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per Chip:
On paper, there is a lot to like about the team that Pitino opens the season with Wednesday. The Gophers are experienced, versatile and deep, especially in the backcourt, which gives them a strong foundation. Marcus Carr won’t be forced to play until he collapses from exhaustion every game.
This looks like one of Pitino’s most talented teams. It looks like an NCAA tournament team … IF there is a tournament, that is. And optimism also assumes the Gophers won’t encounter major disruptions from COVID-19. Again, a major if.
“We can’t use this pandemic as a reason why we can’t have a really good year,” Pitino said.
Pitino is entering his eighth season in Dinkytown, and a lot has transpired in that time — good, bad and in between — with myriad stops and starts and roster fluctuation. The lack of consistency has prevented his program from establishing solid footing.
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Go Gophers!!
On paper, there is a lot to like about the team that Pitino opens the season with Wednesday. The Gophers are experienced, versatile and deep, especially in the backcourt, which gives them a strong foundation. Marcus Carr won’t be forced to play until he collapses from exhaustion every game.
This looks like one of Pitino’s most talented teams. It looks like an NCAA tournament team … IF there is a tournament, that is. And optimism also assumes the Gophers won’t encounter major disruptions from COVID-19. Again, a major if.
“We can’t use this pandemic as a reason why we can’t have a really good year,” Pitino said.
Pitino is entering his eighth season in Dinkytown, and a lot has transpired in that time — good, bad and in between — with myriad stops and starts and roster fluctuation. The lack of consistency has prevented his program from establishing solid footing.
Richard Pitino has built strong Gophers roster for this strange basketball season ahead
Add this to the list of unexpected things of 2020: Gophers men's basketball has a deep, stable roster.
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Go Gophers!!
