Class 4A Section 6 Prospect Updates Team by Team

<p>Minnesota's 4A Section 6 has produced the Minnesota runner-up or champion in the last 5 seasons. That team has been Wayzata. In 4A Section 6 has also produced the best section championship game in Minnesota in what feels like the last 3 years. Wayzata and Hopkins have been state tournament worthy, and 2025-26 isn't different in that respect. The big surprise, Buffalo has made a jump. This is the prospects of each respective school.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Wayzata</h2>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1560867' first='Christian' last='Wiggins'] - The Iowa State committed 2026 six-foot-five-inch Trojan guard is scoring 20.6 points per game so far. Wiggins had a big game against Buffalo recently scoring 45 points leading them down the stretch in victory. Read more about him here.</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/2016559453374455894 </div></figure>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1560778' first='Nolen' last='Anderson'] -The six-foot-six-inch 2026 Minnesota Gophers committed senior is scoring 23.7 points per game leading the [program_tooltip program_id='2075965' first='Trojans' last=''] this season. Anderson's increase in scoring and role seems like a forward growth for the senior wing. Anderson's perimeter shooting, smart passing, and able defending look like he'll fit in nicely with the Gophers next season.</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/DSqJxCMiVFJ/?img_index=1 </div></figure>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1560807' first='Isaac' last='Olmstead'] - I've always been a fan of Olmstead's passing ability and steadiness he's offered at Wayzata over his time there. The UMD committed senior guard is scoring 12.4 points per game for the [program_tooltip program_id='2075965' first='Trojans' last=''] while being their primary ball handler and creator.</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/2003905211128295450 </div></figure>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1560847' first='Tommy' last='Shunmugavelu'] - The six-foot-five-inch 2026 forward for the [program_tooltip program_id='2075965' first='Trojans' last=''] does so many little things that you'd overlook him if you didn't watch the [program_tooltip program_id='2075965' first='Trojans' last=''] play. Shunmugavelu is not a big scorer in the [program_tooltip program_id='2075965' first='Trojans' last=''] system as they have plenty of scorers and shooters. Shunmugavelu however does every little thing, defense inside with his 6'9 wingspan and rebounding. Offensively he's a sure screener and does possess soft hands and is a very able and willing passer. Shunmugavelu is very involved and a big part of the [program_tooltip program_id='2075965' first='Trojans' last=''] offense even though he doesn't score a lot.</p>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1560801' first='Brady' last='Lam'] - The six-foot-six-inch 2026 Wayzata wing that this summer was impressive playing with [program_tooltip program_id='2075685' first='Minnesota' last='Select']. Lam showed the ability to score from the perimeter as a shooter and put the ball on the floor. He offers good size on the wing.</p>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2433532' first='Max' last='Beeninga'] - The 2027 Beeninga has already committed to Minnesota State Moorhead and is the fourth Beeninga to potentially play college basketball there. This season the junior guard is scoring 6.6 points a game for the [program_tooltip program_id='2075965' first='Trojans' last='']. Max is a strong ball handler, good scorer, and defends well within the team framework. In the summer playing with [program_tooltip program_id='2075672' first='Minnesota' last='Fury'] he shows ability to be a lead scorer and next season for the [program_tooltip program_id='2075965' first='Trojans' last=''] he should show a big jump in overall scoring totals.</p>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2842020' first='Xaviahn' last='Ivey'] - The 2027 junior Ivey is a five-foot-ten-inch point guard that is scoring 8.7 points a game for the [program_tooltip program_id='2075965' first='Trojans' last='']. As an on ball defender Ivey hounds ball handlers and doesn't let up when in off ball situations. Ivey has shown good spot-up knock down 3-point shooting qualities, is a good ball handler and seems primed to take over the lead ball handling duties for Wayzata next season.</p>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2575638' first='Izayah' last='Cook'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2836953' first='Weston' last='Moeller'] - Two players to watch who aren't getting much if any Varsity minutes are Cook and Moeller. Cook, a 2027 six-foot-four-inch wing transfer from Sauk Rapids where he scored almost 20 a game is playing a lot of JV along with Moeller. Cook has lots of offensive ability off the dribble shooting and is a solid athletic wing. Moeller is a 2028 guard that made good strides playing with the [program_tooltip program_id='2075672' first='Minnesota' last='Fury'] last spring and summer. He has perimeter scoring ability shooting and has shown solid vision as a passer.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Hopkins</h2>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1550877' first='Jayden' last='Moore'] - The 2026 six-foot Hopkins guard has been named a McDonald's All-American nominee this season, the only Minnesota High School Player nominated. So far this season the North Dakota committed point guard is averaging 18.6 points, 4.3 boards, 9 assist, and 2.7 steals.</p>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1560839' first='Xavier' last='Frelix'] - The six-foot-two-inch 2026 Park Center transfer to Hopkins Frelix is scoring 13.5 points a game so far. Frelix recently committed to Concordia-St. Paul, a D2 in Minnesota.</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/XFrelix/status/1997022031569654028 </div></figure>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2420169' first='Ahmed' last='Nur'] - The six-foot-nine-inch 2027 Hopkins wing is gaining more and more national attention. He's ranked #2 in Minnesota here and 24/7 recently ranked Nur as the 46th best prospect in the 2027 class. At Hopkins this season so far he's scoring 14.6 points, grabbing 9.6 boards, and recording 3.2 blocks and almost a steal a game. Nur's serious potential as a 3&D wing makes him so intriguing for college coaches.</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/2018412543023239481 </div></figure>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2560534' first='Tre' last='Moore'] - The 2028 Moore has shown steady improvement for the Royals and after seeing him at the Prep Hoops Sophomore showcase getting any shot he wanted it's no surprise he's having an uptick in production. The six-foot quarterback of the football team is scoring 11 points, dishing 4 assists, and grabbing 3 steals. Moore is getting D1/FCS interest already at the football level with NDSU and SDSU reaching out.</p>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2388499' first='Anthony' last='Byrd'] - The six-foot-seven-inch 2026 Robbinsdale Cooper transfer is scoring 6.9 points, grabbing 5.5 boards, and blocking almost 2 shots a game. Byrd is an active interior player and solid athlete.</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/AnthonyByrd26/status/1994858380847182114 </div></figure>   <p>Prospects to Watch: 2029 guard [player_tooltip player_id='2916865' first='King' last='Smith'] and 2030 guard [player_tooltip player_id='3240769' first='Troy' last='Hudson II'] on JV</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Buffalo</h2>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2397563' first='Thomas' last='Jordan'] - Jordan is a six-foot-four-inch 2028 sophomore forward averaging 19.2 points per game for Buffalo so far. <a href="https://prephoops.com/2025/12/buffalo-improves-to-8-0/">Read more about Thomas here</a>.</p>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2400077' first='Eli' last='Hegle'] - Hegle is a six-foot-two-inch 2028 sophomore guard who is scoring 21.3 points per game for the Bison so far. <a href="https://prephoops.com/2025/12/buffalo-improves-to-8-0/">Read more about Eli here</a>.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-tiktok wp-block-embed-tiktok"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.tiktok.com/@freshcoasthoops/video/7602743988348669215 </div></figure>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2126866' first='Matthew' last='Jordan'] - The six-foot-one-inch 2027 guard from Buffalo is having a breakout season for the Bison scoring 16.3 points per game. Matthew has shown good range on his jumper being a legit perimeter scoring threat every single game. Recently against SW MN Christian the junior scored 26 points while also having 6 assists and grabbing 4 rebounds.</p>   <p>Henry Blomquist - The six-foot-two-inch left hand senior guard for Buffalo is scoring 9.4 points per game for the Bison. In a game I saw in December Blomquist was effective attacking off the dribble from the perimeter and showed ability to make shots from distance. </p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPORziVolPk </div></figure>   <p>Tony Jordan - The six-foot-one-inch 2027 junior Tony Jordan is averaging 7.7 points per game for Bison. Tony is a good athlete, and strong football player that offers good support on the defensive side even being undersized in the height department.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Robbinsdale Armstrong</h2>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2417085' first='Javaun' last='Watson'] - The six-foot-four-inch 2026 Hopkins transfer has made an immediate impact at Armstrong this season. The Falcons are 13-10 so far after a 5-22 season and Watson is leading them in scoring at 16.9 points, rebounds at 8.8, a block, and collecting 1.6 steals per game. </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/DRw4zrYDT_j/ </div></figure>   <p>Drew Mertens - Mertens is a six-foot-two-inch senior guard that is scoring 14.9 points per game for the Falcons so far. Mertens gives the Falcons a perimeter scoring threat every game and he has knocked down multiple 3-pointers in multiple games this season.</p>   <p>Gabe Lundberg - Lundberg is a six-foot-two-inch senior 2026 guard that is scoring 11.5 points per game for the Falcons. Lundberg is a strong perimeter scoring threat for the Falcons like versus Centennial when he made five 3-pointers in their 17 point win.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">St. Louis Park</h2>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2362161' first='Matthew' last='Johnson'] - The 2027 six-foot-five-inch 2027 guard from St. Louis Park Johnson is scoring 15 points per game. <a href="https://prephoops.com/2026/02/minnesota-saturday-prospect-rounds/">Read about my evaluations of Johnson here.</a></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/DUyWvJLEQ-h/ </div></figure>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2121351' first='Tanner' last='Rose'] - The 2026 six-foot-two-inch senior pass first guard for St. Louis Park is scoring 13 points per game this season. Rose's vision with the ball as a passer has always caught my eye in seeing him play. At St. Louis Park this season he's been attacking a bit more as a scorer and showing solid shooting ability.</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/TannerRose04/status/2014509473117675991 </div></figure>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Minneapolis Washburn</h2>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2869262' first='Michael' last='Stevens'] - Stevens is a six-foot-two-inch 2026 player for Washburn who is leading the Millers in scoring at 15.8 points per game and rebounds with 7.1 per game. The majority of Stevens' scores come at the basket with him attacking downhill or in transition. Stevens manages to get his hands on loose balls often or create steals with his hands and feet.</p>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1560753' first='Alex' last='Young'] - Young is a six-foot-one-inch 2026 guard that is averaging 13.4 points and shooting 40.4% on 3-pointers this season so far. Young makes high IQ plays on both sides of the court and is one of Washburn's primary defenders at the POA.</p>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1874800' first='Brayden' last='Gorton'] - Gorton is a six-foot-nine-inch 2026 center for Washburn that is averaging 10.9 points and 6.9 rebounds per game. Gorton is a Bemidji State commit that does well when facing from mid-range and stretched out onto the perimeter.</p>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1560746' first='Ryker' last='Van Nostrand'] - Van Nostrand is a six-foot-four-inch 2026 wing for Washburn that is averaging 7.6 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 6.3 assists per game. The Gustavus commit Van Nostrand has 3 games this season with 10 assists. Van Nostrand does a very good job seeing the floor and laying passes in the hands of teammates with precision for good opportunities.</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/rykerv23/status/2012024089519800340 </div></figure>   <p>Prospects to Watch: [player_tooltip player_id='2826833' first='Lamarr' last='Knighten']</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Edina</h2>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2126115' first='Vincent' last='Cronin'] - The six-foot-seven-inch Cronin is a 2027 wing from Edina that finishes above the rim on attacks from the perimeter, fast breaks, and putbacks quite often. The junior is scoring 20.3 points per game for the Hornets by constantly moving on offense without the ball and making plays via dribble attacks. Cronin has shown a bit of improvement from the perimeter shooting the ball and he's a threat as a weakside help defender blocking shots.</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/vincent_cronin4/status/2008076092993851405 </div></figure>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2430772' first='Mason' last='Mohs'] - Mohs is a six-foot-five-inch 2026 senior for Edina who is scoring 11.9 points per game. Mohs is a higher percentage 3-point shooter for Edina and has made multiple 3-pointers in games this season multiple times. In a game against Minnetonka when he scored 22 points he also grabbed 7 boards.</p>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1961315' first='Gus' last='Carpenter'] - Carpenter is a 2026 six-foot-three-inch player for Edina that is scoring 10 points a game. Carpenter has a good physical presence on the court, able rebounder, moves the ball, and can on occasion take and make perimeter shots.</p>   <p>Prospects to Watch: 2029 freshman [player_tooltip player_id='2910369' first='Quianny' last='Christian'] and 2030 [player_tooltip player_id='2860471' first='Max' last='Mohning']</p>

Minnesota's 4A Section 6 has produced the Minnesota runner-up or champion in the last 5 seasons. That team has been Wayzata. In 4A Section 6 has also produced the best section championship game in Minnesota in what feels like the last 3 years. Wayzata and Hopkins have been state tournament worthy, and 2025-26 isn't different in that respect. The big surprise, Buffalo has made a jump. This is the prospects of each respective school.