A Decision Guided by Family
Tylie Brodina, a 6‑foot‑2 guard from Devils Lake, North Dakota, announced last week that she will join the Minot State Beavers for the upcoming season, passing up a scholarship offer from the University of Mary.
Her high school career was marked by three straight appearances at the state tournament and two consecutive all‑state selections, during which she averaged roughly 19 points per game as a junior and crossed the 1,000‑point career milestone.
Brodina said her brother Parker, who plays for Mary’s men’s team, encouraged her to listen to her instincts rather than external pressures, a counsel that helped seal her choice.
The decision also carries a personal connection: Ryan Clark, now the head coach at Minot State, previously mentored Brodina at the high school level, adding a familiar face to the program.
To ready herself for the next level, Brodina is currently competing in AAU basketball, focusing on refining her scoring and playmaking before stepping onto the Beavers’ campus.