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Northwestern 68, Minnesota 57: Rapid Reaction

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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

Al Nolen Out Indefinitely: Minnesota Gophers Suffer Setback

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The Minnesota Golden Gophers college basketball program announced that senior point guard Al Nolen will be out indefinitely with a broken bone in his right foot. Nolen suffered the injury Jan. 22 in the first half versus the Michigan Wolverines. Nolen also missed five games (11/29-12/15) this season during the non-conference schedule with a stress reaction in his right … [Read more...] about Al Nolen Out Indefinitely: Minnesota Gophers Suffer Setback

Blake Hoffarber Emerging as #13 Minnesota’s Main Scoring Weapon

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For the #13 Minnesota Golden Gophers, senior two guard Blake Hoffarber is going from "shooter" to "scorer." And he has to, especially since their fourth leading scorer Devoe Joseph has now left the program. After this significant defection, the Gophers should (if I may quote Dave Chappelle playing Prince in a basketball themed comedic sketch) "purify yourself in the waters … [Read more...] about Blake Hoffarber Emerging as #13 Minnesota’s Main Scoring Weapon

Tim Brewster’s Struggles Continue vs. USC

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Tim Brewster came to Minneapolis with the reputation as a top notch recruiter who would bring college football excitement and energy back to the Golden Gophers’ program. To those Minnesota faithful who have seen this before, with none other than Jim Wacker, the hiring was puzzling. This is especially the case when Gary Patterson, head coach of Texas Christian, and Lane … [Read more...] about Tim Brewster’s Struggles Continue vs. USC

Evan Turner Makes Anything Possible

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By Hans Hetrick I believe Evan Turner can take an inbounds pass from under the opposition’s basket at the key, bring the ball 40 feet up the floor in two dribbles, jump stop into the air, and drain a 37-foot jump shot to beat Michigan at the buzzer—all in under 2.2 seconds. I believe he can rim in a baseline 3-pointer, pick Mike Tisdale’s pocket, and glide down the court for … [Read more...] about Evan Turner Makes Anything Possible

Selection Sunday and Big Ten Final Live Blog/Chat!

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By The Sports Bank Staff That day has finally arrived! Paul Schmidt and Paul Banks are still live in Indy with the Big Ten Championship game, and then the Selection Show all at Conseco Fieldhouse. The rest of the staff will be here too talking #1 seeds, bubbles bursting and potential Cinderellas. Join us and be the most informed person on your block! Championship and … [Read more...] about Selection Sunday and Big Ten Final Live Blog/Chat!

Gophers Crush Purdue, Earn NCAA Bid

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By Mike Gallagher Ok, so that’s speculation.  But honestly, how do you leave the Gophers out of the field of 65 now? After squeaking out an overtime victory against Michigan State Friday and ending Purdue’s Big Ten tournament Saturday in embarrassing fashion, the Gophers have done everything it could be asked to do to come all the way back from bubble nothingness, to get … [Read more...] about Gophers Crush Purdue, Earn NCAA Bid

Michigan State vs. Minnesota Preview

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By Jeff Ghiringhelli The Big Ten tournament is in full swing (just ask Ohio State and Michigan), and one of the more important quarterfinal games features Michigan State against Minnesota. The Golden Gophers are in desperate need of a deep tournament run, and a loss tonight would effectively eliminate them from contention for an at-large bid. They got off to a strong start … [Read more...] about Michigan State vs. Minnesota Preview