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The Gophers overcame a first half deficit to pick up a big 86-74 road win over the Providence Friars. Jordan Murphy scored 23 points and added 14 rebounds, while guard Nate Mason dropped 17 points in the road victory. Minnesota showed excellent resolve by making effort plays and key steals in the second half. The […] READ MORE
MICHIGAN STATE B1G Projection: 1st Preseason KenPom Rank: #10 NCAA Tournament Note: 20 consecutive appearances Key Returnees: 6-7 So. G/F Miles Bridges (16.9 ppg, 8.3 rpg), 6-8 So. F Nick Ward (13.9 ppg, 6.5 rpg), 6-5 So. G Joshua Langford (6.9 ppg, 41.6 3FG%) Key Newcomers: 6-11 Fr. F Jaren Jackson Jr., 6-8 Fr. F Xavier Tillman Season Opener: Nov. 10 (#295 […] READ MORE
ROAD TO NEW YORK, NEW YORK — Welcome to the 2017-18 college basketball season, arguably in these parts the most anticipated Minnesota Gophers season since 1997-98, when Gopher fans still were basking in the glow of a 1997 Final Four run that most definitely happened (if the NCAA says North Carolina’s tournament runs happened, then so did Minnesota’s). 5th-year Gophers head coach […] READ MORE
The Gophers hosted UW-Green Bay at the Sports Pavilion as a charity fundraiser to benefit Puerto Rico. Minnesota used 26 points from Amir Coffey and an additional 24 by Isaiah Washington to run past the Phoenix for a 115-86 win. Everyone received a little Sunday “Coffey” with their early-afternoon newspaper. Amir Coffey opened the game […] READ MORE
Minnesota showed how valuable their returning chemistry will be as they ran past the Concordia-St. Paul Golden Bears for a 106-58 exhibition win. Jordan Murphy had 22 points and 11 rebounds, while guard Nate Mason added 15 points on 6-for-11 shooting. Minnesota had four players in double figures and their backcourt shined throughout the night. […] READ MORE
The Jr. Akorn Kamado Kooker Charcoal grill features dual dampers, heat gauge, and triple wall steel with insulation to deliver a superior grilling experience. As part of our annual donation drive, we are excited to give away one amazing Char-Griller AKORN JR Kamado grill! All donors who donate at least $100 will be entered to […] READ MORE
The Gophers hosted their annual Maroon and Gold scrimmage at Williams Arena Sunday night and it was the first public look at the 2017 Gophers. The team must develop more chemistry by playing in game action, but the guard play stood out. Nate Mason was shooting the ball very effectively and drilled a notable mid-range […] READ MORE
The Gophers basketball team held media day at Williams Arena Saturday afternoon. It was the first chance media members had to meet the new roster for the 2017-18 season. Expectations are high for a team that finished 24-10 with an NCAA Tournament appearance. The Gophers are ranked 15th in the first USA Today coaches poll. […] READ MORE
Gabe Kalscheur, a 6-foot-2, 189-pound senior guard from Minneapolis (MN) DeLaSalle, committed to Minnesota in July, joining two of his Howard Pulley AAU teammates. Kalscheur is ranked as the fourth best player in the Minnesota Class of 2018. He received a scholarship offer from Minnesota last summer. Kalscheur averaged 18.1 points per game as junior […] READ MORE
DESTINATION SWEET 16, U.S.A. — With the Twins season now over, it’s time to hone in our focus on Richard Pitino’s 2017-18 Minnesota Golden Gophers basketball team. Prior to key rotation forward Eric Curry’s season-ending knee injury, I felt pretty comfortable saying the Gophers would be a Sweet 16-caliber (at least) squad. Now, sans sophomore […] READ MORE