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And, with today's announcement by the now Iowa Star Tribune...moving printing to Des Moines, there will be no current news in print editions. Deadlines will be late afternoon after that change.

And the often four page sports section in the print edition of the Minnesota Star Tribune (with one page sometimes legal notices) doesn't leave room for a lot of sports news of any kind. At the moment, they have no one reporter covering the Lynx, for example. Three columnists have done game...

The recent four page print edition sports sections make we wonder if the paper even wants to cover the full sporting scene any longer.

Corey Green has joined the program as the new Director of Basketball Operations (DOBO). Here's a link to a story with all the details. This role was previously filled by Adam Marso. Welcome aboard, Corey...

The Athletic has the Gopher women ranked #17 for the upcoming season in what they note is a "way too early look at the 2025 season. Story is behind a paywall, however. Story also ranks UCLA #4, Michigan #11, Washington #12, Maryland #13, Michigan State #14 and Iowa #16. Going to be one heck...

Q&A with Mara Braun in today's St Paul paper. Might be behind at paywall. Here's the link: https://www.twincities.com/2025/05/02/gophers-mara-braun-i-really-want-to-make-some-noise/

So, as this is a 2030 class member....how many comments does one think there will be before she commits - most likely in the fall of 2029.

2025-2026 Big Ten opponents - Wisconsin twice, west coast swing is Washington and Oregon.

What has the world come to that seventh graders are getting offers?

Interestingly enough.....the Dawn rating didn't make it into the version of the column that is in my print edition this morning. I thought he might not have graded her using the "I don't follow that team" approach. At least Patrick didn't call them the "Lady Gophers" like some other folks...

Graduate guards like Janay Sanders and Alexsia Rose turned out to be decent pickups. Hope for the same with Glenn!

The home locker rooms have been upgraded over the years. They are very good. And, Athletes Village, where the players spend most of their time is top notch.

Let's make the Big Dance and not worry about a secondary tournament. Top 16 seeds get first & second round games at home. Otherwise, you hit the road.

In an interview on WCCO radio this morning, Coach P said 1,300 Division I women have entered the portal. She said that is 25% of the players. That's just insane.....no way they all find a new home.

Pretty clear that you have to play defense to see significant playing time under this coach. Wish her the best, but it turned out to not be a good fit.