For over 20 years, Breakdown Sports activities has been the authority for Minnesota scholastic highschool occasions. Whether or not it’s highschool occasions, fall leagues, or summer season occasions, Breakdown at all times provides occasions that aren’t solely loaded with expertise, however are exceptionally organized. The Breakdown Premier League isn’t any completely different.
Held at legendary Hopkins Excessive College (residence to the likes of Kris Humphries, Royce White, Zeke Nnaji, Amir Coffey, Paige Buckers, and extra), the Premier League ran for 2 weeks and offered a chance for lots of the state’s high groups to get some preseason run in. There was no scarcity of expertise within the gymnasium (each by way of groups and individually), and listed here are a couple of of the gamers who left their mark on the 2023 Breakdown Premier League.
Isaiah Johnson-Arigu, 6’7, SF, Totini-Grace HS (MN), 2024There will not be a participant in Minnesota who has improved himself extra previously 12 months and a half than Johnson-Arigu, and it confirmed but once more at this occasion. Johnson-Arigu is the epitome of an influence wing, utilizing his versatility to provoke the offense and defend numerous positions, but makes use of his ridiculous body to punish defenders anytime that he will get into the paint. The son of a coach, Isaiah makes use of his excellent footwork on each ends and is an important piece in a loaded Miami class.
Jayden Moore, 6’0, PG, Hopkins HS (MN), 2026The true definition of a catalyst, Moore confirmed why he isn’t solely the very best 2026 level guard in Minnesota, however probably the greatest within the nation for the sophomore class. Having performed varsity since seventh grade, he has an inmate poise on the hardwood much like that of a school participant. Moore continually is one go forward, is studying to make defenses pay on going beneath screens on him along with his jumper, and infects others along with his cerebral play. Moore has already been on campus a variety of occasions at Minnesota, but in addition holds provides from Illinois, Baylor, and West Virginia.
Daniel Freitag, 6’2, PG/SG, Breck College (MN), 2024After briefly deciding to attend Southern Cal Academy, Freitag is again within the Land of 10,000 Lakes for his senior marketing campaign and is making large strides as a playmaker. The freak athlete was exceptionally affected person along with his modifications of speeds, made excessive stage passes to cutters/shooters, and was a menace to show the nook each time he was in ball screens. Regardless of being the highest large receiver within the state of Minnesota, Freitag has dedicated to Wisconsin for basketball as an alternative.
Chace Watley, 6’2, PG/SG, Totino Grace HS (MN), 2025Playing for a completely loaded highschool crew, not everybody goes to place up large numbers and typically you simply have to attend your flip to get your shine on. With High 50 2023 level guard Taison Chatman on campus at Ohio State, it’s now Watley ‘s flip to run the present for the two-time defending state champion Totino-Grace. The explosive lefty was excellent ending by way of contact, defended each backcourt spots, and performed with a confidence we hadn’t seen earlier than out of him final Sunday.
Chiang Ring, 6’8, PF/C, Park Middle HS (MN), 2024The finest shot blocker in Minnesota lived as much as his billing on the Breakdown Premier League, completely controlling the inside this previous Sunday. Ring confirmed off his excellent timing, performed with verticality, and moved his toes on the perimeter properly sufficient to comprise in house defensively. Whereas protection is actually his calling card at this level, Chiang has additionally proven long run potential as a lob menace and nook 3-point shooter. After seeing his recruitment hit a stalemate for a bit, Ring picked up practically a dozen D1 provides after his play with J-Sizzle on the adidas 3SSB circuit.
Miles Newton, 6’4, SG/SF, Breck College (MN), 2025While he is not the most important identify within the state of Minnesota, Newton is the kind of man who school coaches want to concentrate on. The angular wing shot the ball properly from three, used his size to defend quite a lot of spots, and displayed very nice imaginative and prescient as an off the ball playmaker. Operating with Howard Pulley within the EYBL, Newton is a reputation that you’ll assuredly be listening to extra of.
