MBCA 2027 Guards Prospect Preview

<p>Friday June 20 and Saturday June 21, 2025 at Hopkins High School the Minnesota Basketball Coaches Association NCAA/NFHS/MSHSL approved June DI Scholastic Event.</p>   <p>The Showcase will be an invitation only event limited to no more than 126 participants. Invitees will be from Minnesota, South Dakota, and North Dakota.</p>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2126117' first='Malachi' last='Hill'] - Totino-Grace - Quick feet, quick hands, and speed with the ball that many can't match at the guard position. Hill averaged 16 points in the Nike EYBL while grabbing 4 boards and handing out a couple of assists. Hill as a sophomore was one of the leaders for the Eagles and his expanding offensive game is making him a potential high-level prospect.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ6krFSxejK/?igsh=aXoxM3dmOGxmcm4%3D&img_index=2 </div></figure>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2524650' first='Kwatamah' last='Silikpoh'] - Park Center - Silikpoh, similar to Hill, is extremely quick with the ball getting up and down the floor in mere seconds and he's a good finisher. Kwa lateral quickness just as fast as his north and south movements. </p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/streethistory/status/1817714350670385636 </div></figure>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2126128' first='Isaiah' last='Asuma'] - Cherry - Asuma has taken a leap figuratively and literally this spring athletically finishing above the rim on breaks quite easily. Asuma commands the floor well, has a strong frame, and has excellent vision as a passer. Asuma is a high-level competitor and has shown to lead by example offensively and defensively.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/streethistory/status/1914410749759209591 </div></figure>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2126118' first='Tyler' last='Forrest'] - Chaska - Big guard, good leader, traditional point guard who can defend and pass. Starting at Chaska as an 8th grader, showed off his passing and defensive abilities early. Forrest is a strong ball handler who's shot creation ability is growing.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Tmoneyhoopz/status/1927548505939481014 </div></figure>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2126467' first='Baboucarr' last='Ann'] - Maple Grove - Ann has shown early he can fit multiple roles like as a freshman he was a 3&D wing. As a sophomore took a big role as a ball handler and shot taker. Ann already has major D1 offers off potential with his athleticism vertically as well as laterally.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Babouann/status/1904340307434508709 </div></figure>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2126102' first='Jaeden' last='Udean'] - DeLaSalle - Udean might be the best pure scorer in Minnesota high school basketball, any class. When Udean sees a shot go in he might hit seven 3-pointers before he's first with the half. Off the dribble in creation opportunities Udean is a tough handle for nearly all defenders.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/CapturedByJac0b/status/1932253343734182352 </div></figure>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2412724' first='Dre' last='Collins'] - Richfield - The six-foot-four-inch two-sport athlete is showing out right now for [program_tooltip program_id='2075685' first='Minnesota' last='Select'] all over the Prep Hoops Circuit. Collins athletic ability allows him to get rebounds others don't, and his slashing on offense make him a threat around the rim all the time. Collins averaged 16.6 points per game for Richfield last season. </p>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2842020' first='Xaviahn' last='Ivey'] - Wayzata - Ivey started the season for Wayzata as the 9th man and moved himself to contributor on many nights as a sophomore on one of the deepest teams in the state. Ivey is a dual threat point guard every time he has the ball. He has solid quickness and speed to get to his spots for shots or for good pasees. </p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/FreshCoastHoops/status/1920903227240833334?t=pr4M8dhgIS3XgifMKZmtgg&s=19 </div></figure>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2569257' first='Marcus' last='Marshall'] Jr - Minneapolis North - Marshall gets recognition immediately on the court with his deep range shooting ability and ability to put up double digits points in quick bunches. Lost a bit in his game is his ability to pass the ball on the move and in tight spaces. A deceptive defender that hounds opponents, good handle, and solid finisher at the rim. </p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/RyanJamesMN/status/1916587522194334158?t=JbXBXRFPj8NWS7dUdDr4Uw&s=19 </div></figure>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2126145' first='Waleed' last='Muhammad'] - Breck - The six-foot-two-inch guard is a hard cover when he has the ball and goes downhill. Muhammad has been making good strides this spring and summer showcasing he's capable of handling the ball and making plays as a creator and scorer.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.instagram.com/p/DKZvhGYxcRS/?igsh=MWFvdmVyNnh2OXVoNA== </div></figure>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2433532' first='Max' last='Beeninga'] - Wayzata - Beeninga comes from a list of brothers who've made it to college to play basketball. He's steady, never looks rushed with the ball in absolute control. Good range on his shot, and has grown a bit in the last year to get him over six-feet.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/FreshCoastHoops/status/1920906109323284675 </div></figure>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2524646' first='Griffin' last='Epema'] - Montevideo - The six-foot-one-inch guard was at the top of every box score for Montevideo last season and led them with a great season at 27-5. Epema is a good baseball prospect making him a solid athlete who's tough to guard and guard's opponents tough. Has ability to shoot from the perimeter and jumps passing lanes.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/RyanJamesMN/status/1911223380981805406 </div></figure>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2140700' first='Tyrece' last='Hagler'] - Richfield - </p>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2126166' first='Jaylan' last='Hynes'] - Totino-Grace - The six-foot-three-inch Hynes always seems to be a calming confident presence when handling the ball for his team. The 2027 combo guard for Adidas [program_tooltip program_id='2075431' first='D1' last='Minnesota'] has good accuracy on his perimeter shooting, solid defender and a pretty adept passer.</p>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2126468' first='Blake' last='Betton'] - Shakopee - The six-foot-three-inch 2027 D1 football offered wing Betton looks like a certain football player in college. On the basketball court he's a 3&D capable player that looks up multiple possession opponents all over the court.</p>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2126458' first='Luke' last='Schroeder'] - Shakopee - Schroeder has made strides athletically over the last year and seems ready to make a jump for the Sabres as a lead guard. Schroeder is a good outside shooter who is shooting fantastic for Hoop Habits on the New Balance P32 Circuit.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Luke_Schroeder5/status/1934633401463521595 </div></figure>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2815371' first='Owen' last='Potts'] - Saint Peter - Potts is a six-foot-three-inch guard who is a good left-handed perimeter player and is playing AAU this spring and summer with [program_tooltip program_id='2075704' first='MN' last='Rise'].</p>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2126448' first='Colton' last='Purcell'] - Annandale - The six-foot-two-inch MN Fury Zurn guard Purcell is tough to defend when going downhill to the basket. Purcell's perimeter jump shot is improving, and he's a great competitor on both sides of the court.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/streethistory/status/1920086862594457801 </div></figure>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2076018' first='Connor' last='Mebius'] - West Central (SD) - Mebius is a five-foot-ten-inch guard from South Dakota who plays with Hoop City. Mebius has picked up multiple D2 offers this spring after averaging over 17 points, 4 assists, 3 rebounds, and made 68 3-pointers while making over 40% of his attempts.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/ConnorMebius/status/1910165613428736156 </div></figure>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2126450' first='Gavin' last='Walter'] - Champlin Park - The six-foot-four-inch Walter has picked up multiple offers here recently and playing Hoop Habits he's really shown ability to be a lead scorer. Sharp shooter from the outside, improving in shot creation off the dribble. </p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/PHCircuit/status/1930350342476304468 </div></figure>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2126464' first='Gavyn' last='Lorenson'] - Lake City - Lorenson is a six-foot-five-inch guard playing with WI Playmakers this spring and summer. Solid outside shooter, good cutter to the basket, and has knack for picking off passes and finishing in transition. Lorenson has solid passing vision.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/PM27P32/status/1920238329187991604 </div></figure>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1657448' first='Gibson' last='Kinnebrew'] - Bismarck Century (ND) - The six-foot-three-inch North Dakota guard just picked up an offer from North Dakota State. Kinnebrew is a solid combo guard with enough athletic ability to finish above the rim on a break, good ball handler, and outside shooter.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Gr8estunknowns/status/1934362073787420887 </div></figure>

Friday June 20 and Saturday June 21, 2025 at Hopkins High School the Minnesota Basketball Coaches Association NCAA/NFHS/MSHSL approved June DI Scholastic Event.