Bemidji State men’s basketball invited to MBCA June showcase
Bemidji State’s men will step into an invitation-only MBCA showcase at White Bear Lake, a recruiting stage limited to 126 players and open to NCAA-approved eyes.
Bemidji State men’s basketball is headed to one of Minnesota’s most selective summer recruiting stages, a signal that the Beavers want their program seen by college coaches and that they believe their roster belongs in that conversation.
The Minnesota Basketball Coaches Association has invited Bemidji State to its 2026 NCAA/NFHS/MSHSL-approved June Scholastic Event DI Showcase, set for June 12-13 at White Bear Lake Area High School. The event is invitation-only and limited to no more than 126 participants, with invitees coming from Minnesota, South Dakota and North Dakota. That matters because NCAA Division I coaches may attend only scholastic events certified or approved by the NCAA, NFHS or NJCAA, putting the MBCA showcase squarely on the recruiting calendar.
For fans and families planning to make the trip east of the metro, spectator admission is listed at $15 for adults, $10 for students and free for children 5 and under. The ticket covers the full two-day event, rather than charging a separate daily fee. The coach-registration page lists the site as White Bear Lake High School, 5045 Division Ave., White Bear Lake, MN 55110.
For Bemidji State, the invitation lands in a season of scrutiny for Mike Boschee’s program. Boschee enters his 14th season in 2025-26, his 16th year overall as the Beavers’ head coach since taking over before the 2012-13 season. Bemidji State went 9-18 overall and 6-16 in Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference play in 2025-26, following a 10-19 season in 2024-25 that ended with a trip to the NSIC tournament and a 68-60 loss to St. Cloud State in the first round.
That backdrop gives the White Bear Lake showcase extra weight for the Beavers’ recruiting pitch. A program coming off back-to-back losing records needs visibility not just to evaluate talent, but to build a roster that can close the gap in a demanding league like the NSIC. The 2025-26 staff, which includes first assistant Jacob Masek, assistant coach Alex Fodness and second assistant Tristan Thompson, will have a chance to position Bemidji State in front of players and evaluators who can influence the next step of the program’s trajectory.
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