The guts of Nickle Day is the 3 on 3 basketball tournament played outside (for the most part) in the parking lot with divisions from elementary kids to a men’s division. We focus on the two high school divisions and…
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SubscribeThe guts of Nickle Day is the 3 on 3 basketball tournament played outside (for the most part) in the parking lot with divisions from elementary kids to a men’s division. We focus on the two high school divisions and the top performers there!
The MVP.
Andrew Quam
Andrew
Quam
6'5" | SF
Lakeville North | 2024
State
MN
of Lakeville North (2024). If there’s a player who is perfect for three on three it’s Quam. He has a jumper, he’s tough around the basket, and he is gritty, all components of the three on three game. He was the MVP of the tournament and his team won the championship.
The Champs.
Gavin Olson
Gavin
Olson
6'2" | SG
Waconia | 2024
State
MN
of Waconia (2024), Tate McDonald of Waconia (2024), and
Andrew Quam
Andrew
Quam
6'5" | SF
Lakeville North | 2024
State
MN
. Olson and McDonald teamed up with Quam reuniting three of the
Minnesota Select
Fuerte players for one more run at success together. Olson is the second leading returning scorer for Waconia while McDonald was a top five player for the team last year.
Other Standouts in High School Division
Garrett Gilbert Garrett Gilbert 6'5" | PF Brainerd | 2025 State MN of Brainerd (2025)
Simon Meath of Waconia (2023)
Korde Roseman
Korde
Roseman
6'0" | CG
Brainerd | 2025
MN
of Brainerd (2025)
Tyrell Stupca
Tyrell
Stupca
5'10"
Brainerd | 2025
MN
of Brainerd (2025)
Eli Tautges Eli Tautges PG Brainerd | 2025 State MN of Brainerd (2025)
9th Grade MVP.
Ty Schlagel
Ty
Schlagel
6'4" | SF
Eden Prairie | 2027
State
MN
of Eden Prairie (2027). This will come as a surprise to nobody but the Eden Prairie freshman standout was outstanding once again. His slashing attack, explosive finishing, and ability to get into a list to finish was on full display once again leading his team to the ninth grade championship.
Other Standouts in 9th Grade Division
Donovin Diaz Donovin Diaz 6'1" Cretin-Derham Hall | 2027 MN of Cretin-Derham Hall (2027)
Colton Henke of Waconia (2027)
Alex Kirsch of Waconia (2027)
Ephraim Radtke of Elk River (2027)
Jack Thelen
Jack
Thelen
6'9" | C
St. Michael-Albertville | 2027
State
MN
of STMA (2027)
Men’s Bracket Champs: Ryan Boll, Wylie Ferron, Emmett Ferron, and Josh Lenz.
Official of the Day: Aaron Stephens. Aaron handled the men’s court all day! That’s reward enough!
