Minnesota continues to produce a solid number of high caliber prospects that will definitely demand major attention of the coming as well as lead their respective programs. Minnesota's 2018 class is loaded with talented prospects such as Tre Jones, Shae Mitchell, Jovanni Bickham, Race Thomson, Anthony Davis and Gabe Kalscheur.
1) Jovanni Bickham 6'8 F, Wisconsin United, Minnehaha Academy
Bickham is the top prospect from Minnesota's 2018 class and one of rising stars in the class nationally. Bickham possesses a high caliber forward skill set, high basketball IQ, elite play making ability and ball handling for his position. Bickham played a major role for Minnehaha Academy and was one of the premier prospects from the class during the 2014 high school season. Bickham has good perimeter shooting range out to behind the arc, preforms all the fundamental post skills at high level, rebounds and defends his position at a high level. Bickham has elite upside and potential. Bickham had a excellent spring campaign playing with Wisconsin United 15U playing a 16U elite schedule more than half of the tournaments and was arguably the best player on a team that was ranked one of the top 15U teams nationally all spring. Bickham was one of the stand out prospects from the CP3 2018 camp in North Carolina making the top 20 game and is ranked 6th in the nation by NY2LA Sports. Bickham is receiving interest from but not limited to Iowa, Michigan State, Ohio State, University of Chicago Illinois, Northern Illinois University, Wisconsin, IUPUI, Tulsa and LSU.
2) Shae Mitchell 6'6 SF, Future Stars, Lakeville South
Mitchell is the top wing prospect in Minnesota's 2018 class and one of the premier wing prospects in the class nationally. Mitchell possesses elite athleticism, explosiveness in the open court, around the rim and a versatile wing forward skill set. Mitchell had great 8th grade campaign working his way up from the freshman team to the varsity team at Lakeville South during the 2014 high school season. Mitchell had a breakout spring campaign preforming at high level for Future Stars as well as We All Can Go the nations top 14U team, was a invite to the fab freshman top camp in Atlanta and was one of the stand out prospects. Mitchell has elite basketball upside and potential. Mitchell is very likely candidate for the Junior National team tryouts next spring, has high major potential and drawing interest from N.C. State and Wake Forest.
3) Tre Jones 6'0 PG, Pulley 15s, Apple Valley
Jones is one of the most skilled and the top point guard prospect from Minnesota's 2018 class. Jones possesses a high caliber point guard skill set, great play making ability, high basketball IQ and elite defensive instincts. Jones had a good 8th grade campaign, played a solid role on Apple Valley's varsity during the 2014 high school season. Jones has many of point guard attributes Duke freshman older brother Tyus Jones possesses, the cerebral approach to the game, competitiveness and high caliber play making ability. Jones was ding up most of the early spring and did not play much for Pulley. Jones would return healthy for the last tournament appearance for Pulley's EYBL 16's preformed at high level during the AAU Super Nationals, then would continue starting for Apple Valley's varsity summer team showing great potential and production during the Gophers Team camp, the Breakdown spring event as well as the Pace Setter in St. Cloud in August, running the table against Minnesota's top basketball teams. Jones was a participant in CP3 in North Carolina.
4) Odell Wilson 6'6 F, Future Stars, Minneapolis North
Wilson is one of the most skilled, complete and top front court prospects from Minnesota's 2018 class. Wilson possesses a high caliber front court prospect skill set, elite scoring instincts around the rim, fundamentally sound in all phases of the game and finishes around as well as above the rim at a high rate. Wilson had a great 8th grade campaign for Minneapolis North helping lead them to a Minneapolis city title and started varsity more than half of the games during the 2014 high school season. Wilson has great footwork, post moves, runs the court well, plays with good energy, great post presence on both sides of the as well as defensive and rebounding instincts. Wilson is one of the youngest prospects in the class turning 14 this August, possessing great potential and upside.
5) Gabe Kalscheur 6'4 SF/SG, 43 Hoops, De La Salle
Kalscheur is one of the most skilled and complete wing prospects in Minnesota's 2018 class. Kalscheur possesses a high caliber wing skill set, great perimeter shooting range out to behind the arc, high quality finishing ability around the rim and can take defenders off of the dribble. Kalscheur had a excellent spring campaign for 43 Hoops preforming at high level in NY2LA GNBA. Kalscheur was named a GNBA Western Conference 14U All Star team and Co-MVP of the NY2LA's Generation Next camp in August. Kalscheur plays with confidence, competitiveness, aggressiveness on both sides of the ball, great scoring instincts and good athleticism.
6) Race Thomson 6'6 F, D1 Minnesota, Armstrong
Thompson is one of the most athletic and top front court prospects from Minnesota's 2018 class. Thompson has a great overall front court prospect skill set, finishes around the rim at a high rate, good post presence on both sides of the court and runs the court well. Thompson has continued to develop his ball skills and grown over the last year becoming one of the top prospects in the class. Thompson has great athleticism the ability to play above the rim on both sides of the and has great upside. Thompson had a good spring campaign for D1 Minnesota showing great potential and production.
7) Adam Trapp 6'11 F/C, Pulley's 15s, Esko
Trapp the kid giant is the top post prospect from Minnesota's 2018 class and by far the tallest. Trapp possesses a solid overall post skill set, plays with good energy, good finishing ability around the rim and solid defensive instincts. Younger brother of UCLA woman redshirt freshman Savanna Trapp Adam Trapp possesses high caliber upside and potential. Trapp was having a good spring campaign for Pulley before getting injured and sitting out the rest of spring. Trapp has the potential to develop into a high major recruit in the future.
8) Anthony Davis 6'1 G, MN Lockdown 16's, Hopkins
Davis is one of the most skilled, athletic and top guard prospects from Minnesota's 2018 class. Davis possesses a high caliber combo guard skill set, explosiveness in the open court as well as around the basket, solid perimeter shooting range and good athleticism. Davis had a good 8th grade campaign for Hopkins playing on the sophomore team during the 2014 high school season. Davis plays with aggressiveness on both sides of the court, plays with in the offense, has good scoring, finishing and play making instincts in the open court.
9) Goodnews Kpegeol 6'2 SG, Rice Street (Rebels Elite), North St.Paul
Kpegeol is one of the most athletic, explosive and top shooting guard prospects from Minnesota's 2018 class. Kpegeol possesses a high caliber shooting guard skill set, high caliber finishing ability around the rim, explosiveness in the open court as well around the rim and can take defenders off the dribble. Kpegeol had a excellent 8th grade campaign preforming at high for North St.Paul junior varsity during the 2014 high school season. Kpegeol has great athleticism, thrives at turning defense to offense and can defend his position on a high level. Kpegeol had a great spring campaign for Rice Street and was one of premier prospects from the class dominating his match up almost every game.
10) Daniel Oturu 6'5 F Pulley, Cretin Derham Hall
Oturu is one of the most versatile and athletic forward prospects from Minnesota's 2018 class. Oturu possesses great athleticism, length and plays with great energy. Oturu is one of the most improved prospects in the class over the last year showing great potential and growth. Oturu had a great spring campaign for Pulley and was one of the premier prospects over the spring. Oturu has great agility, dexterity and has great overall upside. Oturu possesses many the physical attributes needed to become a division 1 recruit.
11) Markel Aune 5'10 PG, Future Stars, Kennedy
Aune is the premier scoring point guard from Minnesota's 2018 class. Aune possesses a high caliber point guard skill set, the ability to penetrate the defense off the dribble to create opportunities for others as well as himself, good perimeter shooting range to behind the arc and great scoring instincts. Anue had a breakout 8th grade campaign starting varsity for FAIR and was one of the premier 2018 prospects during the 2014 high putting up big time numbers. Aune has the ability to run the offense, create plays in the open and makes his team better.
12) Sage Booker 6'0 G, 43 Hoops, De La Salle
Booker is on of the most skilled, athletic and top guard prospects in Minnesota's 2018 class. Booker possesses a high caliber combo guard skill set, has the ability to take defenders off the dribble, finish around the rim at a high rate, solid play making ability and shooting range from the perimeter. Booker had a excellent spring campaign for 43 Hoops preforming at high level in NY2LA GNBA and was named a GNBA Western Conference 14U All Star team. Booker has great explosiveness in the open court as well as attacking the basket and is one of the premier perimeter defenders in the class.
13) Anders Nelson 5'10 PG, Minnesota D1, Edina
Nelson is one of most skilled and complete point guard prospects from Minnesota's 2018 class. Nelson possesses a prototype lead guard skill set, great play making ability, high basketball IQ, shooting range from deep and is a leader. Nelson had a great 8th grade campaign playing junior varsity for Edina during the 2014 high school season. Nelson plays with great confidence, competitiveness, composure, consistency all the attributes coaches seek out in point guard prospects. Nelson had a great spring campaign preforming at high level for D1 Minnesota and was named MVP of the Under The Radar Showcase. Nelson has all the tools to contribute to any team this season and should continue to progress into a solid collegiate recruit.
14) Owen King 5'10 PG Wisconsin Playmakers, Caledonia
King is one of the most skilled, complete and top point guard prospect from Minnesota's 2018 class. King possesses a high caliber point guard skill set, good play making ability, great basketball IQ, great deep shooting range, plays under control and makes his team better. King had a excellent 8th grade campaign playing major minutes for Caledonia during the 2014 high school season helping lead them to a state tournament championship appearance. King is one of the most varsity ready prospects from the class and possesses good upside.
15) Joseph Hedstom 6'7 C, Heat, Hopkins
Hedstom is one of the top post prospects from Minnesota's 2018.
Hedstom plays with solid energy, runs the court well for his size and has good finishing ability around the rim. Hedstom continues to develop into a solid post prospect and has good upside. Hedstom has solid post presence on both sides of the court and good defensive post instincts. Hedstom has many of the physical attributes needed to become a division 1 recruit Hedstom had a good spring campaign for the Heat showing good potential and production.
16) David Alston 6'5 F, 43 Hoops, Woodbury
Alston is one of the most skilled and complete forward prospects from Minnesota's 2018 class. Alston has a solid overall forward skill set, solid finishing ability around the rim, run the court, good rebounding and scoring instincts. Alston had a good spring campaign preforming at high level during the NY2LA GNBA season for 43 Hoops. Alston is fundamentally sound in all phases of the game, defends the paint and runs court well.
17) Krystian Toliver 6'4 F, Pulley, Cretin Derham Hall
Toliver is one of the most athletic and versatile wing forward prospects from Minnesota's 2018 class. Toliver possesses great athleticism, explosiveness attacking the basket and finishing ability around the rim. Toliver had a good spring campaign for Pulley showing great potential and production.
18) Delawrence Aaron 6'2 F, 43 Hoops, Hopkins
Aaron is one of the most skilled and top wing forward prospects from Minnesota's 2018 class. Aaron has a high caliber wing forward skill set, high quality finishing ability around the rim, solid perimeter shooting range and impacts the game without the ball. Aaron thrives in the open court attacking the basket, running the court in transition and defends his position well.
19) Christian Dickson 6'1 PG, Future Stars, De La Salle
Dickerson is one of the most skilled and top point guard prospects from Minnesota's 2018 class. Dickerson possesses a solid overall point guard skill set, good play making ability, solid perimeter shooting range and finishing ability around the rim. Dickerson has good basketball IQ, runs the offense, good creativity in the open attacking the basket and making plays for others. Dickson had a good spring campaign preforming at high level for Future Stars.
20) Joe Dunn 6'5 PF, D1 Minnesota, Edina
Dunn is one of the most complete and top post prospects from Minnesota's 2018 class. Dunn has a good overall front court prospect skill set, good finishing ability around the rim, play with in the offense and runs the court well. Dunn had a good spring campaign playing for D1 Minnesota showing great potential and production.
21) Kyle Kluge 5'10 SG, 43 Hoops, Eden Prairie
Kluge is one of the most skilled and top shooters in Minnesota's 2018 class. Kluge possesses great shooting range from deep, plays with in the offense and knows how to get open for his shot. Kluge had a good spring campaign preforming at high during the NY2LA GNBA season for 43 Hoops.
22) Gary Smith 6'3 SF/SG, Heat, St. Agnes
Smith is of the most athletic and versatile wing prospects from Minnesota's 2018 class. Smith possesses good athleticism, the ability to slash to the rim off of the dribble and finish around the rim at a high rate. Smith had a great spring campaign preforming at high level for the Heat, growing and developing into a solid collegiate recruit.
23) Brain Larson 5'8 PG, Pulley, Braham
Larson is on of the most skilled and top point guard prospects from Minnesota's 2018 class. Larson has a great point guard skill set, can penetrate the defense off the dribble creating scoring opportunities for others as well as himself, good perimeter shooting range from deep and good basketball IQ. Larson had a great 8th grade campaign for Braham playing varsity during the 2014 high school season.
24) Charlie Dennis 6'2 SF, Rice Street, Cretin Derham Hall
Dennis is one of the most skilled and complete wing prospects from Minnesota's 2018 class. Dennis has a high level wing skill set, the ability to create his own shot off the bounce, finish in traffic with contact and solid perimeter shooting range. Dennis had a great spring campaign preforming at high level for Rice Street.
25) Cire Mayfield 5'8 PG, 43 Hoops, St. Louis Park
Mayfield is one of the most skilled point guard prospects from Minnesota's 2018 class. Mayfield has a solid overall scoring point guard skill set, creativity attacking the basket, good scoring and play making instincts in the open court. Mayfield had a great spring campaign preforming at high level during the NY2LA GNBA season for 43 Hoops.
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Jordan Johnston 5'10 G, Magic Gold Elite 16's, Eastview
Chris Kelly G 6'2, Pulley, Cretin Derham Hall
Micheal Schaefer 6'3 F, MN Lockdown 15s, St.Cloud Tech
Beau Bailey 5'10 G, Future Stars, Lakeville South
Tayler Johnson 5'11 G, El-Amin Basketball Academy, Minneapolis North
Zion Stanford 5'4 PG, Future Stars, Minneapolis North
Aidan Dohrty 6'4, SF, Real Athletics, St. Louis Park
Byron Bynun jr 5'9 G, Future Stars, Blain
Beijon Newbern 5'10 G, D1 Minnesota, Cooper
Ethan Youso 6'5 C, Comets, Virginia
Jacob Price 6'2 F, Pulley, Cretin Derham Hall
Jarvis Thomas 6'4, MN Lockdown 15s, Tartan
Zach Theisen 5'11 G, D1 Minnesota, Osseo
Jack Moe 5'9 PG, 43 Hoops, Blake
Colton Codute 5'6 PG, MN Lockdown 15s, Orono
Cody Landwehr 6'4 PF, D1 Minnesota, Sauk Rapids
Myron Hunter 6'0 G, Minneapolis North
Xavier McDonald 6'3 SF, St. Louis Park
Both Gach 6'0 G, Austin
Garrett Mitchell 6'3 SF, Fury 15's, Shakopee
Kesante Grant 6'4 F, Real Athletics, Hopkins
