Minnesota MSHSL AAAA Quarterfinals Recap

And then there were two. With 48 of the 50 states here in America having already wrapped up their respective 2025-2026 basketball seasons, Indiana and Minnesota were the final two remaining. Now living in Minneapolis, I took in the Minnesota MSHSL AAAA (biggest division) on Tuesday, and there was no shortage of intrigue.

Held at the Target Center (the Minnesota Timberwolves arena), players were hyped, and (for better or worse), no shortage of NBA-range 3-pointers were launched by the high schoolers. In what was the biggest upset that I have seen since moving to the Land of 10,000 Lakes, last year’s 4A state champion (along with former Ballislife FAB 50 ranked team) Wayzata fell to a gritty Apple Valley squad that absolutely stunned onlookers in downtown Minneapolis.

Perhaps most shocking upset I’ve seen since moving to Minnesota,Apple Valley #AVHS knocked off defending state champ Wayzata 75-73.6’2 ’26 do it all Tray Parker w/17pts,5reb,4asst,2stls,2blks. 6’4 power guard Camare Young w/14pts,11reb,4asst. 5’11 ’29 Gio Horton is future w/15pts pic.twitter.com/vxkwmIUivE

— Rodger Bohn (@rodgerbohn) March 24, 2026

Minnesota MSHSL AAAA Quarterfinals Results

The results from Minnesota MSHSL AAAA Quarterfinals were as follows, along with their seedings.

(1) Tartan over (8) Blaine 72-44

(4) Chaska tops (5) Lakeville South 71-53

(7) Apple Valley upsets (2) Wayzata 75-73

(3) Maple Grove over (6) Alexandria 85-82

Here are a few of the standouts from Tuesday’s quarterfinals of the Minnesota MSHSL AAAA State Tournament:

Max Iversen, 6’3, PG/SG, Maple Grove HS (Minn.), 2026

Photo courtesy of @JBVizionz IG.

As far as individual performances with a high level of efficiency were concerned, few that I have ever seen match the 41-point (on 15-23 FG and 6-10 3PT) performance that Max Iversen hung on the board Tuesday evening. Additionally, the combo guard hit numerous NBA threes off the dribble, made you pay when you tried to run him off the 3-point line, and had interesting finishes at the rim.

With North Dakota State losing much of their core to the transfer portal, Iversen can make an impact right away as a freshman.

KJ Wilson, 6’0, PG, Tartan HS (Minn.), 2028

The state’s most polished sophomore lived up to his reputation in Tartan’s Elite 8 victory, showcasing the refined offensive game that has made him a household name within the state. He had no problem shooting the ball out to the NBA 3-point line, made defenders pay for overplaying his jumpshot, and was a natural leader on the hardwood.

Already holding an Arizona State offer, KJ Wilson didn’t quite have his 22-point average, but dropped 16 points, 6 assists, and 5 rebounds in the blowout win.

Trey Parker, 6’2, SG, Apple Valley HS (Minn.), 2026

Trey Parker was a jack-of-all-trades in Apple Valley’s upset win over Wayzata, as seen with his 17-point, 5-rebound, 4-assist, 2-block, and 2-steal outing. Parker shot the ball well with his feet set, defended a number of different perimeter positions, and utilized his burst to get into the paint. Averaging over 20 points per game on the year, Parker is still wide open in terms of his recruitment and is looking to make a final statement throughout the remainder of the state tournament.

Camare Young, 6’5, SG/SF, Apple Valley HS (Minn.), 2026

The definition of a power guard, Camare Young did a little bit of everything inside and out for Apple Valley during their surprising victory against Wayzata. The sturdy swingman utilized his size in the paint against smaller defenders, rebounded the ball well for someone from the perimeter, and utilized his deliberate change of speed to constantly throw defenders off.

Having played in the EYBL with Howard Pulley, Young has played at a high level, which should allow him to contribute wherever he lands next season.

Christian Wiggins, 6’5, SG, Wayzata HS (Minn.), 2026

The top senior in the state of Minnesota lived up to his billing in what would ultimately be his final high school game, posting 27 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists on just 13 shots. The two-way guard put his strong frame to work on the defensive end, constantly put pressure on defenses with his ability to put points on the board efficiently, and created a ton of open looks for others by absorbing the defense.

Wiggins’ constant improvement and ability to play on both sides of the ball should make him a perfect fit for the Cyclones.

Chase Maetzold, 6’7, PF, Chaska HS (Minn.), 2028

Having only seen Chaska in person once this season, it was great to get an extended look at Chase Maetzold, an intriguing sophomore forward. Furthermore, the perimeter-based forward was a floor spacer (hit 5 3-pointers), controlled his area on the glass (10 rebounds), and showcased the ability to post smaller defenders.

Chaska moves on to play undefeated Tartan in #MSHSL Final Four w/71-53 W.6’7 stretch ’28 Chase Maetzold w/ 19pts (5 3PT),10reb.6’1 ’27 catalyst Tyler Forrest finished w/15pts,5reb,4asst &almost shut Target Center down with late game oop. 6’5 ’29 Jed Keenan w/10pts and is future. pic.twitter.com/d1hekivSqH

— Rodger Bohn (@rodgerbohn) March 24, 2026

Maetzold will be running with Howard Pulley in the EYBL, where plenty of onlookers will have a chance to take a look at this talented 2028 prospect.