Reid Travis Talks Richard Pitino, Recruiting and Winning State Title

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Reid Travis, a 6-foot-7 junior forward from Minneapolis DeLaSalle, led the Islanders to their second straight Class AAA state title last month and was named the Star Tribune Metro Player of the Year.   GopherHole.com caught up with Travis Thursday night to learn the latest on his junior season, winning another state title, the new […] READ MORE


Tyus Jones Talks Richard Pitino, Recruiting and Winning State Title

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Gophers Richard Pitino and Tyus Jones spoke on Wednesday night. Tyus Jones, a 6-foot-2 junior point guard from Apple Valley, led the Eagles to their first ever Class AAAA state title last month. He is ranked #2 in the country by ESPN and has Minnesota among his final seven schools.   GopherHole.com caught up with […] READ MORE


Pitino Makes Positive Early Impressions With Current and Former Players

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Austin Hollins GH: When you first heard Tubby Smith was fired, what were some of the things you were hoping the coach would bring to the program? AH: “When Tubby was fired it was kind of shocking and at the same time there was a bit of suspense waiting to see who the new coach would […] READ MORE


Richard Pitino Gophers Press Conference Notes

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Here are my notes on the press conference. Will post when they send out the transcript: Teague: • Teague wanted a Relentless recruiter, someone to develop our student athletes, and manage and build this program – Coach Pitino fits all of those. • Timeframes, it went very well, we were very pleased with the search […] READ MORE


The Good, The Bad and The Interesting: The Richard Pitino Edition

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Gophers fans will formally meet their new head coach on Friday morning. Well that was fun, wasn’t it? When’s the last time an ongoing event had you glued to Twitter or whatever social medium you use for more than a week? Every day I thought “the” announcement could be made any minute, and I didn’t […] READ MORE


A Profile of Richard Pitino – The Tireless Recruiter

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Gophers coach Richard Pitino comes to Dinkytown with a reputation as a tireless worker and recruiter. Thirty-year old Richard Pitino will be announced as the next Minnesota Golden Gopher Friday at a press conference. Most local fans are already wondering what the hiring will mean to the current team, recruiting, a new practice facility and […] READ MORE



Gophers Reportedly Hire Richard Pitino to Lead Basketball Program

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Richard Pitino is likely to be introduced as the Gophers new HC on Thursday. It what can be described as a bold and intriguing decision, Minnesota Gophers athletic director Norwood Teague has reportedly hired Richard Pitino as the new head coach. Pitino, only 30 years old, brings a big name in the college basketball world, […] READ MORE


The Good, The Bad and The Interesting: The Shaka, Flip or Buzz Edition

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All eyes are on one Shaka Smart. Ah, a good, old-fashioned coaching search! Nothing gets a fan base so engaged and raucous than an administration’s attempt to undo the ills of a previous coaching regime while simultaneously doing its best to bring home a leader that the majority of people can get behind. And everyone’s […] READ MORE


Former Gopher Jim Petersen Talks Coaching Search, Recruiting and More

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Former Gopher Jim Petersen has a unique perspective on the Gophers coaching search. Former Gopher Jim Petersen has a unique perspective on the Gophers coaching search. He was a McDonald’s All American, Gopher great and NBA player. He is now a longtime TV analyst for the Timberwolves, assistant for the Lynx and his son plays […] READ MORE