Scouting Minnesota – 3AAAA Ten Best

<p>The 3AAAA section took a small step up in depth last year and it should take an even bigger step in 2020-21 with more talent spread out through the section. Here are ten of those quality players. </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Five Best</strong></p> <p><strong>Will Blascziek</strong> of Lakeville North. Will was expected to play a key role last winter but being the Panthers most consistent offensive scorer is not something we expected.  What’s next for Will?  He is certainly one of 3AAAA’s best. </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="962207" first="Ibrahim" last="El-Amin"]</strong> of Burnsville. El-Amin scored 18/19 a game as a freshman for the Blaze.  He’s a talent that a lot of people consider one of the best two 2023s in the state of Minnesota. </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="774901" first="Jackson" last="Purcell"]</strong> of Eastview. Jackson played a key role for the Lightning last year jumping off the bench and creating energy.  This summer Jackson has been one of the biggest surprises of the July season as well. </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="796947" first="Caleb" last="Siwek"]</strong> of Rosemount. Caleb is the most dangerous offensive player in this section.  He is entering his junior season this fall coming off a 21 point per game season and an excellent showing so far this summer with Howard Pulley.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="774806" first="Zach" last="Spann"]</strong> of Eastview.  Zach has the potential that few have because of his size, agility, and quickness to the finish/board.  Spann came off the bench and was a big part of last year’s team, now he is expected to be a main producer as a senior. </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Five More (+)</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="774875" first="Jayden" last="Lane"]</strong> of Park of Cottage Grove.  A lead guard with shooting range - scored 15 a game last year - and a confidence that few have.  Does a remarkable job of protecting the ball and creating for others.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="774815" first="Cooper" last="Laufenburger"]</strong> of Lakeville North.  Cooper was a pleasant surprise scoring 9-10 a contest as a junior after playing on the JV the season before and helping the Panthers win 17 games.  Captain next season. </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="957209" first="Noah" last="Loehr"]</strong> of Rosemount.   A lot of attention went to the way of [player_tooltip player_id="796947" first="Caleb" last="Siwek"] this year and with good reason, but scoring a dozen a game as a talented wing was [player_tooltip player_id="957209" first="Noah" last="Loehr"] who was a key part the Irish improvement.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="962213" first="Emmanuel" last="Schmitter"]</strong> of Eagan.  Emmanuel scored ten points a game for Eagan as a freshman.  He’s a physically matured young attacking scorer that looked really good with Pulley 15u in Ames last weekend. </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="957196" first="Henry" last="Shannon III"]</strong> of Eastview.  Henry had an outstanding 16u season with the Magic putting his name on the radar but this year the depth of the Lightning led to Shannon on the JV.  Don’t let that fool you, Shannon is a talented player. </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="962214" first="Nolan" last="Winter"]</strong> of Lakeville North.  [player_tooltip player_id="962214" first="Nolan" last="Winter"] led the Panthers JV in scoring last year showing off one of the best shooting touches in his class with 21 foot range. </p>