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Class of 2009 top 40 prospects - Minnesota

Class of 2009 top 40 prospects - Minnesota

Including Minnesota walk-on Dominique Dawson, 21 Minnesotans have committed/signed to play D1 next year and three to five others could also be at that

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 • Ryan James
Pulley Jamboree Notes

Pulley Jamboree Notes

Columbia Heights hosted the Pulley Jamboree Saturday and for only three dollars fans were entertained by a lot of high flying action. Seantrel Hender

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 • Ryan James
Hopkins wins 4th title of the decade

Hopkins wins 4th title of the decade

Coach Ken Novak and the Hopkins Royals won their four state title of the decade tonight when they defeated Osseo 69-59. Royce White led Hopkins with

 • Ryan James
Hopkins will play for state

Hopkins will play for state

Hopkins withstood a strong first half from St. Cloud Tech to run away with the game in half number two. The Royals outscored Tech 39-21 in the second

 • Ryan James
State Tournament Player Notes

State Tournament Player Notes

The class AAAA playoffs finished up today with one big upset, a Hopkins blowout, and two other fun games. Three Gopher assistants took in this aftern

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 • Ryan James
Hopkins rolls over Blaine

Hopkins rolls over Blaine

Hopkins held Blaine scoreless for the first nine and a half minutes of today's quarterfinal game and never looked back. Hopkins ran away from Blaine

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State Tournament Preview: Class AAAA

State Tournament Preview: Class AAAA

Wednesday morning the Minnesota State Tournament kicks off at 10:00 A.M. in the Target Center with class AAAA match-ups. Henry Sibley and St. Cloud T

 • Ryan James
Meyers midweek report

Meyers midweek report

Recently North Carolina has had a strong presence on the recruiting trail. Tuesday night four-star prospect Casey Prather put on a show for one of th

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 • Jerry Meyer
Cooper vs. Hopkins Pregame

Cooper vs. Hopkins Pregame

Tonight the much-anticipated match-up between Hopkins and Cooper takes place. Gopher commits Royce White and Rodney Williams lead their undefeated te

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Catching up with Mike Broghammer

Catching up with Mike Broghammer

Minnesota forward Mike Broghammer will be playing ball for Notre Dame following his High School time playing for Hopkins High school. Mike had offers

 • Michael J. Much
Catching Up with Royce White

Catching Up with Royce White

Minnesota commit Royce White and the Hopkins Royals are perfect through 14 games of their season winning contests by an average of 32 points a night.

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Broghammer makes his decision

Broghammer makes his decision

As expected Hopkins power forward Mike Broghammer committed to Notre Dame this morning on the final day of his official visit. Minnesota had been recr

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Big weekend set for Minnesota hoopers

Big weekend set for Minnesota hoopers

In a year that could see between 16 to 20 Minnesota prospects go division one several of these athletes will be traveling next weekend around the nati

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Broghammer high on Big East school

Broghammer high on Big East school

When Mike Broghammer looks back on the summer period, the 6-foot-8, 215-pound power forward from Hopkins High School in Minnesota knows exactly when h

 • Justin Young
Hopkins big visits Tubby

Hopkins big visits Tubby

Three star power forward Mike Broghammer had a fantastic July and the college interest moved into the high major category. With the Gophers needing a

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Irish hard after Broghammer

Irish hard after Broghammer

Hopkins forward Mike Broghammer has earned three stars at his position and he is looking more and more like a high major player. Coming into July Bro

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Pacesetter Sweet 16 preview

Pacesetter Sweet 16 preview

The big names will be in attendance this weekend at the Pacesetter Sweet 16 as Hopkins looks to return to the championship game yet again. The big dr

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Super Showcase: Friday

Super Showcase: Friday

ORLANDO -- Friday marked the end of pool play and the beginning bracket play at the Super Showcase in Orlando. The small amount of teams means that so

 • Brian Snow
Top surprises from the Peach Jam

Top surprises from the Peach Jam

After watching every team in the Peach Jam, Rivals.com's Justin Young looks back at the Nike event and breaks down his top surprises from Augusta. A c

 • Justin Young
Broghammer adding offers

Broghammer adding offers

Mike Broghammer has had an outstanding weekend playing at the Peach Jam and his efforts have led him to receiving additional offers. The 6-foot-7 220

 • Ryan James
Peach Jam: Sunday morning

Peach Jam: Sunday morning

The morning session of games on Saturday at the Nike Peach Jam were somewhat calm but there were some nuggets to uncover in the three game set, includ

 • Justin Young
Panthers fall in a physical battle

Panthers fall in a physical battle

The Howard Pulley Panther 17 and under team took on the Sabes Foundation this evening and fell 94-82. The highlight of the night was watching the phy

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Iverson makes Pro-Am debut

Iverson makes Pro-Am debut

Incoming Gopher recruit Colton Iverson joined future teammates Ralph Sampson and Al Nolen last evening as their Pro City team won by over 20 points.

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 • Ryan James
Busch on fire as Fish defeat Panthers

Busch on fire as Fish defeat Panthers

Tonight it was the Fish House taking on the Howard Pulley Panthers in the exhibition game and the veterans were victorious 108-97 after the four quart

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 • Ryan James
Hoops Camp Notes

Hoops Camp Notes

The month of June is the hot time for basketball teams to hold their camps and Tubby Smith was no different. This past weekend he held an Elite Invit

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 • Ryan James
Pre-summer 2009 rankings

Pre-summer 2009 rankings

The 2009 class of Minnesota basketball players looks like it could produce anywhere from 15 to 20 division one prospects. The latest to pledge was Ma

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Sabes Invitational - Saturday Afternoon

Sabes Invitational - Saturday Afternoon

The Sabes Invitaional moved into Saturday and top performers included David Brown, Harrison Barnes, and Rodney Williams. Tournament favorites Howard

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 • Ryan James
Sabes Invitational - Friday

Sabes Invitational - Friday

The Sabes Invitational opened up Friday night with top performances coming from Michael Dixon, Royce White, Nate Wolters, and David Brown. Howard Pul

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Sabes Invitational Preview

Sabes Invitational Preview

The Sabes Invitational is around the corner with play this weekend at Bloomington Jefferson. Gopher commit Royce White leads Howard Pulley into an ev

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 • Ryan James
Quick Preview: 2008 Minnesota AAU

Quick Preview: 2008 Minnesota AAU

Its that time of the year again as Minnesota's best talent is about to travel the nation. Minnesota's highest rated recruits, Royce White and Rodney

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 • Ryan James
Preps Game Blog-Sections:  Hopkins vs Minnetonka

Preps Game Blog-Sections: Hopkins vs Minnetonka

In a classic confrontation the Minnetonka/Hopkins rivalry added a new historic chapter. Raymond Cowels and Trent Lockett stepped up huge for Hopkins

 • Ryan James
Preps Game Blog:  Hopkins vs Minnetonka

Preps Game Blog: Hopkins vs Minnetonka

Tonight's Minnetonka vs. Hopkins match-up has been circled on every basketball fan's calendar since day one of the season. With an overflowing crowd

 • Ryan James
Hopkins forward holds four offers

Hopkins forward holds four offers

Hopkins is currently 18-0 on the season winning by an average of 27 points and their schedule is as difficult as anybodys. They have a rotation of D-

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Hopkins remains unbeaten

Hopkins remains unbeaten

Hopkins improved to 14-0 last night with a victory over Cretin-Derham Hall. Mike Broghammer helped take control of the game with a well played second

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Preps Game Blog:  Hopkins vs Cretin-Derham Hall

Preps Game Blog: Hopkins vs Cretin-Derham Hall

Hopkins looked to remain unbeaten Tuesday welcoming the state's 6th ranked AAAA team in Cretin-Derham Hall. Hopkins has division one talent dotting a

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 • Ryan James
Results from Gatorade Shootout, part 2

Results from Gatorade Shootout, part 2

Joe Jackson put on a show in his teams win over Cass Lake-Bena. The five star sophomore scored 29 points that was later matched by Naji Hibbert in a

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 • Ryan James
2008 Timberwolves/Gatorade Shootout preview

2008 Timberwolves/Gatorade Shootout preview

Early January means its time for the Gatorade Shootout, time for Minnesota's best to take on the nation's best. The top draw this year is Jrue Holida

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 • Ryan James
Hopkins forward holds four offers

Hopkins forward holds four offers

One of the elite players in Minnesota's 2009 class is 6-foot-8 power forward Mike Broghammer from Hopkins. As a sophomore Mike averaged 8.2 points an

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 • Ryan James