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MN BB Coaches Assoc
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The MSHSL Board of Directors approved the adoption of the Shot Clock for full implementation in the 2023-24 season.
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MN BB Coaches Assoc
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Congrats to Tim Anderson-Maple River; Jim MacDonald-Fridley; Dave Montbriand-BBE, and Dave Thorson-DeLaSalle for being selected for induction into the MBCA Hall of Fame on October 26, 2019.
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Congratulations to MBCA 2021-22 Class A Coach of the Year - Chris Anderson, Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa
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Chet Holmgren, Minnehaha Academy, is the recipient of the 2021 MBCA McDonald Award. Representing the McDonald family and presenting the award to Chet is Joel McDonald- Head Boys BB Coach at Hibbing HS and son of Coach Bob McDonald.
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MN BB Coaches Assoc
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The MBCA and the MInnesota basketball community mourns the passing of Coach & legendary icon Bob McDonald. Coach McDonald passed away this morning. Many tears will be shed but many hearts will be warmed by lasting memories. Deepest condolences are extended to the McDonald family
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MN BB Coaches Assoc
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Coach Ben Johnson also sent each Coach of a State Tournament team a congratulatory message with an individual handwritten note. We are fortunate to have Ben and his staff as leaders of Minnesota basketball.
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It’s a great time of year…Lasting and special moments and memories built for each player and school. Best of luck to all participants this week!
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Congratulations to MBCA Class AAAA Coach of the Year - James Ware - Park Center
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Congratulations to MBCA 2021-22 Class AA Coach of the Year Don "Skip" Dolan - Annandale
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Congratulations to MBCA Hall of Fame Class of 2019 Inductee- Tim Anderson
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MN BB Coaches Assoc
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30 student-athletes have been selected as Semi-Finalists for the 2019 MBCA McDonald Award The award is named in honor of Bob McDonald, a legend and icon in Chisholm, the state of Minnesota, and the nation for his accomplishments as a coach and his commitment to educating students
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MN BB Coaches Assoc
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Culture doesnt change when coach tells a player hes wrong; It changes when players tell other players "No, thats not how we do things here"
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Congratulations 2023 MBCA Hall of Fame inductee - Mike McDonald
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Congratulations to 2019-20 MBCA State Coaches of the Year
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Announcing the MBCA Hall of Fame Class of 2022: Dave Cresap - Perham Dick Ghizoni - St. Agnes/Hill Murray Grant Guzy - Spring Lake Park Peter Petrich - Red Wing Vern Simmons - St. Paul Johnson Jeff Wall - Anoka/Maranatha Academy/Irondale HOF Banquet/Induction - October 29, 2022
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Congrats to Dave Galovich, Crosby-Ironton, on win #800 . Coach Galovich becomes the 4th Coach in MN hoops annals to reach the 800 wins mark. 👏👏
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The MBCA extends deepest condolences to the family of Carl Pierson upon his passing. His legacy as an outstanding educator, Coach, community leader, author, MGBCA leader, and family man will have lasting impact on all those he taught, coached, mentored, led, and loved. 🥲
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MN BB Coaches Assoc
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MBCA is proud and honored to announce the MBCA Hall of Fame Class of 2018: Randy Carlson-Belle Plaine Kraig Ulveling-Red Wing Jerry Wieme- Kenyon-Wanamingo Jerry Wohler- Bird Island-Lake Lillian
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MBCA 2022-23 State Coaches of the Year Class A: Scott Kramer-Nevis Class AA: Cory Schlagel- Albany Class AAA: Joe Madson- Mankato East Class AAAA: Paul Goetz- Eastview
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MN BB Coaches Assoc
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Minnesota Basketball Coaches Association is honored to announce the 2019-20 MBCA McDonald Award Semi-Finalists
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MN BB Coaches Assoc
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The Minnesota Basketball Coaches Association is honored to announce Jalen Suggs - Minnehaha Academy as the recipient of the 2020 McDonald Award.
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Congratulations to the 2020-21 State Coaches of the Year
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MBCA All Star Series, April 6th (7:00 & 8:45) @ St. Cloud State and April 7th (2:00 & 3:45) @ Macalester College. Schedule, rosters, press release will be posted on MBCA website
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Nasir Whitlock, DeLaSalle, has been selected as the recipient of the 2023 MBCA McDonald Award. The McDonald Award is presented annually to the outstanding Senior Player of the Year. Representing the MBCA and the McDonald family in presenting the award is Mike McDonald.
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MN BB Coaches Assoc
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Well stated and totally agree: Absolutely crazy that some states don’t have a shot clock. @NFHS_Org how about you implement a rule that will positively impact basketball nationwide instead of being concerned with how many times our players role their shorts?
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MN BB Coaches Assoc
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Eli King, Caledonia, has been selected as the recipient of the 2022 MBCA McDonald Award. Presenting the Award to Eli and representing the McDonald family are Coach McDonald's son, Mike-Head Coach at Cambridge-Isanti and grandson Kyle- Head Coach at Forest Lake HS.
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Congrats to Dave Galovich, Crosby-Ironton HS, on being selected as a finalist for the National High School Athletic Coaches Association Boys Basketball Coach of the Year. The recipient of the award will be named at the NHSACA national convention in June.
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Congratulations to Larry McKenzie for being named the initial MSHSCA Diversity and Inclusion Liaison Officer. Coach McKenzie will serve as an officer of the MSHSCA Executive Committee.
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2023 MBCA Class AAAA Section Coaches of the Year
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MSHSL Board of Directors approves Shot Clock in 2022-23 Conference Play per Conference Approval.
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Kudos to the Region 6A & Region 8A Administrative Region Committees for unanimously approving the adoption of a Shot Clock for Minnesota HS Basketball-Boys and Girls.Thank you to the other Region Committees who heard listed to the voice of the coaches & supported the proposal.
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MN BB Coaches Assoc
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The MBCA is honored to announce the 2021 McDonald Award Finalists.
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5 MBCA Hall of Famers and “old guys” serving the sport they love.
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MN BB Coaches Assoc
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Welcome to the 600 Wins Club-Coach Klingsporn. Tartan coach Mark Klingsporn became the 13th boys' basketball coach in state history to reach 600 career victories after Tartan defeated Mahtomedi 62-46 on Friday. Klingsporn, in his 32nd season, has a 600-255 career record.
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MN BB Coaches Assoc
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MBCA is honored to induct Coaches Carlson and Ulveling into the MBCA Hall of Fame on Saturday, October 27th. Welcome to the HOF.
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MN BB Coaches Assoc
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The MBCA welcomes Ryan James to the MBCA Hall of Honor
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MN BB Coaches Assoc
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Update from the State of Minnesota on the return of organized sports. Highlights include: - Practices may resume Jan. 4 - Games may resume Jan. 14 - Face coverings required at all times - No spectators - Pods of 25
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MN BB Coaches Assoc
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Congratulations to 2017-18 MBCA Section Coaches of the Year (selected by Coaches within their respective Sections)
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2023 MBCA Class AAA Section Coaches of the Year
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Excited to announce Tim Miles as presenter at MBCA Fall Clinic- October 25-26. Registration form:
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Congratulations to the 2017-18 AAA/AAAA Academic All State Team Honorees-
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Welcome to the MBCA Hall of Fame- Kraig Ulveling
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MN BB Coaches Assoc
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Deepest condolences to Coach Raymond and his family in the passing of their son, brother and 2016 MBCA All Star Braxton Raymond. May your beautiful memories sustain and bring comfort to you during this difficult season.
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MN BB Coaches Assoc
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Congratulations to Barry Wohler, Head Boys Basketball Coach - Orono HS, on his election to the Minnesota State High School Coaches Association (MSHSCA) Vice-President Position.
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MN BB Coaches Assoc
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MBCA 2021-22 AAA-AAAA Academic All State
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Congratulations to MBCA 2021-22 Class AAA Coach of the Year - Willie Braziel - Columbia Heights
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MN BB Coaches Assoc
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“Minnesota produces outstanding players,” Krzyzewski said. “We believe the state has really good basketball.”
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MN BB Coaches Assoc
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#mshsl board has approved all three winter/spring calendar models. If state shutdown is not extended, winter sports will start practice Dec. 21. If shutdown is extended, start date will be either Jan. 4 or Jan. 18. Lots of details remain, including postseason format/dates.
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MN BB Coaches Assoc
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The MBCA is honored to announce the MBCA Hall of Fame Class of 2023. Mike Devney-Esko, Carlton, Duluth Denfeld Mike McDonald- Cambridge-Isanti Charles Portis- St. Paul Highland Park Mike Sjoberg- St. Thomas Academy Mark Torgerson-Morris Kurt Virgin -Eagan, Apple Valley Claremont
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MN BB Coaches Assoc
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Congratulations Coaches and Athletes of 2018-19 MBCA Section and State Academic Champs 📚🏀
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Congratulations to the 2019 McDonald Award Finalists. Each of the Finalists will be presented with a McDonald award medal. The recipient of the award will be presented with the McDonald Award trophy by Coach McDonald.
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MN BB Coaches Assoc
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2019 NABC Outstanding High School Coach Dave Galovich-Crosby-Ironton- receiving award at the NABC Guardians of the Game Awards Show.
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2018 McDonald Award Semi-Finalists Announced
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Welcome to the MBCA Hall of Fame Dave Cresap
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2021 MBCA McDonald Award Semi-Finalists
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MBCA 2022-23 Assistant Coaches of the Year Gavin Bopp - Two Harbors Bill Dent - Nevis Jon Ledeboer - Heritage Christian Pete Nez - Redwood Valley Nick Nowak - Princeton Marc Paul - Concordia Academy Damien Paulson - Duluth East Brian Schwantz - Perham Jason Sorenson - Buffalo
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MSHSL has approved plan for Boys & Girls Basketball State Tournaments. March 30-31: Quarterfinals (B/G): regional sites TBD Venue: Target Center Dates: April 6-8 semifinals, April 9-10 finals Semifinals: Schedule not set yet. 24 games televised by Channel 45. No consolation.
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The MBCA extends deepest condolences to Concordia Coach Tyler Borman and the Anderson family on the passing of MBCA Hall of Fame Coach Denny Anderson. Coach Anderson coached at Hendrum, Ada, Fergus Falls, Moorhead State, and Frazee.
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MN BB Coaches Assoc
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Congratulations to the MBCA 2019-20 AAA and AAAA Academic All State honorees.
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The MSHSL has confirmed that because MN plays halves instead of quarters, it will not implement the new free throw and bonus rules. Instead, one and one bonus free throws will continue to be awarded on the opponent's 7th team foul until the double bonus is reached in each half.
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MN BB Coaches Assoc
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The MN BB community mourns the loss of HOF and legendary Coach Bob Brink. Coach Brink ranks #2 in coaching wins in MN hoops history with 936 and a winning % of 74% during 50 years on the court. The MBCA extends deepest condolences to Judy & the Brink boys & the Rocori community.
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Welcome to the MBCA Hall of Fame- Coach Vorwald
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Congrats to ARCC Coach and MBCA HOF member, Ron Larson, on 700th career win in the Golden Rams 62-51 MCAC semifinal win today.
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The MBCA is honored to announce the 2020 McDonald Award Finalists.
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Congratulations to the A and AA student-athletes selected to the 2020-21 MBCA Academic All State Team.
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In the past, MN HS Basketball players, coaches, fans, and communities experienced a "true" tournament experience. Today's tournaments have taken away from that experience for all by not featuring multiple games at one site and utilizing home courts/games at high seed.
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DI College Coach at MBCA Showcase “love coming here, not only great talent, but these kids know how to play - it’s not “pound the rock central” Kudoes to kids and Coaches👍
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Congratulations to Minnesota Basketball Hall of Fame Inductee Ziggy Kauls
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In watching ND HS games, my wife and I have found it makes the entire game more interesting and rarely does a shot clock operator issue arise - Coaches, athletes, and fans are all on board. The time is now for AD’s to join the movement. ND and SD make it work-so can we!
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Shot clock coming to Arkansas High School basketball. Got word today that a 35-second shot clock has been approved for 6A conference games. I love to see them make this move. Will make for more entertaining end of game situations.
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Coach McDonald's legacy and contributions to the game of basketball, the student-athletes and communities he served, and the Coaches he mentored will always be with us when celebrating the annual MBCA Bob McDonald Award.
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The MBCA extends deep condolences to the friends and family of MBCA Hall of Honor recipient Jimmy Robinson. His contributions to the game in service and mentoring officials will be everlasting.
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Excited to announce Minnesota Coaches Dave Cresap-Perham, Larry McKenzie-Mpls. North, Dave Flom-Eden Prairie, Grant Guzy-Spring Lake Park, Bill Pocernich-Cromwell-Wright, & Omar McMillan-Richfield as presenters at MBCA Virtual Clinic.
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Congrats to 2019 MacDonald Award Finalists. All Star finalists were awarded a McDonald Finalist medal at the All Star Series at Macalester college l to r: Noah Christensen,Robert Jones,Jack Middleton,Matthew Hurt,Coach McDonald,Antwan Kimmons,David Roddy,Jaeden King, Isaac Fink
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Congratulations to MBCA 2019 McDonald Award recipient Matthew Hurt of Rochester John Marshall. Coach McDonald presented Matthew with the Award at the MBCA All Star Series at Macalester College.
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Congratulations to the 2018 McDonald Award Finalists
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Congratulations to "Class " of 2016 MBCA Hall of Fame inductee: John Oxton, Lakeville North.
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Congratulations to MBCA Hall of Fame Coach Larry McKenzie, Mpls. North, on being selected for induction into the Minnesota State High School League Hall of Fame.
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Congratulations to the MBCA 2019-20 A and AA Academic All State honorees
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Tate Kerzman- Detroit Lakes HS, was chosen from an outstanding group of nominated candidates as the inaugural recipient of the Tom Critchley Sr. Leadership Award. In addition to a trophy, the MBCA will award Tate a $750 college scholarship.
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Congrats to Ken Novak Jr- Hopkins- on becoming the third Coach in Minnesota High School Hoops history to reach the 900 win mark.
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MN BB Coaches Assoc
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The Shot Clock proposal will be addressed & voted on at the 6-3-19 MSHSL Board Meeting. Region Committee feedback is part of the process. Implementation would be for the entire State. Proposal is available to read on the MSHSL website. #letsgetitdone
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MN BB Coaches Assoc
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Kudos to the Region 6A & Region 8A Administrative Region Committees for unanimously approving the adoption of a Shot Clock for Minnesota HS Basketball-Boys and Girls.Thank you to the other Region Committees who heard listed to the voice of the coaches & supported the proposal.
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Heart warming moment of All Star buzzer beater- both teams joining in celebration 😊
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2023 MBCA Class AA Section Coaches of the Year
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MBCA extends condolences to the family of MBCA Hall of Fame Coach John "Jack" Kelly. Coach Kelly passed away on 03-29-2020. The memory of his service & contributions as a Teacher/Coach for the Windom Eagles will live forever in the MBCA Hall of Fame.
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Introducing and Recognizing the 2020 MBCA Gold All Stars
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MBCA Hall of Fame Class of 2016; L to R- Mark Klingsporn,Rich Odell, Steve Philion, John Oxton
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Congrats on achievements and best wishes for success in future endeavors to 2018 MBCA All Star Series Blue Team Players and Coaches.
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Congratulations to the 2019-20 MBCA State and Section Team Academic Champions
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2021 MBCA Tom Critchley Sr. Leadership Award/Scholarship recipient is Josh Strong- Champlin Park High School
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