1975 Parker/1979 Augustana graduate. One of the best shooting guards in SD high school history. A three-time all-stater who led Parker to a 70-10 record during those three years and to two State B runner-up finishes in 1973 and 1974. Scored 1,477 career points at Parker and played for legendary Coach Gayle Hoover. As a 4-year letterman and part-time starter at Augie, he helped the Vikings win the North Central Conference title in 1978 and advance to two NCAA DII national tournaments. Was a 26-year high school boys’ basketball coach (329-212) who coached in all three of SD’s prep classes. Coached Sioux Falls O’Gorman girls’ tennis to four state titles, O’Gorman boys’ golf to two state titles and the O’Gorman boys’ basketball teams to state runner-up finishes in 1992, 1998, 2004 and 2005, qualifying for nine total state tourney appearances. Through his job at Sanford Health, Begeman continues to be a major supporter and contributor of high school and college athletics. Mike officiated girls’ basketball for 20 years, worked 14 State AA tournaments and three state championship games.
Begeman, Mike
- Induction Year: 2026
- Sport: Basketball
School / Team
Parke; Augustana
Achievements
3x all-stater, Led Parker to 70-10 record over three years, 2x State B runner-up (1973, 1974), 1,477 career points at Parker, Helped win North Central Conference title (1978) · 2× NCAA DII national tournament appearances, 26-year high school boys’ basketball coach (329-212 record), Coached O’Gorman girls’ tennis to 4 state titles, Coached O’Gorman boys’ golf to 2 state titles, Coached O’Gorman boys’ basketball to state runner-up (1992, 1998, 2004, 2005) with 9 total state tourney appearances, Officiated girls’ basketball for 20 years, Worked 14 State AA tournaments and 3 state championship games