Class 4A Minnesota State Tournament Prospects Team by Team

Ryan Schmidt March 19, 2024 @ 09:01 PM

Game 1: Wayzata vs Rogers   Wayzata fields the top prospect in the 2024 class in Minnesota [player_tooltip player_id='1287438' first='Jackson' last='McAndrew']. The six-foot-nine-inch McAndrew can do it all from anywhere on the floor. He is committed to Creighton. Fellow senior's include guard [player_tooltip player_id='1227246' first='Ben' last='Shaffer'] and six-foot-three-inch wing [player_tooltip player_id='1286705' first='Drew' last='Nepstad']. Shaffer can really shoot it from the outside and impressed me multiple times playing for Real Phenom. Wayzata's other two top 15 ranked players, six-foot-four-inch wing [player_tooltip player_id='1560867' first='Christian' last='Wiggins'] and guard [player_tooltip player_id='2382346' first='Isaac' last=''] Olmstead.   Rogers roster is senior heavy, led by six-foot-three-inch guard [player_tooltip player_id='1734188' first='Blake' last='Dalluge'] who averaged 19.4 points per game. Early in the season the Royals lost senior leader Adam Broberg to an injury but senior guard Jaxson Fuller and 2025 Junior Treyvon Nix stepped up to average 12 points per game and 11.4 respectively. Six-foot-four-inch guard [player_tooltip player_id='1574224' first='Colton' last='Kazmierkoski'] offers the Royals a little more height and athleticism..   Game 2; Park Center vs Eagan   The Park Center Pirates have three top 21 players in Minnesota in [player_tooltip player_id='1172835' first='Casmir' last='Chavis'], [player_tooltip player_id='1284106' first='Chiang' last='Ring'] and Jackson Fowles. Chavis is the engine controlling the game from the point, Fowles is the sharp shooting guard on the wing, and Ring controls the paint. Unranked seniors who've contributed mightily for the Pirates include [player_tooltip player_id='1452542' first='Ari' last='Gooch'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2361368' first='Aiden' last='Memene']. Gooch a six-foot-two-inch guard that is super athletic averaged 15 points per game this year. 2026 sophomore guard [player_tooltip player_id='1560839' first='Xavier' last='Frelix'] has given them quality minutes all season.   Eagan is led by a trio of [player_tooltip player_id='1434063' first='Max' last='Buslee'], [player_tooltip player_id='1943059' first='Charlie' last='Birk'], and <a href="https://prephoops.com/2024/03/class-4a-minnesota-state-tournament-prospects-team-by-team/">[player_tooltip player_id='1560747' first='Alex' last='Schroepfer']</a>. Buslee is a six-foot-two-inch 2024 guard who is averaging 14.7 points per game. [player_tooltip player_id='1943059' first='Charlie' last='Birk'] is a 2024 six-foot-six-inch wing averaging 12.9 points per game. [player_tooltip player_id='1560747' first='Alex' last='Schroepfer'] is a six-foot-four-inch 2026 wing averaging 12 points per game. Schroepfer helps spread the floor as he's a good outside shooter.   Game 3: Minnetonka vs Coon Rapids   Minnetonka features tandem 2024 guards [player_tooltip player_id='1284083' first='Andy' last='Stefonowicz'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1288767' first='Greyson' last='Uelmen']. Stefonowicz sets the table while Uelmen has had a fantastic senior year showcasing his all-around scoring abilities. On the wing the Skippers have 2024 six-foot-three-inch [player_tooltip player_id='1284162' first='Jordan' last='Cain'], and six-foot-five-inch [player_tooltip player_id='2382348' first='Kayden' last=''] Wells. Rounding out their starters only underclassman 2025 junior guard [player_tooltip player_id='1574218' first='Duke' last='Richardson'].   The Skippers have some talent on the bench as well in 2025 junior [player_tooltip player_id='1567964' first='Isa' last='El-Amin'], and fellow junior [player_tooltip player_id='2760056' first='Malachi' last='Boadi'].   Coon Rapids - The Cardinals are led by a pair of players, one junior, [player_tooltip player_id='1984806' first='Jaxon' last='Young'], and one senior, [player_tooltip player_id='2362559' first='Jerry' last='Freeman']. Young is a six-foot-five-inch guard averaging 19 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists per game. Young has very good range on his shot and is a good cutter.    <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Jaxyoung102/status/1752835070539231515?t=_88VfaE9WoJSk_GXGQDhzQ&s=19 </div></figure>   Game 4: Farmington vs Cretin-Derham Hall   Farmington features a few seniors in [player_tooltip player_id='1287441' first='Brandon' last='Hrncir'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1439459' first='Tyler' last='Beckwith']. Hrncir is a six-foot-seven-inch forward who's averaging 19.9 points per game. Hrncir is a threat inside and out. Beckwith is a threat largely in transition as he moves very well at six-foot-four-inches.   The Tigers has solid depth with juniors [player_tooltip player_id='1617794' first='Ryan' last='Beckwith'], and six-foot-five-inch [player_tooltip player_id='1575348' first='Cole' last='Wilcek'] while six-foot-six-inch senior [player_tooltip player_id='1306897' first='Liam' last='Roche'] gives them a solid jell guy.   The Cretin-Derham Hall Raiders return to state after a few years away. The Raiders are led by 2026 sophomore Joe Mitchel who is averaging 19.4 points per game and shooting 39.7% from 3. Mitchell is a six-foot-nine-inch point guard who is speedy and quick.   Monteff Dixon is a six-foot-five-inch junior who is strong inside bringing that tight-end mentality on the court. Seniors Miles Bollinger and [player_tooltip player_id='1284086' first='Anthony' last='Knight'] are other players to look for.

Game 1: Wayzata vs Rogers