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The second half of the Big Ten schedule begins Sunday at Iowa, but here are four things learned about Johnson's Gophers at the midway point in conference play:
Willis and Battle show
If All-Big Ten player ballots went out for midseason awards, the Gophers' top two scorers Jamison Battle and Payton Willis would surely receive votes.
Frontcourt limitations
It came as no surprise to anyone that the Gophers struggled mightily against the Big Ten's elite big men since the frontcourt was where they had the least depth.
Three-minute warning
The Gophers would have two or three more victories this season if they finished games like they did in nonconference play.
The Gophers rank 354th nationally in bench minutes percentage (18.2), according to Kenpom.com.
Defensive identity
Man-to-man defense was the way the Gophers played against opponents during their 10-1 start this season, which led to some impressive wins.
www.startribune.com
Go Gophers!!
The second half of the Big Ten schedule begins Sunday at Iowa, but here are four things learned about Johnson's Gophers at the midway point in conference play:
Willis and Battle show
If All-Big Ten player ballots went out for midseason awards, the Gophers' top two scorers Jamison Battle and Payton Willis would surely receive votes.
Frontcourt limitations
It came as no surprise to anyone that the Gophers struggled mightily against the Big Ten's elite big men since the frontcourt was where they had the least depth.
Three-minute warning
The Gophers would have two or three more victories this season if they finished games like they did in nonconference play.
The Gophers rank 354th nationally in bench minutes percentage (18.2), according to Kenpom.com.
Defensive identity
Man-to-man defense was the way the Gophers played against opponents during their 10-1 start this season, which led to some impressive wins.
Four things learned in the Big Ten midseason for Gophers men's basketball
The first half of Ben Johnson's first Big Ten season saw the Gophers struggle with depth and finishing games.
www.startribune.com
Go Gophers!!