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.

The post MSHSL Top Tourney Performers! appeared first on www.ebooksnet.com.

Held in a round robin format, each team played three games in front of the Gophers’ staff. Defending state champs played against one and other, intriguing young prospects had a platform to play in front of high major coaches outside of the NCAA live period, and no shortage of scholarships were gained throughout the one day shootout.

Here are a few of the players who stood out at the Minnesota Gophers Team Camp:

Jackson McAndrew, 6’9, PF, Wayzata HS (MN), 2024
The top senior in Minnesota went viral with his coast to coast play during the Minnesota state tournament and has rode that wave to a super strong spring, continuing at the Gophers team camp. The perimeter based forward made it a point to show off his refined post game, utilizing his size to shoot near unblockable fadeaways over smaller defenders. McAndrew showed off his effortless shooting range and with the way that he has played this spring with Howard Pulley in the EYBL, has catapulted to a Top 50 national ranking for the class of 2024.

Isaiah Johnson-Arigu, 6’7, SF/PF, Totino Grace (MN), 2024
Johnson-Arigu has been well known throughout the Land of 10,000 Lakes, but with the performance that he’s had the past year for state champion Totino-Grace and for D1 Minnesota on the 3SSB Circuit, he’s becoming a household name within recruiting circles as well. Johnson-Arigu is a powerful slasher who can finish through contact, has a frame that can easily fill out at the college level, and is continually improving as a 3-point shooter.

Jayden Moore, 6’0, PG, Hopkins HS (MN), 2026
Even though he just finished up his freshman season, Moore has firmly established himself as the best catalyst that the state of Minnesota has to offer, regardless of class. Moore truly excels at changing the tempo of the game and gaining extra possessions, both with the rock in his hands and moving it up the floor as a passer. The playmaker has been playing varsity basketball since the seventh grade and the cerebral floor game that he brings to the table certainly shows that. Moore plays up for the J-Sizzle 16U 3SSB team, holding offers from Baylor and West Virginia.

Jaedan Udean, 6’1, PG, DeLaSalle (MN), 2027
One of the toughest things to guard as a defender is a lefty who can create separation, and Udean is that type of player. Considered by many to be the top freshman in Minnesota, Udean scored double digits at Columbia Heights as an eighth grader before deciding to go to historic power DeLaSalle for his high school career.

Tyler Wagner, 6’5, SG/SF, Totino Grace (MN), 2025
In today’s game with an added emphasis on 3-point shooting, Wagner was the best shooter in Minnesota’s Athlete’s Village. He was outstanding relocating to open areas, had no shortage of confidence as a shooter, and was able to knock down 3-pointers with limited space.

Jayden Daisy, 6’5, SF, Benilde St. Margaret’s (MN), 2025
In today’s positionless game, Daisy offers the type of versatility that college coaches dream of. The powerful wing is fearless attacking the rack, has an automatic pull-up from mid-range, and brings the grit to defend multiple spots. Daisy has already heard from a number of programs, but as his 3-point shot continues to grow, his potential college suitors will follow.

Jordan Cain, 6’3, SG, Minnetonka HS (MN), 2024
There are dudes who “have that dog in them,” and Cain is certainly one of those dudes. Constantly in attack mode, Cain was outstanding as a slasher, finished through contact at the rim, and used his strong frame to defend four different positions at times on the court. The combination of motor, toughness, and ability to defend have made Cain one of Minnesota’s more interesting sleepers.

The post MN Gophers Team Camp Standouts! appeared first on www.ebooksnet.com.