Debbie Jones on Guiding Tyus, the Recruiting Process and Road Ahead

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Tyus Jones at The Barn for a recent Gopher game. Behind most successful young men is a hard-working and nurturing Mother who leads by example. That is certainly the case as Debbie Jones helps guide the nation’s number one basketball recruit, her son Tyus, through the intense national recruiting battle that is taking place in […] READ MORE



Game Preview: Gophers at Ohio State 2/20/13

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The rv/rv Minnesota Golden Gophers (18-8, 6-7) travel to Columbus to take on the #18/18 Ohio State Buckeyes (18-7, 8-5).  Under Thad Matta the Bucks are 131-2 at home against unranked opponents.  The game can be seen at 6pm CT on the Big Ten Network. (Photo: Jim Rogash / Getty Images) READ MORE


Road to Selection Sunday: Absent Win Over Ohio State, Gophers Spending Their Last Week Off The Bubble

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BEEN HERE BEFORE, Minn. — Officially the University of Minnesota men’s basketball team won’t be near the NCAA tournament cutline until after Wednesday night’s expected loss to Ohio State, so its fans should enjoy this one final Monday with a “bubbleless” Gophers. Though the Gophers have all the necessary numbers required of a bubble team hoping to be selected for the NCAA […] READ MORE


Game Preview: Gophers at Iowa 2/17/13

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The Iowa Hawkeyes (16-9, 5-7) are eyeing a tournament berth, but likely need to topple the Minnesota Golden Gophers (18-7, 6-6) to get there. They’ll try to avenge a 62-59 loss in Minneapolis two weeks ago when these rivals go at it again on Sunday at 1:06pm CT. The Big Ten Network will carry this game. (Photo: Hannah […] READ MORE



Game Preview: Gophers vs. Wisconsin 2/14/13

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The #20/19 Wisconsin Badgers (17-7, 8-3) are in Minneapolis to take on the Minnesota Golden Gophers (17-7, 5-6). Two Badger seniors from the state of Minnesota – Jared Berggren and Mike Bruesewitz – celebrated after an overtime victory over Michigan on Saturday and look to continue the good times back in their home state tonight. Tip is set […] READ MORE


Road to Selection Sunday: Even Optimists Have To Wonder, Are Gophers Headed Toward The Bubble?

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Even this old school Goldy wants the Barn Magic to return against Bucky on Thursday night. FEBRUARY FOSBURY FLOP, Minn. — I’m too  frustrated to discuss the direction yet another Gopher basketball season appears headed, so let’s keep it simple this dreary Monday morning. For our own sanity, we’ll roll primarily with a “Field of 68” projection […] READ MORE



Game Preview: Gophers vs. Illinois 2/10/13

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The Illinois Fighting Illini (16-8, 3-7) take on the #18/18 Minnesota Golden Gophers (17-6, 5-5) in Minneapolis tonight at 5pm CT. The game is available on the Big Ten Network. (Photo: Bradley Leeb-USA TODAY Sports) READ MORE