Boys' basketball preview: Star Tribune preseason metro dream team

A starting lineup of top prep players for the 2015-16 season.

November 24, 2015 at 9:31PM

PRESEASON METRO-AREA DREAM TEAM

Amir Coffey, Hopkins,

sr., 6-7 guard

Impact player on both ends of the floor, coming off knee injury. College: Minnesota.

Tre Jones, Apple Valley,

soph., 6-2 guard

The season Jones breaks from the shadow cast by his older brother. College: Undecided.

Steffon Mitchell, Shakopee,

sr., 6-7 forward

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Improved his all-around play inside after averaging 24.3 ppg. College: Undecided.

Reed Nikko, Maple Grove,

sr., 6-9 center

Traditional post player who shines with his back to the basket. College: Missouri.

Gary Trent Jr., Apple Valley,

jr., 6-6 guard

One of the nation's best shooters has improved his on-court IQ. College: Undecided.

RON HAGGSTROM

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