About the Shada 3-on-3
The Shada (SHA-dah) is an annual 3-on-3 basketball tournament held every June in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota. The name comes from the Ojibwi word for "Pelican."
The Tournament
Founded in 1994, the Shada is the longest-running 3-on-3 basketball tournament in the tri-state area of Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Each year it draws more than 260 teams and 1,200 players across roughly 20 divisions — from 3rd-grade boys and girls through varsity, post-high-school, and college divisions for both men and women.
The tournament deliberately blends competitive basketball with a summer lake weekend vibe. Pelican Rapids sits at the gateway to Maplewood State Park and the heart of Minnesota lake country. Play ball during the day, hit the lakes and local spots after. Early June timing kicks off summer.
Our Mission
- Promote the game of basketball at every level.
- Fundraise for local basketball programs and community development.
- Attract people to Pelican Rapids and showcase the community.
More about the tournament
The Founders
Dave Rund
Dave Rund began his career as a third-grade teacher at Pelican Rapids Elementary in 1989 and went on to coach the Pelican Rapids girls basketball team for nine years before moving to Fergus Falls. He coached the Otter girls for 10 years and led them to their first state tournament appearance in 2008. Named Section Coach of the Year four times and State AAA Coach of the Year once, Rund transitioned to head coach of the Fergus Falls boys program in 2009. He was inducted into the Minnesota Coaches Association Girls Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame in 2014 after a 24-year head-coaching career in which he turned around two programs.
Doug Bruggeman
Doug Bruggeman is a longtime social studies teacher, coach, and Dean of Students at Pelican Rapids High School (now retired). Beyond basketball, he's a Pelican Rapids community fixture — the creator of "Peteyville," transforming the town with 59 holiday light displays across three parks during the Christmas season and earning him the nickname "Mayor of Peteyville." He also contributes to the Pelican Rapids Press as a journalist. His oldest son Casey is a college basketball coach; his youngest, Ryan, went on to play college basketball at Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall.