With the start of college basketball season on the horizon, we’ll be taking a long look at the conference at large as well as Indiana’s roster over the next month. Today, our Big Ten team previews continue with a look at Minnesota.
After winning just two Big Ten games in the 2015-16 season, Richard Pitino led Minnesota to 11 conference victories and an NCAA tournament berth in 2016-17.
The Golden Gophers return four starters – all of whom averaged double figures last season – and could enter the season ranked in the top 25.
Senior Nate Mason, who was named first team All-Big Ten last season, might be the league’s best point guard.