Marcus Fuller
Reporter
Gophers basketballFuller joined the Minnesota Star Tribune in 2016 after 11 years covering Gophers sports — and just about every other team and league in town — for the St. Paul Pioneer Press. Before making the Twin Cities his home, he spent two years in The Kansas City Star sports department. Fuller grew up in Hawaii and is a 2002 graduate of San Jose State.
Latest from Marcus Fuller
Top 25: See which team moved into the No.1 spot in the Minnesota
Following Wayzata's loss to Maple Grove, another team had the chance to claim the top spot in the statewide rankings.
January 16, 2026
Basketball Across Minnesota: Twin Cities coach fighting cancer an inspiration to team
Hopkins boys basketball assistant coach Kerry Sutherland was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in July 2025. He refused to let his health affect his presence with the team.
January 14, 2026
These prized boys basketball recruits have yet to declare where they'll play in college
These are the top 15 uncommitted boys hoopers in Minnesota. Some of the top prospects include Baboucarr Ann, Ahmed Nur and Ichima Idoko.
January 9, 2026
Top 25: Six new teams jump into boys basketball statewide rankings
Check out which Minnesota programs are on the rise: Several teams make their debut in the first Strib Varsity ranking of 2026.
January 9, 2026
Listing MN's best girls basketball prospects that have yet to decide a college destination
Several players, including an eighth grader, are among those being recruited by college coaches from across the country.
January 9, 2026
Hopkins boys basketball coach nears state record after earning 1,000th career win
The Royals beat Maple Grove on Tuesday night to give Ken Novak Jr. his 1,000th career coaching victory. Novak is now 13 wins away from surpassing the state record.
January 7, 2026
Rebounding like Rodman: Meet two high schoolers who embrace the gritty task
Basketball Across Minnesota: Why 20 rebounds is just an average night for St. Croix Lutheran’s Callie Oakland and Le Sueur-Henderson’s Hunter Vinkemeier.
January 7, 2026
How the Timberwolves Shootout shaped a generation of Minnesota basketball
From 1996 to 2016, the high school showcase at Target Center featured some of the nation's top basketball teams against Minnesota programs.
December 31, 2025
Hoops Recap: The biggest moments from holiday tournament basketball
Here are key takeaways from action that took place during the holiday break in boys and girls basketball
December 29, 2025
Minnesota produces great basketball players. So who are the best from the past quarter century?
Basketball Across Minnesota: Remembering the best high school players from Minnesota — regardless of gender — from the last 25 years.
December 24, 2025
Top 25: Tough schedules are catching up with some of state's top teams
Half of the teams placed in the top 10 of this week's ranking have already lost one game through mid December.
December 19, 2025
These Eagles earned a new honor ... and free tacos
With two top-five wins, Totino-Grace boys basketball earned both an honor and a meal.
December 18, 2025
