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Dave Thorson leaving DeLaSalle boys' basketball to join Drake staff
By Ron Haggstrom, Star Tribune 04/11/2017, 6:52pm CDT
The highly successful coach won nine state titles in 23 seasons with the Islanders, including the last six in a row.
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It's about more than basketball at Minnehaha Academy
By Jim Paulsen, Star Tribune 03/25/2017, 10:47pm CDT
Private school champions tend to generate criticism, deserved or not.
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Prep basketball notes: McKenzie coaches another repeat state champion
By STAFF REPORTS 03/25/2017, 10:45pm CDT
“I try to give the kids everything I have,” Larry McKenzie said.
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Class 4A championship preview: Champlin Park vs. Apple Valley
By Star Tribune 03/24/2017, 9:47pm CDT
Who wins the rematch?
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Chaska basketball's Hanson plans to score in business, too
By MiKE Hendrickson, Star Tribune 03/04/2017, 5:13pm CST
Myles Hanson, Chaska's all-time scoring leader, has basketball and a business career in his plans.
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For Minnehaha Academy's Jalen Suggs, athletic excellence is all relative
By Jim Paulsen, Star Tribune 02/27/2017, 8:26pm CST
Jalen Suggs is an amazing athlete in a family full of them.
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Lakeville South's Jack Sorenson has rhythm to go with records
By Ellis L. Williams, Star Tribune 01/07/2017, 4:43pm CST
With little fanfare, Jack Sorenson is setting Lakeville South's career records.
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Gary Trent Jr. says he's leaving Apple Valley to play basketball next year at Findlay Prep
By Chip Scoggins and Paul Klauda, Star Tribune staff writers 07/15/2016, 3:53pm CDT
The star guard helped lead the Eagles to a state championship in 2015.
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Class 3A championship preview: DeLaSalle vs. Fergus Falls
By Star Tribune 03/11/2016, 10:50pm CST
Fergus Falls loses the size matchup to DeLaSalle, and the Otters were outrebounded 33-21 in the victory against Red Wing. Fergus Falls has won before when losing the rebounding battle, but it must find a way to limit second-chance points against the Islanders.
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Waseca's season ends, but Bluejays bask in accomplishments
By STAFF REPORTS 03/09/2016, 10:23pm CST
The southern Minnesota program reached its first state tournament since 2002 after some national exposure.
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Minneapolis North finds fire in tradition of boys' basketball
By JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune 03/08/2016, 10:08pm CST
The Polars return to the state tournament after a 13-year absence with a goal of honoring their past
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Coffey takes accolades, hungers for a title
By Jim Paulsen, Star Tribune 03/07/2016, 8:51pm CST
Hopkins star is named Metro Player of the Year for his elite skills in all aspects of the game.
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South metro notebook: Lakeville South boys' basketball finishes strong
By Star Tribune 02/27/2016, 4:22pm CST
The Cougars concluded their regular season winning 14 of their final 17 games after a 3-6 start.
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DeLaSalle mindful of proud tradition as it pursues five-peat
By Jim Paulsen, Star Tribune 12/21/2015, 9:37pm CST
If the Islanders win an unprecedented fifth title in a row, an extended family of alums will share in their joy.
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Star Tribune boys' basketball preview: Five story lines
By Star Tribune 11/24/2015, 3:35pm CST
A loaded Class 4A field, DeLaSalle goes for five and Minneapolis North is the team to watch in Class 1A.
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Experienced Waseca too much for Fergus Falls in 72-58 victory
By Ron Haggstrom, Star Tribune 04/07/2021, 6:15pm CDT
The Bluejays got all but 14 of their points from dynamic seniors Ryan Dufault, Andrew Morgan and Kyreese Willingham to reach the Class 2A championship game.
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Minnehaha Academy wins fourth state title in last four tries
By DAVID LA VAQUE, Star Tribune 04/10/2021, 7:30pm CDT
Led by Chet Holmgren and brothers Hercy and Mercy Miller, the Redhawks raced to an 80-29 victory over Alexandria to win the Class 3A state title.
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College countdown narrows as 7-foot Chet Holmgren adds polish to his game
By RON HAGGSTROM, Star Tribune 06/26/2020, 7:15pm CDT
The 7-foot Minnehaha Academy senior, rated the top boys' basketball prospect in the nation, included Minnesota among his seven final schools to consider.
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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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The State of Hoops
By Patrick Reusse, Star Tribune 03/19/2012, 10:15pm CDT
1946-1970: Basketball was king during the Golden Era and small communities ruled
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