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
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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