Hopkins vs. Apple Valley at Minnetonka High School
in the Breakdown Sports USA Tip Off Classic
3:45 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 12

There will be plenty of talent on the floor when Hopkins (5-0) and Apple Valley (4-0) meet in a highly anticipated matchup between top two ranked teams in Class 4A.

The reigning state champion Eagles boast arguably the state's best lineup, led by junior forward Gary Trent Jr., who is averaging 33 points per game through the first four. The rest of top-ranked Apple Valley's starting five averages double figures in scoring.

The No. 2-ranked Royals counter with Minnesota bound Amir Coffey, who exploded for a season-high 32 points in a 93-70 win over Hoover (Iowa). The senior leads the team at 16.8 ppg. Simon Wright (16.5 ppg), Vinnie Shahid (15.8 ppg) and Xavier Johnson (14.4 ppg) round out a very balanced offensive attack.