CONGRATULATIONS GOES TO JORDAN TAYLOR - BENILDE-ST. MARGRET'S FOR BEING NAMED 2008 MR. BASKETBALL OF MINNESOTA

There was a big crowd on hand tonight as people from all over the state of Minnesota wanted to see who was going to be named the 2008 Mr. Basketball. Don Shelby from WCCO TV was the host for the evening. It was a great evening of fun and laughter and stories that will be shared for years to come. Congratulations once again to Jordan Taylor - Benilde-St. Margret's for being named Mr. Basketball of Minnesota.

CONGRATULATIONS TO COURTNEY BOYLAN - CHASKA FOR BEING AWARDED THE 2008 MISS BASKETBALL OF MINNESOTA

Courtney Boylan - Chaska is the new 2008 winner of Miss basketball of Minnesota. Congratulations once again and good luck in the future.

WATCH OUT BIG MAN COMING THROUGH

Seantrel Henderson is one of the top football recruited kids that are coming out of Cretin-Derham Hall. He is already 6-7 305 pounds and he already impresses the college coaches. He is already considered one of the top recruits in the class of 2010. He is receiving interest from a lot of different schools including Ohio State, Norte Dame and the University Of Minnesota. His recruiting will pick up as he decides what sport he will want to play in college. At Cretin-Derham Hall he plays both basketball and football. This summer he is playing basketball with the Howard Pulley program. So we will have to see over time where Seatrel Henerson will end up.

RECRUITS WHO MIGHT COME TO MINNESOTA

With the verbal commitment to the University of Minnesota from Royce Alexander White the other day it has sparked other recruits to become more active in making up there minds. According to many sources I am hearing that Rodney Maurice Williams the JR from Robbinsdale Cooper is close to making up his mind on where he wants to go to college. Minnesota is on top of his list. I am also hearing that Verdal Jones who is a SR this year will expected to make up his mind on where he will be playing next season. The Minnesota Gophers are on top of his list. The Gophers have one more scholarship left for next season and Verdal Jones is on top of the Gophers recruiting list. Verdal Jones is also being recruited by Oklahoma, Tennessee, Kansas and a host of others.

ROYCE ALEXANDER WHITE COMMITS TO MINNESOTA

According to Ray Richardson in the St Paul Pioneer Press JR Royce Alexander White from Hopkins has verbally committed to the University Of Minnesota. Because Royce Alexander White is a JR this season he can not officially sign his letter of intent until the early signing period in November 2008. Congratulations Royce Alexander White.

ROYCE ALEXANDER WHITE CLOSE TO MAKING UP HIS MIND

According to Charley Walters in the St Paul Pioneer Press Royce Alexander White from Hopkins is close to making a verbal comment to the University Of Minnesota. We will just have to wait and see what Royce Alexander White will do.

SHOOTING PRO IS COMING BACK TO AREA TO PUT ON SHOOING CLINICS

Tom Nordland is coming back to Minneapolis to put on a shooting clinic the week of April 30-May 5th. He will be in town and putting on clinics at the Colin Powell Center in Minneapolis. Tom Nordland is considered a shooting pro. He has put out articles on shooting and he has put together his own video series about shooting. His shooting method is called the Swish method. In his video he shows you the correct way to shoot the basketball. His videos are meant for everyone young and old.

FORMER MOUNDS VIEW STAR NICK HORVATH RETURNS

According to the New Zealand professional basketball web site former Mounds View star Nick Horvath will be back in action for the Wellington Saints. According to Nzhearald the reason that Nick Horvath had to take time off was because he married former hockey star Sheree Phillips. Congratulations Nick Horvath.

AUGUSTANA WINS TRACK MEET

On Saturday I went to the Meet of Champions at Augustana College. By all means Augustana won the event hands down. It was a fun event there were a total of 9 teams competing in 22 different events.

Augustana 215
UW-Whitewater 174.50
UW-Oshkosh 171.50
UW-Stevens Point 167
UW-Platteville 93
Carthage College 89
Luther College 36
St. Ambrose 30
Central College 5

My Cousin Tyler Scott Mac Donald who went to Batavia High School placed 11th in the 400 meter Hurdles, 12th in the 110 Meter Hurdles and his team was 7th in the 4X400 meter relay. Way to go Tyler Scott Mac Donald.

CARLSON ANDERSON CLASSIC

Over the weekend I went to visit Relatives in Illinois. On Friday night I went to the Carlson-Anderson Classic Track and Field meet at Batavia High School Illinois. This was an all girls meet. Batavia High School was the winner. These are the final results.

CARLSON-ANDERSON CLASSIC At Batavia Final team standings.
1. Batavia 155
2. Wheaton South 117
3. Bartlett 93
4. DeKalb 55
5. Minooka 53
6. Aurora Central 43
7. St. Francis 34

CODY SCHILLING SIGNS WITH AUGUSTANA

According to John Millea of the Minneapolis StarTribune, Cody Schilling signed a letter of intent to go play basketball at Augustana College in Sioux Falls South Dakota. Cody Schilling is Minnesota’s all time boy’s basketball leading scorer.

DAN BRINK RETIRES

According to the Charley Walters in the St Paul Pioneer Press, Dan Brink has retired as the head boy’s basketball coach at Como Park High School. Dan Brink has been coaching in St Paul for the last 28 years. He has won a total of 426 games. Good Luck in the future Dan Brink.

GOPHER RECRUIT NAMED PLAYER OF YEAR

Devron Bostic who plays at Southwestern Illinois Community College was named player of the year. Devron is going to be playing for the Minnesota Gophers next season. He is a highly rated Jr. College player.

Where Are They Going - 2008

Class of 2008
Name - Prep/High School - College
Cody Schilling - Ellsworth - Augustana SD
Cameron Cain-Holy Family-Claremont Mckenna
Bob Bilitz- Minneapolis Community College- University of Minnesota Duluth
Armond Battle-Benilde St. Margaret's-Tulsa
Jared Berggren-Princeton-Wisconsin
Andrew Brommer-Rosemount-Iowa
Anthony Di Loreto-Hopkins-Cal Poly
James Eayrs - NDSCS- Wisconsin Milwaukee
CJ Erickson-Minnetonka-Evansville
David Hanson-Maranatha-Cal Poly
Anthony Tucker-Minnetonka-Iowa

Class of 2009 - Verbals
Name - Prep/High School - College

Royce Alexander White-Hopkins-Uinversity of Minnesota