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Mr. Football winner Jalen Suggs named Minnesota Mr. Basketball, too
By Jim Paulsen, Star Tribune 03/18/2020, 8:09pm CDT
The Minnehaha Academy star, who will play basketball at Gonzaga, became the first prep athlete to win the award as the state’s top senior in football and basketball.
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'No-win situation' brings tears, laughter to Eden Prairie net-cutting celebration
By Ron Haggstrom, Star Tribune 03/15/2020, 9:03pm CDT
COVID-19 concerns derail title dreams for many top hoops teams.
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After thrill of back-to-back wins, Henning basketball gets a double dose of heartbreak
By Ron Haggstrom, Star Tribune 03/14/2020, 8:03pm CDT
Neither of Henning’s basketball teams got the chance to win a state title.
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St. Croix Prep is compiling a season to remember
By Jim Paulsen, Star Tribune 02/03/2020, 1:30pm CST
The Lions are 18-0, including a victory over traditional power Minneapolis North, and the boys are ranked No. 5 in Class 2A.
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Jalen Suggs to reveal college plans Friday during nationally televised game
By Star Tribune 01/02/2020, 3:03pm CST
The Minnehaha Academy star said he will disclose his choice at halftime of a game between two national prep teams playing in the sold-out Redhawks’ gym.
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Is star-studded Minnehaha Academy the state's best team ever?
By Jim Paulsen, Star Tribune 12/04/2019, 4:19pm CST
The Redhawks are stocked deep with talent that goes well beyond top national recruits Jalen Suggs, Prince Aligbe and 7-foot Chet Holmgren.
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Minnesota basketball coaches ready to seed 4A tournaments, add shot clocks
By Jim Paulsen, Star Tribune 05/30/2019, 6:03pm CDT
Both ideas are expected to be considered at the June 3 meeting of the Minnesota State High School League
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Matt McCollister leaves Brooklyn Center to coach South St. Paul
By JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune 05/13/2019, 9:15pm CDT
A desire to spend more time with his family prompted the change.
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Bryce Tesdahl leaving East Ridge, to take over as Minnetonka boys' basketball coach
By Ron Haggstrom, Star Tribune 05/02/2019, 11:59pm CDT
He coached the Raptors to a fourth-place finish in March in their first state tournament appearance and has led teams to 20 or more wins in his last four seasons.
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Matthew Hurt named Mr. Basketball
By JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune 03/27/2019, 12:30pm CDT
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Eleven players, four coaches inducted into Minnesota High School Basketball Hall of Fame
By Jack Warrick, Special to the Star Tribune 03/26/2019, 9:13pm CDT
State’s prep basketball Hall of Fame adds 11 players, four coaches.
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4A title game preview: Winning culture at Lakeville North meets Hopkins powerhouse
By Star Tribune 03/22/2019, 11:11pm CDT
Class 4A championship Lakeville North (27-4) vs. Hopkins (26-4) 8 p.m.
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3A championship preview: Waseca's length vs. DeLaSalle's defense
By Star Tribune 03/22/2019, 11:07pm CDT
Waseca (30-1) vs. DeLaSalle (26-5), 5 p.m. Saturday
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Thursday notebook: Henning players never forget teammate killed in car accident
By STAFF REPORTS 03/21/2019, 11:38pm CDT
Plus the secret at Lakeville North, Princeton pride, Spring Grove's coach with deep tourney roots and an honor for Larry McKenzie
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East Ridge talent, Tesdahl take first tournament trip with winning mindset
By Jim Paulsen, Star Tribune 03/19/2019, 6:30pm CDT
The Raptors, seeded third in Class 4A and winners of 24 consecutive games, open against Eastview on Wednesday. Plus four story lines for the tournament.
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Zach Goring steps down at Apple Valley after 11 seasons
By JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune 04/16/2020, 6:15pm CDT
A 1995 graduate of the school, Goring led a talented cast of Eagles to five state tournament appearances and Class 4A state championships in 2013, 2015 and 2017.
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A changing landscape
By Brian Wicker, Star Tribune 03/19/2012, 10:14pm CDT
1971-2012: The Modern Era saw tumultuous changes and the rise of powerful stars
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Two-sport star Tre Holloman spreads passionate energy at Cretin-Derham Hall
By JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune 03/01/2021, 6:45pm CST
A top junior recruit in basketball and football, the likeable point guard exudes a team-first approach and a drive to be a better person in all aspects of life.
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Apple Valley's Tre Jones is the Star Tribune Metro Player of the Year
By Jim Paulsen, Star Tribune 03/19/2018, 4:30pm CDT
The Duke commit has his sights set on winning one last Class 4A championship before graduating.
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One last prep honor: Chet Holmgren receives 2021 McDonald Award
By Paul Patane, SportsEngine 05/14/2021, 8:30pm CDT
The 7-1 center received the prize on Thursday, following his dominant senior season which resulted in his Redhawks winning their first Class 3A state title.
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