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8 Prospects to Check In On

8 Prospects to Check In On
Ryan Schmidt
Ryan Schmidt December 19, 2025 @ 12:05 PM
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Henry Semans
Henry Semans 5'11" | PG/CG | 2028
MN
Donte Branch Jr
Donte Branch Jr 6'3" | 2027
MN
Hunter Vinkemeier
Hunter Vinkemeier 6'10" | C/PF | 2027
MN
Benett Barger
Benett Barger 6'5" | SF | 2027
MN
Kamar Thomas
Kamar Thomas 6'4" | SG | 2027
MN
Donte Branch
Donte Branch 6'3" | PG | 2027
MN
Peyton Gholson
Peyton Gholson 6'2" | SG/PG | 2027
MN
Marco London
Marco London 5'11" | PG | 2027
MN
Carson McMichael
Carson McMichael 6'1" | PG | 2026
MN
Shiloh Ayitey
Shiloh Ayitey 6'3" | PG/SG | 2026
MN
Isaac Ostlie
Isaac Ostlie 6'3" | SG | 2026
MN
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Semans is a two-sport Varsity athlete as he's a pitcher and 3rd baseman for the baseball team. He's shown ability to hit multiple 3-pointers helping spread the floor for 2026 senior scoring guard [player_tooltip player_id='1874931' first='Shiloh' last='Ayitey'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1560776"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-694593e7e41d0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1560776' first='Isaac' last='Ostlie'] - Watertown-Mayer 2026 six-foot-three-inch guard scored 28 points versus Rockford Thursday night and went for 28 points making six 3-pointers versus Sibley East on December 15th. Ostlie racks up points by knocking down multiple 3-pointers in every game hitting from all over behind the 3-pointer arc. Ostlie is leading Watertown-Mayer so far as they are 5-0 to start the season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2118459"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-694593e7e421d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2118459' first='Carson' last='McMichael'] - As the now Blake McMichael is the lead everything for the Bears and so far he's averaging 24.2 points per game. McMichael has always been a threat from the perimeter as in the opening game versus Roosevelt he knocked down 7 3-pointers in their victory. End of the summer McMichael showed good growth as a passer and offensive starter at The Expo and he looked physically stronger.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2126455"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-694593e7e4264"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2126455' first='Peyton' last='Gholson'] - Gholson is a six-foot-one-inch 2027 guard from Rosemount that after 2 games is scoring 23.5 points per game. Versus Two River December 13th in a 80-54 win the Rosemount guard put up 25 to lead them to the win. Gholson is a good outside shooter, can make things happen with or without the ball, and is strong enough to defend well on the perimeter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2126151"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-694593e7e42aa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2126151' first='Marco' last='London'] - London is a five-foot-ten-inch 2027 South St. Paul guard who scored 22 points on 6 of 7 shooting from beyond the 3-point line Thursday in a 93-74 SSP win over North St. Paul. London attacked off the dribble in the half-court, got out in transition for quick opportunities, and spotted up and shot well throughout. London is averaging 13 points per game for SSP.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/SnoopMarco/status/2001980238377689266","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/SnoopMarco/status/2001980238377689266 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2569237"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-694593e7e4312"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2126460' first='Donte' last='Branch'] - Fellow 2027 South St. Paul guard to watch is Branch who's averaging 20.6 points per game for SSP and Thursday night scored 27 on 10 of 16 shooting. The six-foot-three-inch left-handed guard has good ability off the dribble shooting, especially from well beyond the arc. As well Branch creates for others off the dribble as a secondary ball handler.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2126474"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-694593e7e435c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2126474' first='Kamar' last='Thomas'] - The six-foot-four-inch 2027 guard keeps showing improvement for DeLaSalle. Thomas has always been  athletic like he showed versus Robbinsdale Cooper Tuesday with two fantastic dunks. One an open court after a pick of a pass at half-court and another on the baseline where he faked, dribbled left and slammed. In the game the 2027 guard scored 24 points leading the Islanders overall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2140561"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-694593e7e43a3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2140561' first='Benett' last='Barger'] - The six-foot-five-inch 2027 guard-forward Barger is scoring 15.2 points per game so far. Barger is a ready and willing perimeter shooter who does well relocating and settling into the pockets on the wing. Versus Buffalo he made two 3-pointers but showed other abilities by grabbing 6 rebounds and handing out 6 assists. Similarly he did the same versus Southwest Christian when he recorded a 19-point, 12-rebound double double.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2417301"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-694593e7e43e9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2417301' first='Hunter' last='Vinkemeier'] - The six-foot-ten-inch 2027 La Sueur-Henderson big man recorded a 36-20-5 game December 4th versus WEM, and then followed that game with a 34-23-3-3 game versus New Richland-Hartland. Vinkemeier stretches the floor very well as a shooter, he's a good passer, he can bring the ball up the floor as a ball handler, and his size makes him a threat at the rim defensively constantly.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/streethistory/status/2002073463415320615","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <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/2002073463415320615 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed -->
Henry Semans

Henry Semans

HEIGHT 5'11"
POS PG/CG
CLASS 2028
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Henry
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2028
Height
5'11"
HS
Blaine
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MN
8 Prospects to Check In On
Henry Semans – The five-foot-eleven-inch Blaine 2028 sophomore is averaging 17.3 points per game scoring 17 or more...
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Isaac Ostlie

Isaac Ostlie

MN
SG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SG
CLASS 2026
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Isaac
Ostlie SG
Class
2026
Height
6'3"
HS
Watertown-Mayer
|
MN
8 Prospects to Check In On
Isaac Ostlie – Watertown-Mayer 2026 six-foot-three-inch guard scored 28 points versus Rockford Thursday night and went for 28...
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State: Minnesota
School: Watertown-Mayer
Club: MN Swish
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Carson McMichael

Carson McMichael

MN
PG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Carson
McMichael PG
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
HS
Blake
|
MN
8 Prospects to Check In On
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State: Minnesota
School: Blake
Club: Minnesota Select
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Peyton Gholson

Peyton Gholson

MN
SG/PG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SG/PG
CLASS 2027
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Peyton
Gholson SG/PG
Class
2027
Height
6'2"
HS
Rosemount
|
MN
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School: Rosemount
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Marco London

Marco London

MN
PG
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS PG
CLASS 2027
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London PG
Class
2027
Height
5'11"
HS
South St. Paul
|
MN
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Marco London – London is a five-foot-ten-inch 2027 South St. Paul guard who scored 22 points on 6...
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School: South St. Paul
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Donte Branch Jr

Donte Branch Jr

HEIGHT 6'3"
POS N/A
CLASS 2027
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Class
2027
Height
6'3"
HS
South St. Paul
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MN
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Donte Branch – Fellow 2027 South St. Paul guard to watch is Branch who’s averaging 20.6 points per...
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Kamar Thomas

Kamar Thomas

MN
SG
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SG
CLASS 2027
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Thomas SG
Class
2027
Height
6'4"
HS
DeLaSalle
|
MN
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Kamar Thomas – The six-foot-four-inch 2027 guard keeps showing improvement for DeLaSalle. Thomas has always been  athletic like...
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Benett Barger

Benett Barger

MN
SF
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SF
CLASS 2027
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Barger SF
Class
2027
Height
6'5"
HS
Chanhassen
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MN
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Benett Barger – The six-foot-five-inch 2027 guard-forward Barger is scoring 15.2 points per game so far. Barger is...
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Hunter Vinkemeier

Hunter Vinkemeier

MN
C/PF
HEIGHT 6'10"
POS C/PF
CLASS 2027
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Vinkemeier C/PF
Class
2027
Height
6'10"
HS
Le Sueur-Henderson
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MN
8 Prospects to Check In On
Hunter Vinkemeier – The six-foot-ten-inch 2027 La Sueur-Henderson big man recorded a 36-20-5 game December 4th versus WEM,...
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School: Le Sueur-Henderson
Club: Minnesota Fury
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