MYSM class 2013 Top15 Rankings

Class: 2013 This is Metro Youth sports Media look at the top players in Minnesota in 2013 class. This years senior class is led by a group of D1 guards and a few seven footers. Many of these seniors have led their teams to great season and have had major impacts on the schools basketball program. This ranking will not include prep school players such as Cullen Russo, Akolda Manyang, Kyle Washington and Darrion Strong.

1)  Quinton Hooker PG 6'0 Park Center- The alpha dog of guards this season, Quinton dominated the competition on his way to the Minnesota high school state championship game. A scoring point guard with elite finishing explosiveness around the rim and body control around the rim. Averaging 23 points 6 assist 8.3 rebounds and 4 seals this season. More of a scorer then shooter Quinton is a play maker, attacks the rim and excels in open court. Quinton had offers from Florida Golf Coast, Wofford and Tulsa. Quinton will be having a major impact next year in the Big Sky Conference playing for North Dakota. 

2) Reggie Lynch C 6'9 Edina- Reggie has the most physical presence inside and defensive impact in this class. Lynch has a impact on every game by controlling the paint and not letting anything easy get to the rim. Reggie possesses superior upper body strength and is a natural shot blocker. Averaging 14.1 points 8.3 rebounds and 5.8 blocks this season while leading his team to the state tournament. Reggie has great upside and is a major recruiting score, on a full basketball scholarship for Illinois State where he will be having a inside presence from day one.

3) Riley Derring SG 6'5 Minnetoka- Skilled shooter with solid athleticism and deep shooting range. Riley is the highest caliber player in this class and  has been on the national radar since the 8th grade. Averaging 20.4 points this season Riley can score on all levels and can heat up for the outside. Riley will have to bulk up to play in the Big 10. Riley will be playing basketball next year at the University of Wisconsin on a full basketball scholarship.

4) Carson Shanks C 7'0 Prior Lake - Carson has the most upside and potential of the 2013 Minnesota prospects. His size and frame is something you can't teach and with the chance that he will be a better collegiate player then high school player Carson's one of players that might be able to play on a professional level from this class. Averaging 10.0 points 7.0 rebounds this season and most likely will produce at same level next year with little drop off. Carson will attend Utah State on a full basketball scholarship.

5) Graham Wooddward PG 6'0 Edina-A scoring point guard with excellent body control around the rim. Graham is a stud and one most prolific scorers in Minnesota this year. Averaging 26.7 points while leading his team to a break out and state tournament appearance. Graham is a elite scorer, but lacks the athleticism and strength to produce early. Will have to wait a year or two before having a impact but will play in the Big 10 at Penn State on a full basketball scholarship.

6) Ben Oberfeld PF 6'9 Eastview -Pure post player, physical inside presents with solid basketball IQ. Averaging 17.3 points 10.1 rebounds this season. Ben has size, strength and plays aggressiveness, with a understanding of his strengths. Should have a role off the bench next season and have a solid collegiate career. Ben will be playing next year for Bucknell University on a basketball scholarship.

7) Anders Broman SG 6'2 Lakeview Christian- The most prolific scorer in Minnesota high school basketball history with over 5,000 career points. Anders is a special player and has scored on a unrealistic pace since starting his high school career . A scorer and a shooter  that  can score from anywhere on the court. Averaging 41 points 8.1 rebounds and 5.0 steals this season.  Has a solid overall guard skill set, excels in a high speed game. Anders should play a role next season, received full scholarship to play basketball South Dakota University. 


8) Joe Aase PF 6'8 Austin- Versatile, stretch forward with solid athleticism and range from deep. Averaging 18.0 points 7.7 rebounds this season and led his team to a undefeated regular season and the 3A state finals. Should have a solid collegiate career but will have to wait for a while to have a major role and impact for his program. Will be playing for Davidson University on a full basketball scholarship.

9) Quashingm Smith-Pugh SG 6'3 St.Paul Johnson - Explosiveness around the rim excels at turning defense to offense and has excellent wing guard package. Averaging 19.9 points 8.1 rebounds and 3.5 steals this season Quashingm led his team to the state tournament this season. Solid overall game his skill set will translate to the next level. Quashingm will be a steal for whatever program he commits to with interest from several programs. 

10) Micheal Miller- PG 6'3 Metro Tech- Miller is a stud and great athlete.Miller has a high caliber physical  and skill set. Size, strength, athleticism and wing span. Averaging 19.7 points 11.3 rebounds while being the primary defense focus.solid ball handling and play making ability. The ability to score from all 3 levels, slashing to the rim and finishing in traffic with range from beyond the arc. Receiving interest from several D1 programs such as Troy Alabama and University of Texas El Paso. Ha s some D2 offers from Lincon Jefferson City Missouri and New Mexico Highlands. Miller should play a role for day one at the program he chooses.

11)  Connor Voss C 7'0 St.Cloud Cathedral- Skilled big man with solid athleticism. Not a pure post player, has the size to have and inside presence also possesses solid perimeter ability. Averaging 8.3 points this season, there will not be much drop off next season. Connor has a good upside and could have a major impact in his upper class years collegiate. Connor's skill set will translate to  production at the next level. Connor will playing in the Ivy League for Columbia on academic scholarship.

12) Garrison Gillard 6'2 PG Maranatha- The most handcuff player this season and one of the most under rated players in the class. Forced to play out of position this season he still displayed his play making ability averaging 15.2 points, 3.6 assist this season. Garrison has high caliber guard skill set and the ability to penetrate the defense off the dribble and stretch the floor from the perimeter with a solid basketball IQ. Should have a good impact for day one and will be one of the best players in the conference. Garrison will be attending Minnesota - Duluth on a basketball scholarship.

13)  Nuni Omot SF 6'7 Mahtomedi-  Great wing span and agility, D1 athleticism with size. Nuni was not the featured player in his teams offense and did not reap the benefits of having plays ran for him. Nuni is a gem, should have a great collegiate career with the possibility of playing professionally. Solid overall wing and perimeter skill set with ton of upside. Nuni is undecided on where he will be attending school at next year. 

14) Logan Doyle PF 6'8 Alexandria- Versatile post forward with great upper body strength and finishing around the rim. skilled in the post with solid athleticism. Logan plays the way a big should dominating on the glass and controlling the paint. Averaging 16.0 points and 14 rebounds this season. Should have a solid collegiate career and play some kind of role this season. Logan will be attending South Dakota State University on a full basketball scholarship. 

15)  Aaron Lien SF/SG 6'5 Morehead- Solid athleticism and wing skill set.  Aaron has the ability to affect the game in many ways, versatile defender and scorer. Averaging 22.0 points 6.2 rebounds this season. Should have a very productive collegiate career and have impact from day one. Aaron will be playing at Morehead State next year on a basketball scholarship .

Don't sleep: Dion Bradley Highland Park / Undecided, Blain Craford Blake/ University of Chicago, Logan Brown Roseville /Jamestown, Nick Anderson Washburn /Undecided,  Grant Shaffer Eden Prairie/St .Thomas, Kaharri Carter Minnehaha Academy/Undecided,  Troy May Jr Cooper / St.Cloud Tech,  Logan Doyle Alexandria/ South Dakota State,  DJ Pollard St . Louis Park/Northern State,   Mckenzie Johnson Roseville/ Undecided, DeShawn Jones Richfield / Undecided, Xavier Hall Tartan/Undecided, Renard Suggs Woodbury/Undecided, Jonah Elsenschenck Rocori/ Minnesota-Duluth, Devin Buckley Park Center/ Undecided, Jordan Burich Roseville / Undecided, Scottie Stone Melrose/ St.Cloud State, Bridge Tusler Osseo/ South Dakota State (Football), Carter Evens Rochester Century/ Northern State, Jeff Probert Prior Lake/ Northern State, Darius Hill Henry/ North Dakota State (Football), Kebu Johnson Blake / Sioux Falls, Treyton Daniels Park Center/ Undecided Jamal Davis Hopkins/Undecided

Standings Sections Scary Sectional Review

Standings Sections Scary: Sectional Review

1A Minnesota's largest schools and most talent producing programs are in 4A. This consist mainly of public schools but have select number of private schools. With more skill players in their leagues makeing for much more competitive interesting run for the state championship.

Section 1 Lakeville North won this section last year. There are 2 clear favorites to win this section. Lakeville North with one of the states leading scores PJ Macura. Rochester John Marshall's with freshman stud Michael hurt.

Section 2 Eden Prairie won this section last year. There also 2 clear cut favorites to win this section. Eden Prairie guard led team featuring Grant Shaffer,Andre Wallace and Anthony Anderson. Feature one the best guard match-ups playing against Prior Lake's Jon Sobaski and big man a Carlson Shanks in section finals.

Section 3 This section is a 1 horse race as Apple Valley led by Tyus Jones and Dennis Austin should have no problem winning this section and making an appearance in the state tournament.

Section 4 One of the most competitive sections in the state. Woodbury 1 this section last year. This section features several teams that are worthy of making a state run. Woodbury led by Rerard Suggs have proved  all year they can win big games. Tartan having a good year but I have been upset the last 2 to years. Roseville the most complete team is section featuring Logan Brown and McKenzie Johnson. Stillwater area led by Andrew Duxbury are on a role ,could be a threat to anyone of these teams. Look for the top 2 seeds to advance for the better final games in sections.

Section 5 This section is the deepest of all the sections,  This section has the most talented as a features some of the top programs in Minnesota this year. Osseo won this section last year on their run to a state title with Ian Theisen and Bridge Tulser. Park Center is the number 1 seed in this section and have been arguably the best team all season led Quinton Hooker. Cooper has a 5th seed in this section but has one the nations best players Rashad Vaughn. Champlin Park also pose a threat to make a possible run led by Brennan Witt and JT Gibson. Maple Grove capable of beating any of these teams led by Jake Wieneke and Eric Olson.

Section 6 This sections always interesting as it features half of the Lake Conference teams Wyzata, Edina and Hopkins building the drama for rematch games from the season. This section is also very deep with 5 teams are all having great seasons and are capable of making a run. Hopkins is never a sleeper when it comes to making a run to state with the host of talented players and freshman  Phenom Amir Coffey. Edina has the most complete team led by seniors Graham Woodard and Reggie Lynch. Minnetonka good year one of the deepest teams led by Riley Dearring good push to make an appearance at state. Saint Louis Park is capable of winning against any team on a given night lead by DJ Pollard Kashif Hayes.

Section 7 This section does not featured a dominate program or a team having a good season. Duluth East 1 this section last year and St Francis is the number 1 seed.

Section 8 This section is also very interesting as it has 3 teams having good years. Brainerd has proved to be one of the best teams this year only losing 1 game this season and is the number 1 seed led by balanced attack and Marcus Comstock. This section also has Morehead with one of the states leading scores and top seniors Aaron Lien.

State Tournament Appearance MYSM 4A predictions 

Section 1 Lakeville North                          Section 5 Park Center

Section 2 Eden Prarie                                 Section 6 Edina

Section 3 Apple Valley                               Section 7 St. Francis 

Section 4 Woodbury                                   Section 8 Brainerd 

3A Minnesota's second largest school class has some of the top private schools and the majority of metro area programs play this class. This class features the best teens from the Twin Cities. This class is not have the depth in sections that  4A does, but still features some the most talented programs in the state.

Section 1 Austin has not lost a game this year and is the number 1 seed is a clear cut pick to win this section led by one of the state top seniors Joe Aase.

Section 2 Waconia is the favorite to win this section and is the top seed led by Ryan Boll. Look for Marshall I have a say so in winning this section.

Section 3 De La Salle should win this section without much of hassle led by one of the nation's top class of 2014 players Reid Travis.

Section 4 This section features the top programs on the Saint Paul's to the conference. Johnson has won this section consecutively since 2009 what are the favorites to win this section with the top seed lead by senior Quashingm Smith.

Section 5 Delano is the clear cut favorite to win this section and have beat the other top teams in this section this year.

Section 6 This section is 1 of the more interesting in competitive sections on 3 A. There are 2 clear cut favorite to win this section Holy Angels and Blake. Section very competitive because the 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th seeds all have a chance upsetting the upper seeds. Look for Holy Angeles led by Jordan Dembley and Delshon Strickland 2 face Blake in section finals led by Kebu Johnson and John Veil.

Section 7 This section looks like a 2 horse race as Hermantown is having great season led by Spencer Johnson. Grand Rapids led by Alex won this section last year and split a game a piece with Hermantown this season.

Section 8 This section could be a toss up as there's no clear cut dominating team East Grand Forks has the best record but I've lost to Fergus Falls in Thief River Falls each this season.

State Tournament Appearance MYSM 3A predictions  

Section 1 Austin                                 Section 5 Delano

Section 2 Marshall                             Section 6 Blake

Section 3 De La Salle                        Section 7 Grand Rapids 

Section 4 Johnson                              Section 8 Fergus Falls

2A This class contains majority none metro area schools, charter schools  and a few metro area private schools.

Section 1 The 1 seeds are solid beating the other teams seeded below them already this season look for match up a of East leading Plainview-Elgin-Milkville 2 face West leading Bryan in the section finals .

Section 2 Look for top seed St. Peter to advance the section finals from the north. St Peter lost Maple River this season Maple River will hard time making out the south of this section meeting in the finals for a rematch.

Section 3 Redwood Valley has beaten solidly the other teams in the north of the section but I've lost to 2 teams the south of the section look for section finals Redwood Valley and Fairmont in section finals.

Section 4 This section should be more entertaining and interesting then past years as 2 metro area private schools look like to have a good chance playing in the section finals and winning. Minnehaha Academy led by Kaharri Carter to face Breck led by Mohammed Lawal in the section finals.

Section 5 This is a very competitive section as some of the seeds have taken loses previously to the teams in their section. St. Cloud Cathedral won the section last year and are the number 1 seed led by big man Connor Voss to play and this section finals against Jordan.

Section 6 Look for Melrose to play Litchfield led by Riley Pater in the section finals.

Section 7 Top seed Mora is proven as a a beat the other team the sections soundly this season. Look for them to play Virginia in the section finals.

Section 8 This section is also very competitive as you have teams with losses in the section. Crosby-Ironton is having a good season is on a roll with the 1 seed look them to play Perham last year's section winner in the section finals.

State Tournament Appearance MYSM 2A predictions 

Section 1 Plainview-Elgin-Milkville       Section 5 St. Cloud Cathedral 

Section 2 St. Peter                                Section 6 Melrose

Section 3 Redwood Valley                    Section 7 Virginia 

Section 4 Minnehaha Academy              Section 8 Perham

1A This class the smallest school in the state many of them charter schools, private school or not located near a metro area.

Section 1 Rushford-Peterson won this section last year have the number 1 seed this year look for them to play Blooming-Prairie in the section finals.

Section 2 This section complete toss up with the top seeds all taking losses to teams in section look for Lester Prairie led by good guard play to face Mountain Lake area in the section finals.

Section 3 This section should be very competitive look for Dawson-Boyd 2 face Southwest MN Christian led by Dominick Nibbelink in the section finals.

Section 4 Look for Maranatha led Garrison Gillard and Isaiah Hanson to face West Lutheran in the action finals a rematch that Maranatha won earlier this season.

Section 5 Look for Barnum the 1 seed in the East of this section to face undefeated Upsala the 1 seed the in the west in the section finals.

Section 6 This section has been dominated by Belgrade Brooten-Elrosa but it won't be as easy as past seasons look for them to face Ada-Borup in the section finals.

Section 7 Lakeview Christian won this section last year lead by Anders Brohman and should make a run this year to face Ely in the section finals.

Section 8 One of the largest sections could be very competitive look for Walker-Hackensack-Akeley to face Northern Freeze in the section finals

State Tournament Appearance MYSM 1A predictions  

Section 1 Rushford-Peterson               Section 5 Upsala 

Section 2 Lester Prairie                      Section 6 Belgrade Brooten-Elrosa

Section 3 Southwest MN Christian     Section 7 Lakeview Christian 

Section 4 Maranatha                           Section 8 Northern Freeze

Twin Cities Championship 2012-13 Southwest vs Johnson

Southwest (15-11) vs #24 Johnson (17-7)

Last year this was a match up of Washburn and Jonhson, that Washburn won in one of the best games of the season. This will be Southwest first time representing  Minneapolis as its city champion in the Twin Cities Championship game. Johnson has played in the Twin Cities Championship every year since 2009-2010 season, winning over North Minneapolis in a undefeated season and have not won the Twin Cities Championship game since.

Southwest win the tip-off

Johnson starts up 8-0 with 16:00 left in the first half

Southwest calls T.O. down 23-3 with 12:00 left in the second half

Southwest goes on a 10-2 run led by Cam Ross with 7 fast points, Johnson up 25-13 with 10:00 left in the first half

Johnson keeps the lead up big 35-23 with 6:00 left in the first half

Peirre Conwell is taking over the game,16 points already, Johnson up 41-23 with 4:00 left in the second half

Southwest is falling out of reach down 52-29 with 2:00 left in the second half

Johnson lead at halftime 57-34

Peirre Conwell starts the second half scoring, Johnson up 59-37 with 16:00 left in the second half

Johnson is pushing out the lead 75-51 with 10:00 left in the second half

Johnson calls T.O. up 88-59 with 6:23 left in the second half

Johnson up 95-63 with 2:00 left in the game

Johnson wins the Championship 99-72

Game Review  The talent match up was not as much as a mismatch as the intensity was. This game was over before it started as Tom Weko led Southwest giving them no chance and not ready to fight a dominate program like Johnson. Johnson  treated this game like is was a championship game and came to win one.

Johnson  This Game me Johnson this was a great team effort as Johnson had 10 different players score and 6 of them scoring 8 or more points. The was a breakout game for Peirre Conwell 28pts dominating the game, scoring from everywhere. Quashingm Smith-Pugh 21pts had complete performance making plays for other and on defense.

Southwest Southwest came out flat and did not come into this game thinking of winning a championship. They would not realize what type of game they were into until it was to late. Demetruis Cady 20pts had a solid game but seem out of focus. Camron Ross 17 showed that he can score against anyone when pushed. Eamon Brodek 17pts came on in the seond half and had a impact.

Highland Park @ #24 Johnson

Highland Park(16-9) vs Johnson (16-7)
We are in for a show this game will determine what school will represent the St.Paul City Conference in the Twin Cities Championship game. A game Johnson has played in every year since it started in the 2009-2010 season, Johnson's undefeated season. Johnson is on a run winning the last 9 of the last 10 games.This is a rematch of a game Jonson won 86-67 earlier this season.

Johnson win the tip off

Johnson jumps out to a 9-1 lead with 14:00 left in the first half

Highland Park calls T.O. down 17-4 with 11:40 left in the first half

Jalen Mobley is hot as Johnson pushes out the lead 17-5 with 10:00 left in the first half

Highland Park is on a 11-3 run led by Dion Bradley, down 22-15 with 6:00 left in the first half

Johnson calls T.O. up 22-20 with 4:36 left in the first half

Dion Bradley takes the lead for HighLand Park 24-22 with 3:35 left in the first half

Johnson turns up and goes on a 9-1 run too end the half

Johnson up at halftime 31-25

Highland Park starts the second half on fire and go on a 16-9 run to tie the game up at 40 up

Both these team are battling at the exchange the lead and tie it back up at 50 with 8:00 left in the second half

Johnson calls T.O. down 55-54 with 6:42 left in the second half

Highland Park with the lead 63-62 with 4:00 left in the second half

Quashingm Smith with big drive to tie it up at 66

Broth teams go scoreless the last 3:20 of the second half, this game is going to overtime 66 up

Johnson win the O.T. tip-off, Justin Langeslay hits a 3

Highland Park calls T.O. down 71-66 with 1:34

Dion Bradley gets to the free throw line makes 1/2, 71-67 with 1:00 left in O.T.

Johnson gets the O.T win 74-67

Game Review  This game was a battle as each team answered the opposing run with their own. With seniors seeing the high school basketball career coming towards the energy in the building is high. Highland Park played their A game and Dion Bradley gave them a chance.Johnson wins the game with 8-1 run getting stops at the end.This best part about this game is we could forward to a possible rematch in the 3A section 4.

Johnson Johnson played a solid game and played their style of play what was most important part of their victory. The roll Johnson is on is normal at this team of year as the make their their run to the state tournament. Jonson waited for the right time to run their full court trap and it work getting extra possession and turning up their defense. Jalen Mobley 26pts was on his A game giving Johnson timely scoring and defense. Quashingm Smith-Pugh 15pts with a solid performance leading his team to the win.

Highland Park Highland Park played a competitive game an was playing to win. This was as a team even that Dion Bradley scored almost half Highland Parks points. Isaiah Brower 11pts made big shots down the stretch in the second half but was 3/12 from deep. Aaron Moore 13pts was very effective in his playing time. Highland Park just had no gas left for the overtime as they only scored 1 point. Highland played a good game and should look forward to sections. Dion Bradley 25pts 11reb did all he could filling it up and kept his team in the game to the end.