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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Local and national sports reporting and commentary by the state’s leading African American sportswriters, including award-winning columnists Charles Hallman and Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald, with a special emphasis on the local prep scene and disparities in sports administration and media coverage.
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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.
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New MAC assistant coaches help teams rebuild
As Macalester men’s and women’s basketball rebuild this season, first-year assistant coaches Mamadou Diallo and Taylor Pilot share their coaching journeys, philosophies, and goals.
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Minnehaha Academy Rallies Late to Earn Road Win Over Benilde St. Margaret’s
A strong second half helped Minnehaha Academy rally for a 58-55 road win over Benilde-St. Margaret’s.
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Best photos of 2025
The Prep Scene’s Significant Six features some of the best prep sports photos captured in 2025.
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Wolves coach White, a hoops vagabond, now loves Minnesota
James White Timberwolves assistant coach brings NBA and international experience to Minnesota’s growing coaching staff.
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From Minnesota Gyms to the Global Game
Minnesota high schools continue to shape professional basketball, with 17 alumni competing in the NBA, NBA-affiliated systems, and overseas leagues during the 2025–26 season.
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Gopher assistant coach has head coaching in his sights
Brothers Dennis and Armon Gates faced each other as coaches when Missouri hosted Minnesota, marking a rare family moment shaped by shared roots, hard work, and basketball ambition.
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Prep Academy gets new coach, top prospect
Minnesota Prep Academy appoints Quincy “Coach Q” Caldwell as head basketball coach and welcomes Canadian standout Tito Onyemachi as a top new prospect.
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Prairie View’s first-year women’ BB coach aims to create team’s identity
Tai Dillard begins her first season as Prairie View A&M’s head women’s basketball coach, bringing WNBA, Big 12, and SWAC experience to the program.
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Former and current metro area players representing
Minnesota basketball came full circle this week as former Twin Cities prep stars faced the Timberwolves at Target Center, while four high school players continued to make their mark across the metro. From NBA matchups to prep gyms, the state’s basketball pipeline remains strong.
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Five Sports Stories That Had Minnesota Talking in 2025
These five Minnesota sports stories of 2025 sparked conversation, built pride, and reminded us why sports matter beyond the game.
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Florida A&M’s new men’s head BB coach has storied past
Former Heisman Trophy winner Charlie Ward begins his first season as Florida A&M’s men’s basketball head coach, bringing leadership, experience, and family legacy back to FAMU.