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Associated Press top 25 poll doesn't include Minnesota voter

The Associated Press changed its top 25 basketball poll this season, giving some states with multiple Division I teams additional votes. As a result, Minnesota was left without any input. More…

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Gophers final pre-76 Classic tuneup against Utah Valley tonight

The Gophers still have a lot to learn about themselves, entering tonight's matchup against Utah Valley. More…

Postgame: Tubby Smith might make Rodney Williams a starter

After a 14-point effort in just 17 minutes of action against Stephen F. Austin, Rodney Williams solidified himself as a possible starter in Minnesota's rotation. More…

Gophers v. Stephen F. Austin will be all about defense

Two teams that live and die on defense will face off tonight at Williams Arena. Stephen F. Austin had the No. 1 scoring defense in the Southland Conference last season. The Gophers led the Big Ten in blocks a year ago. More…

Halftime Blog-Tennessee Tech v. Minnesota

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

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…

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