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RCTC men's basketball team starts season 2-0 at Riverland Classic

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Last updated Nov 5, 2026

RCTC men's basketball team starts season 2-0 at Riverland Classic

Summary

The Rochester Community and Technical College men's basketball team opened its 2026-27 season with a strong showing, defeating Sisseton-Whapeton 123-38 and Minnesota North College-Vermilion 99-68 during the Riverland Classic held in Austin. Coach Brian LaPlante, in his 30th season, aims to improve upon last year's disappointing record of 11-17. The team features a mix of four returning sophomores and 14 newcomers, with freshman James Osborne leading in scoring with 31 points over the first two games. The Yellowjackets look forward to upcoming matches against North Iowa Area Community College and Minnesota North College-Rainy River on November 6 and 7, respectively.

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By the Numbers

•RCTC men's basketball team started the season 2-0.
•The Yellowjackets outscored opponents 222-106 in two games.
•James Osborne leads the team with 31 points so far.
•Next up, RCTC faces North Iowa Area Community College on November 6.
•Coach LaPlante is optimistic about the team's depth and growth.

Latest Updates

1:04 AMYahoo Sports — RCTC men's basketball team looking to rebound in 2026-27

What they're saying

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Nov. 4—ROCHESTER — The Rochester Community and Technical College men's basketball team started the 2026-27 season 2-0, outscoring Sisseton-Whapeton and Minnesota North College-Vermilion 222-106 during the Riverland Classic in Austin last week. Here is a look at the 2026-27 team: Head coach: Brian LaPlante (30th season, 582-266 career record). Assistant coaches: Sam Barnes, Andre Crockett Jr. ...
— Yahoo Sports

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