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J.B.’s Jottings – June 16, 2012
Gopher Basketball Articles
Big Man Alex Illikainen Has Gophers Offer, Attending Badgers Camp
Alex Illikainen, a 6-foot-8, 192-pound freshman from Grand Rapids, who received a scholarship offer in April from Minnesota, is considered the top player in the state in the Class of 2015. Alex Illikainen, a 6-foot-8, 192-pound freshman from Grand Rapids, who received a scholarship offer in April from Minnesota, is considered the top player in […] READ MORE
Henry Ellenson Talks Gophers Offer, Possibly Playing with Brother Wally in College
Tubby would love to keep the Ellenson family dressed in maroon and gold for the better part of the next decade. Henry Ellenson, a 6-foot-8 freshman from Rice Lake (Wis.) High, is one of the top players in the Midwest in the Class of 2015. The younger brother of incoming freshman Wally recently received a […] READ MORE
J.B.’s Jottings – May 25, 2012
A loaded local 15U AAU team; Approving a practice facility and getting one built are not the same; Indiana Hoosier Matt Roth’s situation; Northwestern’s roster coming together. READ MORE
Wally Ellenson on Preparing for Gophers Arrival
Wally Ellenson says he is preparing to be a SG at Minnesota. Wally Ellenson, a 6-foot-5, 195-pound senior wing from Rice Lake (Wis.) High who signed with Minnesota last fall, is one of the Midwest’s top athletes. Ellenson competed American Family Insurance Slam Dunk Contest during the Final Four in New Orleans and recently talked […] READ MORE
Tubby & Gopher Basketball: The Importance of the 2012-13 Season
It’s important that the men’s basketball program have not only a strong showing on the court, but also on the recruiting trail. READ MORE
Column: Contract Extension or Not, U/Tubby Need Practice Facility
While Minnesota tries to work out the contract length and buyout provisions of a new deal with head coach Tubby Smith, it’s also time for the U to start meaningful planning around a facilities upgrade for the men’s basketball program. READ MORE
Made To Be Broken: Tubby Smith and Coaching Contracts
What really matters in the contract negotiations between head coach Tubby Smith and the University of Minnesota? READ MORE
Gophers Recruit Henry Ellenson to Receive Scholarship Offer from Georgetown
The Ellenson Family all dressed in maroon and gold – is this a sign of things to come? Henry Ellenson, a 6-foot-8 freshman from Rice Lake (Wis.) High, is one of the top players in the Midwest in the Class of 2015. He is one of three Ellenson brothers who shined for the Warriors, leading […] READ MORE
Norwood Teague named finalist as Gophers Director of Athletics
Norwood Teague shaking hands with popular coach Shaka Smart who Teague hired and has managed to keep after two very succesful post-season runs. University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler has announced Norwood Teague as the finalist for the university’s director of athletics position. Teague is currently the director of athletics for Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) […] READ MORE