Prep Scene
The 2024 state boys basketball tournament held last weekend at the Target and Williams Arenas was filled with memories and accomplishments, not to mention a talented group of student-athletes.
Minnetonka completed their season with a state title. Totino Grace finished with a three-peat after their championship performance. Breck claimed their first title in school history, as did Cherry.
Minneapolis South finished runner-up in the consolation bracket after making their first state appearance since 1992. Here are some of the players that stood out during the tournament listed by class:
Minnetonka (Class AAAA champion): Jordan Cain, Kayden Wells
Wayzata (Class AAAA runner-up): Jackson McAndrew
Cretin Derham Hall (Class AAAA fourth place): Joe Mitchell, Monteff Dixon
Park Center (Class AAAA consolation champion): Chase Casmir, Jackson Fowlkes, Xavier Frelix, Aiden Memene
Totino Grace (Class AAA champion): Isaiah Johnson-Argu, Dothan Ijadimbula, Tian Chatman, Chase Watley.
Mankato East (Class AAA runner-up): Dwayne Bryant, Brogan Madson
DeLaSalle (Class AAA third place): De’von Irvin, Ray James Jr., Jaden Uden, Jaden Morgan.
Minneapolis South (Class AAA consolation runner-up): Poet Davis, Jumarion Weh, James Underwood, Jamari Stewart Scott, Kevaughn Fields
Breck (Class AA Champion): Daniel Freitag, Miles Newton, DeAngelo Dungey, Hanif Muhammad
Minnehaha Academy (Class AA third place): Lorenzo Levy
Cherry (Class A champion): Isaac Asuma, Noah Asuma, Isaiah Asuma
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