The NHR 17U All State Team
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Here is the second half (the top half) of the NHR 17 and Under All State Team. The top players of those in the 17u division that were able to play this summer. Again, Remember….. There are some things you…
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Continue ReadingHere is the second half (the top half) of the NHR 17 and Under All State Team. The top players of those in the 17u division that were able to play this summer. Again, Remember…..
There are some things you must know before we start honoring the players:
- Some teams played 3 or 4 events, some teams played in 6 or 7. I tried to weigh that into these choices
- There are guys like Reid Patterson Reid Patterson 6'2" | SG Lakeville South | 2021 State MN who played part of the year and deserved a spot but only so high
- Keep in mind some big names – Chet Holmgren Chet Holmgren 7'0" | C Minnehaha Academy | 2021 State #1 Nation MN , Camden Heide Camden Heide 6'7" | SF Wasatch Academy | 2022 State #129 Nation UT , Prince Aligbe Prince Aligbe 6'6" | SF Minnehaha Academy | 2022 State #167 Nation MN , Hercy Miller Hercy Miller 6'3" | PG Minnehaha Academy | 2021 State MN , Bryce Lance Bryce Lance 6'3" | PG Marshall | 2021 State MN , more – that didn’t play at all, or played only a single weekend. So this year we are missing some stars
- Without a lot of consistency based on the current situation I had a very hard time leaving kids that should be honored off lists which is why I had another group of 25 players yesterday which can be seen here – https://prephoops.com/2020/08/the-nhr-all-state-team-the-first-half/ .
NHR All State – 1st Team
Will Tschetter Will Tschetter 6'8" | PF Stewartville | 2021 State #96 Nation MN of Minnesota Heat (2021). I would say that the individual summer MVP was likely Michigan committed top 100 senior national talent Will Tschetter Will Tschetter 6'8" | PF Stewartville | 2021 State #96 Nation MN . When it comes to numbers and consistency in big games, Will was outstanding all year.
Tamin Lipsey of D1 Minnesota (2022). The other guy that would likely get some MVP votes is lead guard Tamin Lipsey from Iowa. Honestly, you would never know that this young man is coming off of a torn ACL from last winter. Outstanding defender and leader.
David Joplin of D1 Minnesota (2021). Texas committed top 150 national talent from Wisconsin who came over to D1 Minnesota and was their main scoring option. Quickly earned the respect of many in this state for his aggressive battle to point production.
Tre Holloman Tre Holloman 6'2" | PG Cretin-Derham Hall | 2022 State #57 Nation MN of Howard Pulley (2022). The way Holloman led a younger Pulley team (mostly 2022s) to wins against some of the better 17u teams from Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, and South Dakota this summer speaks volumes. Great finish outplaying 5-star Hunter Sallis.
Andre Gray Andre Gray 6'4" | SG Mpls North | 2021 State MN of Grassroots Sizzle/Minneapolis North 17U (2021). Andre Gray Andre Gray 6'4" | SG Mpls North | 2021 State MN earned this spot with his outstanding weekend in Iowa the second weekend of August followed by a strong showing locally in the Heat event. Took the go to scorer spot for Sizzle and ran with it.
NHR All State – 2nd Team
Eli King Eli King 6'2" | PG Caledonia | 2022 State #151 Nation MN of D1 Minnesota (2022). Played the combo guard role at a high level for D1 Minnesota mixing highlights with key creations for teammates.
Ryan Dufault Ryan Dufault 5'11" | PG Waseca | 2021 State MN of Minnesota Heat (2021). The only other guy on this list who was playing at a high level every single time I watched them was Holloman. That’s elite company for Dufault who lead Heat to a one loss summer.
Francis Nwaokorie Francis Nwaokorie 6'7" | C Champlin Park | 2021 State MN of Minnesota Fury (2021). Double-double gathering big man from the Fury that led them in many categories and is now getting the D1 offers he deserves.
Andrew Morgan Andrew Morgan 6'9" | C Waseca | 2021 State #178 Nation MN of Minnesota Heat (2021). Up for highlight of the summer was the game saving block that Morgan had on Tamin Lipsey at the end of July. Morgan opened strong and was consistent the rest of the summer.
Noah Paulson Noah Paulson 6'8" | C Duluth East | 2021 State MN of Playmakers North (2021). Noah Paulson Noah Paulson 6'8" | C Duluth East | 2021 State MN went at every big in the state of Minnesota (Fury guys, D1 Minnesota, Heat, etc) and held his own. Paulson played with the best of the best and earned their respect.
NHR All State – 3rd Team
Davon Townley of Grassroots Sizzle (2021). Townley led the Sizzle on the glass and was the second leading scorer.
Treyton Thompson of D1 Minnesota (2021). Thompson was consistent boarding, blocking shots, defending the post, moving the ball, and finishing two-thirds his attempts. A Minnesota commit.
Jaelen Treml Jaelen Treml 6'4" | SF Hopkins | 2021 State MN of Minnesota Select (2021). Jaelen Treml Jaelen Treml 6'4" | SF Hopkins | 2021 State MN is in the running with Noah Paulson Noah Paulson 6'8" | C Duluth East | 2021 State MN for “Pleasant Surprise of the Summer”. Outstanding run with Select.
Ahjany Lee Ahjany Lee 6'9" | C Byron | 2022 State #145 Nation MN of D1 Minnesota Prospects (2022). Sometimes second teams can be afterthoughts but not the Prospects. Ahjnay Lee proved to be a high major talent while leading D1mnP to many wins.
Ayden McDonald Ayden McDonald 6'4" | PG Omaha Central | 2022 State MN of Playmakers North (2022). Said it before and I will say it again, Ayden McDonald Ayden McDonald 6'4" | PG Omaha Central | 2022 State MN is one of the top five passers I have seen in Minnesota in the last ten years.
NHR All State – 4th Team
Ariel Bland Ariel Bland 6'7" | PF AZ Compass Prep | 2020 MN of D1 Minnesota (2021). Great summer for Bland, proved he can be a standout player in one of college basketball’s top ten conferences.
Josh Strong of Minnesota Heat (2021). Ran the Heat offense well and stepped into the 3rd/4th scoring role well for the Heat.
Reagan Koch Reagan Koch 6'3" | PG Jordan | 2021 State MN of Minnesota Crossfire (2021). The Crossfire was the biggest surprise of the year team wise jumping into the top 5-6 area and it was Reagan leading the way doing everything.
Luke Healy of Minnesota Fury (2021). Extremely steady point guard out of Wisconsin that scored when needed but spent his time giving the Fury staff a consistent comfort.
Caleb Siwek Caleb Siwek 6'1" | SG Rosemount | 2022 State MN of Howard Pulley (2022). The second leading scorer for the Panthers, Siwek was the big shot maker that Pulley could constantly count on.
NHR All State – 5th Team
Eddie Beeninga Eddie Beeninga 6'1" | PG Wayzata | 2021 State MN of Minnesota Fury (2021). Eddie was often a late game playmaker on either end.
Cade Haskins Cade Haskins 6'6" | SF Delasalle | 2021 State MN of D1 Minnesota (2021). Shot the ball well all summer and played a consistent floor game both ways.
Jakob Braaten Jakob Braaten 6'0" | PG Byron | 2021 State MN of Minnesota Rise (2021). Braaten proved to be one of the state’s toughest, and smartest lead guards.
Mattie Thompson Mattie Thompson 6'6" | SF Duluth East | 2021 State MN of Playmakers North (2021). An explosive finisher for the Playmakers that showed he’s a true scholarship talent.
Kyreese Willingham Kyreese Willingham 6'5" | SF Waseca | 2021 State MN of Minnesota Heat (2021). Willingham gave the Heat defense and about 3-4 buckets every contest.