One City/Topper's Pizza Holiday Classic Top Performers!

The holiday hoops season has officially come and gone in Minnesota. With over a half-dozen events that boasted marquee talent from the Land of 10,000 Lakes, the final one to wrap up the holiday season was the One City MN/Topper’s Pizza Holiday Classic.

Photo courtesy of Hopkins Boys Basketball

Held at historic Augsburg University, the Holiday Classic was an eight-team bracket-style event that went down over three days in the heart of the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood, which has been in the national news lately. The basketball program has a rich tradition dating back over 100 years, and there is no shortage of reminders around campus.

The late, great Lute Olson played at Augsburg and began his coaching career in Minnesota before moving out west and becoming one of the greatest coaches in PAC-12 history. Former NBA champion Devean George (won 3 rings with Lakers from ’00-02) was the last NBA first-round pick drafted from the D-3 ranks when the Lakers selected him 23rd overall in the 1999 NBA Draft.

Needless to say, Augsburg has a rich tradition in Minneapolis, and here are a few of the next generation who made their own legacy at the One City MN/Topper’s Pizza Holiday Classic…

Ahmed Nur, 6’9, SF/PF, Hopkins HS (Minn.), 2027

The conversation for the best 2027 prospect in the state of Minnesota is widely debated, and at the One City/Topper’s Pizza Holiday Classic, Ahmed Nur certainly made his case for why he should be sitting atop that list. The remarkably skilled 6-foot-9 forward changed the game on both ends with his length, embraced exploiting mismatches out of the mid-post, and shot the lights out with his deep range.

Nur finished with 27 points and logged nearly 15 minutes during Hopkins’ emphatic victory over Minneapolis North, and still left a strong, lasting impression on the short night of action.

JP Musoke, 6’6, SG/SF, Breck School (Minn.), 2026

One of the better Minnesota shooters left on the board. JP Musoke is putting up monster numbers for a Breck squad that won a state title two years ago. The lanky swingman has the ultimate green light for Breck, can get his shot off in a hurry, and makes an impact on the game defensively with his length.

Still open in the recruitment process, Musoke has already proven himself against elite competition playing with both Breck and with Hoop Habits in the New Balance P32 League.

Jayden Moore, 6’0, PG, Hopkins HS (Minn.), 2026

The best pure point guard in the state of Minnesota left no doubt in anyone’s mind with his ability to control the floor during Hopkins’ dominant run to the Holiday Classic championship. The floor general got the ball up the floor in a hurry, made absurd decisions with the rock (he had 10 assists and 0 turnovers), and used his quick hands to make an impact on the defensive end.

Having started varsity since seventh grade, Jayden Moore is now playing his sixth year of varsity basketball, and it shows to any onlooker who watches him play.

Malik Martin, 6’7, PF, Minneapolis Camden (Minn.), 2029

The best freshman in the state of Minnesota had all eyes on him throughout the One City/Toppers Pizza Holiday Classic. While his very young Camden squad didn’t fare too well, it certainly wasn’t due to the play of Malik Martin.

The powerful lefty controlled his area on the glass, showed improved confidence shooting the ball, and left no doubt in anyone’s mind why he’s the best 2029 in the Land of 10,000 Lakes.

Jaylen Greer, 6’1, PG, Two Rivers HS (Minn.), 2029

One of the better freshman guards in Minnesota, Jaylen Greer, made more of an impact than his numbers reflected for Two Rivers. The lead guard was tough to stop attacking the baseline, utilized his strength on both ends of the floor, and maintained the poise of a player who was years older.

Playing alongside his older brother, Jaylen will carry on the Greer legacy after his brother hits the college ranks.

Anthony Byrd, 6’8, PF, Hopkins HS (Minn.), 2026

A relatively late bloomer, Anthony Byrd is showing he can be an impact player for state-title contender Hopkins. The long-armed big man had spurts where he changed the game on both ends when his motor was going, finished above the rim, and showed some raw talent facing up.

Already holding offers from a number of smaller schools, Byrd should have more programs jumping in on his recruitment if he keeps up this same level of play.