Q&A: Amir Coffey Talks Recruiting After Injury, Targets June Return

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Amir Coffey is the Gophers top target for the class of 2016. Amir Coffey, a junior wing from Hopkins, is considered the state’s top prospect in the Class of 2016. Coffey helped lead the Royals to 30-2 record this past season as they finished runner-up in the Class AAAA Tournament, losing to Lakeville North in […] READ MORE


Q&A: Elliot Eliason Relishes Role of Elder Statesman

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Elliott Eliason is playing in his fifth season at the University of Minnesota, playing center for the men’s basketball team. The 6’11 Chadron, NE native led the Golden Gophers in rebounds and blocks last year. Eliason has a history of injury. He played only 452 minutes in the 2012-13 season; he almost doubled that number […] READ MORE


Road to Selection Sunday: An Early Report Card on the Best Conferences

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A month into the 2014-15 college basketball season, let’s take a look at some of the teams exceeding expectations, under-performing, or those who, for the most part, are meeting their preseason expectations. We’ll focus on what generally are considered the best 9 conferences in the country: Big Ten; AAC (American); ACC; Atlantic 10; Big East; […] READ MORE



Q&A: Getting to Know Freshman Guard Nate Mason

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Nate Mason is in his freshman year at the University of Minnesota playing both point guard and shooting guard for the men’s basketball team. The 6’1 freshman from Decatur, GA has had a big early impact on the Gophers and appears to be a great addition for Coach Pitino and the staff. He is expected […] READ MORE



The Good, The Bad and The Interesting: The Season is Finally Here Edition!

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It’s November, which in my mind officially kicks off college basketball season, the greatest time of the year and one of the only reasons I can actually get through winter without freaking out and buying a Florida time share in the third week of February. There’s something special about the anticipation of college basketball season […] READ MORE