Girls basketball preview: Metro top 10

1. Hopkins

The two-time defending champs have plenty of depth to add a third. The Royals enjoy playing with a target on their backs, so No. 1 is theirs until somebody beats them.

2. ROSEVILLE

Primed to upset some teams with its entire roster back from last season. Experience won't be a problem here.

3. BLOOMINGTON KENNEDY

Already tested, having played three 2012 state champions to open the season. Has enough skill players to make title run.

4. EASTVIEW

5. OSSEO

Last year's Class 4A runner-up has a pair of Division I-bound starters leading the way.

6. ST. PAUL CENTRAL

Coming off 20-win season and off to a hot start with upperclassmen leadership.

7. LAKEVILLE NORTH

8. PROVIDENCE ACADEMY

The Class 2A champion already has defeated Bloomington Kennedy this season and is eager to defend its title.

9. DELASALLE

Going for a three-peat and has reloaded with enough talent to do so.

10. MINNETONKA