The Gophers' top seven
A look at the Gophers' expected top players, a mix of established Big Ten players and incoming junior college transfers and freshman:
BackcourtYr.Comment
DeAndre MathieuSr.JUCO transfer stunned the Big Ten with his ruthless attacking.
Andre HollinsSr.Healthy now after a severe ankle sprain hindered his spring.
Carlos MorrisJr.Power-driving JUCO transfer could also start at small forward.
Nate MasonFr.With his speed and maturity, he could quickly fall in as sixth man.
FrontcourtYr.Comment
Elliott EliasonSr.May not start as he did last year, but valuable on defense and boards.
Mo WalkerSr.Became, at times, a force under the hoop after dropping 60 pounds.
Joey KingJr.Pick-and-pop forward Pitino relishes for his freewheeling offense.
