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    Kent Youngblood retires

    The recent four page print edition sports sections make we wonder if the paper even wants to cover the full sporting scene any longer.
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    Gopher women's basketball has a new DOBO

    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...
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    Gophers ranked #17 in way too early look at next season by The Athletic

    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...
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    Mara Braun Q & A

    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/
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    All Things Ashlee Wilson Recruitment Thread (Class of 2030, Gophers Offered)

    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.
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    Minnesota 2025-2026

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

    What has the world come to that seventh graders are getting offers?
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    Reusse: Report cards are now available for all coaches and managers (Dawn Plitzuweit, Gophers women’s basketball: B)

    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...
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    Transfer Portal 2025

    Graduate guards like Janay Sanders and Alexsia Rose turned out to be decent pickups. Hope for the same with Glenn!
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    Gophers partner with Independent Sports & Entertainment (ISE) to explore potential naming rights for Williams Arena.

    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.
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    Minnesota 2025-2026

    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.
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    Transfer Portal 2025

    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.
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    Minnesota 2025-2026

    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.
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    U to explore naming rights for Williams Arena

    The University of Minnesota Department of Athletics will announce today that it has partnered with Independent Sports & Entertainment (ISE) to explore potential naming rights for Williams Arena. Here's a link where you can read more...
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    WBIT Game 4: Gophers meet Florida in Naptown at Hinkle (3-31-25)

    Gophers vs Belmont for the championship. 5 PM Central time on Wednesday - game on ESPN2.



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