Fab Five Moments covers Ashley Ellis-Milan’s resignation at East Ridge, Hopkins finishing runner-up at state, the Hallman father-son connection, St. Paul Central’s 50th anniversary and Omar McMillan’s John R. Wooden Award.
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Reminder, South made it to state
Minneapolis South boys basketball state tournament 2026 Significant Six photos highlight the Tigers second appearance in three years and a standout season nobody saw coming.
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Chaska Totino-Grace capture state titles
2026 state boys basketball tournament Sensational Seven photos highlight champions and top players from Classes 4A and 3A.
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Talented players representing in state tournament
Meet five standout 2026 Minnesota state boys basketball tournament players representing Minneapolis South, Tartan, Richfield and Totino-Grace.
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Rosemount, Benilde-St. Margaret’s capture state titles
Rosemount and Benilde-St. Margaret’s won championships at the Minnesota girls basketball state tournament at Williams Arena.
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Millsaps College represents in NCAA tournament
Bethel University defeated Millsaps College 81–73 in the first round of the NCAA Division III women’s basketball tournament.
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South wins Twin City Title
Minneapolis South defeated St. Paul Central 80–77 to win the TC Championship, securing its first Twin City title since 1962.
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Washburn wins Twin City title
The Washburn Como Park girls basketball championship concluded with Minneapolis Washburn defeating St. Paul Como Park 61-52 for the Twin Cities title.
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I didn’t want to go, but I’m glad I did
The Ronnie Henderson legacy includes unforgettable on-court brilliance, Hall of Fame honors, and decades of mentorship that shaped Minnesota basketball.
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Making Super Bowl and Black history
Black Super Bowl firsts highlight groundbreaking moments by quarterbacks, coaches, and executives in NFL history.
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North defeats Como Park in girls basketball
Minneapolis North defeated St. Paul Como Park 65 to 62 in a thrilling rematch of last year’s Twin Cities girls basketball championship.
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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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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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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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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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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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It’s happening for White
Minnesota basketball highlights feature college athletes, rising high school players, and a veteran coach honored for decades of leadership.
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Governors defeat Cougars in Class 3A matchup
This week’s Fab Five photos feature St. Paul Johnson boys basketball as the Governors defeat defending Class 3A state champion Mankato East 73–67 in a nonconference matchup.
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The Big Stage in boys basketball
This week’s Fab Five photos feature boys basketball players from the Big Stage Classic at Hopkins High School, showcasing standout performances from top local talent.
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Former metro areas star contributing
Fab Five photos This week’s Fab Five photos feature several former metro-area girls’ basketball players who have developed into some of the nation’s top collegiate athletes. University of Minnesota senior guard Amaya Battle (Hopkins), University of Wisconsin senior guard Ronnie Porter, Middle Tennessee State senior guard Alayna Contreras (Hopkins), University of South Carolina junior guard […]