Boys Basketball Hub
Livestreams to watch here: Hockey, hoops and wrestling tournaments fill out our big week.
Strictly x Strib Varsity Tour: The Islanders’ overtime victory in boys hoops was the tightest game we’ve seen so far on our Tour.
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.
Maple Grove boys basketball has ability to move up the state rankings with junior guard Baboucarr Ann, who is coming off a 47-point performance in a win against Eden Prairie, the highest scoring game in Maple Grove history.
Midway through the season, a handful of boys basketball players have become valuable pieces for their teams.
Basketball Across Minnesota: The Buffalo boys team is fueled by talented underclassmen. The Bison have already surpassed their number of wins from last season.
Five teams are ranked this week after not making the previous Minnesota Boys Basketball Coaches Association top 10 poll.
In Class 3A, the No. 1-ranked position has switched between Richfield and Totino-Grace.
Along with Tartan and Wayzata swapping the top two spots, Buffalo jumped up from No. 7 to No. 5.
Basketball Across Minnesota: Meet Maple Grove’s Jack Thelen, who over the years has embraced his size and become a top center in the state.
Almost half the basketball players at St. Cloud Tech come from immigrant families. They are using the game to grow stronger.
