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Big Ten Basketball In Minneapolis

Kade Paulson, Contributor • April 9, 2024

The 2024 Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament was hosted in Minneapolis to conclude this year's Big Ten season. I was lucky enough to head to the Target Center to enjoy quarter and semi final play with...

Minnesota Timberwolves: Igniting Fandom with Free Student Tickets

Luke Sonka, Contributor • November 15, 2023

The 2023-2024 season has seen the Minnesota Timberwolves emerge as a powerhouse, boasting a lineup that's arguably the most talented in franchise history. Star players such as Anthony Edwards (Georgia)...

“The Barn”: Home of Gopher Basketball

Kade Paulson, Contributor • October 4, 2023

The Early Days As the Minnesota Golden Gopher Basketball team gears up for the start of the 2023 season let's dive into their home, Williams Arena. Known around the country as “The Barn”, the...

Best Upset Picks For March Madness 2023

Alex Sharp, Contributor • March 15, 2023

With March Madness starting on March 16th, many students across America are on the edge of their seats looking towards their respective schools for results. The NCAA Men’s basketball tournament is one...

Minnesota Golden Gopher Men’s Basketball Recap

Jack Radomski, Editor • March 15, 2023

The Minnesota Golden Gopher men’s basketball team finished their 2022-2023 season earlier this month, losing in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament after a less than stellar season. The Golden...

Mike Conley Jr. will work with his former teammate Rudy Gobert at Minnesota

Alex Sharp, Contributor • February 22, 2023

In a surprising move, the Minnesota Timberwolves have acquired Mike Conley Jr. from the Utah Jazz in a 3-team trade that also included the Los Angeles Lakers. The Timberwolves received Conley and Nickeil...

Can Gophers Basketball turn around their Recent Struggles?

Alex Sharp, Contributor • February 8, 2023

The Minnesota Golden Gophers basketball team has been struggling recently. This is unfortunately nothing new, with several disappointing seasons in a row. The team, which once had a strong reputation as...

2022-2023 Gopher Basketball

Kade Paulson, Contributor • November 16, 2022

Minnesota Gopher basketball is going for their 11th NCAA tournament appearance this year as they look to get back there for the first time since 2017. The Gophers, led by 2nd year coach, Ben Johnson...

Lying Lebron

Colby Lentz, Contributer • November 16, 2022

Lebron James is known for his excellent basketball skills and plays while being named one of the greatest basketball players of all time. However, recently Lebron is being called out for lying about multiple...

The NBA Playoffs Are Underway and the Timberwolves Are Back

Josh Klopp, Editor • May 4, 2022

Last week’s play-in tournament cemented the members of the 2022 NBA Playoffs. One of those late-joining members was the Minnesota Timberwolves, making the playoffs for the second time since 2004. In...

The NIL Policy and What the Future Holds for the Business of College Sports

Ethan Olson, Editor In Chief • April 11, 2022

Deestroying, also known by his real name Donald De La Haye, is a youtuber that has amassed over four million subscribers on the platform. He also happens to be a football player and has created connections...

A Recap of the Star-studded NBA Trade Deadline

Josh Klopp, Contributor • February 16, 2022

The biggest stories coming out of the NBA often relate to star players feeling unsatisfied in their current situation. These rumors don’t always lead to players’ wishes being granted. Luckily, this...