Battle at the Lakes

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hello, my name is Kevin Baker. I’ve been running tournaments for the last 23 years for BreakDown sports. I also work for the Harlem Globetrotters for five years as the head coach of the Washington, General 🏀’s and I also was in education in Minneapolis public schools for 19 years.

hello, my name is Kevin Baker. I’ve been running tournaments for the last 23 years for BreakDown sports. I also work for the Harlem Globetrotters for five years as the head coach of the Washington, General 🏀’s and I also was in education in Minneapolis public schools for 19 years.

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Currently the Facilities Specialist for the Minnesota Timberwolves & Lynx. Chris competed at the NCAA Division II Washburn University & Minot State University. Originally from Colorado Springs, Colorado. Chris now resides in Minneapolis with my Jess, and our son Pierce.

Currently the Facilities Specialist for the Minnesota Timberwolves & Lynx. Chris competed at the NCAA Division II Washburn University & Minot State University. Originally from Colorado Springs, Colorado. Chris now resides in Minneapolis with my Jess, and our son Pierce.

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Basketball has been a major part of my life and I have been able to experience the game of basketball from all angles as a player, referee and in my professional career. I played basketball competitively through high school, which included two years at the varsity level. I was an official for eight years working primarily in youth basketball with the Brooklyn Park Athletic Association. For the past three years, I have served as the Basketball Coordinator for the cities of Golden Valley, Crystal, Robbinsdale and St. Louis Park.

Basketball has been a major part of my life and I have been able to experience the game of basketball from all angles as a player, referee and in my professional career. I played basketball competitively through high school, which included two years at the varsity level. I was an official for eight years working primarily in youth basketball with the Brooklyn Park Athletic Association. For the past three years, I have served as the Basketball Coordinator for the cities of Golden Valley, Crystal, Robbinsdale and St. Louis Park.

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Peirre has experience officiating prep hoop tournaments for the last 4 years. In addition, Peirre has coached on the AAU Prep Hoops Circuit for two years. He has led youth camps for the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx focused on player development and sportsmanship. Peirre was introduced to basketball very young and took his potential into the junior league playing at Northeast Community College and went on to Join Texas A&M international University at the Division 2 level. When away from athletics Peirre is an assistant principal and working on his doctorate in education.

Peirre has experience officiating prep hoop tournaments for the last 4 years. In addition, Peirre has coached on the AAU Prep Hoops Circuit for two years. He has led youth camps for the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx focused on player development and sportsmanship. Peirre was introduced to basketball very young and took his potential into the junior league playing at Northeast Community College and went on to Join Texas A&M international University at the Division 2 level. When away from athletics Peirre is an assistant principal and working on his doctorate in education.

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DeOnta El currently serves as an Assistant Principal at the high school level, where he oversees and manages large-scale school events, including varsity football and basketball games. His role requires strong operational leadership, coordination with officials and staff, crowd management, and ensuring safe, well-run athletic environments for student-athletes and spectators.



In addition to his work in education and athletics, DeOnta is a United States Army veteran, where he participated in military sports club teams, further strengthening his leadership, discipline, and team-oriented mindset through competitive athletics.

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DeOnta El currently serves as an Assistant Principal at the high school level, where he oversees and manages large-scale school events, including varsity football and basketball games. His role requires strong operational leadership, coordination with officials and staff, crowd management, and ensuring safe, well-run athletic environments for student-athletes and spectators.



In addition to his work in education and athletics, DeOnta is a United States Army veteran, where he participated in military sports club teams, further strengthening his leadership, discipline, and team-oriented mindset through competitive athletics.



DeOnta enjoys watching and supporting his two sons as they compete and travel nationally in AAU basketball.

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Pat Buchanan has 20 years of coaching experience in Minnesota at Various schools in the Twin Cities.

Currently, He serves as the Athletic Director at Trinity at River Ridge in Eagan, Minnesota.

Pat Buchanan has 20 years of coaching experience in Minnesota at Various schools in the Twin Cities.

Currently, He serves as the Athletic Director at Trinity at River Ridge in Eagan, Minnesota.

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Robert Ware is an experienced basketball coach with a wealth of knowledge from both the high school and college levels. With years of coaching experience, Robert has developed a deep understanding of the game and a passion for mentoring athletes to reach their full potential. His expertise extends beyond coaching, having worked closely with athletes and college coaches, helping bridge the gap between players and opportunities at the next level.

Robert Ware is an experienced basketball coach with a wealth of knowledge from both the high school and college levels. With years of coaching experience, Robert has developed a deep understanding of the game and a passion for mentoring athletes to reach their full potential. His expertise extends beyond coaching, having worked closely with athletes and college coaches, helping bridge the gap between players and opportunities at the next level.