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Four Concord basketball players have reached 1,000 career points this season – from left: Bradie Lehman, Cierra Barrett, Connor Stevens and Jett Smith.

Concord Basketball Celebrates Rare Feat: Foursome of 1,000-Point Scorers

Posted: 3/3/2026

Bath and Laingsburg basketball players position to grab a rebound after a missed shot.

Be the Referee: Over the Back

Posted: 3/3/2026

Crystal Falls Forest Park's Vic Giuliani makes a move to get around Marquette's Halen McCollum and take a shot during a loss to the Sentinels on Feb. 17 at Northern Michigan University.

Forest Park Working to Make Most of Every Second in Drive to Return Downstate

Posted: 3/3/2026

Detroit Cass Tech’s Amari Wash (11) makes a move toward the lane during his team’s Division 1 District Final win over Detroit Martin Luther King on Friday.

Breslin Bound: 2025-26 Boys Regional Preview

Posted: 3/3/2026

Unity Christian boys basketball coach Scott Soodsma, kneeling, confers with his staff during his team’s 2019 Division 2 Boys Semifinal win over Ludington.

Soodsma Reaches 700 Boys Hoops Coaching Wins as Unity Launches Another Title Pursuit

Posted: 2/26/2026

Muskegon’s James Martin throws down a dunk against Muskegon Mona Shores during a Jan. 30 win.

Breslin Bound: 2025-26 Boys District Preview

Posted: 2/23/2026

Wayne Memorial’s Jaylohn Allen (5) makes his way through his teammates during introductions before last season’s Division 1 Final at Breslin Center.

All-Time Leading Scorer Allen Ready to Set Pace for Wayne Memorial's Title Pursuit

Posted: 2/20/2026

Brooklyn Columbia Central boys basketball coach Jacob Crawford finishes cutting the net after his team clinched the Cascades Conference title Saturday.

Columbia Central Overcomes December Stumble to Claim Long-Anticipated Title

Posted: 2/17/2026

Lansing Waverly’s Derek Thomas (22) works to get to the basket during his team’s 101-76 win over Flint Hamady on Saturday.

Breslin Bound: 2025-26 Boys Report Week 11

Posted: 2/16/2026

Grand Rapids Northview's Cam Ryan brings the ball up the court.

Performance of the Week: Grand Rapids Northview's Cam Ryans

Posted: 2/13/2026

Grant’s Zaiden Phillips, far left, interacts with his teammates before a recent game.

Grant, Carrying Perfect Record Into Final Weeks, Quietly Making Statewide Name

Posted: 2/12/2026

Basket with basketball

Be the Referee: Faking Being Fouled

Posted: 2/10/2026

At left, Owen Gorham shows off a banner earlier this season identifying him as a 1,000-point scorer. At right, Ryder Gorham holds up a banner commemorating him as Mendon's all-time leading scorer with 1,344 points following Monday's 84-40 win at Bellevue.

Gorham Twins Setting Scoring Pace as Mendon Climbs Into League, District Contention

Posted: 2/10/2026

Felch North Dickson's Ty King is guarded closely by Marquette's Connor Fierstine during the Sentinels’ 68-34 victory Friday.

Breslin Bound: 2025-26 Boys Report Week 10

Posted: 2/9/2026

Grand Blanc’s Emmanuel Cooley gets to the rim during his team’s 54-47 win over Clarkston last month.

Breslin Bound: 2025-26 Boys Report Week 9

Posted: 2/2/2026

Grady Harless (10) brings the ball up for Bear Lake against Traverse City Christian, while Myles Harless (4) puts up a shot against the Sabres.

Bear Lake's Harless Twins Both Eclipse 1,000 Points, Have More Milestones in Mind

Posted: 1/30/2026

Hackett Catholic Prep boys basketball head coach Dan Hoff, kneeling, talks with his players during a break this season.

Senior Leaders, 'Legendary' Coaches Bring Plenty of Experience to Hackett Hoops

Posted: 1/27/2026

Harrison junior Dennis Collin (22) makes an outlet pass during the second half of his team’s 48-24 win over Saginaw Arts & Sciences Academy on Jan. 12.

Breslin Bound: 2025-26 Boys Report Week 8

Posted: 1/26/2026

Surrounded by Negaunee’s entire lineup, Ishpeming Westwood's Ethan Marta makes a move into the lane to score two points during a 65-41 win Friday; he set a school record with 46 points.

Breslin Bound: 2025-26 Boys Report Week 7

Posted: 1/19/2026

Baldwin’s Chance Dockery elevates to put up a shot against White Cloud during a 63-41 win Dec. 2.

Baldwin's Back in Title Mix with High-Scoring Pair, Guided by Past Star Home Again

Posted: 1/14/2026

Three players attempt to grab a rebound during a 2017 basketball game.

Be the Referee: Basketball Over the Back

Posted: 1/13/2026

Goodrich’s Miles Washington (40) works to get a shot up past a Saginaw Heritage defender during the Martians’ 65-48 win Jan. 3.

Breslin Bound: 2025-26 Boys Report Week 6

Posted: 1/12/2026

Cass Tech's Stevie Hall (1) drives to the basket against L'Anse Creuse North.

Performance of the Week: Detroit Cass Tech's Stevie Hall

Posted: 1/9/2026

Saginaw Nouvel Catholic Central senior Rahmaan Kelley Jr. drives to the basket during the third quarter for two of his team-leading 20 points in the Panthers’ 44-35 victory over Saginaw Swan Valley on Dec. 17.

Breslin Bound: 2025-26 Boys Report Post-Break

Posted: 1/5/2026

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