MaxPreps 2014-15 Minnesota preseason boys basketball Fab 5, presented by the Army National Guard

1. Hopkins (Minnetonka)
2013-14 record: 30-2, Class 4A state runner-up
Head coach: Ken Novak Jr.

The Royals will have to replace five of their top seven scorers, but have a great duo back in Amir Coffey and John Warren. Coffey, a junior forward, is a highly ranked Class of 2016 recruit and the son of former NBA player, Richard Coffey. He poured in over 15 points per game last season. Warren added over 12 a game.

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2. Shakopee
2013-14 record: 24-7
Head coach: Bruce Kugath

After a third-place finish in Class 4A, the Sabers will have a strong nucleus with three of their top four scorers returning. Steffon Mitchell (12.8 points per game) was the team's second-leading scorer last season as a sophomore. Evan Hagen (9.2 points) and Booker Coplin (8.4 points) provide a strong backcourt. Tevin Killeen (4.2 points) played valuable minutes last season.

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3. Cretin-Derham Hall (St. Paul)
2013-14 record: 24-8
Head coach: Jerry Kline

A trio of seniors will be the key to successful season for the Raiders. Coming off a fourth-place finish in the Class 4A state tournament, the team's top three scorers are back. Sam Neumann (19.6), Joe Rosga (17.2) and Donnell Gresham (12.1) are coming off great seasons. Add in sophomores Jalan Ousley-brown and Brian Lankford-johnson, and the Raiders should make a deep run in the postseason.

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4. Apple Valley
2013-14 record: 27-2
Head coach: Zach Goring

It's going to be ATJ this season for the Eagles: That's life After Tyus Jones. The top point guard in the country finally graduated after six seasons playing for Apple Valley and registered 2,909 points and 1,031 assists in his career. The Eagles have plenty of talent to replace Jones, who is now at Duke. Gary Trent, jr., the son of a former NBA player, emerged last season as a freshman, scoring 10.3 points per game. Junior center Brock Bertram is a beast in the middle at 6-foot-10 and averaged 11.3 points and 8.6 rebounds.

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5. Lakeville North
2013-14 record: 27-5, Class 4A state champion
Head coach: John Oxton

It's going to tough to replace J.P. Macura, but the Panthers have the manpower to do it. Macura, who averaged 32.2 points and 6.5 rebounds per game, is now playing at Xavier. Back from last season's championship team are starters Connor Flack (13 points and eight rebounds per game), Drew Stewart (6.4 points, 3.1 assists, 2.9 points) and Calven Pesola (five points and 2.1 rebounds). The Panthers will rely on their good shooters and solid defenders.