2027 Coaches
2027 Black: Head Coach - Mario Austin
About
Mario Austin is a former professional basketball player and current coach who brings a wealth of experience to the game. A McDonald's All-American standout forward at Mississippi State University, he earned All-SEC honors and was later recognized as a 2016 SEC Legend. Drafted into the NBA in 2003, Mario went on to play more than a decade internationally, winning seven championships overseas. Today, he channels his passion into coaching—developing players, teaching fundamentals, and inspiring the next generation to excel on and off the court. Beyond basketball, Mario is a proud husband, father of three, and grandfather to four, values that guide his leadership and mentorship both on and off the court.
Coaching Experience
- 1st season with the MN Suns
Playing Experience
- 2003 NBA Draft Pick
- Played 12 years professionally overseas, winning 7 championships
- Mississippi State University (2000-2003), All-SEC Second Team
- 2016 SEC Legend
- McDonald's All-American
Playing Experience
"In short, you can expect that I'm going to make great people out there, young men that will shape everything that has to come with being great in this world."
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2032 Black: Head Coach - Troy Bell
About
Troy Bell made his mark early as one of Minnesota’s top high school players. He was a Mr. Basketball Finalist in 1999 after a standout career at the Academy of Holy Angels. He finished his high school career as the school’s all-time scoring leader with 2,491 points in 97 high school games. At Boston College, he became one of the most decorated players in program history. Bell was a two-time Big East Player of the Year (2001, 2003), three-time First-Team All-Big East selection, and left as the all-time leading scorer at both Boston College and in the Big East Conference at the time, finishing with over 2,600 career points. He also earned AP All-American honors and was known for his scoring, leadership, and toughness. Internationally, Bell represented the United States in 2001, helping Team USA capture the Gold Medal at the World University Games. Selected in the first round of the 2003 NBA Draft (16th overall) by the Boston Celtics, Bell went on to play in the NBA with the Memphis Grizzlies before building a successful pro career overseas in Italy, Spain, Turkey, and Argentina where he became a respected veteran guard. Currently he’s the Head Coach at Bloomington Kennedy High School and coaches travel hoops in the winter for Eden Prairie. For the last 3 summers he also coached with the D1 program.
Coaching Experience
- 1st season with the MN Suns
- Bloomington Kennedy High School - Head Coach
- Eden Prairie Travel Basketball (2023-2025)
Playing Experience
- 2003 1st Round NBA Draft pick
- Memphis Grizzlies (2004)
- Boston College (1999-2003)
- Big East Player of the Year (2001, 2003)
- 1st Team All Big East, 3x
- AP All-American
- Academy of Holy Angels,
- Mr. Basketball Finalist (1999)
- All-time leading scorer
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