The 17U All State Team

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2026 17u season is over. Today we honor the top players from the state of Minnesota at 17u, the 17U All State Team</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>FIRST TEAM</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2126117"],"_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-6a6a45851c65e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Malachi's ability to score the basketball at the elite level of Adidas play made him a top Adidas performer several times in both the spring and in July. Hill was not just a top Minnesota scorer for his team, he was listed as a top ten points per game leader in all of 3SSB for a decent amount of time. The state championship point guard has double figure D1 options to pick from and is a Mr. Basketball favorite and a player you have to look at for 17U Player of the Year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2126115"],"_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-6a6a45851c6e7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cronins's explosive finishing, skilled wing play, and consistency of high level production was a big reason [program_tooltip program_id='2075431' first='D1' last='Minnesota'] was a final four Adidas team this year. The 6'7 Edina wing earned double figure scholarship options and would have likely earned two high major options if he hadn't fell in love with Miami of Ohio (who was 31-1 last year) who he committed to. Cronin has played himself into area where you have to consider him for a Mr. Basketball favorite, 17U Player of the Year, and the top prospect in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2126466"],"_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-6a6a45851c74e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2126466' first='Kobby' last='Sambrew']'s rim running relentless effort led to him having the option to play for just about anybody in the NSIC and it sounds like Minnesota State-Mankato and Minnesota Duluth are big leaders. Simply put, no Midwest player had the ability to both run with and be big/strong enough to stop Kobby from doing what he wanted to do at the rim. Kobby led the Fury Goring to 40 wins and you could argue he was the 17u MVP of Minnesota. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2126102"],"_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-6a6a45851c7b6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">When it comes to individual impact games [player_tooltip player_id='2126102' first='Jaeden' last='Udean'] in St. Louis ranks with one of the most memorable of the summer. He made so many threes in front of a 247 analyst that he was immediately inserted into the national rankings top 250 off that electric performance. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>And that was not the first time Udean has exploded with his shooting touch this summer. [program_tooltip program_id='2075485' first='Gain' last='Elite'] was a top three team in 17u this season in large part because Udean had so many explosive game changing performances. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1819128"],"_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","fullHeight":false,"anchor":"acf-block-6a6a45851c820"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The D1 offered and future big man was one of the top points per game and rebounding leaders in all of Minnesota. Bryce wasn't just consistent, he was a late game clutch scorer both in the paint and at the arc. His three made over Sambrew to send the game into overtime was one of the biggest plays of the summer. Elite level of skill that will fit well in the Summit. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>SECOND TEAM</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2126458"],"_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-6a6a45851c881"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Luke is one of the elite sharp shooters not just in Minnesota but in the entire Midwest. His team won 33 games this season and his dependable scoring ability was a big reason why. Numerous D2 schools are trying to land Luke and there have been some D1 schools with a curiosity. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2126118"],"_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-6a6a45851c8e6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tyler was a perfect fit for [program_tooltip program_id='2075431' first='D1' last='Minnesota']. He handled when Malachi and Deon were in scoring roles, he played off the ball when they had the ball and Tyler scored some, he was the perfect passer and decision maker for a team full of scoring options, and Tyler was a top defender. Several division one programs offered Tyler who was a big part in D1 making the Adidas semi-finals. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2126467"],"_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-6a6a45851c946"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A Wisconsin commit that played the variety role of defending, scoring five times a game using both the shot and the attack, and being a leader on the floor with each decision. [program_tooltip program_id='2075431' first='D1' last='Minnesota'] made the Adidas Final Final with a deep team playing well and Ann was a key figure to that in several ways. </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-6a6a45851c9a3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Augustana commit showed that his 30 and 20 in small school Minnesota can be 13 and 8 every single game at the top 17u level in Minnesota. Fury Goring won 40 games and every single contest Hunter was there to score six times and grab around eight boards, and then hit some big shots to help his team win big games (like at NHR State). </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2362161"],"_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-6a6a45851ca00"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A player that went from 15 points a game at a decent St. Louis Park team to fielding several NSIC offers as the go to guy for a top five 17u team in state, that was [player_tooltip player_id='2362161' first='Matthew' last='Johnson']'s short journey. And he has a bright future ahead as a senior and then as a college basketball player. One of the most explosive all around scorers in the state. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2412724"],"_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-6a6a45851ca61"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Select finished 33-9 and their top scorer and rebounder for the year was [player_tooltip player_id='2412724' first='Dre' last='Collins']. When Dre went to the rim there just wasn't players that had the strength, size and agility combination to consistently deal with him, even at 17u! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Collins is a two sport standout that was all state 16u, all state Class AAA, and now second team all state 17u. Not matter guys have that on their basketball resume. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Third Team</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2126108' first='Jack' last='Thelen'] of [program_tooltip program_id='2075431' first='D1' last='Minnesota'] (Maple Grove). Jack missed part of the season because of an ankle injury but when he was playing, when D1 got him touches in the paint his efficiency of production was at a very, very high level. I would have to guess he finished 75 percent of paint attempts. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2533408' first='Deon' last='Wallace-Johnson'] of [program_tooltip program_id='2075431' first='D1' last='Minnesota'] (DeLaSalle). Deon earned himself several D1 offers because of his versatility to play both guard spots and give his team production on both ends of the floor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2126472' first='Owen' last='Counce'] of [program_tooltip program_id='2075485' first='Gain' last='Elite'] (Osseo). Owen really stepped up and took control of this [program_tooltip program_id='2075485' first='Gain' last='Elite'] bunch and made them one of the best teams in the state. His fight, attack, and relentless approach lead to 25 [program_tooltip program_id='2075485' first='Gain' last='Elite'] wins in 32 games. An impressive improvement from 16u to high school to 17u.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Owen Brezinksi of [program_tooltip program_id='2075672' first='Minnesota' last='Fury'] Zurn (Lakeville North). Another player that competes at a high level and gets results for his team. In an era where people are worried about social media clicks and posing after scores, Owen is a guy the colleges like because he is willing to compete against anybody at any time with a high level of fight. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2824358' first='Nicholas' last='Taylor'] of Minnesota Lighting (Lanesboro) Nick Taylor should be the poster child for what 17u is all about: he was a Class A all league player on the southern border that pretty much came from nowhere to be one of the elite prospects in this class and is headed to St. Cloud State. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1956268' first='Shay' last='Jackson'] of [program_tooltip program_id='2075685' first='Minnesota' last='Select'] (Totino-Grace). [player_tooltip player_id='1956268' first='Shay' last='Jackson'] took another step during spring/summer play that was bigger than one would think. He's just a relentless two way guy that wins. And he leads his team to wins. One of the most well respected players in the state right now. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Fourth Team</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2126450' first='Gavin' last='Walter'] of Hoop Habits (Champlin Park). Walter helped Hoop Habits to 33 wins with his skill and versatility. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2126126' first='Ray' last='Brau'] of [program_tooltip program_id='2888391' first='Minnesota' last='Comets'] (Hibbing). A constant double-double like you get from him 12 months out of the year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Alex Healy of [program_tooltip program_id='2075672' first='Minnesota' last='Fury'] Zurn (Hudson). Tough, skilled, consistent and smart, that describes Alex who is a winner.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2140617' first='Geno' last='Ward'] of [program_tooltip program_id='2075672' first='Minnesota' last='Fury'] Goring (Holy Family). Ward was the playmaker for the team that won more games than any other spring/summer team (40)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2126145' first='Waleed' last='Muhammad'] of [program_tooltip program_id='2075685' first='Minnesota' last='Select']/Real Phenom (Hopkins). Fantastic April leading Select to a great start, switched to Phenom in summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Fifth Team</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2424180' first='Grant' last='Hansen'] of [program_tooltip program_id='2075672' first='Minnesota' last='Fury'] Zurn (Orono). Showed everybody what a fierce competitor he is leading the Fury to 35 wins.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2140688' first='Rylan' last='Happel'] of [program_tooltip program_id='2075674' first='Minnesota' last='Heat'] (Mounds View). Really got better as the year went on, led Heat to 30 wins</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2126113' first='AJ' last='Taban'] of Elevate Skills (Totino-Grace). All around producer, jack of all trades, led his team to 27 wins</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2569257' first='Marcus' last='Marshall'] of Real Phenom (Minneapolis North). A great spring putting together big numbers for Real Phemom </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2877054' first='Asher' last='Wieberdink'] of Southwest MN Stars (Central Minnesota Christian). The Stars big man earned five NSIC offers this year with his double double numbers</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2416947' first='Ayden' last='Green'] of [program_tooltip program_id='2075496' first='Grassroots' last='Sizzle'] (Minnehaha Academy). Green led the Sizzle Made Hoops team to a 22-15 record this year is the main playmaker.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Sixth Team</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2569247' first='Jiech' last='Jiech'] of [program_tooltip program_id='2075485' first='Gain' last='Elite'] (St. Cloud Tech)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2575638' first='Izayah' last='Cook'] of [program_tooltip program_id='2075674' first='Minnesota' last='Heat'] (St. Cloud Tech)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2815371' first='Owen' last='Potts'] of Minnesota Lightning (St. Peter)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2126455' first='Peyton' last='Gholson'] of Hoop Habits (Rosemount)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2397563' first='Thomas' last='Jordan'] of [program_tooltip program_id='2821775' first='Buffalo' last='Legacy'] (Buffalo).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2425100' first='Kaydon' last='Firchau'] of Minnesota Rise (Madelia)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2140590' first='Cody' last='Benson'] of [program_tooltip program_id='2075310' first='Northstar' last='Titans'] (Spectrum).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2527108' first='Jaxson' last='Austin'] of [program_tooltip program_id='2888391' first='Minnesota' last='Comets'] Hondl (Albany)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->