1. Kendall Brown (6'7 PG East Ridge/Howard Pulley)
The top guard prospect in the class, Kendall has great length for his position, to match his skill and athleticism. Though he may project as a wing in the future due to his length, Kendall currently runs the point guard spot with poise and maturity for such a young player. His length allows him to see over defenders and deliver accurate passes to cutters as well as post entry passes. When it comes to scoring Kendall can deliver at all three levels. He has a nice three point shot, a really dangerous one hand floater from the mid range level, and has the athleticism to rise and finish over defenders inside. Brown used this offensive arsenal to average close to 11 ppg as a freshman playing alongside some of the top scorers in the state. Defensively Brown has the length and athleticism to guard the 1-4 positions at the high school level, and is a good shot blocker for a guard. Kendall is a top 25 prospect nationally, and will be in contention for recognition as the top point guard in the country over the next few years.
Offers of Note: Minnesota, Creighton, Nebraska, Iowa, Iowa St., and Saint Louis.
Offers of Note: Minnesota, Creighton, Nebraska, Iowa, Iowa St., and Saint Louis.
2. Chet Holmgren (7' C Minnehaha Academy/Sizzle)
The difference between the #1 and #2 spots in these rankings is almost nonexistent, as both Chet Holmgren and Kendall Brown are deserving of the spot. Chet is the most dominant defender in the state and with his 7'6 wingspan he not only blocks shots in the paint, but he can bait players into thinking they have an open jumper and his arms will cover the distance to block it. On offense Chet can do a little bit of everything as an extremely versatile center. He has been seen in fall league running a little bit of point-forward play in the absence of Jalen Suggs. For a 7 footer he has great handles to be able to do that. He'll still look to develop more moves in the post, but he is still a solid inside scorer and uses his length to pass out of the post to open cutters with ease. Where Chet is most dangerous at this point is from outside. He has a very accurate three point shot and also has the ability to take defenders off the dribble from the wing. Chet averaged around 6 ppg, 5 rpg, and 2 bpg off the bench last season, and should see those numbers increase substantially with a larger role as a sophomore. He is one of the most unique prospects in the country, and should find himself in a lot of national top-25 rankings in the near future.
The difference between the #1 and #2 spots in these rankings is almost nonexistent, as both Chet Holmgren and Kendall Brown are deserving of the spot. Chet is the most dominant defender in the state and with his 7'6 wingspan he not only blocks shots in the paint, but he can bait players into thinking they have an open jumper and his arms will cover the distance to block it. On offense Chet can do a little bit of everything as an extremely versatile center. He has been seen in fall league running a little bit of point-forward play in the absence of Jalen Suggs. For a 7 footer he has great handles to be able to do that. He'll still look to develop more moves in the post, but he is still a solid inside scorer and uses his length to pass out of the post to open cutters with ease. Where Chet is most dangerous at this point is from outside. He has a very accurate three point shot and also has the ability to take defenders off the dribble from the wing. Chet averaged around 6 ppg, 5 rpg, and 2 bpg off the bench last season, and should see those numbers increase substantially with a larger role as a sophomore. He is one of the most unique prospects in the country, and should find himself in a lot of national top-25 rankings in the near future.
Offers of Note: Minnesota, Purdue, Texas A&M, and Western Kentucky.
After a breakout spring/summer season, Treyton Thompson has been thrown on to the radar of high major schools across the country and is considered a top 50 national recruit according to 247Sports. The long and agile stretch-four has displayed rapid growth in his game over the past six months, and is looking to have a breakout sophomore season after playing primarily at the lower levels for Alexandria his freshman year. Treyton is extremely long and can score from inside or out. He's a good pick-and-pop player and is also very aggressive when attacking the rim. Treyton has the handles to go coast to coast on the fast break, and can also bring up the point in some situations. On the defensive end Treyton does well to use his length to block shots, and is good at going straight up to avoid fouling. As a new top 50 national level player, Treyton pulled his first division one offer during the AAU season, and could see a few more roll in as a sophomore.
Offers of Note: Texas Tech
Offers of Note: Texas Tech
4. Andre Gray (6'2 SG Hopkins/Gain Elite)
The top shooting guard prospect in the class, Andre combines athleticism with a natural scoring instinct. In his first season at the varsity level for Hopkins, Andre looks primed to make an immediate impact. In fall league play he has been seen going at some of the best teams in the state, and scoring with ease. His best attribute at this point is his jumper off the dribble. Whether from the mid-range or beyond the arc, this pull up jumpshot is lethal. Andre is also a very athletic player with good vertical leaping ability, and this athleticism could also contribute to the defensive end as he adapts to the varsity level. Andre will be a very exciting prospect to watch over the coming years, and will look to carry on the winning legacy at Hopkins.
5. Davon Townley (6'6 PF Minneapolis North/Gain Elite)
Minneapolis North is a program known for producing big time talent, and Davon Townley is next in line for the Polars. Comparable to 2019 forward David Roddy, Davon has a strong and physical 6’6 frame, with explosive leaping ability around the rim. Capable of throwing down powerful dunks, Davon is a highlight waiting to happen. As a freshman Davon showed the capability to knock down the outside jumper, coming up big in a few games for North late in the season. The talented lefty is a strong finisher around the rim, and has a nice spin move when driving to the hoop. Davon is an intriguing prospect to watch going forward, and his best basketball lies ahead.
6. Riley Mahlman (6'9 PF/C Lakeville South/D1 Minnesota)
Next up in a talented class of big men is Riley Mahlman. A tall and very physical frame, Riley is one of the top offensive linemen in the country for his class, and brings that size and physicality to the basketball court as well. He is a big defensive presence down low and does well to block shots without fouling. On offense he delivered solid production as a freshman by averaging 10 ppg including a 23 point outing against Eastview and their talented front court.
7. Cade Haskins (6'5 W DeLaSalle/Howard Pulley)
7. Cade Haskins (6'5 W DeLaSalle/Howard Pulley)
The top wing in the class, Cade Haskins is a lethal shooter from deep with the length to make him a big mismatch. After averaging double digit scoring as a freshman at Minneapolis Washburn, Cade now attends a historically winning program in DeLaSalle, where he will be apart of a winning culture and will have the opportunity to learn from a similar player in Jamison Battle. He’s a hard guard at this stage, as bigger opponents will have difficulty closing out on his shooting, but he has the length to be effective over smaller guards inside. It will be exciting to see how he develops at DeLaSalle, and his best basketball certainly lies ahead.
8. Will Tschetter (6'8 PF Stewartville/Minnesota Heat)
Another post prospect in a class loaded with big men, Will is one of the best pure post scorers at this stage. He led Stewartville in scoring as a freshman putting up 10.8 ppg during the campaign. Will has a variety of post moves in his bag, and has the touch to finish inside with both hands. Also a capable shooter, Will can knock down the occasional three, increasing his offensive arsenal. A true force in the paint, Will has the potential to dominate southeastern Minnesota over the next three seasons.
9. Jaelen Treml (6'2 PG Hopkins/D1 Minnesota)
9. Jaelen Treml (6'2 PG Hopkins/D1 Minnesota)
Jaelen won’t receive a lot of the spotlight this year playing behind a plethora of talented upperclassmen guards at Hopkins, but the future appears bright for this prospect. At 6’2 with the potential to grow a little more over the years, Jaelen already has great size for a point guard. As a lead guard Jaelen has a good handle and has the passing vision to be successful running the show in the future. A budding athlete, Jaelen can dunk with ease in the open floor and has a nice touch on his layups off of dribble penetration. Jaelen can also stretch the floor with his outside shooting. Jaelen looks primed for success in the future when he gets the chance to run the offense for Hopkins in the future.
10. Keijuan White (6' CG DeLaSalle/Howard Pulley)
The best way to describe Keijuan White is “freakishly athletic”. Keijuan can jump out of the gym, and as just a 6’ sophomore is capable of throwing down some incredible dunks. On the DeLaSalle JV team as a freshman, Keijuan showed off good scoring ability and was impressive on the fast break and driving from a half-court set. Playing behind Tyrell Terry this year, Keijuan will have the opportunity to learn from one of the best point guards in the country, and will be primed to have a big career during his upperclassmen years.
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