The 2025 Twin Cities Professional-Am has got here and gone. Held at Minnehaha Academy (residence of Chet Holmgren and Jalen Suggs) for the previous few years, founder Jamar Diggs (who doubles as an abroad professional in France himself) introduced the Professional-Am again downtown to his alma mater, historic DeLaSalle Excessive Faculty. Whereas there weren’t as many NBA gamers as common because of accidents, free company, baby start, and a myriad of different points, the competitors was nonetheless at an especially excessive degree and the followers have been out to take a look at the motion.
Whereas the dearth of NBA gamers was a little bit of a blow when it comes to stardom, it definitely wasn’t so far as the fashion of play was involved. These guys on the market have been hungry, each when it comes to getting potential jobs or just making ready for the next season. There wasn’t a single level during which you thought you have been watching an exhibition recreation and the extremely spirited degree of play resonated with followers, who confirmed out extra to see former native gamers than they did to see the NBA guys.Â
Listed here are a couple of of the highest abroad and school gamers from the 2025 Twin Cities Professional-Am:
Jordan Horn, 6’3, PG/SG, Group Aflam of Desires, Abroad
The MVP of the Twin Cities Professional-Am additionally proved to be one of the crucial unstoppable one on one gamers that the occasion needed to provide. Taking part in the sport completely at his personal tempo, Horn confirmed a pleasant change of tempo, tremendous smooth contact on excessive finishes on the rack, and the power to make extremely tough contested photographs. Horn is the founding father of the Twenty3 One on One League, however certainly has the expertise to make a residing taking part in abroad if he decides to take action.
Geno Crandall, 6’3, PG, Group YHIC, Germany
The very best pure level guard within the Twin Cities Professional-Am was undoubtedly former North Dakota and Gonzaga standout Geno Crandall. An elite playmaker out of choose and roll play, Crandall confirmed nice persistence coming off screens, could make nearly any go within the ebook, but in addition maintained presence as a scoring menace. Having led Germany’s BBL in assists this previous season, the Minneapolis native is destined for one more massive season to proceed to construct his resume’ throughout the pond.
Reggie Lynch, 6’10, C, Group Strictly Bball, Poland
There was no extra bodily imposing massive man on the Twin Cities Professional-Am than 6-foot-10 Reggie Lynch. Having gained defensive participant of the yr within the Massive Ten and Italy, he has additionally led the Israeli, Russian, and Lithuanian leagues in blocked photographs. The raining Polish Supercup MVP managed the paint on each ends on the Professional–AM, each as a lob menace and as a rim protector.
Race Thompson, 6’8, PF, Group Aflam of Desires, Poland
The previous 4 star recruit and Indiana ahead confirmed why he was such a extremely touted prospect on the Twin Cities Professional-Am. He’s strough sufficient to manage his space within the paint, but can be expert sufficient to play on the perimeter and create for others out of submit spots, as seen together with his play final yr with the Memphis Grizzlies G-League group. The son of former Packers operating again Darrell Thompson has determined to not return to the G-League subsequent season, as an alternative embarking on his European profession in Poland.
Sy Chatman, 6’8, PF, Group Sidiki Capital, G-League
So far as long run prospects are involved, Sy Chatman positively confirmed the instruments that you simply search for out of a brand new age ahead. He’s completely comfy taking part in going through the basket, performs above the rim on each ends of the court docket, and has the agility to get out and include nearly any place on the perimeter defensively. Chatman performed with the Iowa Wolves within the G-League final yr and has no scarcity of choices for this upcoming season. Â
Lu’Cye Patterson, 6’2, PG, Group Strictly Bball, Abroad
Probably the most productive school guards within the occasion, Lu’Cye Patterson got here to the Professional-AM after main Charlotte in scoring for the ’23-24 season (14.6 PPG) and was second in scoring for Minnesota this previous season (11.6 PPG). The ability level guard is excellent at altering speeds, is aware of easy methods to get to his candy spots, and is a menace to attain any time he has the ball in his arms. Lu’Cye is at present weighing abroad choices in addition to exploring getting a possible waiver for one more yr within the NCAA.
Ater Manyuon, 6’5, SG, Group Sidiki Capital, Indian Hills CC (IA)
The very best JUCO participant of the Professional-Am was undoubtedly Ater Manyuon, a lefty swingman who’s from Austin, Minn. The freak athlete was an absolute monster in transition, had no drawback creating separation for his 3-point shot, and performed above the rim on each ends of the ground. The sophomore has the potential to be one of many extra intriguing JUCO guards within the Midwest this upcoming season.
