Star Tribune boys' basketball All-Metro second, third teams

March 21, 2017 at 2:36AM

SECOND TEAM

THEO JOHN

Champlin Park, 6-9,

sr. forward

Excellent at using his length, timing and athleticism to be a big-time defender. Second in the state in blocked shots (146) to Daniel Oturu. The Marquette recruit knows how to attack the rim offensively.

ISAAC JOHNSON

Minneapolis North, 6-5, sr. guard

Talented, athletic scorer who can knock down the three-pointer or dunk. Outstanding defender the Polars count on to shut down their opposition's go-to player.

DANIEL OTURU

Cretin-Derham Hall,

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6-10, jr. forward

Future Gopher is a game-changer on the defensive end of the floor. Averaging 19.6 points to go with a state-best 16.5 rebounds and 6.3 blocked shots per game.

JERICHO SIMS

Cristo Rey Jesuit,

6-9, sr. forward

"Tremendous quickness and touch for a player of his size," said Texas coach Shaka Smart, his future mentor. "He is a powerful athlete whose emerging skill set and explosiveness make his potential almost limitless."

JALEN SUGGS

Minnehaha Academy,

6-3, fr. guard

Hailed as the best point guard in the nation in the Class of 2020. Averages 21.7 points, 7.2 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 3.5 steals per game. Had two 40-point performances and topped 1,000 career points.

THIRD TEAM

Trae Berhow, Watertown-Mayer, 6-5, sr. forward

Owen Chose, Eden Prairie, 6-2, sr. guard

Myles Hanson, Chaska, 6-6, sr. forward

Jordan Horn, Tartan, 6-2, sr. guard

Race Thompson, Armstrong, 6-8, jr. forward

SELECTION PROCESS The all-metro teams and player of the year were chosen based on nominations from metro area coaches, conversations with coaches and staff observations.

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