The Class AAA Freshmen Standouts

Ryan James February 10, 2022 @ 11:24 AM

4AAA. Xavier Daniels Xavier Daniels 6'1" | SG Hill-Murray | 2025 State MN of Hill-Murray. The Pioneers don’t have a great record but Xavier Daniels Xavier Daniels 6'1" | SG Hill-Murray | 2025 State MN is having a great first year. He has hit the double figure mark 11 times and is averaging 11 points a game this season. Keep an eye on this young man.

Quaylin Hardict of Columbia Heights. Tough line-up to crack but Qualylin has played in a lot of varsity games this year. He has a combo of late game appearances and some deep bench spots during key games. A 5’10 guard to know!

Braden Siroin of St. Anthony. Braden is scoring five points a game for his team this season.

Tyler Wagner Tyler Wagner 6'6" | SF Champlin Park | 2025 State #366 Nation MN of Totino-Grace. Wagner has played JV this year but has also seen some varsity team with that high skill level.

5AAA. Luke Emmerich of Monticello. Luke is a 6’1 guard that is averaging 6.6 points and three rebounds a game playing with some quality senior guards.

Other: Gianni Artisensi-Skime of Zimmerman. Gianni is a reserve guard for his team.

6AAA. Jalen Wilson of Benilde-St. Margaret’s. Few freshmen can match Jalen as a freshman in terms of potential, productivity, and consistency. Jalen is a 6’7 forward scoring 13.5 points per game on a team that is currently in the top ten.

Other: Abu Keita of Benilde-St. Margaret’s. Abu is scoring five a game and he’s had a couple big games this year as a 6’3/6’4 scoring wing.

CJ Armstrong of Richfield. Armstrong is scoring eight points a game and recently had 14 against Minnehaha Academy.

Jake Schultz of Delano. Jake is playing off the bench for the Tigers.

Max Kraay of Mound-Westonka. Another player that comes off the deep bench for a good program.

7AAA. Marnaries Ferguson of Duluth Denfeld. Ferguson is scoring a dozen a game shooting 47 percent plus he is averaging three steals, three boards, and three assists a contest.

Other: Carson Brown of Hibbing. Scored seven a game and is a sharp shooter for Virginia.

8AAA. Hudson Omoke of Sauk Rapids-Rice. Hudson is physically ready, his agility is ahead of many of the older opponents he faces, Omoke is more skilled than many he faces, and Hudson is scoring in double figures as a frosh. One of the best in the state.

Azayah Washington of St. Cloud Apollo. Washington is giving Apollo 12.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, and three assists a contest immediately being a consistent player in the Eagles rotation.

Other: Carter Gwost of Little Falls. Playing off the bench for Little Falls.