Minnesota 17U AAU: The Playing Up Review
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Playing up. Some do, some don’t. Every situation is different. But we thought we would give you the quick rundown of what Minnesota talents are playing up on 17u and having some success! First Team Casmir Chavis of J Sizzle…
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Continue ReadingPlaying up. Some do, some don’t. Every situation is different. But we thought we would give you the quick rundown of what Minnesota talents are playing up on 17u and having some success!
First Team
Casmir Chavis of J Sizzle 3SSB (6’3 from Park Center, 2024). The biggest name prospect on this list
Dominic Fairbanks Dominic Fairbanks 5'10" | PG Cass Lake-Bena | 2024 State MN of Playmakers North (5’10 from Cass Lake-Bena, 2024). Biggest number producer on this list.
Brogan Madson Brogan Madson 6'1" | PG Mankato East | 2025 State MN of Minnesota Rise (5’10 from Mankato East, 2025). Biggest eye opening frosh on 17s on this list.
Zy Stewart of Real Phenom Nick (6’0 from Totino-Grace, 2024). One of the toughest players on this list.
Lorenzo Levy of Grassroots Sizzle Simmons (5’9 from Concordia Academy, 2024). The name to get to know on this list.
Second Team
Colton Benson Colton Benson 6'5" | SF New Ulm | 2024 State MN of Minnesota Rise (6’5 from New Ulm, 2024). The best underclassmen forward playing 17s
Desmond Ware Desmond Ware 5'10" | PG Robbinsdale Armstrong | 2025 State MN of Real Phenom Nick (5’7 from Robbinsdale Armstrong, 2025). Has made tremendous 12 month growth.
James Hamilton of Howard Pulley (6’3 from Fargo South, 2024). Playing up for the Panthers this year.
Keaton Ressler of Northstar Titans (6’0 from Lakeville South, 2025). Solid year so far, playing with brother Jackson.
Jayden Brink Jayden Brink 6'0" | SG Kingsland | 2024 State MN of Minnesota Lightning Oevering (6’0 from Kingsland, 2024). Is likely one more viewing from being on first team.