A New Path Upward in St. Paul: Apex Prep Academy (MN) (2026-27) Player Profiles

Apex Prep Academy is a new program with familiar roots. Donnell Bratton, a co-founder of Minnesota Prep Academy, the state's first true basketball prep school, has launched Apex in St. Paul for the 2026-27 season and serves as its Executive Director.

Joining him from Minnesota Prep is Quincy "Coach Q" Caldwell, now Apex's President of Basketball Operations and Head Coach. Under Caldwell, the program fields both a high school and a post-grad team. Apex draws prospects from more than eight countries, including Brazil, France, Canada and Belgium, who come to Minnesota for college exposure. The program competes on the AOG Power 32 circuit and now hosts its own recruiting event, the Apex Classic, in St. Paul. [Caldwell background to come.]

Apex is built around a new model. For academics, Apex has partnered with Wakanda Virtual Academy,  which offers eligible Minnesota student-athletes a tuition-free online public education, while Apex provides on-the-ground tutoring, support and family engagement. On the court, the program has built GOATED Training into its player development, using AI-powered game analysis, shot tracking, individualized strength workouts and mental performance training. And its schedule reflects a national program, from its membership in the AOG Power 32 Prep School League to national-circuit events and its own Apex Classic, which showcases its roster of international prospects.

Apex's National High School and Post Grad teams take on one of the most travel-heavy schedules in prep basketball this season.  As you can see in their game schedule link below.

Apex Prep Academy Post Grad 2026-27 players are profiled below.

#0 Ablaye Mbaye (2027) 6'7 [position] - [write-up to come]

#1 Kobbe Willis (2027) 6'5 [position] - [write-up to come]

#2 Brian Zarazua Jr. (2027) 6'4 [position] - [write-up to come]

#3 Kayden-Lee Dawkins-El (2027) 6'1 [position] - [write-up to come]

#4 Jamell Willey (2027) 6'5 [position] - [write-up to come]

#5 Dahl Rehan (2027) 6'8 [position] - [write-up to come]

#22 Nicholas Cardenas (2027) 6'3 [position] - [write-up to come]

#35 Nazir Mitchell (2027) 6'8 [position] - [write-up to come]

#55 Idriss Khelfallah (2027) 6'6 [position] - [write-up to come]

The Post Grad team's 2026-27 game schedule and results can be found by clicking here

Apex Prep Academy High School  2026-27 players are profiled below.

#6 Braylen Yellow Bird (2027) 6'1 [position] - [write-up to come]

#7 Rowdy Rose (2029) 6'4 [position] - [write-up to come]

#8 Karl-Loïc Djobet (2027) 6'3 [position] - [write-up to come]

#10 Kevin Masaka-Kav (2029) 6'0 [position] - [write-up to come]

#11 Amir Nieves (2027) 5'11 [position] - [write-up to come]

#12 Nathan Panzu (2029) 6'6 [position] - [write-up to come]

#14 Shaudon Barnes (2029) 6'0 [position] - [write-up to come]

#21 Dorar Kuey (2027) 6'4 [position] - [write-up to come]

#23 Marlon Schmitt (2027) 6'1 [position] - [write-up to come]

#24 Nosamure Osayi (2029) 6'4 [position] - [write-up to come]

#32 Ty Karlen (2028) 6'10 [position] - [write-up to come]

#34 Danillo Monteiro (2027) 7'0 [position] - [write-up to come]

#40 Kabeya-Hea Ndaya (2029) 6'4 [position] - [write-up to come]

#52 João Pedro Cerqueira (2027) 6'9 [position] - [write-up to come]