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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
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
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
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
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
Julian Welch is averaging 13.8 points per game over the last four. Prior to the start off the season, I thought this was a team that could finish in seventh place (but much closer to eighth or ninth than to fifth or sixth) in the conference and be on the bubble, with the thought that […] READ MORE
Both teams are obviously happy to have won their first two games in the Old Spice Classic, but they have each needed to come from behind to do so and would like to put on a dominant performance to end the tournament. Dayton has many scoring options, with 4 players averaging double-digit scoring and another […] READ MORE
Minnesota could see a modest test as it hosts Fairfield. READ MORE
With experienced big men and young guards, the Gophers 2011-12 roster has some depth, length and athleticism. READ MORE
Jones recently visited Ohio State and Minnesota. READ MORE