The Minnesota Suns program was established in 2005 and has established themselves as one of the top programs in Minnesota. With a focus on elite player development, the Minnesota Suns have a track record of producing top talent and helping players reach their full potential on and off the court. In their first year on the Select 40 circuit, the Minnesota Suns will be a program to watch.
Players To Watch This Season:
- Tori Oerhlein (2026)
Offers: Minnesota, Iowa State, Wisconsin, West Virginia - Claire Stern (2024)
Committed to North Dakota State - Olivia Pawlicki (2024)
Committed to Colorado State
Notable Alumni:
- Mimi Schrader (Navy)
- Nurjei Weems (Lamar University)
- T’Naye Griffin (Alcorn State)
- Emma Anderson (Upper Iowa)
- Bailey Reardon (UW-Eau Claire)
- Kayla Bohr (UW-Parkside)
- Erika Lane (Minnesota-Crookston)
Coaching Staff:
- Dre Jefferson– Director & 17U Head Coach
- Ben Fried– 16U Head Coach
- Andy Porisch– 15U Head Coach
Jr. All-Star Analysis:
Dre Jefferson’s Minnesota Suns club is in their first year in the Select 40, and they are highlighted by a 17u team that is the best squad they have rolled out in recent memory. They will be led by 2026 guard Tori Oerhlein, who was one of Minnesota’s most prolific scorers this high school season, as only a freshman. The top players on this team have played together for some time, and that chemistry should give them an advantage, especially in Session 1.
