Carr scores 35 points, leads Minnesota over Green Bay 99-69
— Marcus Carr matched a career high with 35 points and Minnesota cruised to a 99-69 victory over Green Bay on Wednesday night.
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1-0, 1st in Big Ten
Courtside: The guys look ahead to the first week of college hoops, preview the Big Ten and Pac-12, and talk to Rutgers' Steve Pikiell
Greenberg and Dakich tip off the podcast discussing the silliness of Bruce Pearl’s self-imposed sanctions, if the NCAA will close its investigation of LSU this season, why it’s not a big deal if games are being canceled and which matchups they’re excited to watch the first week of the season. Later, the guys preview the Big Ten and Pac-12 (18:45). And finally, they talk to Rutgers head coach Steve Pikiell (43:33).
Big Ten predictions: Is there a true national championship contender in the B1G?
As the countdown to the 2020-21 college basketball season continues, ESPN's conference predictions series continues with the Big Ten.
The 2020-21 men's college basketball coaching hot seat, and the candidates on deck
After a quiet offseason in terms of coaching changes, more jobs could be subject to transitions after 2020-21.
Minnesota pauses team activities due to virus
The Minnesota men's basketball team paused all team activities following a positive coronavirus case.
Transfer Gach to play right away for Minnesota
Minnesota junior guard Both Gach was granted immediate eligibility Monday by the NCAA after he transferred from Utah.
Teams, players who will make college basketball's biggest jumps in 2020-21
Which programs and budding stars are ready to take a step forward in the top leagues? Here's your early intel.
Newcomer Impact Rankings: Which freshmen, transfers will determine team fortunes?
Several college basketball programs' fortunes will rise or fall on the play of new faces in 2020-21. Here are the players most under the microscope.
Famed Minnesota columnist Hartman dies at 100
Minnesota sports columnist and radio personality Sid Hartman, an old-school home team booster who once ran the NBA's Minneapolis Lakers and achieved nearly as much celebrity as some of the athletes he covered, died Sunday. He was 100.
Minnesota transfer Robbins immediately eligible
Minnesota transfer center Liam Robbins was granted immediate eligibility by the NCAA, the university announced Wednesday.
Top prospect Chet Holmgren's rise spotlights Twin Cities recruiting prowess
Minneapolis 7-footer Chet Holmgren is the No. 1 prospect in the 2021 class, solidifying the state of Minnesota's place as a critical locale on the recruiting landscape.
Winners and losers of college basketball's transfer season
Lots of players moved destinations this offseason. Here are the programs that fared the best on the college basketball free-agent market and those that saw a slew of unforeseen departures.
Utah's Gach headed home, transfers to Minnesota
Both Gach, who was second on the Utes in scoring last season, announced he is transferring to Minnesota.
Predicting where the top 2021 men's college basketball recruits will commit
There is going to be a lot of uncertainty over where the top 2021 men's college basketball prospects will land. We make our guesses.
Gophers limit ties with police after man's death
The University of Minnesota announced it will "no longer contract the Minneapolis Police Department" for large on-campus events, including football games, following an incident Monday in which a man died in police custody.
College basketball's 40 Under 40: Debating Will Wade and the rest of our list
Deciding on 40 of college basketball's top young coaches was far from an easy process. Here's how our group made its choices.
40 Under 40: We rank the best young coaches in men's college basketball
College basketball's identity is tied closely to its coaches. These are among the game's most important names of the coming decades.
Gophers add to frontcourt with Robbins, Johnson
Liam Robbins, a 7-footer who ranked fifth in the country with 99 blocks for Drake last season, and Brandon Johnson, who averaged 15.4 points for Western Michigan, have both transferred to Minnesota.
Pitino challenges son to game over WWE match
New Iona coach Rick Pitino has challenged his son Richard Pitino over WrestleMania 36.
Eddie Sutton and other ridiculous Basketball Hall of Fame snubs
The 2020 Basketball Hall of Fame class will be announced Saturday. Here are players and coaches who have not been voted in, perhaps unjustly.
Minnesota guard Carr to test NBA draft waters
Minnesota's Marcus Carr said Monday night in an Instagram post that he will declare his early entry for the NBA draft but will not sign with an agent in order to maintain his college eligibility.
W. Illinois hires Rob Jeter as men's hoops coach
Rob Jeter was hired on Monday as the head men's basketball coach at Western Illinois, after spending the past two seasons as an assistant at Minnesota.
Minnesota's Oturu says he's entering NBA draft
Minnesota sophomore forward/center Daniel Oturu, the 36th overall prospect in ESPN draft analyst Jonathan Givony's most recent rankings, plans to declare for the draft, he announced in an Instagram post Monday.
Minnesota's Pitino, 37, will return, reports say
Minnesota will retain coach Richard Pitino for an eighth season despite a 12th-place finish in the 14-team Big Ten in 2019-20, multiple media reported.
Gophers use strong 2nd half to pull away from Northwestern
Daniel Oturu and Marcus Carr played their typical roles for Minnesota on Wednesday.
2020-21 Big Ten Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Maryland | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Nebraska | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Indiana | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Iowa | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Michigan | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Ohio State | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Michigan State | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Minnesota | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Purdue | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Rutgers | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Northwestern | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Penn State | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Wisconsin | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
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Team Stats
Points Per Game71.1194th
Rebounds Per Game39.346th
Assists Per Game15.142nd
Points Allowed66.3
2021 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treyton Thompson | C | Committed | 81 |
| Kenny Pohto | C | Committed | 81 |
Tournament History
| Final Fours | 1 |
| Tournament Record | 13-13 |
| Championship Seasons | None |
| Tournament Appearances | 13 |