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per Marcus:
Pitino leads the U to a top-five NCAA tourney seed and first third place or higher Big Ten finish since 1997.
Why it happens: The Gophers were tied for fourth in the Big Ten and a No. 5 NCAA seed in Pitino’s fourth year, but this team is deeper. A strong start vs. the Big Ten’s upper echelon during a tough eight-game stretch to begin conference play puts the U in the title mix.
Why it won’t: The Big Ten got a record eight NCAA tournament teams in 2019, the last time March Madness was played after being canceled last season. There might be 10 NCAA tournament teams this season, but six or seven are potentially deeper and more talented than the Gophers.
www.startribune.com
Go Gophers!!
Pitino leads the U to a top-five NCAA tourney seed and first third place or higher Big Ten finish since 1997.
Why it happens: The Gophers were tied for fourth in the Big Ten and a No. 5 NCAA seed in Pitino’s fourth year, but this team is deeper. A strong start vs. the Big Ten’s upper echelon during a tough eight-game stretch to begin conference play puts the U in the title mix.
Why it won’t: The Big Ten got a record eight NCAA tournament teams in 2019, the last time March Madness was played after being canceled last season. There might be 10 NCAA tournament teams this season, but six or seven are potentially deeper and more talented than the Gophers.
Marcus Fuller's four bold predictions for Gophers men's basketball
Here's one for starters: The Gophers men's basketball team will open the season with at least 10 wins in November and December.
www.startribune.com
Go Gophers!!
