9th Annual Tip Off Dinner

Thursday, November 9, 2023 5:30 PM

Greysolon Moorish Room

231 E Superior Street

Duluth, MN 55802

Join us for our annual social event and fundraiser for parents, fans, alumni, and supporters of East Basketball to the tip off the 2023-24 season! Proceeds from the dinner benefit the East Basketball Association for teams in grades 4-12.

Past Speakers

2014-2015: Gary Holquist (former Head Men's Coach at the University of Minnesota-Duluth) & Bob Kunze (former Head Boy's Coach at Duluth East High School)

2015-2016: Don Ness (Mayor of Duluth, former basketball player at Duluth Central)

2016-2017: Nick Guida (former Head Boy's Coach & Minnesota State Champion at Buffalo High School)

2017-2018: Joel Maturi (former Athletic Director, University of Minnesota)

2018-2019: Justin Wieck (Head Mens Basketball Coach, University of Minnesota Duluth)

2019-2020: John Thomas (Minnesota Timberwolves Vice President of Community Engagement, Former Professional Basketball Player, Former University of Minnesota Basketball Player)

2021-2022: Scott Savor (Leadership consultant and professional speaker)

2022-2023: Mandy Pearson (Head Womens Basketball Coach, University of Minnesota Duluth)

2023-2024: Karen Stromme (Former Head Women’s Basketball Coach, University of Minnesota Duluth)