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What people are saying about him...

That isn't what I've heard from anyone or witnessed, but we're all allowed to have different opinions. Keep in mind, this isn't a regular job that you should be promoted to at 52 years old, there are 30 positions in the world, so an absolute huge accomplishment to ever get there.

Why do you say that? He's SO well respected, connects with the players, filled in for Finchy before successfully. He's known as a special talent. One of 30 now.

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7355922/2026/06/15/nbpa-top-100-camp-nba-stars-kyrie-irving/ "Nearly every school in attendance made it a priority to see Nur, and his recruitment is expected to take off from here. His ranking should rise, and if he continues this trajectory, he could put...

Here's the full press release: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota and the University of Minnesota Announce Collaboration to Advance Health Statewide As part of this agreement, the home of Gopher basketball will be named The Barn by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota MINNEAPOLIS – The...

Per U of MN: MINNEAPOLIS - The University of Minnesota Board of Regents approved a two-year contract extension for Thomas O. Moe Director of Athletics Mark Coyle on June 11, 2026. The agreement keeps Coyle under contract as the leader of Gopher Athletics through June 2032. Coyle was named...

Per U of MN press release: Plitzuweit Inks Extension, Now Under Contract Through 2032 MINNEAPOLIS - The University of Minnesota and head women's basketball coach Dawn Plitzuweit have agreed to a contract extension, which was approved by the Board of Regents at their June meeting. Plitzuwiet is...

Per the U of MN: Start Times Announced for Five Games The Big Ten conference and its television partners announced today the start times for five University of Minnesota football games in the upcoming 2026 season. The games announced included Minnesota's nonconference contests against Eastern...

I like reading all of this... https://www.vuhoops.com/villanova-basketball/33845/early-landing-spots-emerging-for-former-villanova-guard "The former Villanova guard waited a while after the portal opened before making his move, which usually means he gave the decision some real thought. It all...

Another Gopher headed to the NFL!

Chris Webber says Jokic is the best player in the NBA (I agree) but Wolves are a bad match-up for Nuggets:

but approved for Luka and Cade.