Myron P. Medcalf
Reporter | University of Minnesota basketball
Phone: 612-673-4092
E-mail: mmedcalf@startribune.com
Myron P. Medcalf covers the University of Minnesota men's basketball.
Recent content from Myron P. Medcalf
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Early comeback from injury by Johnson boosts U lineup
Damian Johnson is expected to play tonight despite having two fingers on his left hand bandaged.
Nov 22, 2008 -
Block party at Williams Arena
The Gophers set a team record with 17 blocks, and they converted on their late free throws to nail down a victory over Bowling Green.
Nov 18, 2008 -
Bumps don't slow U down
MVP Lawrence Westbrook and post man Ralph Sampson were big difference-makers.
Nov 17, 2008 -
U runs hard, grabs first victory
A young backcourt showed some promise, with Al Nolen leading the way with 17 points in the Gophers' opener.
Nov 15, 2008 -
Men's basketball: Long range even longer
Three-pointers are a foot farther out, a change meant to slow a trend building for two decades in the men's game. The Gophers kick off their season tonight against Concordia in St. Paul.
Nov 14, 2008 -
High grades given, and needed
The Gophers' 2009 recruiting class is regarded as one of the nation's best, but two members have academic issues to sort out.
Nov 14, 2008 -
U's top recruit rebounding from adversity
Royce White oozes basketball ability, but can the 6-7 Hopkins forward overcome an academic mistake that forced him to switch schools and a temper that has hurt him on the court?
Nov 12, 2008 -
Carter sparks U to romp over Northern State
Junior college transfer Paul Carter scored 17 points in the Gophers' final exhibition game.
Nov 7, 2008 -
As he perseveres, Northern State coach also inspires
Northern State's Don Meyer was badly injured in a car wreck, leading to the amputation of part of his left leg, and also was found to have cancer, but he pushes on.
Nov 6, 2008 -
Gophers: Exhbition brings 'C or C-minus' effort
Minnesota played a typical first exhibition game, with glimpses of success and much yet to do.
Nov 4, 2008
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