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Are Gophers hurting themselves by shooting too many three-pointers?
The Gophers men's basketball team ranks last in the Big Ten in three-point shooting percentage, but it still attempts the fourth most in the league.
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Toughness factor will be key for Gophers basketball on the road Sunday at Iowa
The Gophers men's basketball team is winless on the road this season, but lacking toughness and struggling against physicality have been major issues. Can the Gophers play more aggressive on offense and tougher defensively Sunday in the rematch vs. Iowa?
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Gophers center Liam Robbins healthy to play Sunday in rematch against Iowa's Luka Garza
Gophers starting center Liam Robbins was limited with an injury in his last game, but he's expected to play Sunday against Iowa and All-American Luka Garza. The 7-foot Robbins leads the Big Ten in blocks this season.
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Can Carr, Gophers end their road struggles tonight at Michigan?
The Gophers men's basketball team is undefeated at home, but it suffered both losses this season on the road when star guard Marcus Carr struggled. Carr and company can end their road woes Wednesday at No. 10 Michigan, but the program hasn't won there since 2011.
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Gophers' Robbins earns Big Ten basketball player of the week honors
The junior center from Davenport, Iowa, averaged 19 points, 10.5 rebounds and 3.7 blocks in three games last week.
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Can Gophers basketball get back to a winning defense against Ohio State?
The Gophers men's basketball team held Michigan State to under 30 percent shooting in its last home game. But Wisconsin shot over 50 percent Thursday in the Gophers' loss in Madison.
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Gophers vs. Badgers basketball border battle has strong Minnesota flavor
When the No. 21-ranked Gophers men's basketball team plays Thursday at No. 6 Wisconsin, there will be more Minnesotans than players from Wisconsin on both rosters with nine combined.
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Can the Gophers keep up their hot shooting from three-point range?
The Gophers men's basketball team hit 27 three-pointers in the last two games, but can it keep that hot shooting up Monday night against Michigan State?
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Big Ten's top scorers Garza, Carr highlight tonight's Iowa vs. Gophers matchup
Iowa big man Luka Garza leads the nation and Big Ten in scoring this season. Gophers guard Marcus Carr is right behind him in the conference.
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Gophers have the pieces to really push the pace for Richard Pitino
The Gophers look to continue playing their up-tempo style Thursday night against UMKC. They lead the Big Ten in possessions per game this season.
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With starter Johnson injured, Ihnen could get more playing time for U
Gophers senior forward Brandon Johnson is likely out of tonight's game against UMKC with an ankle injury. What should Richard Pitino do to fill his spot in the frontcourt?
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Robbins' shot blocking could be key for Gophers vs. Boston College
The 7-foot Drake transfer ranked among the nation's leaders in blocks last season.
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Former Shakopee star plays Gophers again, this time back home
Boston College senior and former Shakopee star Steffon Mitchell plays the Gophers for a second time Tuesday in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge. Mitchell went from under-the-radar high school prospect to one of the top defensive players in the ACC.
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Pregame: Pitino puts emphasis on rebounding coming off Gophers' narrow victory
Richard Pitino was frustrated with Minnesota's rebounding in Monday's three-point win vs. Loyola Marymount. After giving up 18 offensive rebounds, the Gophers look to bounce back on the boards Friday night against North Dakota.
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After hot start, U's Carr named to Wooden Award watch list
Junior guard Carr is averaging nearly 30 points per game during the Minnesota's 3-0 start and is among 50 players on the list.
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Lynch to remain suspended while U continues investigation
The county attorney's office said there was insufficient evidence to charge Gophers center Reggie Lynch after his May arrest for allegedly assaulting a 19-year-old woman. But the university's investigation is continuing.
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Source: Rodney Williams will not redshirt this season
A source close to Gophers men's basketball said that incoming freshman Rodney Williams will not redshirt this year.
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