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How Officiating & Perspective Redefined Matt Askegaard PLUS Teams of the Week

January 04, 2026 • Steve Hartman • Episode 22

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This week, Steve Hartman is joined by long-time friend, coach, former official and a pillar of the Minnesota basketball community, Barnesville Trojans Head Boys Coach Matt Askegaard. With a resume that includes head coaching stints for both boys and girls programs—plus years of experience as a college and high school official—Matt brings a unique perspective to the game. We discuss how officiating, and a few books, changed his coaching philosophy, the lessons learned through parenthood, and how his Trojans are gearing up for a tough Heart O' Lakes conference stretch after their HLWW Invitational title.

Plus, Steve breaks down a massive week for the Wolves, the Gophers, and his Teams of the Week in Minnesota high school, NSIC and MIAC action.

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