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Prominent coach makes a sudden switch

By RON HAGGSTROM, Star Tribune, 05/07/24, 9:45AM CDT

Willie Braziel, after 14 seasons at Columbia Heights and 310 victories overall, is taking over at Simley.

Willie Braziel, 310-220 in 20 years as a high school basketball coach, is taking over the boys program at Simley. (Minnesota Basketball Hub)

Willie Braziel is already a resident of the south metro.

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