Eden Prairie basketball junior Hamze Yusuf drives past an Armstrong defender. Yusuf scored 17 points in Eden Prairie’s win on Dec. 19 at EPHS. Photos by Jeremy Peyer
The Eden Prairie boys basketball team continues to develop its identity through a challenging 2-4 start to the 2024-25 season.
Senior Trey Peterson attempts a field goal during a game against Prior Lake on Dec. 7.
The Eagles have drawn strength from the offensive efforts of senior Max Lorenson (26.2 points per game) and junior Hamze Yusuf (20.5). Lorenson’s season-high performance came against Totino-Grace, where he scored 44 points and added six assists in a close 88-85 loss.
“Our team is growing together, working hard and have been tested early,” second-year Eagles head coach Alexander Culver said. “We hope to use the lessons from our tough non-conference schedule to prepare us for what’s ahead.”
The Eagles have earned decisive wins over Waconia (99-72) and Robbinsdale Armstrong (83-67) while staying competitive in other matchups, including a narrow two-point loss to Maple Grove (54-52).
Eden Prairie faces Eastview on Friday at 7:45 p.m. and East Ridge on Saturday at 6 p.m. in a holiday tournament before starting a challenging Lake Conference schedule in January.
