The 17U All State Team
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Today we name our 17 and Under All State Team for Minnesota. The best of the Best from the 17U season over the last four months. Note: We decided to keep this to Minnesota players this year. The 17U…
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Continue ReadingToday we name our 17 and Under All State Team for Minnesota. The best of the Best from the 17U season over the last four months. Note: We decided to keep this to Minnesota players this year.
The 17U All State First Team
Tre Holloman Tre Holloman 6'2" | PG Cretin-Derham Hall | 2022 State #57 Nation MN of Howard Pulley (CDH). Tre led the Panthers to 32 victories and continued to prove that he is the best prospect in the state of Minnesota’s 2022 class. Committed to Michigan State. Four star talent.
Pharrel Payne Pharrel Payne 6'9" | C Park Of Cottage Grove | 2022 State #84 Nation MN of Minnesota Select (Park of CG). Payne has risen to the top of the big man charts in Minnesota. His constant double-doubles led to 41 Minnesota Select victories. Minnesota, Texas A&M, Loyola, Colorado State, and others have offered.
Joshua Ola-Joseph Joshua Ola-Joseph 6'6" | SF Osseo | 2022 State #166 Nation MN of D1 Minnesota (Osseo). Ola-Joseph’s constant energy at the rim on both ends led to him being D1 Minnesota’s most consistent player. Offers from Minnesota, Clemson, Texas A&M, and others. Will visit Minnesota officially next week. Was outstanding in Adidas 3SSB play.
Braeden Carrington Braeden Carrington 6'4" | SG Park Center | 2022 State #141 Nation MN of Grassroots Sizzle (Park Center). The Sizzle finished on top of our 17u rankings going 26-15 overall (10-12 in UAA play) led by the consistent scoring production of the Minnesota committed Top 150 talent.
Prince Aligbe Prince Aligbe 6'6" | SF Minnehaha Academy | 2022 State #167 Nation MN of Grassroots Sizzle (Minnehaha Academy). The Sizzle leader in rebounds, second leading scorer, and top defender was the most consistent player. California, Boston College, and Georgetown are some of the schools after Prince after his solid summer.
The 17U All State Second Team
Brady Helgren Brady Helgren 6'8" | C Edina | 2022 State MN of Minnesota Fury (Edina). Brady put together an excellent July leading Fury to the Hard Work Region title.
Nick Katona Nick Katona 6'6" | SF Shakopee | 2022 State MN of Minnesota Fury (Shakopee). Had one of the best two way summers of anybody in state. UMD commit.
Camden Heide Camden Heide 6'7" | SF Wasatch Academy | 2022 State #129 Nation UT of D1 Minnesota (Wayzata). Heide has become a model of consistency improving as a defender and decision maker. Purdue comit.
Ahjany Lee Ahjany Lee 6'9" | C Byron | 2022 State #145 Nation MN of D1 Minnesota Prospects (Byron). Lee’s final weeks of the summer showed why his potential is so high.
Caleb Siwek Caleb Siwek 6'1" | SG Rosemount | 2022 State MN of Howard Pulley (Rosemount). The sharp shooter from Rosemount played so well alongside Holloman.
Leo Torbor Leo Torbor 6'1" | PG Park Center | 2022 State MN of Minnesota Select (Park Center). One of the stories of the summer, Leo has been a major stock raiser and a D1 level talent.
The 17U All State Third Team
Chase Carter Chase Carter 6'7" | PF Minnehaha Academy | 2022 MN of Grassroots Sizzle (Minnehaha Academy). His production inside was a key reason Sizzle won double figure UAA games.
Jackson Loge Jackson Loge 6'7" | C Morris Area | 2022 State MN of Minnesota Fury (Morris Area). Loge put together a great spring and solid summer, Purdue-Fort Wayne just offered.
Carter Bjerke Carter Bjerke 6'9" | C Wayzata | 2022 State MN of D1 Minnesota Prospects (Wayzata). Sharpshooting four man that has improved his rebounding numbers. UST committed.
Mekhi Collins Mekhi Collins 6'5" | PF Mankato West | 2022 State MN of Minnesota Fury (Mankato West). Another top two way player, Collins was consistently productive.
Taison Chatman Taison Chatman 6'4" | PG Totino Grace | 2023 State #35 Nation MN of D1 Minnesota (Totino-Grace). The top 2023 player on this list in terms of potential and talent.
The 17U All State Fourth Team
Ayden McDonald Ayden McDonald 6'4" | PG Omaha Central | 2022 State MN of Minnesota Fury/Grassroots Sizzle (Hibbing). Hard Work Region title game MVP.
Elvis Nnaji Elvis Nnaji 6'8" | C Hopkins | 2022 State #215 Nation MN of D1 Minnesota (Hopkins). Defensive game changer that had a strong July.
Benard Omooria Benard Omooria 6'2" | CG Osseo | 2022 State MN of Minnesota Select (Osseo). Changed games with his shooting touch.
Kenji Scales Kenji Scales 6'0" | PG Eastview | 2022 State MN of Minnesota Select (Eastview). Toughness and consistency from April through July.
Hassan Kamara Hassan Kamara 6'4" | SG Columbia Heights | 2022 MN of Howard Pulley (Columbia Heights). Speaking of toughness, Kamara is one of the toughest.
Logan Kinsey Logan Kinsey 6'6" | PF Spring Lake Park | 2022 State MN of MSP Elite (Spring Lake Park). D1 caliber player headed to MSUM.
The 17U All State Fifth Team
Buom Jock Buom Jock 6'5" | SF Mankato West | 2022 VA of D1 Minnesota Prospects (Mankato West). Took steps forward going at the rim.
Alonzo Dodd Alonzo Dodd 6'2" | CG South St Paul | 2022 State MN of Grassroots Sizzle (South St. Paul). Most consistent Sizzle ball handler.
BJ Omot BJ Omot 6'8" | PF Mankato East | 2022 State #231 Nation MN of D1 Minnesota (Mankato East). Had some big game bursts.
Makuei Riek Makuei Riek 6'5" | SF Rochester Mayo | 2022 MN of Minnesota Heat (Rochester Mayo). Another big 17u stock riser.
Jasper Hedin Jasper Hedin 6'5" | SF Winona | 2022 State MN of Minnesota Comets (Winona). The most consistent, productive Comet.
Brayden Williams Brayden Williams 6'3" | PG Owatonna | 2022 State MN of Minnesota Rise (Owatonna). Was a high level playmaker all four months.
The 17U All State Sixth Team
Don Ferguson of Team Get Shook (Osseo). Few had the clutch moments Ferguson had.
Mason Lund Mason Lund 6'6" | SF Sartell | 2022 State MN of Minnesota Comets Belka (Sartell). Showed he’s a scholarship talent.
Kobe Kirk Kobe Kirk 6'2" | SG Mounds View | 2022 State MN of Minnesota Heat Grow (Mounds View). The range that change the game.
Nasir Whitlock Nasir Whitlock 6'2" | PG Delasalle | 2023 State MN of Gain Elite (DeLaSalle). Most consistent player and playmaker for his team.
Connor Beauchamp of WOTN (Lakeville South). One of the best stories of the summer.
Ethan Forthun Ethan Forthun 6'2" | SF Southland | 2021 MN of Minnesota Lightning (Southland). First Southland Rebel I think I’ve ever written about, Ethan had a huge summer.