Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald looks back at the legacy of Apple Valley and Minnehaha Academy boys basketball, from NBA-bound alumni to their impressive 2026 state tournament runs.
Chet Holmgren
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From the metro to the NBA: Twin Cities products making their mark in 2025-26
Twin Cities NBA players 2025-26 season includes 11 former metro boys basketball standouts on NBA rosters from Hopkins, Minnehaha Academy, Apple Valley and more.
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Brian Sandifer discusses the impact of Grassroots Basketball
Brian Sandifer, founder of Grassroots Basketball, joins Blacklight On Sports to discuss how his elite AAU program has helped over 400 student-athletes earn scholarships, including NBA talents like Jalen Suggs and Chet Holmgren.
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Former metro area prep stars on NBA playoff rosters
Former metro area players Chet Holmgren, Jalen Suggs, Zeke Nnaji, Amir Coffey, Jericho Sims, Kendall Brown, and Amir Coffey are involved in the NBA postseason.
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Three from Minnesota selected in NBA draft
The dreams of Chet Holmgren, David Roddy, and Kendall Brown were realized last week as each were drafted into the NBA.
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State tournament photos 2019
A few pictures from the 2019 state boys’ basketball tournament.