Hope Fieldhouse

06/04/2026

🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨

Last seen hitting one of the most iconic shots in Minnesota basketball history, Amaya Battle is making her next stop at Hoops4Hope on June 20!

Battle will be part of our Showcase Hour from 12:00-1:00 PM, featuring:
🏀 Lay-Free-Three Challenge
🏀 Big Shot Adult Challenge
🏀 3-Point Contest
🏀 Dunk Competition
🏀 Battle of the Stars

During the Showcase Hour we'll be giving away THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS in prizes for kids and adults, including many prizes valued at more than $100!

The Hoops4Hope 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament is one of the most exciting days of the summer, featuring divisions for boys, girls going into 3rd-9th grade, adults, and adaptive athletes.

Gather your teammates, sign up your squad, and be part of a day full of basketball, fun, prizes, and unforgettable memories.

Register today: https://hopefieldhouse.org/hoops4hope/

06/02/2026

🏀 Highlights from Hoops4Hope 2024! 🏀

Hoops4Hope is all about helping young players fall in love with basketball while creating memories that last a lifetime.

✅ 3-on-3 Tournaments
✅ Thousands of dollars in prizes and giveaways
✅ 3-Point Contest
✅ Dunk Contest
✅ A fun-filled day for players, families, and fans

Gather your friends and join us for Hoops4Hope on June 20th!

Register your 3-on-3 team here: https://hopefieldhouse.org/hoops4hope/

05/28/2026

The Hope Fieldhouse family is heartbroken by the passing of Anthony Nguyen.

Anthony was so much more than a pickleball trainer at Hope Fieldhouse. He was a friend, a mentor, and one of the kindest people to ever walk through our doors. He taught lessons to countless members, but what made Anthony special was not just his expertise in pickleball. He constantly brought people together through his encouragement, his generosity, and the delicious food he loved sharing with everyone.

Anthony was asked by many other organizations to teach and coach for them, but he stayed loyal to Hope Fieldhouse because he believed in this community and cared deeply about the people here. He never did it for the money. He did it because he loved serving others.

Even while battling cancer, Anthony continued to make an impact on everyone around him.

We are devastated by this loss and will miss him beyond words. Our prayers are with Anthony’s family, friends, and everyone whose life he touched.

Thank you, Anthony, for everything you gave to this community. Hope Fieldhouse is better because of you, and your impact here will never be forgotten.

05/27/2026

Are pro sports seasons too long? Bill’s latest blog argues that MLB, the NBA, and the NFL are watering down their own product with too many games, too many injuries, and too many meaningless regular season matchups.

From ending the MLB season on Labor Day to shortening the NBA playoffs and giving NFL teams two bye weeks, this piece breaks down why “less is more” could actually make sports better.

What do you think?

Less is More: The Case for Shorter Sports Seasons The modern sports calendar has a quantity problem. Too many games are meaningless, stars are constantly injured, and postseason success increasingly depends on survival instead of greatness. Every men’s professional league says it cares about playe...

05/26/2026

The Men’s Tournament caps off Hoops4Hope on June 20 with the Carter Ciolkosz Classic, held in honor of beloved coach and mentor Carter Ciolkosz.

The winning team will take home a $250 cash prize.

Sign your men’s team up here: https://hopefieldhouse.org/hoops4hope/

Hoops4Hope also includes divisions for:
• Boys & Girls entering 3rd–9th grade
• Cognitively Impaired athletes
• Physically Impaired athletes

Come compete, support a great cause, and help us honor Carter’s legacy.

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

Because of their courage and service, we have the opportunity to come together as a community, support our youth, and build a brighter future for the next generation.

From all of us at Hope Fieldhouse, thank you to the heroes and families who have given so much for our freedom.

Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day. 🇺🇸

05/21/2026

We started Bill’s Sports Blog to spark conversation around local, state, and national sports topics within the Hope Fieldhouse community.

Bill is a former sports reporter and every Tuesday morning he’ll be dropping a new blog post covering the biggest stories, debates, and ideas in sports.

The inaugural blog focused on the Timberwolves’ offseason with one route being a blockbuster trade for Giannis.

Bill’s proposed 3-team trade:

Timberwolves receive:
• Giannis Antetokounmpo
• Myles Turner

Bucks receive:
• Derrick White
• Jaden McDaniels
• Joan Beringer
• Julius Randle
• #28 pick from Minnesota
• Future pick swaps from Boston

Celtics receive:
• Rudy Gobert

Would you make this deal if you were the Timberwolves?

The Timberwolves have won more playoff series in the past three years than the previous 34 combined, but the team is surrounded by uncertainty...

05/20/2026

We are ONE MONTH away from the Hoops4Hope 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament! 🏀

We’re loading up on prizes for kids and adults, adding new attractions, and lining up local sports celebrities to be part of an incredible day at Hope Fieldhouse.

Teams will compete against others in their own grade level, and no matter your skill level, this is an event you don’t want to miss.

Divisions:
• Boys & Girls entering 3rd–9th Grade
• Cognitively Impaired
• Physically Impaired
• Men’s Division (Carter Ciolkosz Classic)

Sign up your team today: https://hopefieldhouse.org/hoops4hope/

05/19/2026

The Timberwolves face a consequential offseason as they watch two Western Conference juggernauts battle in the Conference Finals.

In the inaugural Hope Fieldhouse Sports Blog, Bill takes a look at the options Minnesota has as it attempts to build a championship roster around franchise star Anthony Edwards.

Bill breaks down:
• Why trading Julius Randle isn’t as simple as fans think
• The brutal reality of Minnesota’s future draft picks
• A wild 3-team Giannis Antetokounmpo trade proposal
• The case for a one-year reset around Ant

Read the full breakdown and comment on which path you’d take for the Wolves this offseason.

The Timberwolves have won more playoff series in the past three years than the previous 34 combined, but the team is surrounded by uncertainty...

05/18/2026

Add another State Title for the Hawks. Congrats!

Congratulations to the CI Dakota United Hawks on winning the state championship! Way to finish off the 2026 Softball season! Congratulations!