Kevin McKenzie, Head Coach of the Eagan Wildcats PLUS Teams of the Week

Is defense still the secret to winning in the shot-clock era? This episode of the Splash City Basketball Podcast goes inside the huddle with Kevin McKenzie, head coach of the 4A #7 ranked Eagan Wildcats. Coach McKenzie breaks down what makes his defensive system so effective, holding opponents to just 47 points per game so far. McKenzie shares what it meant to the Eagan community to finally snap a 15-year drought against powerhouse Lakeville North. We also discuss the unique dynamic of coaching his son, Michael, during this historic 6-0 start.After our deep dive into the South Suburban Conference, we sprint through our Teams of the Week across all four classes:Class A: The undefeated Rothsay Tigers and Karson Jensen’s 1,000-point milestone.Class AA: The #1 ranked Goodhue squad as they prepare for a massive Hiawatha Valley showdown.Class AAA: The dominant Totino-Grace and their recent tear through Class 4A giants.Class AAAA: Maple Grove following a perfect 3-0 week against top-tier competition.We wrap things up by heading to the college hardwood to highlight Gustavus’s first win at St. John's in over a decade and Jakob Braaten’s historic turn as the D2 National Player of the Week for Southwest Minnesota State.Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or YouTube. Follow Splash City Basketball Podcast on Instagram, Facebook and Bluesky.