Twin Cities high school basketball has a rich history of dominance, culture, and unforgettable talent. MSR Sports Columnist Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald takes a trip down memory lane to celebrate six legendary state tournament teams that left an indelible mark on Minnesota sports.
Khalid El-Amin
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NBA Summer League keeps us busy in Vegas
Minnesota Timberwolves guards Terrance Shannon Jr. and Rob Dillingham are showing poise and potential in their second NBA Summer League. With strong performances and coach praise, they’re part of a broader Minnesota basketball presence in Vegas.
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Four boys basketball coaches who made their mark
Four boys basketball coaches who made their mark
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Historic coaching match-up between El-Amin and Moore doesn’t disappoint Â
Former pro players Khalid El-Amin and Tamara Moore clash as college coaches in thrilling matchup
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El-Amin, Moore lead teams at collegiate level
Minneapolis North alums Khalid El-Amin and Tamara Moore face off in community college basketball game
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El-Amin’s 1999 Final Four run still fresh
‘You got to live in the moment and you have to play each game as if it is your last game.’
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El-Amin has come full circle
Pro Amin was named head boys’ basketball coach at St. Thomas Academy last month.
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El-Amin Facebook post displays new North banners
The banners have been a long time coming as time moves on and the memories and history
of those before us fade.
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Hall of Fame inductees left indelible memories
Here are memories I treasure of recently inducted basketball player Khalid El-Amin, basketball player and coach Faith Johnson Patterson, and soccer and basketball player Tony Sanneh.
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Northside champions reach Hall of Fame
Khalid El-Amin and Faith Johnson Patterson will both be inducted into the Minnesota State High School League Hall of Fame on Oct. 20.
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El-Amin remembers first state championship
Minnesota State high School League Hall of Fame inductee Khalid El-Amin accomplished quite a bit during his prep basketball career at Minneapolis North.
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 A chat with Minnesota High School Basketball Hall of Fame’s first inductees
It’s not often that a reporter is on a first-name basis with hall of famers. Even more so to watch them perform at a time when such a lasting honor was the farthest thought from anyone’s mind. Last week, Khalid El-Amin, Faith Johnson Patterson and Lindsay Whalen were among the 14-member Minnesota High School Basketball […]
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Former North players build on legacy
Three former Minneapolis North boys’ basketball players, Brett McNeal, Derek Reuben and Khalid El-Amin, continue to build on their legacy. Each enjoyed a storybook prep career, but more importantly, each has come back to serve the community. Here is a brief look at what each accomplished in the past and is doing today. Brett McNeal […]