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Longtime Cheboygan boys basketball JV coach Scott Hancock sends a starter onto the floor during introductions before a game against Kingsley.

'Scott Hancock Court' Celebrates JV Coach's 50 Years Building Up Cheboygan Hoops

Posted: 12/19/2025

Cadillac’s Bill Allen, shown here following a varsity girls basketball game in February in Evart, is in his 50th year as an MHSAA registered official.

Hoping to be 'Hardly Noticed,' 50-Year Official Allen Certainly Recognizable, Respected

Posted: 12/18/2025

Ethan Marta handles the ball during a game.

Performance of the Week: Ishpeming Westwood's Ethan Marta

Posted: 12/18/2025

Freeland senior forward Wilson Huckeby, right, navigates around a defender during the first quarter of last week's 70-47 Falcons win over Gaylord.

Breslin Bound: 2025-26 Boys Report Week 2

Posted: 12/15/2025

Brothers, from left, Steve, Dave and Tom Johnson – here at Gaylord High School – will referee the varsity boys basketball game Tuesday between Gaylord and Traverse City Central.

Johnson Family Reunion: Tuesday will Bring Together Officiating Brothers, Coaching Cousins

Posted: 12/12/2025

While being defended by Ishpeming's Dax Kakkuri on Friday, Ishpeming Westwood's Ethan Marta makes a move to the basket.

Breslin Bound: 2025-26 Boys Report Week 1

Posted: 12/8/2025

Charlevoix’s Joe Gaffney elevates on a jumpshot Tuesday in his team’s season opener against Ellsworth.

Gaffney Returns to Basketball Court for Opening Night, Continuing Incredible Recovery

Posted: 12/5/2025

James Martin (1) puts up a shot from the top of the key during Muskegon’s matchup with Lansing Everett last season.

Muskegon's Martin 'Back and Better Than Ever,' Ready to Make Up for Lost Time

Posted: 12/4/2025

A basketball bounces just above the rim.

Be the Referee: Goaltending vs. Basket Interference

Posted: 12/2/2025

Above, the Three Rivers boys basketball coaching staff, from left to right: junior varsity coach Brenden Brown, head varsity coach Drew Bosma, varsity assistant Tirrell Hausmanis and freshman coach Thomas O'Dell. Below, the girls basketball coaching staff, also from left to right: varsity assistant Parker Ellifritz, head varsity coach Michael Morrison and junior varsity coach Olivia Hancock.

Past Wildcats Bringing Valuable Experiences Home as Three Rivers' New Hoops Coaches

Posted: 12/2/2025

At left, George Peterson IV (12) puts up a jumper playing for Watersmeet in 2004. At right, Peterson holds his son George V while pictured with wife Elise and daughter Braelynn.

'Who Will Cheer for the Nimrods?' Peterson IV, Watersmeet Found Fans Worldwide

Posted: 7/15/2025

State Champs! Network: 2025 Boys Basketball Finals Highlights

Posted: 5/2/2025

At left, Glen Rice stands for a photo while playing for Flint Northwestern. At right, he goes to the basket for a lay-in.

Flashback 100: Rice's Championship-Winning Ways Started at Flint Northwestern

Posted: 4/11/2025

Adrian Madison’s Antonio Nieto (4) puts up a shot during a game this season.

Nieto Closes Magnificent Madison Career as Team's All-Time Leading Scorer

Posted: 4/2/2025

Century of Champions: Matt Shephard Introduces 2025 MHSAA Boys Basketball Finals

Posted: 3/22/2025

Warren Lincoln's Moses Blackwell, left, and Markus Blackwell direct the offense during last weekend's Division 2 Final.

Performance of the Week: Warren Lincoln's Moses & Markus Blackwell

Posted: 3/21/2025

Players on Yale’s bench cheer on their teammates during a game this season. (2) Landon Sopha carries the state flag during the opening ceremony at the MHSAA Team Wrestling Finals. (3) Jackson Koh

Yale Athletics Completes Banner Winter with 3 Record-Setting Seasons

Posted: 3/20/2025

Flashback 100: After 40 Years, Coles' Shot Remains Among Century's Most Famous

Posted: 3/18/2025

Warren Lincoln’s Geon Hutchins dunks during his team’s Division 2 Final win Saturday night at Breslin Center.

Lincoln Comes Through at Crunch Time Again to Complete Division 2 Repeat

Posted: 3/15/2025

Riverview Gabriel Richard’s Drew Everingham dunks during his team’s Division 3 championship win Saturday at Breslin Center.

Riverview Gabriel Richard Caps Repeat Trip with Historic Championship

Posted: 3/15/2025

East Lansing’s Kelvin Torbert throws down a dunk during East Lansing’s Division 1 championship win Saturday at Breslin Center.

'Secret Weapon' Thomas Plays Lead Role as East Lansing Ends Title Wait

Posted: 3/15/2025

Tri-unity Christian’s Keaton Blanker (4) exits the game in celebration during his team’s Division 4 Final win Saturday at Breslin Center.

Tri-Unity Avenges Season-Opening Loss, Earns Retiring Coach Another Finals Win

Posted: 3/15/2025

Warren Lincoln’s Moses Blackwell works to get past Grand Rapids Catholic Central’s Izaya Larthridge (4) during Friday’s second Division 2 Semifinal at Breslin Center.

Warren Lincoln Turns to Shutdown Defense to Lock Up Repeat Opportunity

Posted: 3/14/2025

Romulus Summit Academy North’s Chance Houser dunks during his team’s Division 2 Semifinal win Friday.

Summit Leads from Start to Finish in Clinching 1st Trip to Championship Day

Posted: 3/14/2025

Wayne Memorial’s Antwaun Williams (10) guards Flint Carman-Ainsworth’s MarQuinn Weston II during Friday’s Division 1 Semifinal.

Wayne Memorial's Moment Arrives as Zebras Pull Away for Historic Win

Posted: 3/14/2025

East Lansing’s Jayce Branson throws down a dunk during his team’s Division 1 Semifinal win Friday at Breslin Center.

East Lansing Downs Reigning Champ to Earn Chance at 1st Title Since 1958

Posted: 3/14/2025

Fowler's Asher Koenigsknecht (3) gets up a 3-point shot as Inter-City Baptist's Ethan Esse (22) attempts to get a hand on the ball Thursday.

Fowler Earns Opportunity to Finish Season Same Way as Eagles Started

Posted: 3/13/2025

Tri-unity Christian’s Brayden Nelson (12) attempts to get up a shot over Forest Park’s Vic Giuliani on Thursday.

Tri-Unity Christian Sends Retiring Coach to Championship Day 1 More Time

Posted: 3/13/2025

Drew Everingham (11) dunks during Riverview Gabriel Richard's Semifinal win Thursday.

Ghosts of 2024 Disappear as Riverview Gabriel Richard Advances in Breslin Return

Posted: 3/13/2025

ATAP's De'Vontae Grandison brings the ball upcourt during his team's Semifinal win.

ATAP Continues Extraordinary Climb By Advancing to 1st Title Game

Posted: 3/13/2025

Sexton's Keyshawn Summerville dribbles during a game.

Performance of the Week: Lansing Sexton's Keyshawn Summerville

Posted: 3/13/2025

Crystal Falls Forest Park's Gabe Quevedo, dribbling, considers his next move during Tuesday's win over Pickford.

Breslin Bound: 2024-25 Boys Semifinals Preview

Posted: 3/12/2025

This set of portraits celebrates the 1925 Southeastern team and its accomplishments.

Century of School Sports: Boys Basketball's Best 1st To Earn MHSAA Finals Titles

Posted: 3/11/2025

A basketball floats toward a basket as the lights around the backboard are lit signaling the buzzer.

Be the Referee: Basketball Replay

Posted: 3/11/2025

Pewamo-Westphalia’s Reece Thelen (3) launches a 3-pointer this season.

Breslin Bound: 2024-25 Boys Quarterfinal Preview

Posted: 3/11/2025

Muskegon Heights Academy’s Cartier Vance (0) gets to the rim during his team’s 59-46 District Final win Friday at Fruitport Calvary Christian.

Vance in New Role Has Muskegon Heights Academy Rolling In Regional

Posted: 3/5/2025

Rockford’s Lucas Pitsch (10) works to protect the rim as Muskegon’s Keashaun Johnson drives during their District Final on Friday.

Breslin Bound: 2024-25 Boys Regional Preview

Posted: 3/4/2025

Orchard Lake St. Mary’s Trey McKenney holds up a banner celebrating his becoming the school’s all-time leading scorer during a win over Toledo Whitmer on Dec. 28.

Missing McKenney Provides St. Mary's Another Opportunity to Grow

Posted: 2/27/2025

Haslett's Wardrell Wicker (5) gets in defensive position as Okemos' Branden Pruitt (21) considers his options during a 58-48 win Feb. 3.

Breslin Bound: 2024-25 Boys District Preview

Posted: 2/24/2025

Muskegon's Elija Langston threw down a dunk during his team's 55-43 win over Byron Center on Feb. 7.

Breslin Bound: 2024-25 Boys Report Week 12

Posted: 2/17/2025

The 1998 Detroit Central boys basketball team, including Antonio Gates (front row, fourth from left).

Flashback 100: Detroit Central Star Voted into Pro Football Hall of Fame

Posted: 2/14/2025

Harbor Beach’s Benson Harper (10) makes a move in the lane during his team’s Jan. 17 win over Capac.

Harbor Beach Motivated by Past, Focused on Present in Chasing Future Goals

Posted: 2/12/2025

Grass Lake’s Brayden Lape (23) gets to the basket against Michigan Center.

Norris Transforms Grass Lake into Contender for Long-Awaited League Title

Posted: 2/12/2025

East Lansing's BJ Windham (1) prepares to pass to a teammate during his team's win over Lansing Waverly.

Breslin Bound: 2024-25 Boys Report Week 11

Posted: 2/10/2025

Frankfort’s Carter Kerby throws down a dunk against Leland.

Record-Setting Scorer Kerby Eager to Take Frankfort on Another Tournament Run

Posted: 2/7/2025

North Muskegon’s Adam Dugener splits a pair of Manistee defenders to get to the basket.

Dugener Delivering as North Muskegon Enters February Undefeated Again

Posted: 2/6/2025

At left, Howardsville Christian’s John Paul Rose (3) brings the ball upcourt this season against Cassopolis. At right, Kaden Sparks drives around a screen set by a teammate against Kalamazoo Phoenix.

1,000-Point Scoring Pair has Howardsville Christian Eying Postseason Possibilities

Posted: 2/5/2025

A Mount Pleasant defender works to block Cortez Porter’s path to the basket during the Oilers’ recent 52-45 win over Davison.

Breslin Bound: 2024-25 Boys Report Week 10

Posted: 2/3/2025