Newest ESPN.com "early" rankings; Gophers #24

[Gopher07]

The latest from Andy Katz:

1. Indiana
2. Louisville
3. Kentucky
4. Kansas
5. Michigan

8. Ohio State
10. Michigan State
22. Wisconsin
24. Minnesota: The Gophers got tremendous news when Trevor Mbakwe was deemed eligible for a sixth year and then agreed to come back. Led by the much-improved Rodney Williams, Minnesota played reasonbly well and reached the NIT final without the injured Mbakwe. If they have him healthy for a full season -- with their top five scorers back and nearly the entire bench -- there is no reason why the Gophers can't be a contender for a top-four finish in the Big Ten.

http://espn.go.com/mens-college-bas...-lead-revised-top-25-plenty-changes-elsewhere

 

[Schnauzer]

I wish the Gophers would at least once cash the check that Katz seems to continually write for them. He seems to always love the Gophers.

 

[98VQueens]

I wish the Gophers would at least once cash the check that Katz seems to continually write for them

Who wouldn't.

 

[bleedsmaroonandgold]

I'd give a limb to finish ahead of Wisconsin in final rankings, B1G standings, and outlasting them in the tournament. And basketball isn't even my sport.

 

[ECreppinUofM]

Lotta love for the BIG

 

[SelectionSunday]

Also #24 at CBSSports.com

http://www.cbssports.com/collegebas...ne-uk-solidifies-no-1-duke-ohio-state-move-up