Cherry (Junction, Minn.) cruised to the MSHSL state title in Class A (Minnesota’s smallest division), led by the Asuma family. Isaac is heading to the University of Minnesota, Noah (2026) is an elite baseball prospect who also has the ability to play college basketball, and Isaiah (2027) is next in line, but is already playing his third year of varsity basketball. The township of less than 1,000 people cruised to a 78-40 win over Fertile-Beltrami (Fertile, Minn.) to take home their first state title.

The Breck School (Golden Valley, Minn.) is another first time winner of their first state tournament in the state’s AA division. Coached by Tyus Jones’ high school teammate and former Howard Pulley AAU coach Harry Sonie, Breck was paced by Wisconsin-bound playmaker Daniel Freitag, who used his energy and leadership to push his teammates on both ends. The alma mater of Memphis Grizzlies forward David Roddy, Breck ultimately topped Lake City (Minn.), 76-72, to take home the crown.

The most talented team in the state from top to bottom, Totino-Grace (Fridley, Minn.) took home their third consecutive AAA state title, topping Mankato East (Mankato, Minn.), 73-64. Coach Nick Carroll has a squad that has been building over the years and keeps reloading, sporting a roster that will likely have eight eventual D-1 players by the time that it is all said and done. Losing a minimal amount of seniors from this year’s team, T-G will be the early favorites to hit a 4-peat next season.

In the biggest upset of the day, Minnetonka (Minn.) upset FAB 50 No. 36 Wayzata (Plymouth, Minn.), 72-61, to take home the AAAA title, Minnesota’s largest division. Coach Bryce Tesdahl had an upperclassmen-laden squad that played with grit on both ends, unselfishness, and extreme continuity in what was an absolutely electric final game that wrapped up Minnesota’s 2023-24 high school season.

Here are a few of the top performers from the 2024 MSHSL State Tournament:

Isaiah Johnson-Arigu, 6’7, SF/PF, Totino-Grace HS (MN), 2024
Changing his role throughout the season, Johnson-Arigu became the facilitator for Totino-Grace as a 6-foot-7 point forward and yet another state title followed. Posting averages of 26.5 points, 13 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 2.5 steals, and 2.5 blocks in the Final Four, Isaiah showed the immense versatility and improvement that he’s made to develop into a high major prospect. After transferring from Osseo as a sophomore, Johnson-Arigu completed the journey of winning back-to-back state titles to finish his high school career and begin his next chapter at Miami in the ACC.

Daniel Freitag, 6’3, PG, Breck School (MN), 2024
Minnesota’s top wide receiver on the gridiron, Freitag opted to hang up his cleats during his senior year, but still brings that football toughness to the basketball court. After playing varsity for four years at Bloomington Jefferson HS (he played as an eighth grader), Freitag flirted with transferring to So Cal Academy for his senior year before opting to stay at home and make history at the Breck School with a first state championship for the program. The sturdy guard was ridiculous finishing through contact at the rack, provided an outstanding presence on the glass from the backcourt, and offered his patented lockdown defense on the perimeter. The future Wisconsin Badger capped his high school career with 33 points, eight rebounds, and five steals in Breck’s four point victory over Lake City.

Andy Stefonowicz, 6’1, PG, Minnetonka HS (MN), 2024
One of the state’s more crafty players, Stefonowicz showed how much he could impact the game with things that don’t show up in the box score. An incredibly heady lead guard, Stefonowicz showed immense patience and poise en route to his 19-0point, 8-rebound, 5-assist showing in the AAAA title game. Heading to North Dakota State next year, Andy’s combination of IQ, ability to play out of ball screens, and intangibles should allow him to see playing time early on.

Casmir “Cash” Chavis, 6’3, PG, Park Center HS (MN), 2024
Despite suffering a shocking loss to Eagan in the quarterfinals, Park Center bounced back to win the consolation championship on the back of its elite senior point guard. Putting up straight up video game numbers of 26.3 points, 8.3 rebounds, 7.6 assists, and 5.6 steals per game throughout the three games this week, the future Washington Huskies’ catalyst left no doubt in anyone’s minds who the most exciting guard in the state of Minnesota was with his electric style play and charisma on the court.

Isaac Asuma, 6’3, PG, Cherry HS (MN), 2024
Another player whose presence is felt well beyond the stat line, Isaac Asuma wrapped up his storied high school career as a state champion. The gritty guard is an outstanding cutter when he doesn’t have the ball in his hands, is elite finishing through contact, and has shown the ability to guard all three perimeter positions. The Minnesota recruit showed how he will be able to make an impact all over the floor with his play on Saturday, posting 12 points, eight rebounds, eight assists, five blocks, and three steals in the championship game.

Jaeden Udean, 6’2, PG/SG, DeLaSalle HS (MN), 2027
As the MSHSL State Tournament went on, Udean continued to solidify his case for best freshman in the state of Minnesota. The electric lefty scorer showcased NBA range on his 3-point shot, was outstanding creating separation to get to his shot, and showed no shortage of confidence letting it fly during critical moments of the game. Udean averaged double digits on varsity as an eighth grader last year and played up on the 3SSB circuit with D1 Minnesota, preparing him for big moments like this.

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Ranked in the Ballislife FAB 50 for most of 2022-23 season, Park Center cruised to the AAAA Summer State title, blending a mix of size, skill, and athleticism. Coach James Ware boasts a team that is led by 6-foot-3 Pangos All-American Camp attendee Casmir Chavis, 6-foot-5 3 and D swingman Jackson Fowlkes, and 6-foot-9 faceup center Chiang Ring. Park Center will certainly start the season as the favorite by many to win the state title, but it wasn’t the only team who put on a show at the Summer State Tournament.

Here are some of the standouts from the Breakdown Sports USA Summer State Tournament:

Jonathan Mekonnen, 6’7, SF/PF, Eastview HS (MN), 2024
One of the most intriguing players in Minnesota’s class of 2024, Mekonnen showed off the full bag at the Breakdown Summer State. The lefty had a ridiculous usage rate on the offensive end and numbers certainly followed. He is an outstanding straight line driver, utilizes spins to throw defenses off, and makes most of his athleticism on both ends of the floor. Mekonnen holds no shortage of mid-major offers with Power Five programs closely monitoring him.

Chiang Ring, 6’9, PF/C, Park Center HS (MN), 2024
Ring has been a name within Midwest basketball recruiting circles since he was freshman, but is still a guy who people are sleeping on a bit. The big man led Park Center to the AAAA Summer State title with the considerable impact he made on both ends of the floor. Ring is the best shot blocker in the state, really shot the ball well from the 3-point line with his feet set, and likely had more dunks than anyone in the event.

Isaac Asuma, 6’3, PG, Cherry HS (MN), 2024
One of the more decorated players in the state of Minnesota, Asuma led Cherry HS to the A Championship at Summer State. The two-way guard is showing infinitely more confidence as a 3-point shooter, has shown promise as an outstanding on ball defender, and is the epitome of leading by example with his style of play. Already committed to Minnesota, Asuma is going to be a key piece in the backcourt for Ben Johnson and the rebuilding Gophers squad.

Brady Wooley, 6’9, PF, Orono HS (MN), 2025
One of Minnesota’s hottest underclassmen, Wooley tantalizes you with the fluidity that he plays with on the court at nearly 6-foot-9. Wooley uses his agility to defend in space on the perimeter, create separation off the dribble, and plays above the rim on both ends of the court. Wooley is hearing from numerous big time programs, having already stepped foot on campus at both Minnesota and Iowa State.

Brayson Boike, 6’6, SF, Dawson-Boyd HS (MN), 2025
Playing in the smallest division in Minnesota, Boike is a truly special talent for Dawson-Boyd. However, at the Breakdown Summer State, he showed that he can play with anyone. At 6-foot-6, he brings positional versatility, employs his athleticism on both ends of the court, and is a developing three point shooter. Boike has heard from Utah, Nebraska, Colorado State, and around a dozen others in the past week.

Cedric Times, 5’11, PG, East Ridge HS (MN), 2026
For what Tomes lacks in stature, he certainly makes up with shooting range and confidence on the hardwood. The lead guard has some of the most effortless range in the state off the dribble, shows great patience in pick and roll play, and constantly throws defenders off with his different speeds. Tomes is just wrapping up his freshman season, but already has had high major programs such as Minnesota out to watch him.

Aidan Memene, 6’1, PG, Park Center HS (MN), 2024
Winning breeds talent development, and Memene seems to be the next player out of powerhouse Park Center who is going to breakout. He is a super shifty lead guard who is an elite finisher at the rack, picks his spots exceptionally well, and has already shown that he creates chaos as a defender. Memene has both the talent and opportunity to be a breakout player next season as a senior.

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