Prospects We Might’ve Missed at NHR State 2026

<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2126145' first='Waleed' last='Muhammad'] - The six-foot-two-inch 2027 [program_tooltip program_id='2075685' first='Minnesota' last='Select'] and now Hopkins guard was good in transition, pushing pace well finishing above the rim and hitting teammates quickly. Muhammad showed ability as a perimeter shooter spotted up and showed off advanced ball handling skills getting into space.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/wamoney8/status/2062700236028494051 </div></figure>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2824358' first='Nicholas' last='Taylor'] - Taylor is a six-foot-eight-inch forward for [program_tooltip program_id='2075702' first='MN' last='Lightning'] Ellerbusch and from Lanesboro. Taylor shows good ability as a rim defender using his leaping ability and length well to block shots. Taylor has good agility, plays well in space on defense and attacks the basket above the rim in transition.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/NickTaylor2027/status/2062617783033106774 </div></figure>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2524103' first='Todd' last='Goodwin'] - Goodwin is a six-foot 2029 [program_tooltip program_id='2888391' first='Minnesota' last='Comets'] Elite guard from Detroit Lakes. Goodwin operates well with the ball as primary ball handler and score as Goodwin shows good ability as a perimeter shooter shooting the ball with high proficiency.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/29goodwtodd/status/2062026001501081738 </div></figure>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2416035' first='Ben' last='Banwart'] - Banwart is a six-foot-three-inch 2028 Maple Grove guard that plays with Team Hudson 2028. Banwart over the weekend made 27 of 51 of his shots while averaging 17.7 points per game. Banwart operates mostly as a secondary ball handler and scorer from the perimeter as a shooter and at times can put the ball on the floor as a driver.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/benbanwart/status/2061245483423600933 </div></figure>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2417236' first='Gavin' last='Doherty'] - Doherty is a six-foot 2028 Orono guard that plays with MInnesota Fury Shepherd. Doherty shows solid ability as a passer operating with the ball showing solid skill and footwork. Doherty can shoot from the perimeter and showed his ability averaging 13 points per game over the weekend.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Gdoherty_24/status/2061656259669921830 </div></figure>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1819128' first='Bryce' last='Gaustad'] - The six-foot-nine-inch 2027 Anoka and [program_tooltip program_id='2075310' first='Northstar' last='Titans'] forward picked up a few offers recently including a St. Cloud State and Sioux Falls offer after the NHR State Tournament. Gaustad operates well on the perimeter as a big man stretching defenses with shooting and driving to the basket by putting the ball on the floor. Gaustad can bring the ball up the floor, shows good passing ability, is a very strong rebounder and gives his team a very capable rim protector.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/BryceGaustad/status/2061933029577093275 </div></figure>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2140637' first='Jayden' last='Anunda'] - Anunda is a six-foot-four-inch 2027 wing from Burnsville that plays with [program_tooltip program_id='2075310' first='Northstar' last='Titans']. Anunda does well as a rim attacker using his athleticism to finish above the rim and at the rim. Anunda shows promise in transition, running the floor very quickly and smoothly. Anunda can shoot from the perimeter.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/AnundaJayden/status/2061565328925085901 </div></figure>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2962770' first='Jacob' last='Balami'] - Balami is a 2027 six-foot-four-inch MN Select Lernell wing from Math and Science Academy. Balami shows good lateral quickness and ability to guard multiple positions on the perimeter. Balami operates offensively as a secondary ball handler and does well finding teammates when driving.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/_jacobbalami_/status/2061906893849641225 </div></figure>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2140688' first='Rylan' last='Happel'] - The 2027 six-foot Mounds View guard that plays with [program_tooltip program_id='2075674' first='Minnesota' last='Heat'] GVR. Happel created for his teammates throughout the weekend with 4 assists per game and showed ability to put up a large number of scoring with 35 points against SW MN Stars. Happel attacked from the wing in the half-court and transition and shot the ball from the perimeter making multiple 3-pointers.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/RylanHappel/status/2061474990382272971 </div></figure>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2782368' first='Wesley' last='Guanzini'] - The six-foot-two-inch 2029 Centennial guard continues to power [program_tooltip program_id='2075693' first='MN' last='Crossfire'] Frederickson scoring over 19 points per game at the NHR State Tournament. Guanzini's ability to make multiple triples in games really boosts his scoring ability and also opens up the floor for him to drive to the basket.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/WesleyGuanzini/status/2061630303802646919 </div></figure>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='3142621' first='Tyson' last='Bridges'] - Bridges is a 2029 six-foot guard from Blaine and plays with [program_tooltip program_id='2075310' first='Northstar' last='Titans'] Strand. Bridges put up 18, 19, and 22 points scoring games for the Titans over the weekend. Bridges is a quick, speedy guard who has good skill and footwork around the basket. Bridges attacks the basket with good aggression and can open up the floor with perimeter shooting.</p>

Waleed Muhammad Waleed Muhammad 6'2" | PG/SG Richfield | 2027 State MN - The six-foot-two-inch 2027 Minnesota Select and now Hopkins guard was good in transition, pushing pace well finishing above the rim and hitting teammates quickly. Muhammad showed ability as a perimeter shooter spotted up and showed off advanced ball handling skills getting into space.