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Minnesota's Daniel Oturu shoots the ball over Northwestern's Jared Jones during an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Minnesota pushes sophomore Daniel Oturu as NBA prospect

By Dave Campbell Jan. 08, 2020 06:53 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Of all the evidence from the past two decades that Minnesota

Northwestern's Pat Spencer tries to shoot the ball against Minnesota's Jarvis Omersa during an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Oturu, Minnesota overpower Northwestern 77-68

By Dave Campbell Jan. 05, 2020 09:49 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Daniel Oturu had 19 points, 16 rebounds and five blocks in

Minnesota guard Gabe Kalscheur (22) shoots over Ohio State guard D.J. Carton in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Minnesota knocks off No. 3 Ohio State 84-71

By Dave Campbell Dec. 15, 2019 08:55 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — With an eight-day break between games, Ohio State coach

Minnesota center Daniel Orturu (25) celebrates as score with guard Marcus Carr (5) while Clemson forward Paul Grinde (32) runs downcourt in the second half during an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Dec. 2, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Minnesota beats Clemson 78-60 in ACC-Big Ten Challenge

By Dave Campbell Dec. 02, 2019 11:29 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Marcus Carr has made an immediate impact as Minnesota’s new

Transfers Carr, Willis lead Minnesota past CSU 85-50

By Dave Campbell Nov. 05, 2019 10:10 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — With a tougher-than-usual nonconference schedule looming for

In this Oct. 18, 2019 photo, Minnesota guard Marcus Carr poses for a photo shoot during Minnesota's NCAA college basketball media day in Minneapolis. Carr, who played last season for Pittsburgh, is one of three transfers to Minnesota eligible to play this season as Minnesota must replace its two best players in Jordan Murphy and Amir Coffey. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Set-to-debut Carr made best of season on Gophers scout team

By Dave Campbell Nov. 04, 2019 03:21 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The waiting for Marcus Carr is over. Minnesota's new point

In this Oct. 28, 2019 photo, former Vanderbilt guard Payton Willis talks with reporters during Minnesota's NCAA college basketball media day in Minneapolis. Willis is one of three transfers to Minnesota eligible to play this season as Minnesota must replace its two best players in Jordan Murphy and Amir Coffey. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Rebuilding Gophers to lean on transfers Carr, Willis

By Dave Campbell Oct. 23, 2019 06:57 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Seven of Minnesota's top 10 players from 2018-19 will be missing

Minnesota power forward Eric Curry, who missed the 2017-18 college basketball season with a torn ACL in his left knee, visits with reporters during NCAA college basketball media day Friday, Oct. 18, 2019, in Minneapolis. This time he has a torn ACL in his right knee and is out for the season. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Injured Curry won't fret about missing season for Minnesota

By Dave Campbell Oct. 18, 2019 04:01 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — An ordinary scrimmage for Minnesota last week took a discouraging

Texas Tech's Jarrett Culver (23) and Brandone Francis react after the team's 85-77 loss to Virginia in the overtime in the championship of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Tech has foundation for future after reaching national final

By Dave Campbell Apr. 09, 2019 09:02 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Brandone Francis plopped down in front of the Texas Tech locker

Texas Tech's Jarrett Culver (23) and Brandone Francis react after the team's 85-77 loss to Virginia in the overtime in the championship of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Culver, Texas Tech can't finish comeback in NCAA title game

By Dave Campbell Apr. 09, 2019 12:11 AM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jarrett Culver walked slowly around the perimeter as the final

Texas Tech's Davide Moretti warms up during a practice session for the semifinals of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, April 5, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Texas Tech, Virginia give NCAA final an international accent

By Dave Campbell Apr. 08, 2019 01:56 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The plains of West Texas are a long way from the bustling piazzas

FILE - In this Feb. 16, 2019, file photo, Minnesota coach Rick Pitino watches the team play Indiana in an NCAA college basketball game in Minneapolis. Pitino has agreed to a two-year contract extension, coming off his first NCAA Tournament win in six seasons with the Gophers. The university announced the deal, subject to approval by the board of regents, on Sunday, April 7. Pitino will now be under contract until 2024. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)
Minnesota adds 2 years to Pitino deal after 1st tourney win

By Dave Campbell Apr. 07, 2019 01:40 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota coach Richard Pitino has agreed to a two-year contract

Virginia players celebrate at the end of a semifinal round game against Auburn in the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, April 6, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Virginia, Texas Tech get defensive to move to title game

By Dave Campbell Apr. 06, 2019 11:49 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Slap the floor, bend those knees and get both hands up.

FILE - In this May 6, 1982, file photo, Seattle Supersonics' Jack Sikma, (43) turns towards the basket to shoot as San Antonio Spurs' Mark Olberding defends during an NBA playoff basketball game in Seattle. NBA stars Vlade Divac, Sidney Moncrief and Jack Sikma are the headliners of the 2019 class for the Basketball Hall of Fame. The honorees were announced Saturday, April 6, 2019, in Minneapolis before the Final Four. (AP Photo/Gary Stewart, File)
Divac, Moncrief, Sikma, Weatherspoon headline '19 Hall class

By Dave Campbell Apr. 06, 2019 06:22 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The longest active streak of missing the NBA playoffs belongs to

Michigan State's Jack Hoiberg (10) warms up during a practice session for the semifinals of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, April 5, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Jack Hoiberg enjoys ride at MSU, as dad takes Nebraska reins

By Dave Campbell Apr. 05, 2019 04:58 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Success in sports for Michigan State's Jack Hoiberg has actually

A portion of the rook is darkened with curtains as U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis prepares for the NCAA college basketball Final Four, Tuesday, March 5, 2019. (Renee Jones Schneider/Star Tribune via AP)
Light-filled stadium creates complex Final Four conversion

By Dave Campbell Apr. 03, 2019 02:30 AM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The losses last weekend by Duke, Gonzaga, Kentucky and Purdue

Michigan's Charles Matthews, left, dunks over Montana's Bobby Moorehead (24) during the first half of a first round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Des Moines, Iowa, Thursday, March 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
5-0 Big Ten start yields rare 2nd-round matchup in NCAAs

By Dave Campbell Mar. 22, 2019 03:01 AM EDT
Already appearing drained by Michigan State's difficult victory over the upset

Minnesota head coach Richard Pitino directs his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Purdue in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Conference tournament, Friday, March 15, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)
Pitino, Minnesota seek more progress in 6th year at program

By Dave Campbell Mar. 19, 2019 08:20 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota has had no bigger fan over the last six seasons than

Buffalo team members celebrate with the trophy after defeating Bowling Green 87-73 in an NCAA college basketball game for the Mid-American Conference men's tournament title Saturday, March 16, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Made for TV NCAAs: Louisville-Minnesota hits Pitino intrigue

By Dave Campbell Mar. 18, 2019 11:49 AM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Richard Pitino sat calmly in the middle of the room, his eager

The LSU student section waves signs and banners supporting embattled LSU head coach Will Wade in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 9, 2019, in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
NCAA committee convenes with extra attention for LSU

By Dave Campbell Mar. 13, 2019 04:09 PM EDT
One of the trickiest teams to evaluate this week for the NCAA Tournament selection