What did Totino-Grace senior Isaiah Johnson-Arigu and coach Nick Carroll say about DeLaSalle? Who was gassed but kept his team's engine revving? Are we seeing a dynasty in Class 4A?

Our boys basketball state tournament insiders — Ron Haggstrom, Jim Paulsen and Heather Rule — have hunted for the stories about the players, coaches, teams, fans, bands and mascots that make the event so much fun. Check Dropping Dimes to read what they discovered.

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Half of Championship Saturday is set for the boys basketball state tournament. Reigning champion Wayzata and Minnetonka will battle for the Class 4A championship, and two-time defending champion Totino-Grace faces Mankato East in the 3A title game. The Class 1A semifinals are also set. Tap here for more about Thursday's games.