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TOP PROSPECT OF THE GAME Colton Benson MN #23 SF #5 HEIGHT 6'5" POS SF CLASS 2024 View Profile Colton Benson Twitter State: Minnesota School: New Ulm Club: Minnesota Rise 17s Colton Benson Colton Benson 6’5″ | SF New Ulm…
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Colton Benson Colton Benson 6’5″ | SF New Ulm | 2024 State MN , the six-foot-five-inch forward from New Ulm is a flamethrower on the perimeter and in this contest there was no doubt about his shooting touch. Benson made 5 3’s, and scored 24 of 31 points in the game in the 2nd half. Benson does an excellent job stretching out to the corners to give teammates space and opportunities to find him open. Benson is also a sturdy bodied forward so he’s able to defend guys inside and doesn’t get pushed around.
Blake Schmitz Blake Schmitz 6’0″ | PG Hermantown | 2023 State MN is a 2023 six-foot-two-inch guard from Hermantown. Schmitz showed strength going to the rim throughout, and confidence to pick up scoring for Playmakers North throughout the game versus Rise. In another game Schmitz showed some athleticism as he was able to put down a dunk on the break. Schmitz, who averaged 19 points on 37$ 3-point shooting for Hermantown this year, really made Rise work to stop him.
Jack Gross Jack Gross 6’5″ | SG BOLD | 2025 State MN is a 2025 sophomore playing up with the Minnesota Rise. The lefty shooter is long and smooth along the perimeter, quarterbacks the offense from the wing as a solid secondary ball handler for Rise. Gross stands six-foot-four-inches tall and on Bold he plays point guard.
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Marnaries Ferguson Marnaries Ferguson 5'10" | PG Duluth Denfeld | 2025 State MN
Marnaries Ferguson Marnaries Ferguson 5'10" | PG Duluth Denfeld | 2025 State MN
Marnaries Ferguson Marnaries Ferguson 5’10” | PG Duluth Denfeld | 2025 State MN is a 2025 five-foot-eight-inch speedy guard from Duluth Denfeld. Ferguson really showed a knack for the basketball, and didn’t let his short stature stop him from making winning plays for Playmakers North, especially defensively. In the half-court Ferguson made sure to relocate himself to help spacing, and really attacked the basketball when opportunities arose.
Rielly Kleeberger Rielly Kleeberger 6'0" | PG Owatonna | 2024 State MN is a six-foot traditional point guard from Owantonna. Tough defender, has the ability to knock down outside shots, and finds teammates in the spots that give them chances to make plays. Good court vision, sees play developing to make passes for assists.
Tre Sanigar is a six-foot-one-inch guard from Superior. Sangiar can make shots in bunches, and even from well beyond the 3-point arc. Athletic, moves well. Score first tendency, either off the dribble or catch-and-shoot. Strong enough to make contested lay-ups when driving.