RCTC men's basketball team looking to rebound in 2026-27
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. ...
Rochester Community and Technical College's men's basketball squad began the 2026-27 campaign with two wins, topping Sisseton-Whapeton 222-106 and Minnesota North College-Vermilion 99-68 in the Riverland Classic. Coach Brian LaPlante, who is in his 30th season with a career record of 582-266, leads a roster featuring four sophomores and 14 first-year players.
Sophomore Jame Osborne leads the team in scoring with 31 points per game through the first two contests. The squad's outlook is positive, with head coach LaPlante expressing optimism about their growth and depth. The 2026-27 schedule includes home and away games against various teams in the Riverland Conference and beyond, with the first matchup against Sisseton-Whapeton scheduled for Friday, October 30.
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