Hoop dreams come in all shapes and sizes, from fourth-graders channeling their inner LeBron James to making it to the "Big Dance," whether that dance happens to be a state tournament or the Final Four. As basketball season starts to wind down, we asked readers to shoot us their favorite hoops-related photos. We scored everything from artistic stills to action shots. Find more online at startribune.com/infocus.
ø Fresh snow and ice foil any hoop dreams in Middleton, Wis. By photographer Sue Peterson of St. Paul. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Terence O’Laughlin has followed this St. Paul eighth-grade traveling team all season. The grandfather of one of the players, O’Laughlin took this photo of Aidan Phelps (in gray) that mom Laura Pfeiffer says she’s grateful to have. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Jan Agren of St. Louis Park sent this picture of her grandson, Will, trying to shoot a basket while living in Boston. He was 16 months old at the time. Right: David Wheaton of St. Paul had a bird’s-eye view at the Gopher women’s basketball game vs. Seton Hall at Williams Arena in November. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
David Wheaton of St. Paul had a bird’s-eye view at the Gopher women’s basketball game vs. Seton Hall at Williams Arena in November. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
