The 2024-2025 season of the Rising Stars High School Basketball League (RSHSBL) has officially come to a close, marking another exciting winter of high-level competition for players across the Twin Cities metro area. Designed for boys in 9th-12th grade who did not make their high school basketball team or had previous experience in youth travel basketball, the league continues to provide an opportunity for players to develop their skills and compete against top talent in the region.

This season featured an impressive 49 teams battling through league play, culminating in the end-of-season playoffs held on February 22nd-23rd. The competition was intense, with each team showcasing determination and growth throughout the season.

Playoff Results

Freshmen Division:

• Champion: Southwest Rising Stars

• Runner-up: Southeast Rising Stars

Sophomore Division:

• Championship Playoff Champion: Wayzata 1 Halverson

• Runner-up: Blaine

• Consolation Playoff Champion: STMA Rising Stars

• Runner-up: Blaine 1 Rising Stars

Upperclassmen Division:

• Championship Playoff Champion: Centennial Ball Slingers

• Runner-up: Wayzata 11-1 Mickelson

• Consolation Playoff Champion: Veritas Stallions

• Runner-up: North Metro Rising Stars

2025 RSHSBL All-Star Game

The season concluded with the annual RSHSBL All-Star Game, held on Sunday, March 2nd at West Lutheran High School. A total of 28 standout players were selected to participate.

All-Star Rosters

Team #1
Coach: Veritas - Robert Alexander Blackwell

• Upperclassman: Ball Slingers - Charlie Augustin #55

• Upperclassman: Ball Slingers - Ben Clauson #4

• Upperclassman: Veritas - Sandor Avendano #42

• Sophomore: RS Blaine 2 (10) - De'Anthony Horne #18

• Sophomore: RS Blaine 2 (10) - Caleb Evans #22

• Freshman: RS Centennial (9) - Avery Tighe #8

• Freshman: RS North Metro (9) - William Gould #2

Team #2
Coach: Wayzata 1 - Jeremy Mickelson

• Upperclassman: Wayzata 1 Mickelson - Levi Arnold #11

• Upperclassman: Wayzata 1 Mickelson - Jordan Omare #5

• Upperclassman: Sartell Area - Calen Cone #13

• Sophomore: RS Blaine 3 (10) - Noah Teklu #20

• Sophomore: RS West (10) - Devin Robinson #21

• Freshman: RS Blaine (9) - Liam Hass #21

• Freshman: RS NE Metro (9) - Miles Prochazka #7

Team #3
Coach: RS South - Justin Castner

• Upperclassman: RS Minnetonka - Ben Barniskis #23

• Upperclassman: RS Northwest - Cody Frelich #25

• Upperclassman: RS South - Jayce Castner #45

• Sophomore: YMCA Centennial (10) - Pike Wold #13

• Sophomore: YMCA Centennial (10) - Garrett Schneider #69

• Freshman: RS Centennial-MV (9) - Caydin Hobbs #4

• Freshman: RS Centennial-MV (9) - Jackson Arseneault #5

Team #4
Coaches: RS North Metro - Christina Brooks

• Upperclassman: RS North Metro - Jonathan Brooks #27

• Upperclassman: RS North Metro - Matthew Rivera #23

• Upperclassman: RS Spring Lake Park - David Sandvik #22

• Sophomore: Blaine (10) - Eli Mancell #5

• Sophomore: Blaine (10) - Kareem Jackson #21

• Freshman: Anoka (9) Janski - John Sands #7

• Freshman: RS Spring Lake Park (9) - Ryan Anderson #3

Thank You to Our Supporters

The success of this season would not have been possible without the dedication and commitment of our volunteer coaches, officials, families, host groups, the YMCA and various metro-area facilities. Their contributions helped create a competitive and positive environment for all participants.

As we wrap up the 2025 season, we celebrate the hard work and growth of every player who participated in the RSHSBL. We look forward to another incredible season next year and continuing to provide opportunities for young athletes to develop their skills and passion for the game.