One-on-one time often part of training for young basketball players

“I’m a firm believer that it takes players to the next level”  …Read more

Nolen rejoins his high school coach at Brooklyn Center

“I just want to bring a little of my leadership and my knowledge from my years of playing at the U,” Nolen said. “I want to teach them what it takes to get to that next level and I want to pass that along to these young guys.” Read more

Nolen helps young players develop skills

“I wanted to help out kids with their basketball skills,” Nolen said. “I know as a young kid I was helped out a lot by a lot of people.”…Read more

Where Are They Now:  Former PG Al Nolen pursuing a second dream, off the court

Al Nolen remembers that first semester just as clearly now, seven years later.Classes at the University of Minnesota were beginning, and the course loads were piling up as he headed into his freshman year with the Gophers…Read more