NHR State: 2025 Prospect Standouts
The NHR State Tournament provided the chance to take a look at some of the up and coming talents in the 2025 class. These are seven of the best that I saw over the weekend at Wayzata! Jalen Wilson (6’7…
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Continue ReadingThe NHR State Tournament provided the chance to take a look at some of the up and coming talents in the 2025 class. These are seven of the best that I saw over the weekend at Wayzata!
Jalen Wilson (6’7 2025 F, Minnesota Select)- Jalen is arguably the top 2025 in Minnesota, and his consistent production and high skill level at his size is the reason why. He had plenty of success on the block, whether he was going up against size or smaller wings. Jalen has both the strength to power through defenders, and also the footwork to get guys in the air before stepping through for an easy finish. He can handle the ball in the open floor while also attacking from the wing and remain balanced to finish at the rim. Wilson averaged a double-double 20 points and 10 rebounds in the semi-finals and finals of the 15u bracket.
Khalib Norcome (6’5 2025 W, ESF Threat DC Black)- Khalib was putting on a show in the 15u finals game. At around 6’4-6’5 he has size on the wing, combined with explosive athleticism and plenty of confidence. When he wasn’t throwing down a pair of explosive dunks down the lane, he was knocking down threes with a confident and smooth looking stroke. Very mobile at his size which made him a difficult matchup because he was either too quick or too big for any defender teams threw at him. Finished with 15 points in the championship game.
Brady Wooley (6’7 2025 PF, BDBL Elite)- Really like the long term potential of Brady Wooley. The Orono forward is an intriguing blend of length, mobility, and skill that could make him a dangerous stretch four in the coming years. At the 15u level he’s already very productive, and knows how to use his skillset to impact the game. He’s a catch and shoot threat from beyond the arc, but also has the handle and IQ to recognize a bad closeout and put the ball on the floor to attack the rim. Moves better than most 6’7 kids at his age, and has good body control and coordination when attacking and finishing inside. One to watch in the 2025 class.
Duke Richardson (6’1 2025 G, Minnesota Select)- Duke was one of the most confident scorers I saw all weekend long. His range extends to well beyond the arc, and he can make defenders pay for sagging off on him. Did a lot of his scoring from beyond the arc, but has some wiggle to him to beat his man off the dribble and get to the rim. Solid athlete who can sit deep in a stance and defend on one end, then get out in the open floor and beat players up the floor to score at the rim. Had 17 points in the championship game and chipped in 10 in the semi-finals playing for a talented Select team.
Parker Wangen Parker Wangen 6'4" | SF Stewartville | 2025 State MN (6’4 2025 W, Minnesota Lightning 16u)- Parker is a well-rounded wing coming out of Stewartville. He’s grown a bit since I last saw him and is now listed at 6’4 with a blend of interior and perimeter skills. Had two strong finishes early on in the game, just muscling his defender off of him before going up to score. Even at the 16u level he was one of the more impressive athletes on the floor, and that allowed him to make plays blocking shots or jumping passing lanes on the defensive end. Parker also added in a nice looking jumper that made him a threat from beyond the arc.
Temi Omotoyinbo (6’5 2025 SF, Minneapolis South)- The Minneapolis South prospect has the potential to be one of the best defenders in the 2025 class. He’s very long and athletic, but also has a strong frame that will allow him to defend in the interior. Playing up at the 17u level he’s used to guard a variety of spots on the floor, and his coach trusts him to often defend the opposing team’s best player. Timmy is still raw on the offensive end, but he’s making progress with his jumper and is an above the rim threat in the open floor.
CJ Armstrong (6’1 2025 G, BDBL Elite)- CJ had a big game on Saturday night to help his team advance to the semi-finals. Against a team that loved to pressure the ball and try to speed opposing guards up, CJ remained composed on the ball and it allowed him to get some high percentage shots at the rim. He has a long and wiry frame with some bounce, and he finishes at a high rate around the rim. Showed a pull-up game from mid-range as well, as he’s able to stop on a dime and elevate to get off his shot. Defensively he’s a hard worker who can use his length to poke the ball free, and also showed he can move his feet as he drew a five second call on Saturday night.