Grassroots Preview: Hopson Elite 17u

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hopson Elite has been a very influential program in both Michigan and Ohio. They've helped develop talent and gain exposure for their athletes. They can be found on the Prep Hoops Circuit again this season where they've been a staple of success in the past. Let's take a closer look at the Hopson Elite 17u team. They are led by Coach Terry Awls in his 4th year with the program.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>SCHEDULE</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Spring Kickoff (April 15-17, Fort Wayne, IN)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Stage (April 21-23, Indianapolis, IN)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>NCAA Live (April 28-30, Indianapolis, IN)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Skills Camp Weekend (May 5-7, Sylvania, OH)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Havoc In The Heartland (May 12-14, Indianapolis, IN)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coaster Classic (May 19-21, Sandusky, OH)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>GRIT Memorial Classic (May 26-28, Columbus, OH)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>US Amateur Nationals (June 29-July 2, Knoxville, TN)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Last Dance (July 6-8, Chicago, IL)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Regional Finals (July 14-16, Indianapolis, IN)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Battle In The Bus (July 22-24, Columbus, OH)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>ROSTER </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1285254"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u0022Prolific scorer with a high IQ. 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This team is committed to defend, they play well together and they expect to win. One of the most Coachable teams I have ever Coached, each player brings something different to our team. We are a versatile group that will be fun to watch." - Coach Awls</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->