Gio Horton Gio Horton 5'11" | SG Apple Valley | 2029 State MN – The six-foot 2029 Apple Valley and MN Falcons/Sizzle MHC guard Horton can score the ball in a variety of ways. Falcons this weekend were without their lead ball handler Cupito which Horton shows off his spot-up abilities playing off of, which still on display this weekend, Horton showcased more ball in his hands capabilities. Combined with his outside shooting, Horton can create his own shots very easily. Against Hoop Habits UA Horton played at a fast pace and scored from the perimeter and went to the rim. In a game against Fury Komp Horton put up an incredible 48 points.

Gio is coming off a freshman season where he played consistent varsity minutes for a Class AAAA state tournament team. That experience has paid off as things just look easy for him at the 15u level. In a matchup against a talented Gain Elite squad, defenders simply had no answer for Gio. Sag off and he would pull up and torch you from three. Get up tight and he has the quickness and shifty handle to blow by you and get into the lane. He’s not just a scorer either as Gio was constantly locating open shooters with kick-out passes that found them right in the hands.

Gio put on a scoring clinic in both games that I watched on day two, possibly looking like the best guard in Minnesota’s freshman class. He’s coming off of a deep state playoff run with Apple Valley and you can tell his feel and experience is above the age group he is playing. He was scoring from all three levels, being automatic on step back jumpers from three. Horton is super quick and is also a crafty finisher inside, drawing a lot of fouls as well.

Gio is coming off of a productive freshman season with Class 4A runner-up Apple Valley, looking more than ready to step into an expanded role next year. The 5’11” guard was a microwave scorer this past weekend, taking over at points in the games I watched. He was tough to stay in front of with the ball in his hands, forcing defenders to play up on him due to his shooting presence. Horton was getting buckets from inside and outside, making it look easy playing up.