Amir Coffey, a senior wing from Hopkins who was named Minnesota's Mr. Basketball, signed with the Gophers in the fall. Coffey will play in the prestigious Jordan Brand Classic on Friday night at the Barclays Center.
Coffey averaged 18.8 points per game this season, leading the Royals to a 31-1 record and the Class AAAA state title. He scored in double figures in all but three games with a season-best 35 points versus rival Minnetonka.
Gopher Hole recently caught up with Coffey after he played in the Minnesota Basketball Coaches Association All-Star series. Coffey had 57 points in two wins for the Maroon team.