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@mattbare23

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Small town guy - Basketball Academy Sales Manager for Minnesota Timberwolves/Lynx - proud father/husband - fantasy golf nut - Host of @thebaresdenpod

Vadnais Heights, MN
Joined June 2010
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4 years
I hope that folks realize the chaos and hard work that high school AD’s have had to deal with the past few months. Kudos to all of them for cobbling together what they can, and making things work the best they could for their teams. Great job!
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2 years
Apparently our son has turned into a big ⁦ @Timberwolves ⁩ fan and likes to share his fandom with others. I sent him to daycare with some Wolves rally towels and this is what happened. #wolvesback
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2 years
So cool that a few of our guys stopped by to visit with 9-year old Alex Gullingsrud before tonight’s game. @JVando @CallMe_NonStop @theantedwards_ Jake Layman ⁦ @MGullingsrud
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4 years
Man, @Coach_Fleck and staff are doing a heckuva job on the recruiting trail right now, @GopherFootball fans should be pumped!
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3 years
Sweet mother of pearl these pj’s are awesome! I might never take them off.
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6 years
It was a pleasure to have the legend Bob McDonald at Target Center tonight to present @trejones03 the @MN_BCA Bob McDonald award.
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Matt Bare
3 years
Pretty cool pst game scene with ⁦ @jalensuggs ⁩ addressing the crowd of fans after the game along with a photo op.
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7 years
Every parent should ref one game to know what it's like. That would really change their perspective when watching their kids play.
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1 year
Today marks 20 years with the @Timberwolves and @minnesotalynx ….wow has time flown! The uniforms, players and coaches have changed over the years but it’s been a blast to be a part of. I’ve been so fortunate to live out a dream. Can’t wait to see what’s ahead!
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8 months
When your daughter’s 3-4 grade house basketball team matches up against this type of an assistant coach you know you’re in for a long day. ⁦ @JonKrawczynski
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Matt Bare
6 years
This is the 30th season of Timberwolves basketball and I have been working here for over half of them. As we head into our home opener tonight, I continue to realize how lucky I am to be working in the NBA and starting my 16th season with the team. #alleyesnorth
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Matt Bare
8 years
Hanging with my guy MJ @rydercup
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9 months
It is here, time for another Wolves season, number 21 for me. That’s a whole person who can now legally drink. Go Wolves!
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Matt Bare
5 years
Newly updated signs in Target Center skyway for 2018/19 state champions for boys and girls. Looking good ⁦ @MisegadesRandy ⁩ ⁦ @minneotasports ⁩ ⁦ @RedhawksGBB ⁩ ⁦⁦ @RedhawkBBBall ⁩⁩ @DeLaSalleMBB ⁩ ⁦⁦⁦ @dlsgirlsbball ⁩ ⁦ @HopkinsRoyals
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Matt Bare
7 years
Congrats to this years Minnesota Mr. Basketball finalists and the winner of this years award @Ballislife_025
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2 years
Let’s roll baby, @Timberwolves season 20 starts today!
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1 year
Check it out-new basketball state championship signs are up in the ⁦ @TargetCenterMN ⁩ skyway! Looking good ⁦⁦ @MIBBASKETBALL ⁩ , RTR, ⁦ @PA_GirlsHoops ⁩ ⁦ @AlbanyBoysBball ⁩ ⁦ @BSMGirlsHoops ⁩ ⁦ @TGEaglesNest ⁩ ⁦ @STMAGBB ⁩ ⁦ @WayzataBHoops
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4 months
So glad we were able to honor and recognize Coach Mike Dreier from New London-Spicer as he is the all-time winningest coach in Minnesota high school basketball history - boys OR girls with 1,068 wins!
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5 years
The last Wolves home game is done but the basketball continues with the annual St. John’s vs St. Thomas 3 on 3 championship.
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6 years
This is the best...
@SInow
Sports Illustrated
6 years
Brady Singer, a @Royals first-round pick, gave his parents the sweetest Christmas gift. (Get ready to cry) (via @Bsinger51 )
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2 years
Flo & Jamie #progressive
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Matt Bare
3 years
The reaction by the fan in the white wolves jersey is priceless...
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The Daily Wolves
3 years
Get this fan an award for taking this video! 🔥🔥🔥🔥😳
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Matt Bare
4 years
Excited to announce that I have started my own podcast called The Bare's Den. Looking forward to speaking with guests in the basketball community. The first episode features @ephoops boys coach Dave Flom. Spotify: Apple:
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Matt Bare
5 years
Just an awesome turnout by MN basketball fans for tonight’s #chipotleclashofchampions Over 16,000 fans in attendance.
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Matt Bare
2 years
It’s been 5 years today now dad, miss you every day. Hope you’re looking down and smiling. Supporting #suitsandsneakers week at work today as part of ⁦ @CoachesvsCancer ⁩ in your honor. Love you dad!
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Matt Bare
4 years
Seriously, @Yellowstone is an unreal show. If you haven’t yet, ya need to.
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Matt Bare
5 years
Want to take this time to acknlowdege and thank @1Tyus for all he has done for the @Timberwolves organization, such a classy person and great player. Thank you!
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Matt Bare
8 years
So cool to be able to recognize both @WasecaBluejays and @MarshallTigers boys bb teams from their epic battle Thurs.
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Matt Bare
2 years
3-point contest trophy from ⁦ @KarlTowns ⁩ making it’s way around the office today.
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Matt Bare
5 years
I am saddened to hear of the passing of ⁦ @Braymond23 ⁩ . I’m so glad we were able to get him to a Wolves game last year. Thoughts and prayers to ⁦ @CoachKRaymond ⁩ and family.
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Matt Bare
5 years
My wife and I have had an awesome trip to Peru this week, including a stop at Machu Picchu. Time to head back to the U.S. later tonight. 🇵🇪
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Matt Bare
6 years
Really enjoyed having special guest ⁦ @Braymond23 ⁩ and dad ⁦ @CoachKRaymond ⁩ in for today’s Wolves game.
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Matt Bare
3 months
Game 2, let’s go!! ⁦ @pwfree23
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Matt Bare
2 years
New HS state basketball champions signs are up in ⁦ @TargetCenterMN ⁩ skyway! Looking good ⁦ @HHSVikings ⁩ ⁦ @owlsgirlshoops ⁩ ⁦ @AnnandaleCards ⁩ ⁦ @PAcademyATH ⁩ ⁦ @TGEaglesNest ⁩ ⁦ @TGEagleGBB ⁩ ⁦ @parkcenterhoops ⁩ ⁦ @HopkinsRoyals ⁩ 🏀🏆
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Matt Bare
6 years
High school state champs in Wolves game night program. So cool to highlight them. Season is almost here! ⁦
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6 years
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8 years
Tough day today as my guy @pwfree23 worked his last day for the Wolves/Lynx. We will miss him greatly. Thanks man!
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Matt Bare
6 years
So fun having all of the Delano youngsters in to hoop before today’s Wolves game and even more cool for them to have the varsity players coach their games @CalvinWishart @dtech35 @3_shootsatrey @KeeganONeill12
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Matt Bare
3 years
Season #19 for myself is here and feels good to be back. Can’t wait to see the fans back at ⁦ @TargetCenterMN ⁩ . Go ⁦ @Timberwolves ⁩ !
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Matt Bare
5 years
One thing that we’re working on getting better at as a family is giving. For the past 6 years my wife and I have not given each other Christmas presents and instead we are using that money to give to a charity. This year we are giving to the Special Operations Warrior Foundation.
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Matt Bare
4 years
Wow, powerful stuff here from a mom who GETS IT - in the sports world and life for that matter. Kudos to her and her daughter. #teamplayer
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Chris Abaray
4 years
I don’t know this Mom, @kzmomx3 , or her kid. Her post about a role on a team is a must read. A hard part about being a varsity coach is keeping everyone happy. We simply can’t. We are charged with winning. Doesn’t mean some of us don’t try and provide a great experience for all.
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2 years
Me heading to the office this morning, a little excited for @Timberwolves vs Clips tonight.
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2 years
Still thinking about this video
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Matt Bare
2 years
Nothing better than when someone orders a hot dog at the concession stand of a youth basketball tournament at 8:45am, true American!
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Matt Bare
2 years
Our 93rd and final youth game of the season was just completed. Thanks to these Chaska 8th grade boys and the nearly 200 other teams that participated this season in our “play where the pros play” program!
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Matt Bare
4 years
Episode 3 is out w/ ⁦ @MinnesotaHeat ⁩ president ⁦ @Willie_Vang ⁩ joining me to talk spring/summer hoops, recruiting & starting the program his freshman year of college. Apple = Spotify =
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Matt Bare
4 years
Day 4 of basketball highlights from work bring us to March 2016 and the epic 4OT game between Marshall and Waseca in the boys boys section final. In case you have forgotten how crazy the game was here is a clip continued....
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Matt Bare
4 years
Day #2 of awesome basketball work memories takes us back to March of 2014 when we recognized legendary coach Bob McDonald for his 1,012 career victories which is the most all-time for MN high school basketball. ⁦ @KosarkaBlue ⁩ ⁦ @CoachTesdahl ⁩ ⁦ @CoachRMcDonald
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Matt Bare
3 years
If you’re at the ⁦ @mnstatefair ⁩ tonight swing by the ⁦ @Timberwolves ⁩ ⁦ @minnesotalynx ⁩ booth to say to ⁦ @MinnesotaMunn ⁩ and myself.
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Matt Bare
8 months
New court for in-season tourney game tonight!
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Matt Bare
5 years
Final tally for boys & girls youth, high school & college games at Target Center this year: 78 youth games (150+ teams, from MN, IA, WI & Canada), 14 high school games (22 different schools, from MN, IA & WI) and 1 JUCO game. Thanks to all teams & schools that participated.
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Matt Bare
3 years
A day in the life of @itsmclaughlin11 today for @Timberwolves media day. For those fans that don’t already know Jordan is an awesome guy and I’m looking forward to seeing more of him this season.
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4 years
@chadgreenway52 @_TJWatt If you were from a small town you definitely called it supper and drank milk every night. Probably 2% or stronger.
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Matt Bare
6 years
Awesome uni’s - ✔️ ⁦ @KGArea21 ⁩ sighting - ✔️ Another great team win - ✔️
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Matt Bare
3 years
What if people were just nice to each other?
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Matt Bare
3 months
If you’re not with this team right now, it’s time
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Minnesota Timberwolves
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HIM.
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Matt Bare
5 years
Honored to be a part of the National High School Coaches vs Cancer Council. Rocking this awesome tie and sneakers tonight for #SuitsAndSneakers week, thanks to ⁦ @ryantanke ⁩. ⁦ @CoachesvsCancer
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Matt Bare
5 years
Had lunch with @MinnesotaMunn today and among other things that were discussed was fan experience and how to better for the coming season. No one cares more and the Wolves are lucky to have him.
@StribSports
Star Tribune Sports
5 years
As the vice president of fan experience, Jeff Munneke might have the toughest job in local sports, and he is one of the longest-tenured of Minnesota sports executives. Column from @SouhanStrib
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Matt Bare
5 years
Man, was that fun! What an atmosphere for the #FinalFour last night and two very exciting games. Texas Tech crowd really brought it. Happy to be a part of it.
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Matt Bare
2 years
Game 1 win = ✅. Let’s gooo!!
@Timberwolves
Minnesota Timberwolves
2 years
WOLVES WIN!!! WOLVES WIN!!! WOLVES WIN!!!
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5 years
Heck of a day watching ⁦ @DukeMBB ⁩ , the experience and atmosphere was amazing. That team is legit! #goduke
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Matt Bare
4 years
Episode #2 of The Bare’s Den podcast is coming out next week & I’m joined by 2 guests - ⁦ @TauerJohn ⁩ and ⁦⁦ @SJU_Basketball ⁩ coach Pat McKenzie. Looking forward to dropping the next episode.
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Matt Bare
4 years
Come on now!! @Timberwolves #1 pick!
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Matt Bare
3 years
5 in a row! Crowd was fired up tonight especially for ⁦ @theantedwards_ ⁩ . The guy was getting the crowd roaring!
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Matt Bare
5 years
It’s almost game time! Let’s Go Duke!
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Matt Bare
1 year
Took a moment today to recap the last few weeks here at Target Center & we’ve had some fun with a lot of basketball groups coming through. Looking back over the last 37 days we’ve been able to host 51 youth games and another 25 JV/varsity games. Thanks to all that were apart!
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3 months
Now up in the skyway in time for round 2 of the playoffs the 23-24 girls & boys state champion signs! ⁦ @GoodhueAct ⁩ ⁦ @CherryBoysHoops ⁩ ⁦ @PA_GirlsHoops ⁩ ⁦ @BreckAthletics ⁩ ⁦ @BSMGirlsHoops ⁩ ⁦ @TGEaglesNest ⁩ ⁦ @SkippersBB ⁩ ⁦ @MtkaGHoops
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Matt Bare
3 months
It’s late, kids are asleep, wife is out of town and we just swept the Suns, I’m like Jimmy V right now looking for someone to hug….
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Matt Bare
5 years
Big game coming to @TargetCenterMN on Jan. 4th at 7:00pm as @Minnehaha_BBall will be taking on Sierra Canyon (CA). Tickets will be general admission and can be purchased online:
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Matt Bare
5 years
The fun starts today - MN boys state high school basketball tourney here @TargetCenterMN Looking forward to seeing some familiar faces and some great games. Good luck to all teams!
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Matt Bare
2 years
For any interested Wolves fans out there, my 4-year old son and I just simulated tonight’s game on the basement hoop. He was the Wolves and I was the Grizzlies. Final score Wolves 30 and Grizzlies 20. #wolvesback
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Matt Bare
2 years
Today we had the 6th graders travel down from Red Lake County Central and Goodrige-Grygla.
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Matt Bare
4 years
Best of luck to MN hoopers @Tre3Jones @tyterry05 @oturu65 @ZekeNnaji_Hoopz in the #NBADraft tonight. Dreams will be coming true!
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Matt Bare
3 years
One of the most powerful things you can do for someone is to show up for them or just be there. May seem small but it means a lot and goes a long way.
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Matt Bare
7 years
That @1Tyus dunk was nice but I don’t think he will top the throw down he had in the Timberwolves Shootout @JimPeteHoops @WolvesRadio @MinnesotaMunn .
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Matt Bare
3 months
About last night….so much fun. More to come. #whynotus @pwfree23 ⁩ ⁦ @hintertrent ⁩ ⁦ @JordanDye
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Matt Bare
5 years
Forgot to post this beauty from last night. Packed Twins game and home Lynx game going on last night with full parking ramp and this person thinks this was a good move. #parkingrampbingo
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Matt Bare
2 years
Well….that was fun
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Matt Bare
5 years
Good luck to all MN boys high school coaches and programs as they get in the gym today for the first practices of the year.
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Matt Bare
4 years
Calendar club complete!! 31 miles today for a total of 500 for the month! Roughly $1,000 raised for @UrbanVentures and counting. Link to donate:
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Matt Bare
2 years
Honored to be a part of the national high school coaches vs cancer council and supporting ⁦ @CoachesvsCancer ⁩ tonight during #suitsandsneakers week. Tie courtesy of ⁦ @CoachesvsCancer ⁩ .
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Matt Bare
2 months
That was a TEAM win. So many guys came up huge! Time to turn up for the next round.
@Timberwolves
Minnesota Timberwolves
2 months
WCF BOUND.
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Matt Bare
3 years
First youth basketball game in 20 months! I missed it! Was awesome to see kids back on the court, smiling and having fun. Thanks Tonka 4th graders!! @WolvesLynxBBA
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Matt Bare
2 years
Boys basketball state semi-finals start today and @RyanJamesMN has received a lot of attention this week. Check out his expert analysis and breakdown of each class in the most recent episode. The guy knows his stuff!
@thebaresdenpod
The Bare's Den Podcast
2 years
The boys state basketball tourney tips off in one hour, so there’s still time to check out our latest episode previewing the tournament with MN high school basketball guru @RyanJamesMN . Apple = Spotify =
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Matt Bare
3 years
Coach Finch speaking to the ⁦ @MN_BCA ⁩ coaches today for their annual clinic. Grateful that he is willing to share his time and knowledge with this group.
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Matt Bare
6 years
Fourth Lynx championship ring, never gets old.
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Matt Bare
7 years
Nice touch @KingJames
@DeLaSalleMBB
DeLaSalle Men’s Basketball
7 years
Thank you to @KingJames for your continued support of the Islanders! #StriveForGreatness
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Matt Bare
2 years
Man, there are a lot more takers in this world than givers. Be a giver.
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Matt Bare
5 years
Putting together some folders for tomorrow when we are hosting 120 high school and college coaches for ⁦ @Timberwolves ⁩ training camp ⁦in Mankato.
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Matt Bare
7 months
Sioux City East was victorious in both games. Big thank you to both Mason City and Sioux City East for making the trip. @SCEastHoops @CoachRas
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Matt Bare
4 years
Just watched this powerful documentary on the history of African Americans in this country. If you want a history lesson on why things are the way they are or why people of color are hurting I would suggest giving this a watch. Very well done and also very informative.
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Matt Bare
4 years
I continue to believe that one of the most powerful things you can give another person is "belief" in them. Watch what happens to a person when they are supported by another. Amazing!
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Matt Bare
3 years
Fun to have one of our high school coaches pass members @jeremypost77 in early to watch pre-game warmups with his daughter tonight.
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Matt Bare
2 years
New sign for the house! #wolvesback
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Matt Bare
4 years
Since there is no basketball being played right now each day I’m going to share 1 b-ball highlight or story from my job over the years. This is my favorite clip from 2016 of my guy Mason. He was a 4th grader at the time. This is what my job is all about. ⁦⁦ @SkippersBB
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Matt Bare
2 years
If I could go back and have walk up music for tee ball this is what I would do 😂
@SamAliSports
Sam Ali
2 years
This is the greatest walk-up song in the history of baseball 🤣🤣🤣
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Matt Bare
4 years
There are few things more beautiful and pure than Jordan’s last shot as a Bull. The form....the release....the follow through...the perfect swish.
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Matt Bare
6 years
Wow. What. A. Game. So happy for all of our fans!! #playoffs
@Timberwolves
Minnesota Timberwolves
6 years
PLAYOFF BOUND. #AllEyesNorth
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