2009 Basketball

North Dakota State returned to IUPUI in February to play the Jaguars.  Unlike last year when they lost to a George Hill-led team (now with the San Antonio Spurs), the Bison won big this year 91-69.  They went on to win the Summit tournament and qualified for the NCAA Tournament.  Kylan and Kristofer joined Brian for the game.

The following weekend, Kylan and Brian went to a Butler basketball game at Hinkle Fieldhouse.  Butler was 21-2 and ranked #15 in the country but lost in a big upset to Loyola (Chicago) 69-65.  Kylan became a big Bulldogs fan at this game.

Kylan played basketball in the church rec league this year.  He's not a future NBA player yet but he is definitely getting better.


The opening tip of the game
 

Coach Saul Phillips talks to his team during a time-out
 

Coach Phillips walks the sideline
 

NDSU's best player, Ben Woodside, scored 60 points in one game this season
 

Josh Vaughn looks to pass while Brent Winkleman starts to make a move to the middle
 

Mike Nelson brings the ball up the court
 

Butler's coach, Brad Stevens, talks to the Bulldogs during a time-out
 

The student section at Hinkle is called the Dawg Pound
 

Gordon Haywood attempts a 3 from the top of the key
 

Butler athletes being inducted into the athletic Hall of Fame; the player the second from the left is Arnold Mickens who now coaches an Indianapolis high school football team and has yelled at Brian a couple times at games
 

The Butler mascot costumes were stolen and ruined this Fall so new costumes had to be purchased
 

Kylan enjoyed his first Butler game but was disappointed that they lost
 

Kylan dribbles during the practice section
 

Kylan works on his bounce pass
 

Kylan makes a move
 

Looking to the basket during lay-up drills
 

Kylan excelled at defense (notice the arm bands used to help kids match-up on defense)
 

Kylan brings the ball up the court...the boy on the right looks like he's ready for a nap