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 |