Meanwhile, several teams entered the coaches poll this week. They were DeLaSalle, Foley, Caledonia, Pine River-Backus and Hills-Beaver Creek.

Defending Class 4A champion Hopkins retained the top spot, but other teams moved around based on early-season impressions.

The No. 1 programs held their ground, but not much else stayed the same as in the preseason.

Hopkins, reigning in Class 4A, and Providence Academy, 2A’s winner four years in a row, begin the list.

Hopkins, Benilde-St. Margaret’s and Providence Academy begin the 2025 season as the top teams in 4A, 3A and 2A according to the Minnesota Girls Basketball Coaches Association.

Cosgriff guided Minnetonka to the Class 4A state championship in 2024, but previously coached the Hopkins program — and Paige Bueckers — over 21 seasons.

Classes 4A, 3A and 2A played it down to four teams Wednesday, and Class 1A will take that step Thursday.

Longtime Star Tribune sportswriter Ron Haggstrom forecast which teams will advance to the semifinals and the championship game and which one will win.

The list of talented players represent individuals most likely to shine in the 2025 state tournament

The brackets will be revealed Saturday, and quarterfinals will begin Wednesday.