17U Preview – D1 MN Prospects

<p>The second team from the D1 Minnesota program at the 17u level has some very interesting names in terms of talent.  Here is our preview of the D1 Minnesota Prospects.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="774926" first="Marcus" last="Crawford"]</strong> of Edina (6’1, PG). Crawford played both guard spots for Edina this scoring about four times a game and he’s a top 75 prospect in the senior class.  One of four returning starter level talents for the Hornets next winter.  </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="774836" first="Lamar" last="Grayson"]</strong> of Richfield (5’11, PG).  First team all conference player this past winter that led Richfield in scoring at 20 a game.  Grayson hit at the arc, was an artist of pulling up and hitting from mid-range, and at times carried a scoring load for a top ten level team. </p> <p><strong>Mo Hammadeneil</strong> of Rochester Mayo (6’2, SG).  Hammadeneil was one of three Mayo players (along with [player_tooltip player_id="774831" first="Michael" last="Sharp"] and [player_tooltip player_id="957222" first="Andre" last="Crockett"]) that will return next season having scored between eight and a dozen a game.  Mo will play for the Prospects as he works to become a more consistent playmaker as a senior. </p> <p><strong>Will Keitzmann</strong> of Maranatha Christian Academy (7’0, C).  Will is one of the three biggest players in the 2021 class (along with [player_tooltip player_id="532574" first="Chet" last="Holmgren"] and [player_tooltip player_id="774868" first="Chance" last="Fazio"]) and he’s coming off a budding year for MCA.  Will has colleges curious if he can be the low block defensive threat and high percentage finishers schools are hoping for.  </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="891901" first="Ahjany" last="Lee"]</strong> of Byron (2022 6’8, PF). Lee is a top 15 level prospect in a stacked class of Minnesota sophomores and he has the potential to rise into high major scholarship status.  Lee has the length, agility, and size to be exactly what major conference schools look for in their four man.  If Ahjany can grow as a player in the next year the possibility is there. </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="957630" first="Michael" last="McIntyre"]</strong> of Osseo (6’4, PF).   Michael was one of a few upperclassmen to play for Osseo this past winter scoring two baskets a game and fulfilling his role for the Orioles. Michael is a strong player that is a solid football prospect. </p> <p><strong>Max Stepanek</strong> of Blaine (6’3, SF).  Max played a key role off the Blaine bench this season scoring a couple buckets a contest and is now stepping into a bigger role next year as one of the top three options.  </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="774873" first="Cole" last="Tiran"]</strong> of Eden Prairie (5’11, PG).  Cole was one of a few players that came of the EP bench to spell a very talented core of seniors.  Cole played his role well battling on defense, making an open shot here and there, and moving the ball like his team needed.  Now Cole must step into a bigger role as he gets ready for his senior year.  </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="532609" first="Kody" last="Williams"]</strong> of Wayzata (6’1, PG). Kody is a top 20 player in the senior class and one of the top five lead guard prospects in that group.  He scored 13 points a game this year plus has the potential to be a top Minnesota defender and is growing as an all around distributor.  On this team Kody will have to also be one of the top two scoring options as well. </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>