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Strib Varsity reporter Marcus Fuller looks back on the shocking upsets, renewed dynasties and breakout performances that defined the 2026 boys basketball state tournament.
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Gopher Conference
Team | W | L | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triton | 10 | 0 | 25-5 |
| Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton | 8 | 0 | 30-4 |
| Hayfield | 6 | 4 | 19-10 |
| Waterville-Elysian-Morristown | 5 | 3 | 11-16 |
| Blooming Prairie | 5 | 5 | 18-9 |
| Randolph | 5 | 5 | 10-17 |
| New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva | 4 | 4 | 10-17 |
| Bethlehem Academy | 3 | 7 | 11-15 |
| United South Central | 2 | 6 | 5-23 |
| Medford | 1 | 7 | 5-22 |
| Kenyon-Wanamingo | 1 | 9 | 11-16 |
Meanwhile, in Class 4A, the grouping for the state’s largest schools, East Ridge, led by Cedric Tomes, moved from No. 7 to No. 5.
Four teams joined the top 10 rankings after being left out last week.
Meanwhile, in Class 4A, a new No. 1 emerges after weeks of back and forth.
Here’s a tournament-by-tournament guide to every winter sports high school state tournament, from skiing and dance to boys basketball.
The Benson Braves, making their first appearance in the polls this season, are one of four undefeated teams in Class 1A. The other three teams hold the top three spots in the poll.
Five teams are ranked this week after not making the previous Minnesota Boys Basketball Coaches Association top 10 poll.
Along with Tartan and Wayzata swapping the top two spots, Buffalo jumped up from No. 7 to No. 5.
Four basketball players, a hockey player, swimmer and a wrestler are recognized for their achievements this week.
Alexandria and Dawson-Boyd, teams that won state championships last season, remain in the state polls, but are not ranked high.
In Class 3A, a loss by the previous No. 1 catapulted undefeated Richfield into the No. 1 spot by the Minnesota Boys Basketball Coaches Association
