Forward Thinking Foundation

09/30/2026

Great job this weekend 👏🏾
Prep Girls Hoops

09/28/2026

made sure he made his presence known in the Expo Showcase! The game isn’t really played through the post anymore as it once was. Now Bigs have to go get buckets on their own. Well H Dub did just that on both offense & defense. Stay tuned for his breakout season 💪🏾😤

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09/28/2026

has been apart of the FTB family since the beginning of the program in 2019 and started her bball journey under Coach Ward, playing Rec ball from 2017-2020 winning Rec State each year ⏩️💡🏀

“Would you believe it if I said, she use to dislike basketball? She was so tiny that the ball was too heavy? She was afraid of contact? She use to talk so low that you couldn’t hear her speak? That she was shy, quiet & timid?” -Coach Ward

Well look at what hard work, dedication, consistency, trust and loyalty gets you! She’s now one of the varsity captains @ and has received a Top Performer write up from it’s not where you start, it’s how hard will you work until you hit the finish line! We’re excited to see her flourish her senior season 🤞🏾🚀

08/30/2026

7 footer has been in the gym toning up, getting faster & building strength. He’s also been studying the greats such as; Kevin Garnett, Akeem Olajuwon, Amar’e Stoudemire, & Tim Duncan just to name a few. He’s one of the most slept on in the class of 2028!!! He’s going to wake everyone up this season 🐾🐻‍❄️🥶💪🏾

08/17/2026

CONGRATULATIONS to our young ladies; Helen, Nyree, Ty & Sumaiyah for bringing home 2nd 🥈 place at this years Twin Cities Gus Macker
It was a super competitive 13-14U championship game that came down to a sudden death shot. We are so very proud of how hard they fought. They’re still #1 in our hearts 💕

08/17/2026

CONGRATULATIONS to our very own .lysie .quincy .lyncoln & for bringing home 1st place in the 17-18U division at this years Twin Cities Gus Macker
We are proud of Lyncoln (14) Quincy (16) & Lysie (16) for accepting the challenge of playing UP a division. That’s what being competitive looks like!

S/O to Chris Pham for supporting these young talents by sponsoring them.

08/11/2026

12U ended the szn with a 1st place 🥇 finish!
Nothing great happens overnight. It takes consistency, dedication, hard work, commitment and teamwork.
Great way to end the szn Coach Blake and our young kings! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 They are the FUTURE! ⏩️💡🏀

08/01/2026

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The Gus Macker basketball tournament will raise money for charity in Brooklyn Park on Aug. 15 and 16.

06/30/2026

🏀 Who’s in your starting three?
Whether you're dusting off the old high school jersey or just looking for a weekend full of fun, hoops, and hype— Twin Cities Gus Macker 3-on-3 is where it’s at!
✔️ Teams of all skill levels
✔️ Mascot and celebrity games
✔️ Music, contests, and community fun
Get your crew together and register now! https://macker.com/local/twin-cities-mn