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Congratulations to former Austin High School Boys Basketball coach Kris Fadness on being named a 2024 Minnesota Basketball Coaches Association (MBCA) Hall of Fame inductee.

Coach Fadness was the head varsity boys basketball coach for 25 seasons, leading the team to multiple state tournament appearances and having a direct impact on the lives of countless student athletes along the way. “I feel blessed and lucky to have coached for as long as I did,” said Coach Fadness. “I’m incredibly thankful to have been around good people who have given me so much.”

While developing a winning culture was a big part of Coach Fadness’s legacy, he always made it a point to highlight the importance of demonstrating a strong work ethic, passion, and desire for everyone to be there best. “I love the game and being able to share it,” said Coach Fadness, “but what I hope carried through with our players was my presence and commitment to them rather than the outcome of a contest.”

Coach Fadness will be honored, along with the rest of the 2024 Hall of Fame inductees, at the MBCA Hall of Fame ceremony on Saturday, October 26, at 2:00 PM at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Minneapolis. Ticket information can be found at http://www.mshsca.org/boysbasketball.

“I like to think [this incredible honor] means I did things the right way,” said Coach Fadness. “And I’d also like to give a big shout out to my family who allowed me to follow my passion.”