The next four games (three games in Orlando followed by Virginia Tech visiting The Barn) will tell a lot more about this Minnesota team than the first four have. READ MORE
Game Preview: vs. DePaul 11/24/11 [Old Spice Classic]
Gopher Basketball Articles
Game Preview: vs. Virginia Tech 11/30/11
Seth Greenberg’s team seems to find itself on the bubble every year and it appears they’ll be in a similar position a few months from now. Seth Greenberg’s team seems to find itself on the bubble every year and it appears they’ll be in a similar position a few months from now. After a tourney […] READ MORE
The Road to Selection Sunday: Big Ten/ACC Challenge Should Get B1G Off to Good Start
The B1G/ACC Challenge is marketed by the “mother ship” (ESPN) as a battle for bragging rights between two power leagues, but in truth its most important aspect is the opportunity for individual teams to build and/or add to their NCAA Tournament resumes. After losing the first 10 challenges, the B1G has won the last two, […] READ MORE
Game Preview: vs. Mount St. Mary’s 11/21/11
The Gophers should have little trouble against Mt. Saint Mary’s. Minnesota continues their gallant battle through “the toughest nonconference home schedule in the Big Ten”, this time hosting Mount St. Mary’s. Located in Maryland, the school is the second oldest Catholic university in the United States. The Mountaineers finished 11-21 overall and 9-9 in conference […] READ MORE
Mbakwe Injured in Minnesota’s Loss; 6th Year; Postgame Quotes
A nightmare scenario for the Gophers. Writer’s edit: On Monday, Minnesota announced that Mbakwe suffered an ACL tear and will miss the remainder of the season. As discussed last night, I believe this effectively means his days of playing college basketball are over. His toughness and support from the sidelines will still be a great […] READ MORE
Game Preview: vs. Appalachian State 12/6/11
ASU is a middle-of-the-pack team in the Southern Conference. The Gophers (8-1) look to add another victory to their two-game winning streak on Tuesday night when the Mountaineers of Appalachian State (4-3 overall; 1-1 conference; 2-3 against D-I opponents) visit Minneapolis. The Big Ten Network will broadcast the 7pm CT game. Located in Boone, North […] READ MORE
Kyle Washington Talks Prep School And High Major Offers
Washington has received offers from schools such as Baylor, Florida, Louisville, Washington, Notre Dame, Central Michigan, Minnesota, Miami, West Virginia, Drake, Iowa State, Marquette, Penn State, Wisconsin, and Xavier. Kyle Washington, a 6-foot-9 junior who transferred from St. Louis Park (MN) Benilde St. Margaret’s to Lakeville (CT) Hotchkiss, has picked many major basketball offers since […] READ MORE
Game Preview: vs. Fairfield 11/17/11
Minnesota could see a modest test as it hosts Fairfield. READ MORE
Apple Valley Guard Tyus Jones Makes Recent Visits
Jones recently visited Ohio State and Minnesota. READ MORE
Game Preview: vs. South Dakota State 11/14/11
The Minnesota native will give the Gopher guards all they can handle. READ MORE