Fifteen people will become members of the Minnesota High School Basketball Hall of Fame class of 2019, the organization announced Monday. They will be formally inducted March 26.
The class (listed alphabetically):
coaches
Bob Brink, Rocori: With 936 career coaching victories over 51 seasons, Brink is the second-winningest boys' coach in state history behind Bob McDonald.
Mike Dreier, New London-Spicer: The career leader in girls' basketball victories since 1995, he entered this season with 913. The Wildcats won Class 2A championships in 1997 and 2002.
Ken Novak Jr., Blaine and Hopkins: Currently has a 26-season streak with 20 or more victories. He has coached in 16 boys' state tournaments, tied for the most all-time, and his teams have won seven championships.
Ed Prohofsky, Marshall-University (Minneapolis): Led the 1976 Cardinals' boys to a 28-0 record and the Class A championship. The streak extended to 53 victories in a row before a loss in the 1977 state tournament.
players
(Includes year of graduation)
Bob Bruggers, Danube, 1962: He concluded his prep career second in the state in both scoring (2,364 points) and rebounding (1,098) while leading Danube to consecutive state tournament appearances.