Boys' basketball preview: 10 metro players to watch

November 26, 2014 at 4:42AM
Sacar Anim will try to help lift the DeLaSalle Islanders to their fourth Class 3A title in a row this season.
Sacar Anim will try to help lift the DeLaSalle Islanders to their fourth Class 3A title in a row this season. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

TOP 10 INDIVIDUALS TO WATCH

(All players are seniors unless indicated)

Sacar Anim, G, DeLaSalle

Outstanding defender who can score.

College: Undecided

Brock Bertram,

C, Apple Valley, junior

Big year on the recruiting front for the big man.

College: Undecided

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Amir Coffey,

G, Hopkins, junior

Will improve immensely as he gets stronger.

College: Undecided

J.T. Gibson, G,

Champlin Park

Long wingspan and can play both guard spots.

College: Nebraska-Omaha

Donnell Gresham, G,

Cretin-Derham Hall

Clutch performer who takes care of the ball.

College: Northeastern

Jarvis Johnson, G,

DeLaSalle

Needs to become a consistent offensive performer.

College: Minnesota

Goanar Mar, F,

DeLaSalle, sophomore

Active forward who can play multiple positions.

College: Undecided

Sam Neumann, G,

Cretin-Derham Hall

Excellent shooting touch from long range.

College: Montana State

Gary Trent Jr., G, Apple Valley, sophomore

Son of former NBA player has a lot of versatility.

College: Undecided

Marshawn Wilson, G, Hill-Murray

A big-time scorer with a very strong frame.

College: Undecided

RON HAGGSTROM

Shakopee's Tyler Weiss (33) connected for two points over the defense of Hopkins Amir Coffey (13). ] Class 4A Boys Basketball Tournament. Hopkins vs. Shakopee. (MARLIN LEVISON/STARTRIBUNE(mlevison@startribune.com)
Shakopee's Tyler Weiss (33) connected for two points over the defense of Hopkins Amir Coffey (13). ] Class 4A Boys Basketball Tournament. Hopkins vs. Shakopee. (MARLIN LEVISON/STARTRIBUNE(mlevison@startribune.com) (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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