Ronnie Porter’s final game at Williams Arena marked a full-circle moment for the St. Paul native, who rose from walk-on to Wisconsin starter and leader.
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Former St. Thomas guard finds happiness with Huskers
Kendall Blue made the most of his homecoming, hitting a late three at Williams Arena as Nebraska remained unbeaten in a historic season.
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Gopher hockey forward ‘just an athletic guy’
Javon Moore is making history in Gopher hockey as the program’s second Black men’s player while building toward an NHL future.
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Vikings Part Ways With General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah After Four Seasons
The Vikings fire Kwesi Adofo-Mensah after four seasons, ending an analytics-driven era and signaling another leadership shift for the franchise.
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First-ever MLK Classic at St. Paul Johnson
St. Paul Johnson hosted the first-ever MLK Classic, featuring boys basketball games honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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New Saints head coach finds St. Scholastica a good fit
St. Scholastica men’s basketball coach Jared Drake reflects on faith, leadership, and being the MIAC’s only Black head coach.
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Two hoop champions bridge 57-year gap
Emmette Bryant met Jaylen Brown in Chicago, linking two Celtics champions who wore No. 7 nearly six decades apart.
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Wiggins Powers Wayzata Past Hopkins in Rivalry Showdown
Christian Wiggins delivered a statement performance Friday, lifting Wayzata boys basketball to an 80–76 win over Hopkins in a tightly contested rivalry game in Plymouth. Wiggins finished with a game-high 33 points, punctuating the victory with a composed step-back three in the final seconds to secure the Trojans’ late separation. The senior’s scoring presence anchored […]
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Northwestern associate coach ready to step up
Tangela Smith’s basketball career spans the WNBA, international play, and now a leadership role as associate head coach at Northwestern.
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NIL, transfer portal make high school recruitment more competitive
Veteran coach Milton Barnes launched Play Right Sports Academy to help high school athletes navigate recruiting challenges in the transfer portal era.
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Washburn, St. Agnes, Central win
This week’s Fab Five photos feature prep basketball victories by Minneapolis Washburn, St. Agnes, and St. Paul Central in matchups across the Twin Cities.
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Who’s toughest, SWAC or MEAC?
As debate grows over whether the SWAC or MEAC is the toughest Black college basketball conference, coaches say depth, talent, and competition make every game a challenge.
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DeLaSalle Piles Up Points in Lopsided Win Over Kennedy
DeLaSalle dominated Kennedy from the opening tip, rolling to a 91–50 win behind a decisive first-half surge.
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Big Ten WBB winningest active coach retiring
Joe McKeown reflected on coaching, competition, and legacy during his final visit to Williams Arena as Northwestern’s longtime women’s basketball coach.
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MAC players adjust to new coaches
Macalester basketball players are adjusting to new coaches, academic demands, and evolving roles during the 2025–26 season.
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East Ridge Pulls Away Late to Defeat Park of Cottage Grove
The boys high school basketball Game of the Week saw East Ridge pull away late for a 65–55 home win over Park of Cottage Grove.
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Three reach 1,000 point career mark
Twin Cities high school basketball players Lamont Michaels, Trey Parker, and Ma’Lon McCoy reached the 1,000-point career mark this season.
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At Augsburg, more diversity makes great chemistry
MIAC basketball diversity is increasingly visible at Augsburg University, where inclusive rosters are reshaping the conference.
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Abe’s back, Chip resigns
Abe Woldeslassie returned to Minnesota with Denver as MIAC coaching milestones marked leadership changes across the conference.
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EJ Emery represents at World Junior Championships
At the World Junior Championships in the Twin Cities, Team USA defenseman EJ Emery represented the future of hockey through both elite play and growing Black representation.