a dozen mid major to high major programs.


4) Steffon Mitchell 6'7 SF Shakopee Fury

Mitchell is the most complete and versatile wing prospect from Minnesota's 2016 class. No hype needed Steffon Mitchell's game speaks for itself as one of the top prospects in the class. Mitchell is very cerebral, has elite basketball IQ, skilled in all phases of the game. Mitchell was one of the premier prospects during the high school season helping lead Shakopee to the state tournament semi finals. Mitchell can create his own shot around basket as well as slashing to basket from the perimeter, has solid perimeter shooting range and can finish around the rim at a high rate. Mitchell thrives at turning defense to offense, can defend his position on a high level and guard multiple positions. Mitchell has been preforming at a high during this spring showing great potential, drawing interest from but not limited to Drake, Nebraska Omaha, North Dakota, Northern Iowa, Creighton and Notre Dame.


5) Reed Nikko 6'9 PF Maple Grove Net Gain 17s

Reed has the most potential at the power forward position in Minnesota's 2016 class and has great overall upside.  Reed has a solid forward skill set, the ability to finish around the rim amongst other big bodies, solid rebounder and a defensive presence in the paint. Reed was solid throughout the high school season helping lead Mapple Grove to a very competitive season with a young team. Reed runs the court well for his size, is fundamentally sound and possesses many of the physical attributes needed to become a high major division 1 recruit.  Reed has continued to progress during this spring and has been gaining recruiting momentum throughout the spring. Reed holds a offer from North Dakota, South Dakota, Fairfield and has interest from but not limited to Wisconsin, Nebraska, Drake, Minnesota, Northwestern and UNI.




6) Jamil Jackson 6'5 SG/SF Minneapolis North Pulley's 16's EYBL

Jackson is the most explosive and one of most skilled wing prospects from Minnesota's 2016 class. Jackson possesses great athleticism, good perimeter shooting range and the ability to slash to the rim. Jackson has been making noise during this spring for Howard Pulley this spring with some big time performances, showing great production and potential. Jackson has a high caliber wing guard skill set, Jackson has the ability to play above the rim on both sides of the ball and great defensive versatility.  Jackson has great potential and possesses as much upside as prospect in the class.  Jackson is drawing interest from but not limited Purdue, Minnesota, Northern Iowa, Purdue, North Dakota, Washington State, Oregon State and Penn State.




7) Micheal Hurt 6'6 F Rochester John Marshall D1 Minnesota

Hurt is one of the most skilled and top wing forward prospects from Minnesota's 2016 class. Hurt has a solid face up game with the ability to create space for his shot, completes on both sides of the ball and rebounds at good rate.  Hurt had a breakout out season during the 2014 high school season and was very productive for Rochester John Marshall.  Hurt has good athleticism, good midrange and deep range shooting range skill. Hurt has been gaining recruiting momentum throughout this spring drawing interest from but not limited to Princeton, Northeastern, Northwestern, Murray, Bucknell, North Dakota State, Northern Iowa and South Dakota State.





8) Tyler Johnson 6'1 G Minneapolis North D1 Minnesota 17's

Johnson is one of the top guard prospects and is the most explosive guard in Minnesota's 2016 class. Johnson possesses a high caliber combo guard skill set, the ability to take defenders off the dribble, create his own shot, and solid perimeter shooting range.  Johnson thrives in the open court attacking the basket slashing to the basket and finishing with contact.
Johnson possesses elite explosiveness in the open court and attacking the basket. Johnson is having a great spring playing D1 Minnesota 17's in the Adidas uprising circuit. Johnson is drawing interest from South Dakota, Drake, Iowa, Minnesota, Vanderbilt, Stanford.




9) Luke Harris 6'8 F Northfield D1 Minnesota

Harris is one of the most complete front court and top front court prospects from Minnesota's 2016 class. Harris has great skill, with his ability to finish around the rim at a high level, shooting range from deep and is a productive rebounder. Harris had a phenomenal sophomore campaign showing great potential and production for Northfield during the 2014 high school. Harris is competitive, consistency produces in all phases of the game and has good basketball IQ. Harris possesses many of the attributes needed to become a division 1 recruit.  Harris has been preforming on a high level during this spring and should be primed to draw some major recruiting interest during the live recruiting period.




10) Dalante Peyton 6'3 SG St.Paul Academy Fury

Payton is one of the most complete and explosive guard prospects from Minnesota's 2016 class. Payton has a high caliber shooting guard skill set, the ability to create his own shot off the dribble solid perimeter shooting range and great athleticism. Payton had a spectacular sophomore campaign for St. Paul Academy helping lead them to a state tournament appearance during the 2014 high school. Payton thrives in the open court attacking the basket and defends his position on a high level. Payton is drawing interest from Northern Iowa, Augustana, North Dakota, South Dakota and Nebraska Omaha.






11) Patrick Dembley 6'1 PG Minneapolis North, Net Gain

Dembley is one of the most complete and top point guard prospect from Minnesota's 2016 class. Dembley has the prototype point guard skill set, possesses the ability to create opportunities for others in the open court as well collapse the defense in the half court off of dribble. Dembley had a excellent sophomore campaign during the 2014 high school season for Richfield showing great potential and production. Dembley has deep shooting range, high caliber finishing ability around the rim and can create his own shot. Dembley has been putting up some solid performances during this spring and continues to produce at high level for Net Gain. Dembley is drawing interest from but not limited to Colorado, Northern Colorado, Washington State, Northwestern, and DePaul.



12) Seth Coatta 6'3 SG Minnetoka Real Athletes 17's

Coatta is one the premier shooting guard prospects and the best pure shooter in Minnesota's 2016 class. Coatta has the prototype shooting guard skill set, high caliber perimeter shooting range,  the ability to get open using screens and picks. Coatta had a breakout sophomore campaign, was of most consistent, effective and efficient shooters throughout the 2014 high school season. Coatta has solid ball handling, athleticism and finishing around the rim. Coatta is having a solid spring campaign playing up for Real Athletics and drawing interest from North Dakota and Northern Iowa.





13) Steffon Musoke 6'4 SG/SF Rodgers Heat

Musoke is one of most versatile and skilled wing prospects from Minnesota's 2016 class. Musoke has a solid overall guard skill set, has great size and athleticism for the guard position. Musoke had a solid sophomore campaign for Rodgers during the 2014 season. Musoke has solid ball handling, play making ability, and perimeter shooting range. Musoke has the ability to play above the rim and guard multiple positions at a high level with his length and strength. Musoke continues to develop and transition to the guard position. Musk has great potential and solid upside, with work and developing more high caliber guard skill set, could open up major recruiting opportunities. Musoke is drawing interest from but not limited to South Dakota, Northern Iowa, and University of Wisconsin Milwaukee.



14) Cameron Kirksey 6'5 SF, Apple Valley, D1 Minnesota

Kirksey is one of the versatile and top wing forward
 wing prospects from Minnesota's 2016 class. Kirksey possesses great athleticism, explosiveness around the rim, can finish around the rim at a high rate. Kirksey played a solid role for Apple Valley during the 2014 high school season. Kirksey thrives in the open court running the court and attacking the basket. Kirksey possesses great wing span, can defend his position on a high level and guard multiple positions. Kirksey has the ability to play above the rim on both sides of the court and possesses good upside. Kirksey possesses many of the attributes needed to become a division 1 recruit. Kirksey is drawing interest from North Dakota State, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Northern Iowa and Northern Colorado.



15) Austin Slater 6'8 F, Wayzata, Net Gain

Slater is of the most skilled and top forward prospect from Minnesota's 2016 class. Slater is a knock down shooter with solid overall forward skill set. Slater is skilled from the perimeter, has a high basketball IQ and plays with in the offense. Slater is a solid rebounder and finisher around the basket. Slater sat out of varsity games during the 2014 high school season due to transferring. Slater has solid athleticism, defensive presence and rebounding instincts. Slater high level during this spring and is drawing interest from but not limited to South Dakota and North Dakota.






16) Melvin Newbern 6'4 SG/SF, Armstrong, Net Gain

Newbern is of the most versatile and skilled wing prospects from Minnesota's 2016 class.  Newbern has solid overall guard skill set, has great size and athleticism for the guard position. Newbern had a solid  impact for Armstrong  during the 2014 season 20-5 record and a top 10 state ranking. Newbern is unselfish, plays with aggressiveness as well as physicality and plays at a high level on both sides of the court. Newbern can score from all 3 levels and can finish above the rim. Newbern continues to grow, progress and developing more of his guard skill. Newbern has great pedigree, upside and should be drawing interest from coaches during this spring live recruiting period. Newbern is drawing interest from but not limited to South Dakota and Northern Colorado.




17) Jake Dale 6'4 SF/SG, Mankato West, D1 Minnesota

Dale is one of most skilled and complete wing prospects from Minnesota's 2016 class. Dale is skilled offensively around the paint as well as crafty and competitive. Dale great sophomore campaign for Mankato West and was one of the premier prospects from the class during the 2014 high school season. Dale's continuous growth and development is noticeable as he becoming more of perimetor player. Dale is drawing interest from South Dakota State, North Dakota State, Nebraska Omaha, Bucknell, Lehigh and Northern Colorado.







18) Landon Kirkwood 6'3 G Brooklyn Center,  Pulley's 16's EYBL

Kirkwood is one of the most skilled and top guard prospects in Minnesota's 2016 class. Kirkwood has a high caliber combo guard skill set, solid court vision and creativity as well as the ability to create his own shot off the dribble. Kirkwood had a great sophomore campaign for PSA and Brooklyn Center during the 2014 high school season. Kirkwood has great athleticism, the ability to play above the rim and solid perimeter shooting range. Kirkwood has been preforming at during this spring showing great potential and drawing interest from but not limited North Dakota.





19) Tyler Peterson 6'3 G, Centennial, Pulley's EYBL 16's

Peterson is one of the most complete and skilled guard prospects from Minnesota's 2016 class. Peterson has a high caliber combo guard skill set, the ability to run the offense like a point guard and ability to get his own shot. Peterson had a excellent sophomore campaign,  played a major role for Centennial during the 2014 season. Peterson has great perimeter shooting range and can finish around the rim at a rate. Peterson has been gaining recruiting throughout the spring drawing interest from South Dakota, Northern Colorado, Yale, Harvard, Drake and San Diego.





20) Payton Brodry 6'1 G Minneapolis South, Phenom

Brodry is one of the most explosive and top guard prospects from Minnesota's 2016 class. Brodry has a solid overall guard skill set, explosiveness around the rim, the ability to slash from the perimeter off the bounce and finish around the rim at a high rate. Prodry has a excellent sophomore campaign, was one the top performers in Minneapolis City Conference during the 2014 high school season. Brodry plays like a undersized power forward, with his ability to compete in the paint on both sides of the court against bigger bodies. Brodry possesses solid perimeter shooting range, rebounds at a elite level for his size and defend his position at a high level.  Brodry has been gaining recruiting momentum throughout this spring playing for Phenom and should be primed to draw some major recruiting interest during the live recruiting period. Brodry is one of the premier running backs in the state and is being recruited for that.



21) Brain Lankford 6'1 G St.Paul Johnson, Net Gain

Lankford is one of the most explosive and top guard prospects from Minnesota's 2016 class. Lankford has great athleticism, lateral movement, quickness and the ability to be a lockdown defender. Lankford had a good sophomore campaign for Cretin Durham Hall, was competing at a high level before transferring, finishing the season on Johnson's junior varsity. Lankford has solid ball handling, play making and court vision. Lankford is as athletically gifted as any prospect in Minnesota's 2016 the class. Lankford has a well rounded combo guard skill set, and Lankford thrives in the open court, slashing to the rim and perpetrating the defense off of the dribble while finishing around the rim. Lankford is having a great spring campaign for Net Gain, drawing interest from North Dakota, Nebraska Omaha, and University of Mary Lankford is an elite running back prospect and should be recruited for that.



22) Kyle Cappard 6'4 G, Blain, Heat

Cappard is one of the most versatile and top guard prospects in Minnesota's 2016 class. Cappard has the ability to penetrate the defense, create shoots for others as well as himself off of the dribble. Cappard had a good sophomore campaign for Blain the box score won't show how Cappard's play making ability Impacted and improved the team during the 2014 high school season. Cappard plays with aggressiveness on both sides of the court, finishes around the rim at a high rate with contact. Cappard thrives at turning defense to offense and guards his position at a high level. Cappard is drawing interest from but not limited to Wisconsin Green Bay, Western Indiana and South Dakota State.




23) Sam Sustacek 6'6 PF Orono Fury

Sustacek is one of the most complete and skilled post forward prospects from Minnesota's 2016 class. Sustacek is fundamentally sound, finishes around the rim at a high rate, and knows his role. Sustacek has a great sophomore campaign for Orono, developing into a go to post player. Sustacek is competitive on both sides of the court, rebounds at a good rate for his position and has a solid defensive post presence. Sustacek is having a solid spring campaign for Fury and drawing interest from several college programs.






24) Jalen Brown 6'2 SG Cretin Derham Hall Pulley's 16's

Brown is one of the most skilled and complete wing prospects from Minnesota's 2016 class. Brown has great versatility on both sides of the court, the ability to finish around the rim at a high rate as well as guard other wing at a high level. Brown had a breakout sophomore campaign for Cretin Durham Hall before sitting out the rest of the 2014 high school season. Brown has a high caliber overall wing skill set, solid perimeter shooting and good athleticism. Brown has had some good performances during this spring for Howard Pulley drawing interest from Northern Iowa and Boise State.





25) Trenton Krueger 6'5 F St.Croix Lutheran Pulley's 16's EYBL

Krueger is one of the most complete and skilled forward prospects from Minnesota's 2016 class. Krueger has a complete offense forward skill set, the ability to create his own shot in the post, good midrange shooting skills and slash to the rim from 15 feet in finishing above the rim. Krueger had a breakout sophomore campaign for St. Croix Lutheran showing great potential and production during the 2014 high school season. Krueger defends and rebounds at a high level. Krueger is a high impact player on both sides of the court, plays with aggressiveness, plays with effectiveness and efficiency. Krueger is having a good spring campaign and should continue to build recruiting momentum throughout this summer, drawing interest from West Virginia Charleston.




Don't Sleep:
Cedric Boone 5'10 PG, Hopkins, Select
Teathloach Pal 6'7 F, Fridley, Heat
Savion Benton 6'4 SF/SG, St. Paul Johnson, Heat
Seth Green 6'4 SF Eastridge Pulley's 16's EYBL
Malcolm Porter 6'3 G De La Salle,D1 Minnesota
Chris Perry 6'3 SF, Cretin Derham Hall, Net Gain
Anthony Williams 6'5 SF, Chanhassen, MNBA
Jubie Alade 6'3 G, Armstrong, Fury
Austin Greenwalt 6'4 SG, New Prague, Heat
Sam Baker 6'2 G, Benidle St Margarets, Pulley
Amani Hooker 6'1 G Park Center, Pulley's
Bodey Behrends 6'8 PF/C , Jackson County Central, SW Stars
Ben Scherer 6'8 PF/C, Blain, Heat
Nick Dufault 6'0 G, Waseca, Select
Kent Hanson 6'5 F St.Paul Academy Fury
Aaron Boone 5'10 PG, Hopkins, E1T1
John Larson 6'0 G Braham, Fury
Ade Lamir 6'4 G, St. Croix Lutheran, Pulley
Johnny Beeninga 6'1 PG Wayzata Net Gain
Kayode Awosika 6'4 PF Maple Grove Net Gain
Chris Olson 6'2 G, Braham, Net Gain
Zach Baker 6'2 G Blain MN Heat
Jarrett Baptiste 6'2 SF, Columbia Heights,
Vincent Shahid 5'11 PG Hopkins, Phenom
Damario Armstrong 6'1 G, Maranatha Academy,  D1 Minnesota,
Jordan Bolton 5'10 PG Apple Valley, Pulley
Elijah Hannah 6'2 G, Roosevelt, Pulley 16s EYBL
Brady Rudrud 6'3 SF, Eden Prairie, Heat
Nick Keller 6'6 F, Blain, Pulley
Anthony Zarr 6'4 SG, Fridley, Suns
Joshua Stephenson 6'2 SF, Minnetonka,

MYSM All-AAU Summer Teams class 2016's, 2017's, 2018's

MYSM All-AAU Teams class 2016's

First Team

Amar Miller PG Pulley Black

Amir Coffey SG Minnesota D1

Steffon Mitchell SF Fury

Reed Nikko PF Net Gain

Brock Bertram C Minnesota D1


Second Team

Patrick Dembley PG Minnesota D1

Kyle Cappard G Get Shook 16's

Seth Coatta SG Real Athletes

Kayode Awosika PF Get Shook 16's

Luke Harris PF/C Net Gain


15U MVP: Amar Miller PG Pulley

15U Most Improved: Kayode Awosika PF Get Shook


MYSM All-AAU Teams class 2017's

First Team

Simeon Davis PG Playground Elite

Tywhon Pickford SG Real Athletes

Isaac Johnson SG/SF Real Athletes

Joevon Walker F Playground Elite

Theo John PF/C Net Gain


Second Team

Bryce Irsfeld PG Comets 15s

Brad Davidson PG Pulley's 15s Blue

Jordan Horn G Pulley's 15s Black

Goanar Mar F Minnesota D1 15s

Brennan Hawkins PF Pulley 


MVP 14U: Tywhon Pickford Real Athletes

Most Improved: Goanar Mar Minnesota D1


MYSM All-AAU Teams class 2018's


First Team

Tre Jones PG Pulley's 15s Black

Zion Stanford PG Future Stars

Anthony Davis SG/SF Pulley's 14s

Shae Mitchell F Future Stars

Jovanni Bickham C Playground Elite 14's 


Second Team

Anders Nelson PG 43 Hoops

Myron Hunter SG Team Sizzle

Odell Wilson PF Future Stars

John Walberg PF/C 43 Hoops

Brenden White C Heat


13U MVP: Jovanni Bickham Playground Elite

13U Most Improved: Odell Wilson PF Future Stars

MYSM Class 2016 Top 15 Rankings

2016: This class is super stack with high caliber guards and wing prospects. This class is as deep as any of past classes that Metro Youth Sports Media has scouted. This class is packed with potential and will have a major impact this coming 2014 season. This class could up having 20 plus division 1 prospects.

1)  Amir Coffey 6'6 SG Hopkins - One of the nations top guard prospects in the 2016 class and a finalist for the Junior National Team. Started varsity this season on the states premier basketball program and had a impact. Possesses all the physical attributes needed to be a high division 1 guard prospect. Averaging 8.4 points this season. Skilled shooter, elite play making ability, high caliber guard skill set. Can score on all three levels, in the open court and  Coffey is a top 30 prospect nationally, offers from Iowa State, University of Minnesota, Penn State, while drawing great national interest.

 2) Brock Bertram 6'10 C Apple Valley - Started on a state championship team this season. Size, strength, with solid athleticism and feet. Bertram has the size coaches seek out in prospects and you can't teach height. Bertram runs the court well, knows his role controlling the boards and protecting the paint. Averaging 10.0 points and 10.0 rebounds this season.  Bertram stock is rising and is drawing interest from Creighton, California, Iowa, Wisconsin and gaining national attention.

3) Steffon Mitchell 6'4 SF Shakopee - Versatile, skilled, competitive, great athleticism. Played varsity this past season, had a role averaging 5.5 points 3.7 rebounds scoring in 20/23 games this season. Can score on all 3 levels and can guard multiple positions. High impact player, effects the game without the ball, plays at a high level on both sides of the ball, makes his team better and has a complete game. Mitchell is getting some attention and should be drawing interest this fall season.

4) Amar Miller 5'8 PG Minnetonka - High pedigree, elite scoring point guard. Amar has been know to be prolific score at a high level of competition since 5th grade. Amar is only 14, with his skill set and play making ability, he possesses great upside. The evolution of his game has been exclusively a scorer to now prototype point guard, making his team better and distributing the basketball.  The leading freshman scorer in the state averaging 16.7 points, 5.8 assist 7th in the state, while shooting 50 % from behind the arc. One of 3 prospects from the class in Ballers Swagg Elite showcase, feature on Dunkgog and Slam Magazine. Amar's national stock is rising and is drawing interest from Wisconsin and Miami.

5) Jake Dale 6'4 F Mankato West - Crafty, elite post scorer, with great touch around the rim, body control, finishing and solid athleticism. Started varsity this season averaging 13.7 points, 7.8 rebounds and 2.3 assist. Proven scorer on the inside, with solid perimeter skills for a front court player. Dale is as skilled offensively as any prospects in this class.



6)Reed Nikko 6'8 C/PF Maple Grove- Possesses all the physical attributes needed to be a high division 1 recruit. Played junior varsity this past season, for a program that was loaded with varsity level post players. Competitive, good motor, runs the court well on both sides of the ball and finishes around the rim at a high rate. Possesses as much potential as any prospect in the class. Reed's national stock is rising and drawing great interest.



7) Kyle Cappard 6'4 G Blain- Flat out stud, gets to the rim and gets buckets. Excels at slashing into the paint finishing in traffic, making plays for others in the paint and on the perimeter. Possesses great size, strength, athleticism, versatility and upside. Led his junior varsity team in all statistical categories. Attacks the rim and plays with aggressiveness on both sides of the ball. Drawing interest from South Dakota State, Western Indiana, and Wisconsin Green Bay.



8) Luke Harris 6'7 C Northfield - Skilled big, with solid post presence and perimeter shooting. Solid athleticism and feet.  Started varsity this season averaging 10.6 points. Has great upside and possesses many of the physical attributes needed to be division 1 recruit.



9) Jamil Jackson 6'4 SG/SF Metro Tech - High caliber athlete, skilled shooter, jumps out the gym. High pedigree wing, with solid guard skill set. Plays above the rim on both sides of the court, shoots over defenders with great elevation on his jumper. Started varsity this season averaging 13.0  points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.8 blocks. Skilled from the perimeter shooting 59 % from behind the arc. One of 3 prospects featured in Ballers Swagg Elite showcase. Possesses all the physical attributes needed to be a high division 1 recruit and has one of greatest upsides in the class.

10) Patrick Dembley 5'10 PG Richfield - Prototype point guard skill set, excels at making plays for others in the open court. Elite ball handling and finishing in traffic. One of the 3 prospects from this class to be featured in the Ballers Swagg Elite showcase. Skilled shooter with the ability to penetrate the defense and create for others and can run the offense. Played varsity this season and had a impact averaging 5.5 points. Dembley is one of most skilled guards in the class and has many of the attributes needed to be division 1 guard prospect.



11) Dalante Payton 6'3 SG St.Paul Academy - Versatile, explosive, high caliber athlete with solid guard and perimeter skill set. Started varsity this season averaging 10.7 points. Dalante is at his best when attacking the rim, while being one of the top perimeter defenders in the class. Excels at turning defense to offense and finishing in traffic with contact.

12) Payton Brodry 6'0 G Minneapolis South - Dynamic , explosive, physical, competitive and high impact player. Solid overall guard skill set, dominates his match up every time and is lock down defender. Started varsity this season averaging 14.7 points. Consider the best running back in the class and will be a recruited for that.







13) Cameron Kirksey 6'4 SF Apple Valley - Long, lean, bouncecy, with athleticism and great wing span. Solid perimeter and wing guard skill set. Can play above the rim on both sides of the court and has great upside. Played junior varsity for a state championship program. Kirksey has as much potential as any prospect in this class.

14)Tyler Johnson 6'1 PG Minneapolis North - Excels at slashing to the rim finishing in the open court, finishing in traffic, and turning defense to offense.  Started varsity this season averaging 10.7 points, 6.9 assist and 3.2 steals (In 15 games).  Solid perimeter shooter and play making ability. Johnson possesses many of the physical attributes needed to become a division 1 recruit.

15)  Brain Lankford 6'1 G Cretin Durham Hall - Explosive, dynamic athlete with solid perimeter skills and play making ability. Played varsity this season had role, averaging 5.1 points. Lankford is nightmare one on one on both sides of the ball. Excels at running the court and locking up on the defensive end. Consider one of top running backs in the class and will be recruited for that.




Don't Sleep: Amani Hooker Park Center, Jarrett Baptiste Columbia Heights,  Tyler Peterson Centennial, Kayode Awosika Maple Grove, Savion Benton Johnson, Anthony Williams Chanhassen, John Larson Braham, Johnny Beeninga Wayzata, Sam Sustacek Orono, Allen Anderson Osseo, Austin Slater Anoka, Taron Pickford Cooper, Christopher Perry Cretin Durham Hall, Jordan Bolton Apple Valley, Sam Baker Benidle St Margarets, Ade Lamir St. Croix, Seth Coatta Minnetoka, Sam Jones De La Salle, Isaiah Chatman Armstrong, Vincent Shahid Hopkins, Damario Armstrong Maranatha, Josh Stephenson Minnetonka

Metro Youth Sports Media 2016 Top 15 Class Rankings

Class: 2016: There’s a CRAZY amount of talent to look forward to as the 2016 class, has already having an impact on the high school games this past 2012 season! This class is super deep with 20 plus class 2016 players playing in high school games this past season!


1) Amir Coffey  6’4  SG Hopkins-Lean long super bouncy and athletic. Amir has the compete shooting guard skill set. He possess all the athleticism and physical tools to dominate other guards with his size. Started junior varsity for Hopkins this past season and was an impact player. Has above average offensive versatility, able to slash to the basket and finish in traffic, score from the perimeter, and play within the offense. Amir is not only the best player in the class in Minnesota; he is also one of the best players in the 2016 class nationally. He should see starter minutes at point and shooting guard for Hopkins’ varsity this coming season.


 2) Brock Bertram  6’8  C/PF Apple Valley- A true big pure post player. Plays with good energy and knows how to use his body to control the paint. Good overall basketball IQ, knows where his spots are and works to get post position. Plays at an even pace and is productive on both sides of the ball. Brock will have very much well anticipated debut for Apple Valley varsity and should see plenty of playing time.


3) Xavier Pollard  5’8 PG Prairie Seeds Academy- Uncanny play making ability, makes other players better with his passing and creativity. Has the best court vision in the class and one of the top in the state regardless of class. Played junior varsity as 7th grader and started freshman this year on a team that only lost two games this past season. Xavier really thrives in the open court, by taking advantage of open passing lanes in traffic. Elite ball-handling and finishing around the rim in traffic. Has speed and great quickness. Crafty defender with fast hands.  Xairer should see varsity time this coming season at Minnehaha Academy.

4) Payton Bowdry  F/G  6’1 Sanford middle school - Dynamic athlete with bounce and explosiveness.  High energy player with scoring instincts around the rim. Solid ball handling and can finish above the rim in traffic. Plays both sides of the ball aggressively and is a team player. Some coach will be a surprise wherever Payton goes to school at this coming 2013 school year.

5)  Dalante Peyton  6’3 G/F  St. Paul Academy-  Physical, strong, aggressive, and athletic. Has good basketball IQ, with great basketball instincts. Affects the game in many facets and is a natural playmaker.  Played varsity for St. Paul Academy this past season and was an impact player. Delante is an overall high caliber basketball player.

6) Jake Dale  6’4  F Mankato West-  Jake is one of the most veritable front courts players in the class. Play aggressive and plays both sides of the ball. Plays within the offense and works to get good position in the post.  Has solid perimeter ball handling and shooting. Jake played Varsity for Mankato West this past season and should be a big impact on the team this coming 2013 season for Mankato West.

7) John Larson  SG  6’0 Braham-  Natural scoring instincts with good combo guard tools. He’s athletic and strong, with solid wing and guard skills. Has all the athleticism and physical tools to dominate other guards. He’s a lock down defender. John has great shooting touch from the perimeter and can take over a game with his scoring and is a leader. John most likely will be playing varsity this coming season for Braham.

8) Kyle Cappard  6’2  SF/SG Roosevelt Middle School- Physical, versatile, competitive. Kyle makes his team better without the ball and moves well with the ball.   Kyle has solid playmaking ability in the open court and better ability on the drive around the rim. Can beat his man on the drive and can finish with contact. Versatile defender, gets back to his man off the help and plays the passing lanes half and full court.  Kyle is a smart and balanced player; look for him to play starter minutes for Blain’s junior varsity this coming season.


9) Jordan Bolton   G  5’9  Jefferson Middle School- Has great speed and quickness. Jordan plays with great energy on both sides of the ball. Has the ability to get to the rim and finish in traffic. Jordan has solid ball handling skills. Takes care of the ball and is a team player. Runs the floor on both sides of the ball and makes his team better. Jordan should be competing for playing time on Apple Valley’s junior varsity next season.

10) Jamil Jackson  6’1 SF/SG- Prairie Seeds Academy-  High caliber  basketball skill set and athleticism. Dynamic offensive packaged can score from anywhere on the court. Versatile defender with the ability to cover post and wings plays equally. Started junior varsity as a 7th grader and started freshmen this past seson for a team that only lost two games . Look for Jamil to start varsity this coming season at Metro Tech.

11) Vincent Shahid   PG  5’6 Hopkins- High caliber basketball IQ, can control the pace of the game on offense and communicates well on defense. Crafty combo guard skill set. Uses change of speed and direction well. Can create off the dribble and be a break-out scorer from the perimeter. Look for Vinnie to compete for minutes on Hopkins’s junior varsity this coming season.

12) Patrick Dembley G 5’4 Prairie Seeds Academy-  High caliber shooting parallels ,with solid ball handling and play making ability.  He moves well without the ball around the perimeter. Has good basketball IQ and works to find his spots on the court. Played junior varsity as 7th grader for North and played freshman this past season. Patrick should be leading Holy Angles freshman team this coming 2013 season.    


13) Tyler Johnson 5’11 SG North East Middle Minneapolis- Tyler is super explosive, athletic and bouncy. Can create off the dribble and finish above the rim in traffic. Tyler thrives in the open court and on turning defense to offense, playing the passing planes in the half and full court. He is one of the classes top perimeter defenders, and can take is man out the game. Tyler has not made a decision on what high school he will attend this coming school year.

14)  LaMichele  Wade 6’2 F/G  Hopkins- LaMichele is a versatile athletic  wing player, who plays within the offense. Solid play making ability and can score from anywhere on the floor. LaMichele  has good ball handling on the perimeter and can drive the lane and finish in traffic. Look for LaMichele to be a starter on Hopkins freshman team this coming year.                          

15) Landan Kirkwood 5’9  G  Brooklyn Center Junior high- Has a solid scoring combo guard skill set with great speed and quickness. Played junior varsity for Brooklyn Center this past season and was a contributor. London is a competitor and can really turn it on scoring in bunches. Can penetrate the defense of the dribble and has above average playmaking ability.


Don’t Sleep: Amar Miller-Prairie Seeds Academy, Sam Baker-Benilde-St. Margaret,  Ade Lamu-Pilgrim Lutheran, Edo Walker- Nellie Stone, Anthony Zarr-Robbinsdale Middle School, Cameron Kirksey Apple Valley, Jarrett Baptiste-Columbia Heights, Austin Slater- Anoka, Tyler Peterson-Centennial, Cedric Boone-Hopkins, Levonte  Taylor-Prairie Seeds Academy, Amani Hooker-Brooklyn Center Junior High, Michael Hurt John Marshall, Dylan Wood-Lindstrom, Tobias Holmes-Hope Academy, Kayode Awosika MGJH, Josh Stepheson- Prairie Seeds Academy, Brian Lankford Cretin-Derham Hall, Xavier Johnson-Hopkins.