Player First Basketball

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@RyanJamesMN @NorthstarHoops Can we get a transfer list 1.0? Seems like tons of movement this summer!

"Section 4AAAA: First Look" Can anybody stop Cretin-Derham Hall from going to state for the 8th time in 10 seasons? They have 7 of their top 9 returning! @NorthstarHoops prephoops.com/2025/08/sectio…

I understand both sides of this transferring issue. I like to think about the benefit of the player moving into a system better for them(competition, playtime, etc) Yes it’s frustrating CDH,TG,De and there could be changes but no matter what players will go where they want to go.

Am I only hearing things but is Tommy Ahneman (ND) transferring to CDH!? That would place them at most likely to win State in my eyes @TommyAhneman @CDHRaiderBall @PHCircuit @FreshCoastHoops @AndOneFilms @PrepHoopsDakota

Nothing makes me happier than an 8-0 start by the wolves

Fury Zurn with an electric weekend at the Comets Shootout. A great championship to start the year. 2027 F Ray Brau @ray_brau is a beast in the paint. Going to be a 4 year starter at Hibbing and a top player in the state for years to come! @BluejacketBBall @mnfuryboys

Fantastic pickup for Coach Schilling get both Ferguson brothers. @Tameronferguson @floatfamdon11 Two D1 caliber players going to bring excellent facilitating and scoring to the @AugieMBB Vikings. @CoachDon5 @Schilling_Cody

Seeing Cam Heide out there throwing down that monster dunk gives me hope for his role in the future, whether that is going to be found through the Portal or moving up the ranks at Purdue, I’m hoping for the best. @BoilerBall @CamdenHeide @WayzataBHoops

Ryan Kreager of Faribault may be the next top big man of Minnesota. Looked great this weekend in Colorado, will have to keep tabs on him and @D1MN2026 this spring/summer! @Ryan_kreager19

Fantastic game. Not a great showing by the Mankato East fans. Parents were disrespectful and yelling at Alexandria players. Not a good look for them. Sportsmanship starts with the adults!

@RyanJamesMN @NorthstarHoops Again, Grayson Grove broke his fibula in the Stewartville game. Chase Thompson Broke his toe in practice recently.

"The Race for Mr. Basketball" With the watch list approaching here are the leaders in the Race (For Mr. Basketball). @NorthstarHoops prephoops.com/2024/01/the-ra…

@RyanJamesMN @NorthstarHoops Ryan, Grayson Grove broke his fibula in the Stewartville game, he’ll be out for awhile.

"The Minnesota Hoops Weekend" Where should you go to see basketball in Minnesota this weekend? We give you the breakdown right now as southeastern Minnesota takes center stage! @NorthstarHoops prephoops.com/2024/01/the-mi…

CJ Armstrong is one of the most prolific scores in Minnesota right now. He is averaging 44ppg through 3 games. One of the craftiest I have seen with the ball. College coaches you better get at him! @CJarmstrong2306

Coaches it is all about advocating for your players, too many times coaches get caught up in wins and losses and don’t want the best for their players. Promote them, encourage them, and show them love. They will see you almost as much as their family this winter!

With proper player development I think this class of ‘27 could be the best class of the decade. Loads of skilled players ready for JV/Varsity level this coming year! @SpencerC_PH @PjHoopsMN @mnfuryboys @Team1Tyus @CRAZYTALENTEDUS @PrepHoopsNext @NorthstarHoops @adidasD1MN

Coaches, one of your main jobs is to create opportunities for deserving players to get noticed. Enter your teams in summer tournaments. Post clips and highlights. And at least post the stats of each game. It’s those little things that are going to help out your players the most.

Another fantastic weekend for 15U Fury Antl. That moves them to 22-0 this year. Such a great group of players with tremendous futures ready for them. Highlighted by speedy guard @IsaacOlmstead_. This is a group to watch out for. @PrepHoops @CoachAntl @mnfuryboys @PHCircuit

Alexandria has been producing players as of recent, @ChaseThompson25 is no exception. He has one of the best forms you will ever see from the arc. He has supreme ability to get open on the arc as well. He is definitely a high major prospect. @adidasD1MN @PHCircuit @NorthstarHoops

A prospect that has been blowing up is @IsaiahJohnsonA most recently collecting an offer from @StanfordMBB. He has been shining on the Adidas circuit and he is the go to, new-age build of that 6’7-8 athletic wing everybody is looking for. @TGEaglesNest @adidasD1MN @PrepHoopsNick

I really like what @zay_ayala_05 has been doing the spring for @RealPhenomHoops. A long athletic wing who can finish around the rim with ease. Looks to be the next man up for @TommiesHoops next school year. See him shine and takeover! @RL_Hoops @PHCircuit @NorthstarHoops

Playing for @WCWildcatsbball out of KMS, @Kingdre13571 (DeAndre Holloway) is the most overlooked player of the ‘24 class. At 6’7 he can score in a variety of ways as he does it all for his team he averaged 24.7 and 8.8 boards last year. Watch him shine next year! @PrepHoops