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Halftime Blog-Tennessee Tech v. Minnesota

Minnesota's up 37-22 with an offense that erased some early flaws. More…

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Gophers kick things off against Tenn. Tech

Mike Sutton, a former assistant under Tubby Smith at Tulsa, Georgia and Kentucky, brings his Tennessee Tech squad to Williams Arena for Minnesota's season opener. More…

Second/final exhibition another chance for young guys to shine

Rodney Williams Jr. and Justin Cobbs both contributed against Minnesota-Duluth. Against MSU-Moorhead, they have a chance to prove, again, that they're ready to give the Gophers solid minutes. More…

So this is how it all begins ... UMD-Minnesota tonight at 7 p.m.

After Tubby Smith announced the signing of a nationally ranked recruiting class a year ago and an NCAA tourney run in March, the Gophers were poised to go far and compete for a Big Ten title. Now what? More…

Join me for a live chat at 12 p.m. Wednesday

Visit startribune.com Wednesday at noon for a live chat session about the latest developments in Gophers basketball. More…

Cory Joseph enjoys weekend trip to Minnesota

Cory Joseph, one of the top recruits in the nation, said he enjoyed his official visit to Minnesota over the weekend. He also said his brother won't make or break his final decision. More…

Details on Trevor Mbakwe's legal situation

Joel Maturi has decided that Gophers power forward Trevor Mbakwe will not be allowed to suit up until his legal case is resolved. Here's some information on Mbakwe's case. More…

AD won't allow Trevor Mbakwe to play until legal case resolved

Here's the Gophers press release that outlines athletic director Joel Maturi's decision to keep Mbakwe out of competition until his felony assault case is resolved. More…

This is going to be an interesting year for the Gophers Part 3

If early practice sessions are any indication, Minnesota's newcomers are ready to go. More…

This is going to be an interesting year for the Gophers Part 2

Tubby Smith made one thing clear Friday: He's got young talent and he's not afraid to use it. More…

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