Top 25 Honored

"The Breakdown Basketball Publication invited 50 players from all across the state to be included on this year's cover of The Breakdown. 25 girls and 25 boys represented Minnesota from all different graduating classes. In addition to the photo shoot, the players were guests of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx, being honored on the court during the Minnesota Lynx/Washington Liberty WNBA game. For more information about this event, please visit www.mnsportspreview.com."

Players who attended the event:

Girls Players

Kara Elofson, SR, Hopkins

Jennifer Dowd, SR, Rogers

Leah Dietel, SR, Jordan (South Dakota State)

Nicole Smart, SR, Ada-Borup (North Dakota)

Tyisha Smith, JR, Mpls South

Tayler Hill, SR, Mpls South

Lizzi Naumann, SR, Totino Grace (Drake)

Megan Nipe, SR, Centennial

Brittany Chambers, SR, Jordan (Kansas State)

Kayta Leick, SR, Park of Cottage Grove (Nebraska)

Bree Holleman, JR, Hancock

Gabby Boever, JR, Worthington

Rachel Eckmann, SR, St. James (North Dakota State)

Brianna Tisch, JR, Chaska

Theierra Taylor, SR, St. Paul Central

Amber Dvorak, SR, Hinkley-Finlayson (Minnesota)

Jessie Althoff, SR, Becker (Bemidji State)

Sari Noga, JR, Parkers Prairie

Kayla Hirt, SO, Bemidji

Katie Loberg, SR, Princeton (Minnesota)

Rachel Banhem, SO, Lakeville North

Tempest Wilson, SR, Elk River

Marissa Janning, FR, Watertown-Mayer

Hannah Linz, SR, Eden-Valley Watkins (North Dakota State)

Shakila Boler, JR, Bloomington Kennedy (Minnesota)

Boys Players

Emmanuel Addo, 6-foot-7, SR, Northfield, Uncommitted

Mike Broghammer, 6-foot-7, SR, Hopkins, Uncommitted

Mike Bruesewitz, 6-foot-7, SR, Henry Sibley, Wisconsin

Chad Calcaterra, 6-foot-10, JR, Cloquet, Uncommitted

Raymond Cowels, 6-foot-3, SR, Hopkins, Santa Clarad

Mike Felt, 6-foot-1, SR, Redwood Valley, North Dakota State

Josh Figini, 6-foot-8, SR, Chisago Lakes, Uncommitted

Trevor Gruis, 6-foot-7, JR, Ellsworth, Uncommitted

Ra'Shede Hageman, 6-foot-6, SR, Minneapolis Washburn, Uncommitted

Dylan Hale, 5-foot-11, SR, Minneapolis Washburn, Uncommitted

Chris Halvorsen, 6-foot-8, SR, Henry Sibley, Uncommitted

Alex Hanks, 6-foot-2, JR, St. Cloud Tech, Uncommitted

Jordair Jett, 6-foot-1, SR, St. Bernards, Prep School

Cedric Martin, 6-foot-3, SR, Minneapolis Washburn, Uncommitted

Mike Muscala, 6-foot-9, SR, Roseville, Bucknell

Tommy Sawatzke, 6-foot-0, SR, Monticello, Uncommitted

Eric Shulstad, 6-foot-5, SR, Pelican Rapids, Uncommitted

Marc Sonnen, 6-foot-3, SR, Tartan, Northern Iowa

Dyami Starks, 6-foot-1, JR, Duluth East, Uncommitted

Tydan Storrusten, 6-foot-1, SR, Pelican Rapids, Uncommitted

Zach Towle, 5-foot-10, SR, Concordia Academy, Uncommitted

Royce White, 6-foot-7, SR, Hopkins, Minnesota

Rodney Williams, 6-foot-6, SR, Robbinsdale Cooper, Uncommitted

Nate Wolters, 6-foot-3, SR, St. Cloud Tech, Uncommitted

Ethan Wragge, 6-foot-7, SR, Eden Prairie, Uncommitted

August 22-23, 2008 in Minneapolis Minnesota

These Rising Blue Star Camps are designed to bring in the top 7th, 8th & incoming 9th graders in various regions to help get them ‘on the map’. The event will allow players from various regions to come together to compete and be evaluated. There will be a lecture for parents & players regarding the upcoming recruiting process. Discussion of the ‘good, the bad, & the ugly’ of this side of the game as well as explaining some of the NCAA rules so YOU can control the process.

At least one Blue Star representative will be there evaluating for the future national rankings. (Blue Star does not start ranking players until their sophomore year) All players & their evaluations are placed in the college Rising Blue Star Report.

All registration is done online at www.bluestarbb.com
$100 Early Registration / $120 Late Registration Fee
All players receive a Nike Blue Star T-shirt or Rev. Jersey

Pro City Update

The championship game set. Scroll down to the schedule or click here to see who and when.

Minnesota Lakers finish 2-3

The Minnesota Lakers fell for the second time in as many games today, this time to Missouri Valley Eclipse II 57-49.

As their second loss in bracket play, well simply put, they are done for this tournament.

Fans can view the box scores for all 5 of their games by clicking here.

Missouri Valley Eclipse IV 52 - Minnesota Lakers 41

Update from The 2008 Miss Basketball Showcase Tournament - Nebraska

With their 52-41 loss to Missouri Valley Eclipse IV, the Minnesota Lakers move to this afternoons Concilation braket game vs Missouri Valley Eclipse II at 2:50pm.

To review the box score and up to date team stats for this tournament please click here.

Minnesota Lakers Update

After going 2-1 in pool play at the 2008 Miss Basketball Showcase Tournament in Nebraska, the Lakers will face a high scoring Missouri Valley Eclipse IV.

3 Games Total
TournamentAverages for Missouri Valley Eclipse IV
Caron, Chanta avg. 10.3
Nash, Katye avg. 12.3
Knight, Natali avg. 11.0
Team avg 69 points

3 Games Total
Tournament Averages Minnesota Lakers
Robinson, Lib avg. 6.3
Thier, Erica avg. 4.7
Sell, Krystle avg. 6.7
Kix, Brooke avg. 4.0
Engen, Thea avg. 6.0
Lynn, Samant avg. 4.7
Hadler, Katie avg. 1.3
Drooger, Alys avg. 7.0
Meyer,Karli avg. 8.3
Team avg. 49 points

As you can see the Lakers are very balanced in their scoring thus far.

Go to the Miss Basketball Showcase Tournament link for more information

Minnesota Xplosion

From Ron Reibling -

I coach a team primarily from Champlin Park High School. We have 8 from Champlin Park, 1 from Burnsville, 1 from Spring Lake Park and 2 from Chaska. The team name is Minnesota Xplosion and our website is www.minnesotaxplosion.com . All have been or will be playing varsity this upcoming season for their respective schools. Our spring/summer season is winding down as this weekend we play in the TC Summer Classic. We then leave for Orlando for 16U nationals and finish up with a trip to Chicago the first of August.

Our Champlin Park High School basketball website address is www.cprebelsbasketball.com and is updated often, especially during the season.

2008 Howard Pulley Pro City League Schedule

2008 Howard Pulley Pro City League Schedule

Last updated on 7/30/08

FINAL STANDINGS

1. El-Amin's Fish House
2. A & A Millwork
3. Errol Carlstrom Playaz
   
4. Sabes Foundation
   
5. Petters
6. Culvers
7. Famous Daves
8. H.P. BYE
   

Monday, June 23
7:00 pm – Culver’s 79 vs A & A Millwork 82
8:30 pm – Errol Carlstrom Playaz 108 vs Famous Dave’s 105

Tuesday, June 24
7:00 pm – H.P. Bye 97 VS El-Amin Fish House 108
8:30 pm – Petters Group 84 vs Sabes Foundation 101

Wednesday, June 25
7:00 pm – A & A Millwork 99 vs Petters Group 92
8:30 pm – El-Amin Fish House 115 vs Famous Dave's 106

Thursday, June 26
7:00 pm - Errol Carlstrom Playaz 101 vs H.P. Bye 72
8:30 pm – Culver’s 76 vs Sabes Foundation 92

Monday, June 30
7:00 pm – H.P. Bye 91 vs A & A Millwork 117
8:30 pm – Culver’s 84 vs El-Amin Fish House 104

Tuesday, July 1
7:00 pm – Sabes Foundation 80 vs Famous Dave's 101
8:30 pm – Errol Carlstrom Playaz 107 vs Petters Group 100

Monday, July 7
7:00 pm – A & A Millwork 94 vs Errol Carlstrom Playaz 91
8:30 pm – Culver's 89 vs Petters Group 90

Tuesday, July 8
7:00 pm – El-Amin Fish House 121 vs Sabes Foundation 113 OT
8:30 pm – Famous Dave’s 87 vs Petters Group 107

Wednesday, July 9
7:00 pm – Petters Group 80 vs El-Amin Fish House 92
8:30 pm – Culver's 85 vs Errol Carlstrom Playaz 70

Thursday, July 10
7:00 pm – H.P. Bye 82 vs Sabes Foundation 94
8:30 pm – Famous Dave's 117 vs A & A Millwork 105

Tuesday, July 15
7:00 pm – A & A Millwork 76 vs El-Amin Fish House 107
8:30 pm – Errol Carlstrom Playaz 91 vs Sabes Foundation 86

Wednesday, July 16
7:00 pm – Petters Group 100 vs H.P. Bye 68
8:30 pm – Culver’s 89 vs Famous Dave's 80

Thursday, July 17
7:00 pm – A & A Millwork 96 vs Sabes Foundation 89
8:30 pm – El-Amin Fish House 94 vs Errol Carlstrom Playaz 103

Monday, July 21 – Playoff Round 1
7:00 pm - El-Amin Fish House 106 vs H.P. Bye 85
8:30 pm - Sabes Foundation 70 vs Petters Group 77

Tuesday July 22 – Playoff Round 1
7:00 pm - A & A Millwork 122 vs Famous Dave's 93
8:30 pm - Errol Carlstrom Playaz 89 vs Culver’s 95

Wednesday, July 23 – Playoff Round 2
7 pm – Petters Group 71 vs El-Amin Fish House 97
8:45 – NO SECOND GAME TONIGHT Sabes Foundation advances due to H. P. Panthers Forfit

Thursday, July 24 – Playoff Round 2
7:00 pm – A & A Millwork 87 vs Culver’s 81
8:30 pm – Famous Dave's 107 vs Errol Carlstrom Playaz 116

Monday, July 28 – Playoff Round 3
7:00 pm - Sabes Foundation 75 vs. Culver’s 78
8:30 pm - Petters Group 94 vs Errol Carlstrom Playaz 80

Tuesday, July 29 – Playoff Round 4
7:00 pm - El-Amin Fish House 95 vs A & A Millwork 84
8:30 pm – Culver’s 82 vs Petters Group 83

Wednesday, July 30
7:00 pm – A & A Millwork 88 vs Petters Group 79

Thursday, July 31 – Playoff Round 5
7:00 pm – CHAMPIONSHIP GAME - El-Amin Fish House 87 vs A & A Millwork 83


TEAM MANAGERS:
A&A MILLWORK: MARK AUNE
ERROL CARLSTROM PLAYAZ: ERROL CARLSTROM
EL-AMIN’S FISH HOUSE: MAKRAN EL-AMIN
SABES FOUNDATION:
PETTERS GROUP:
CULVER’S:
FAMOUS DAVE’S:

2 Videos With Important Messages

It seems to have gotten a little better this year but the first video is to remind the players, coaches, and mainly the parents that a good attitude can mean everything.

The second is simply a Big Thank You to our Troops.

Minnesota Lynx Attempt To Get Back On Track

The Minnesota Lynx have gone from 5-0 and ranked 2nd in the WNBA Power Rankings to 6-4 and number 4 in the Power Rankings in just 10 days.

Tonight they take on the Detroit Shock.

Game Preview

It's 2 In A Row For The Lynx - Fall Out Of Conference Lead

The Minnesota Lynx have lost their 2nd game in a row, this time to the Sacramento Monarchs 82-78.

No longer can the Lynx sneak up on the league.

WNBA | Lynx | Monarchs | Box Score | Recap | Standings

Suns Live up to #1 Power Ranking

The Minnesota Lynx blow a 9 point halftime lead and lose for the second time in a week to the same Connecticut Suns. The final was 75 - 66.

Lynx | Suns | WNBA | Recap | Box Score

Week 4 WNBA Power Rankings

Tonight it is Number 1 vs. Number 2

2008 WNBA.com POWER RANKINGS: June 10
	TEAM (last week's ranking)	W/L	NOTES
1	Connecticut (5)	7-1	Mike Thibault's Sun have won four straight games, including last Friday's matchup against the then-unbeaten Lynx. Tamika Whitmore and Asjha Jones are both playing at an All-Star level and Lindsay Whalen may not be flashy, but she is quietly establishing herself as the league's most reliable point guard. But tonight's ESPN2 game in Minnesota could quickly take away Connecticut's top seed.
2	Minnesota (2)	6-1	The Lynx lost last Friday to the No. 1 Sun, but Minnesota remains the surprise of the 2008 season to this point. They bring a 3-0 home record into tonight's rematch with Connecticut, and with a win they could easily vault into the top spot. The Lynx are a close second to the Mercury in points per game and their offense is firing on all cylinders as rookies Candice Wiggins, Nicky Anosike and Charde Houston continue to impress and with third-year vet Seimone Augustus putting up MVP numbers. There are reports that injured point guard Lindsey Harding will return to practice today, as well.

North Dakota State University Names Kelly Roysland Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach

THE FOLLOWING IS DIRECTLY FROM THE NDSU PRESS RELEASE

FARGO, N.D.--North Dakota State University head coach Carolyn DeHoff today announced the addition of Kelly Roysland as assistant women’s basketball coach. Roysland replaces Molly Marrin, who resigned to accept a similar position at the University of San Francisco.

“Kelly’s experience as a Big Ten player and her knowledge of the game that goes well beyond her playing experience made the decision to hire her easy. Her family’s success in coaching adds greatly to Kelly’s skill set. Her connection with Minnesota and her name recognition will give NDSU instant credibility,” said DeHoff.

“Kelly will bring a tremendous amount of vibrancy to our coaching staff and especially our players. I can’t wait to have my staff together and continue to move our program forward.”

A native of Fosston, Minn., Roysland was a four-year letterwinner in basketball at the University of Minnesota and played one year of volleyball for the Gophers as a fifth-year senior in 2007.



Roysland finished her basketball career 12th on Minnesota’s all-time scoring list with 1,074 points. She averaged 8.3 points per game over 130 contests, including nine NCAA playoff games. She played in a reserve role on Minnesota’s 2004 Final Four team and 2005 Sweet Sixteen team.

Roysland was the Gophers’ basketball captain as a senior in 2006-07 and earned All-Big Ten third team recognition by league media. She was Minnesota’s female winner of the Big Ten Sportsmanship Award in 2007 and 2008.

Her father, Mike Roysland, is the head women’s basketball coach at Division II member Minnesota-Crookston.

North Dakota State returns six players from last season’s 17-11 team that tied for second in The Summit League with a 12-6 record.

The Kelly Roysland File:



Age: 23
Born: Sept. 19, 1984
Hometown: Fosston, Minn.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in sport management, Minnesota, 2007;
Pursuing master’s in applied kinesiology, Minnesota (completion expected July 2008).

Lynx Bounce Back - Increase Division Lead

The Minnesota Lynx bounced back from their first loss this season with a 12 point win over the San Antonio Silver Stars 90-78.

WNBA | Lynx | Silver Stars | Recap | Box Score | Standings

Whalen/Sun Hand Lynx First Loss

Somehow, you just knew it wouldn't last throughout the season but we fans held out hope. There was some small satisfaction that Lindsay Whalen was a part of our disappointment. 78-77 was the final as the Suns handed our Lynx their first loss of the season.

One small note - Coach Z normally goes with 11 players but cut that down to 9 for this game. The playing time for a few players has dropped some over the past 3 games as the team begins to have everyone define their roles a little better.

Video Recap | Lynx | Sun | Box Score | Recap | WNBA

Lynx now #2 in WNBA Rankings

If you were to include the pre-season the Lynx have lost only 1 game this season, to the L.A. Sparks.

In this weeks Power Rankings the Sparks are #1 and the Lynx are #2.

Last year the Lynx were 10-24. This season the have opened up with a 5-0 start and are the darling story of the WNBA if you can get by the suprising number of injuries so far.

Wiggins scores 22 as Lynx move to 5-0

So far, so good. Now in just his second season, Coach Z has lead the Minnesota Lynx to a best ever 5-0 start and a 1 game lead in the Western Conference Standings.

Lynx Home | Dream Home | WNBA | Box Score | Game Recap |

NOW AT 4-0 THE LYNX CONTINUE TO SUPRISE

Another game, another win. This time there was no need to battle back from a 3 or more possession deficit.

Lynx | Mercury | Box Score | Recap | Game Info | WNBA

LYNX NOW 3-0

ARE YOU KIDDING ME?

The Minnesota Lynx are the WNBA's only undefeated team.

The recent doormat for the WNBA over the last couple of years have reeled off a 3-0 start including 2-0 on the road. Last season the Lynx couldn't buy a road win.

Tough defense against the Chicago Sky (1-2) resulted in a 75-69 win for the Minnesota Lynx (3-0).

See below for complete game information including the box score, game recap, and team links.

Lynx Sky Box Score Recap Game Info WNBA

OPENING TEXT FROM THE SKY WEBSITE - The Chicago Sky were within two points of the Minnesota Lynx in the final minute on Thursday, but couldn't get any closer, losing at home 75-69. Sylvia Fowles led the way for Chicago with 16 points and 11 rebounds.

OPENING TEXT FROM THE LYNX WEBSITE - No team in the previous nine seasons of Minnesota Lynx history had ever started a season 3-0, but the 2008 squad did just that with a 75-69 win over the Chicago Sky Thursday night.