Welcome to The Sports Bank’s third annual college basketball season preview series. Two years we looked at 99 teams in 99 days. Last year, we were slightly more aggressive and expanded to 111 teams in 111 days and will do so again as we look ahead to the 2012-2013 season. We will rank the 75 power conference teams and top 36 mid-majors in reverse power ranking order. … [Read more...] about #23 Minnesota Golden Gophers: College Basketball 111 in 111
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#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
99 in 99: #50 Minnesota Golden Gophers
Tubby Time has not accelerated the success of the Minnesota Gophers’ basketball program like originally anticipated. Last year was supposed to be the breakout out year but two highly regarded newcomers never saw a minute on the court while the team’s starting point guard was ineligible for most of conference play. With a loaded Big Ten this season, I cannot imagine this being … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #50 Minnesota Golden Gophers
Title Games Produce Different Fates for Mississippi State, Minnesota
By Mike Gallagher Don’t get me wrong, winning the Big Ten Tournament would’ve been nice on a number of levels for the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Not only would it have kept their ridiculous amount of late season momentum going right into the tournament with the auto bid they would’ve received, but in the big picture it also would be a great title and trophy to hold along … [Read more...] about Title Games Produce Different Fates for Mississippi State, Minnesota
2009-2010 Big Ten Basketball Preview: Part 2 of 4
By: David Kay The middle of Big Ten was filled with mediocrity last season as demonstrated by the fact that eight teams finished with conference records between 11-7 and 8-10. Some of that can be chalked up to opponents beating up on each other on a nightly basis and there being no real “gimme” (except for Indiana.) Some of that can also be chalked up to young teams still … [Read more...] about 2009-2010 Big Ten Basketball Preview: Part 2 of 4