This week’s Terrific Three photos feature images from the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 116-104 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3 of the Western Conference playoffs at Target Center last week.
Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald
Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald is a contributing columnist at the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder.
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Triple Threat Showcase a success
Crystal Flint, a former University of Minnesota women’s basketball standout and Conway Recreation Center Director through the Sanneh Foundation is on a mission to provide opportunities for young females through the Triple Threat Girls Basketball Showcase.
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Metro women represent in collegiate championships
Five former metro girls basketball standouts competing in the NCAA Women’s Division I championship and the Women’s Basketball Invitational Tournament (WBIT) championship
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Outstanding girls basketball coach could hoop too
Starks has led the Royal to four consecutive Class 4A championship games with runner-up finishes in 2023 and 2024, and titles 2022 and 2025.
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St. Paul Harding’s starting five
Fab Five photos This week’s Fab Five photos feature the starting lineup for the St. Paul Harding boys basketball team (Ai’Jhon Douglas, Tobis Williams, LaTrez Sublett, Salman Hussein, and Mahamadou Kamara). The Knights, coached by Harding alum and former player Steve Salaja, qualified for the Class 3A state tournament for the first time in school […]
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Willie Burton on the power of purpose after pro ball
Minnesota basketball legend Willie Burton joins Blacklight On Sports to share how his journey from NBA courts to classrooms has become a mission rooted in purpose, mentorship, and real-world impact.
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Boys state basketball tournament highlights
With the conclusion of the prep basketball season with the boys state tournament, this week’s Fab Five Photos feature a member of the Class 4A state champion Wayzata Eagles (Christian Wiggins), a forward for the Class 4A runner-up Cretin Derham Hall Raiders (Monteff Dixon), the leading scorer for the Class 2A runner-up Waseca Bluejays (Deron […]
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Hopkins, Benilde-St. Margaret’s capture state titles
This week’s Fab Five photos help congratulate the Class 4A girls basketball champion Hopkins Royal and Class 3A title holder Benilde-St. Margaret’s Knights.
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Saturday, March 8 — quite the day in boys basketball
12:00 at St. Paul Harding High School
Ai’Jhon Douglas led the way with 18 points, Julius Terrell had 17, Salman Hussein added 16 and Tobis Williams added 12, leading Harding to a 75-55 win over Two Rivers in Class 3A Section 3 semifinals.
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Hopkins defeats Minnetonka
With the sectional basketball playoffs in girls and boys competition underway, this week’s Fab Five spread features photos from Hopkins’ 84-65 boys victory over Minnetonka.
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Glover’s timely three-pointer leads North to Twin City title
Minneapolis North won their first Twin City girls basketball championship in 20 years with a three-pointer from Shanya Glover with three seconds left in a 63-60 victory over St. Paul Como Park.
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Fab Five: Cretin Derham Hall’s thrilling victory over DeLaSalle
Cretin Derham Hall’s boys basketball team secured a 74-60 victory over DeLaSalle, with standout performances from point guard Jason Johnson, shooting guard Jojo Mitchell, forward Monteff Dixon, guard Jeaden Udean, and teammate Dorian Pruitt.
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Four boys basketball coaches who made their mark
Four boys basketball coaches who made their mark
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NBA and metro area sports stars in “Fab Five” photos this week
This week’s “Fab Five” photos feature standout basketball players from various high schools and colleges
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City Conference races get interesting
The City Conference boys basketball races in St. Paul and Minneapolis got interesting last week.
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Central defeats Highland Park in OT
St. Paul Central’s Eli Moseman is developing into one of the metro area’s outstanding basketball players.
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Johnson defeats Harding in St. Paul City Conference matchup
This week’s ‘Fab Five’ photos reflect the St. Paul Johnson Governors’ 62-60 City Conference victory over the St. Paul Harding Knights Friday, January 10, 2025.
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Hill, Ugass and Contreras represent
Three former metro area girls basketball standouts, Jade Hill, Tamia Ugass, and Alayna Contreras, recently played against each other in a Summit League game, with Ugass and Contreras leading UMKC with 26 and 18 points respectively.
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Fab Five Photos—Best of 2024
The Prep Scene showcases five memorable photos from 2024, featuring athletes such as Stephan Jackson, Maurice Hargrow Jr., Eugene Brown, Kendall Barnes, Olivia Wren, Kendall Blue, and Jaida Walker, as well as referee Parnell Charles.
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Fab Five Photos – Minneapolis South defeats Minneapolis North
Minneapolis South’s 88-84 victory over Minneapolis North on Wednesday, December 11 was highlighted by two South players scoring 22 points each, a North player scoring 22 points, a North point guard scoring 14 points, and a former Marshall University High School and Augsburg University great officiating the game.