AAU Team Preview: Hopson Elite 17U

INTRO

With state tournaments completed. It’s time to jump right into the grassroots season. The Toledo based Hopson Elite program will be participating on the Prep Hoops Circuit this spring/summer. Their 17U squad is deep and will feature several Michigan based players as well. Following is a quick overview. 

ROSTER

0 Andrew Sniesak Andrew Sniesak 6'4" | PF Armada | 2023 State MI 6-4 Armada (MI) Strong rugged forward who plays bigger than his listed height. Perimeter game continues to expand 

1 Trey Kolakovich Trey Kolakovich 5'10" | CG Croswell-Lexington | 2023 State MI 6-0 Croswell Lexington (MI) Heady point guard coming off a huge junior season. Racked up more than one defensive player of the year awards. Which you don’t see often from a point guard. 

3 Evan Cox 6-1 Bryan 

4  Donovan McDonald Donovan McDonald 6'7" | PF Croswell-Lexington | 2023 State MI  6-7 Croswell Lexington (MI) Kolakovich’s regular season teammate is an emerging big man. Has excellent foot work and a soft touch around the basket. 

11 Devin Morgan 6-4 Toledo Whitmer (OH) 

12  Michael Greenlee Michael Greenlee 5'10" | PG Toledo Central Catholic | 2023 State OH 5-10 Toledo Catholic Central (OH) Battle tested point guard who earned second team all district this past season. 

13 Peyton Rummler Peyton Rummler 6'7" | PF Stoney Creek | 2023 State MI 6-7 Rochester Stoney Creek (MI) Skilled post prospect. Honorable mention in the deep and talented OAA conference. 

22 Ayden Carter Ayden Carter 6'4" | SG Fremont Ross | 2023 State OH 6-3 Fremont Ross (OH) Coming off a big junior season where he accumulated numerous honors including All-Ohio 

23 Aiden Schmenk 6-4 Anthony Wayne (OH) 

24 Luke Measel 6-5 Clay (OH) 

34 Antwaun Hathcock Jr 6-7 Ponitz Tech (OH) Earned second team all conference placement. 

SCHEDULE

April 1-3 Midwest Mania Fort Wayne IN 

April 8-10 The Stage Indianapolis IN **

April 15-17 NXT Invite Cincinnati OH 

April 22-24 Midwest Madness Appleton WI **

April 29- May 1 Run N’ Slam Fort Wayne IN 

May 13-15 May Classic Indianapolis IN 

May 20-22 Rumble in the Rapids Grand Rapids MI **

May 27-29 Grit Region Memorial Classic Columbus OH **

June 30- July 3 US Amateur National Championship Knoxville TN 

July 8-10 Ballin’ Under 1 Roof Louisville KY 

July 15-17 Summer Heat Toronto ON (CAN) 

July 22-24 Grassroots Showdown Louisville KY 

** Prep Hoops Circuit Events **