Here are teams 16-25 in my 2012-2013 preseason college basketball Top 25 and other teams who just missed the cut. … [Read more...] about 2012-2013 college basketball preseason top 25 (PART 2)
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Michigan State Spartans avoid upset at the Barn
This one truly was a barn-burner. Coming off a five-game hot streak in the Big Ten, Michigan State was looking to keep its position at the top of the conference, but the Golden Gophers had a different idea in mind. The first half alone had 16 lead changes and 4 ties. Minnesota’s Ralph Sampson III showed off his creativity with a variety of baby hooks and shots in the paint. … [Read more...] about Michigan State Spartans avoid upset at the Barn
Can Gophers Ralph Sampson III Follow Dad to the NBA?
Minnesota Golden Gophers Coach Tubby Smith has seen drastic, if not dramatic improvements in the game of senior Center Ralph Sampson III. "His consistency, his numbers have improved each year. They haven't been leaps and bounds, but I think a lot of it has to do with Ralph getting in better shape, not that he hasn't worked at it, but he's had to focus on learning to breathe … [Read more...] about Can Gophers Ralph Sampson III Follow Dad to the NBA?
Rapid Reaction: Minnesota Gophers 70, Bucknell Bison 58
The Bucknell Bison gave the Minnesota Gophers all that they could handle in the season opener on Friday night. Winning by a score of 70 to 58, the Gophers were challenged all night by a pesky Bison team. Trevor Mbakwe led the way for the Gophers, which will have to be the theme on most nights throughout the 2011-12 season. … [Read more...] about Rapid Reaction: Minnesota Gophers 70, Bucknell Bison 58
Minnesota Gophers, Bucknell Bison Open Season in Moments
The 2011-12 Gophers basketball season will tip off momentarily, as the Bison from Bucknell come to town. The Gophers, who ended last season losing 10 of their last 11 games, look to get off on the right foot against the perennial NCAA tournament darling Bison. The Gophers will rely heavily on the shoulders of senior forward Trevor Mbakwe. … [Read more...] about Minnesota Gophers, Bucknell Bison Open Season in Moments
#80 Minnesota Golden Gophers: College Basketball 111 in 111
Welcome to The Sports Bank’s second annual college basketball season preview series. Last year we looked at 99 teams in 99 days. This year, we are being slightly more aggressive and expanding to 111 teams in 111 days. We will rank the 74 power conference teams and top 37 mid-majors in reverse power ranking order. We’ll break down rosters, non-conference schedules, and pick … [Read more...] about #80 Minnesota Golden Gophers: College Basketball 111 in 111
Northwestern 68, Minnesota 57: Rapid Reaction
The at-large bid chances are long gone for the Minnesota Golden Gophers. And it took another hit tonight. They were on the bubble until they hit a three games losing streak, all against Big Ten bubble teams (Michigan State Spartans, Michigan Wolverines, Penn State Nittany Lions). Now their path to a NCAA bid is the exact same as the Northwestern Wildcats- run the conference … [Read more...] about Northwestern 68, Minnesota 57: Rapid Reaction
NCAA Tournament Bubble Watch (2/22/11)
With two weeks left in the regular season, we are hitting the stretch run of the college basketball season and teams are trying to improve their resume and pick up some key wins to help their NCAA Tournament hopes. Here are some crucial games this week that have bubble teams matching head-to-head that could ultimately make or break their chances of being selected for the Field … [Read more...] about NCAA Tournament Bubble Watch (2/22/11)