South Dakota Mines

South Dakota School of Mines Athletics welcomes Hope Bonlander back for another season as the Hardrocker Women's basketball assistant coach. 

 “Hope was a tremendous competitor and player at Southwest Minnesota State --- and played for a trusted friend in Allison Kruger.”  Larsen said. “I’m excited about Hope being back and has a lot to offer our players and the Hardrocker women’s basketball program.”

Bonlander comes to SD Mines from the University of Sioux Falls (S.D.), where she served as a graduate assistant for their Lady Cougars basketball program. 

“I am very thankful to have this opportunity to be a part of the amazing Hardrocker Family,” Bonlander said. “I’m excited to support Coach Larsen’s philosophy of dedication and hard work and very anxious for the season to start.”

Prior to her time at USF, Bonlander played at Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall, Minn. While at SMSU, Bonlander received her bachelor’s of science in Physical Education with an emphasis on Sports Management. 

“Her experience as a graduate assistant at USF working under Coach Traphagen, has given Hope valuable experience,” Larsen said. “I am thrilled that Coach Bonlander is joining the Hardrocker women’s basketball program.”