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per Marcus:
Minnesota's overall record is below .500, so the chances are slim for any postseason opportunities beyond the conference tournament. Unless the team makes a deep run in Indianapolis.
Three or four wins would put the Gophers either in the semifinals (last appearance in 2019) or championship game (only appearance in 2010). That assures them a winning record even after losing. Then maybe an NIT berth would be realistic.
Five wins would give the Gophers their first ever Big Ten tournament title and an automatic bid in the NCAA tournament, but they would have to beat Northwestern, Ohio State and Purdue just to get to the semifinals.
But the junior standout looked Saturday like he checked out. Carr, who averages 19 points per game, was held to just seven points on 1-for-13 shooting in the Rutgers loss. Worst game of the season.
Pro basketball appears to be in his immediate future. Carr is expected to declare early again for the NBA draft this spring. But it might be beneficial for him if he ended his career with a bang this week.
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Go Gophers!!
Pitino's predicament
Could Pitino be coaching his last game with the Gophers in the Big Ten tournament? He's expected to talk to athletic director Mark Coyle once the season is over, but it's tough to say when that will be.Minnesota's overall record is below .500, so the chances are slim for any postseason opportunities beyond the conference tournament. Unless the team makes a deep run in Indianapolis.
Three or four wins would put the Gophers either in the semifinals (last appearance in 2019) or championship game (only appearance in 2010). That assures them a winning record even after losing. Then maybe an NIT berth would be realistic.
Five wins would give the Gophers their first ever Big Ten tournament title and an automatic bid in the NCAA tournament, but they would have to beat Northwestern, Ohio State and Purdue just to get to the semifinals.
Carr's pro prospects
Marcus Carr looked capable of leading this team on a run when he scored a career-high 41 points against Nebraska on Feb. 27.But the junior standout looked Saturday like he checked out. Carr, who averages 19 points per game, was held to just seven points on 1-for-13 shooting in the Rutgers loss. Worst game of the season.
Pro basketball appears to be in his immediate future. Carr is expected to declare early again for the NBA draft this spring. But it might be beneficial for him if he ended his career with a bang this week.
Four issues for Richard Pitino's Gophers entering the Big Ten tournament
The Gophers have made runs in the past but would need their starters to get healthy in a hurry this time.
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Go Gophers!!