Mines, Swagger, Hankinson Turmoil & More

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MINES SIGNS
Morgan Mines of Arvada-Clearmont Wyoming has signed with Black Hills State. From the Black Hills Pioneer. Mines is a 6-0 forward.

Mines is the first player from the Wyoming 2009 class to make a college choice.

SWAGGER BACK
Michigan's women's basketball team held their media day yesterday and the Wolverines have their swagger back. From the Detroit Free Press.

MEETING THE MEDIA
Nebraska met the media yesterday.

PRESEASON
WAC
The Western Athletic Conference has released their preseason all conference team. San Jose State's Natalie White (Dubuque Senior) is a member of the second team. Boise State is tabbed for the top spot.

MOUNTAIN WEST
The Mountain West has released their preseason selections with Utah picked for the top spot.

HANKINSON TURMOIL
The coaching situation is still a mess in Hankinson with a school board meeting in an emotionally charged hearing. "Tears were freely shed." This time it is was the family of two players asking the board to implement a policy to protect students in the future and an assistant coach who wasn't rehired speaking. From the Wahpeton Daily News.

NEW START
The Lori Fish era begins at St. Cloud State today despite injuries. From the St. Cloud Times.

The Annette Wiles era begins at UM Duluth today. Wiles is the 5th coach in 5 years at UMD. From the Duluth News Tribune.

COACHING CLINIC
The University of Illinois will hold their coaching clinic on Nov. 8. Coaches can still register.

BENNETT SPEAKS
Wisconsin assistant women's basketball coach Kathi Bennett will be the speaker at Ripon College Banquet on Nov. 1. From the Fond du Lac Reporter.

CYBER CYD
Iowa State's Alison Lacy takes her turn at the Cyber Cyd.

GRAD RATES
Dayton graduates 96% of their athletes.

POLL
Alaska Anchorage is #5 in the D2 poll.

TYSON CLASSIC
The Tyson Classic takes place on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 with Morningside, Hastings, Minot State, Dakota State, Briar Cliff, Jamestown, Northwestern, IA; and Mayville State participating.

A FEW GOOD MEN
North Dakota State's women's basketball team is holding tryouts for their scout team. They are looking for "talented men’s basketball players."

SCRIMMAGE
Tom Schlimgen made his debut at Mount Marty as the current crop of players beat the alumni 60-44. Last segment in the Yankton Press & Dakotan.

Williston State will scrimmage Dickinson State at 11 am and Bismarck State at 1:30 pm on Saturday.

MIDNITE MADNEZZ & LATE SHOW
Oakland has their opening event on Friday. North Dakota State holds their Late Show on Friday starting at 9:30 pm.

ENCOURAGED TO DO OTHER SPORTS
Basketball player Emma Kiemele of Park Christian was encouraged to try volleyball this year from her basketball coach Lisa Brieland. From the Fargo Forum.

ONTARIO RESULTS
Here are the Tuesday results from the Toronto Star. No one cracked the 22 point margin needed to be in the point parade.

Next up: Later today with another profile