Eden Prairie's boys basketball program is headed in a new direction following a 2022-23 campaign mired in turmoil.
Eden Prairie hires Alexander Culver to coach boys basketball
Culver, who had been coaching at Roseville, replaces David Flom, who resigned amid protests over his use of a racial slur in a classroom setting.
May 9, 2023 at 10:33PM
The Eagles have hired Alexander "Zander" Culver to replace embattled David Flom, according to a news release from the school's athletic department. Flom resigned from his coaching position April 7 amid controversy for reading a racial slur to his players.
Russ Reetz, associate principal of student activities at Eden Prairie, said in the release that Culver "is going to support and inspire our athletes to become better people and better players."
Culver, who has been Roseville's coach the past four seasons, plans to meet with Eden Prairie families on Monday. He just had his first winning season (14-13) at Roseville, compiling a 29-70 record during his tenure.
Culver previously served as an assistant coach at Wayzata. He played college basketball at Winona State.
He replaces Flom, who was suspended by the school district on Dec. 8 following complaints about a racial slur he read to players from a social media post during a classroom session. He was reinstated as the Eagles' coach on Jan. 23.
Flom guided the Eagles for 17 years, compiling a career record of 393-195. Eden Prairie went 28-0 in 2020, and Flom was selected the National High School Coaches Association Coach of the Year that season. Flom remains an elementary school teacher in the Eden Prairie school district, where he has taught since 2006.
Six players plus head coach Garrett Raboin and assistant coach Ben Gordon are from Minnesota. The tournament’s games will be televised starting Monday.
