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Gophers to play Butler after accepting NIT invitation

Gophers to play Butler after accepting NIT invitation

After missing out on the NCAA Tournament, the Minnesota Golden Gopher’s men’s basketball team will play in the National Invitational Tournament (NIT).

Gophers to play Butler after accepting NIT invitation

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Gophers to play Butler after accepting NIT invitation

After missing out on the NCAA Tournament, the Minnesota Golden Gopher’s men’s basketball team will play in the National Invitational Tournament (NIT).

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Tom Izzo: Gophers 'could be No. 1 in the league next year'

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Tom Izzo: Gophers 'could be No. 1 in the league next year'

After Thursday's 77-67 victory over Minnesota in the Big Ten Tournament at Target Center in Minneapolis, Michigan State men’s basketball coach Tom Izzo opened his postgame press conference with a series of complements for the U.

Michigan State knocks Gophers out of Big Ten Tournament

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Michigan State knocks Gophers out of Big Ten Tournament

Minnesota's season is over barring an NIT invite.

'That's the fun part': Big Ten Tournament is high stakes for Gophers

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'That's the fun part': Big Ten Tournament is high stakes for Gophers

Minnesota has 'win-or-go-home mentality' for Thursday's game against Michigan State.

Indiana pulls away in second half to beat Gophers

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Indiana pulls away in second half to beat Gophers

Minnesota has one more regular-season game remaining.

Gophers' Elijah Hawkins is 'all about winning'

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Gophers' Elijah Hawkins is 'all about winning'

Point guard set the program's single-season assists record on Saturday.

Gophers' Cam Christie named Big Ten Freshman of the Week

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Gophers' Cam Christie named Big Ten Freshman of the Week

It's his second time receiving the honor.

Parker Fox makes a big impact in first Gophers start

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Parker Fox makes a big impact in first Gophers start

Forward made his first start at the U on the team's Senior Day Saturday.

Hawkins sets Gophers' single-season assists record in comeback win over Penn State

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Hawkins sets Gophers' single-season assists record in comeback win over Penn State

Point guard had 18 points and eight assists in the victory.

Gophers' Braeden Carrington out against Penn State

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Gophers' Braeden Carrington out against Penn State

Guard reportedly dealing with concussion-like symptoms.

Gophers put up fight, but fall at No. 13 Illinois

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Gophers put up fight, but fall at No. 13 Illinois

Dawson Garcia had 29 points to lead Minnesota.

Why the Gophers could win the Big Ten Tournament

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Why the Gophers could win the Big Ten Tournament

That's what it might take to get into the NCAA Tournament.

Gophers' tourney hopes take a hit in Nebraska blowout

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Gophers' tourney hopes take a hit in Nebraska blowout

Cornhuskers held Gophers to 31% shooting and led by as many as 23 points

Gophers rise in NET, KenPom rankings with huge games ahead

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Gophers rise in NET, KenPom rankings with huge games ahead

Quad 2 win over Ohio State was another step closer to the bubble

Gophers post important wire-to-wire victory over Ohio State

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Gophers post important wire-to-wire victory over Ohio State

Minnesota never trailed in Thursday's win at Williams Arena.

Iowa sniffing NCAA Tournament bubble is telling for Minnesota

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Iowa sniffing NCAA Tournament bubble is telling for Minnesota

Minnesota having been swept by Hawkeyes could prove critical come Selection Sunday.

Defense a focus for Gophers, who have sights set on another streak

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Defense a focus for Gophers, who have sights set on another streak

Minnesota hosts Ohio State on Thursday.

Ex-Gophers guard Gabe Kalscheur joins Timberwolves' G League team

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Ex-Gophers guard Gabe Kalscheur joins Timberwolves' G League team

He'll be available for Friday's game.

Pharrel Payne wins battle of bigs as Gophers beat Rutgers

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Pharrel Payne wins battle of bigs as Gophers beat Rutgers

Gophers big man scored game-high 21 points in Minnesota's 81-70 win.

Gophers give No. 2 Purdue a fight, but fall short of upset

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Gophers give No. 2 Purdue a fight, but fall short of upset

Dawson Garcia had 24 points to lead Minnesota.

Gophers fall apart in loss to Iowa after Dawson Garcia exits

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Gophers fall apart in loss to Iowa after Dawson Garcia exits

Minnesota led by as many as 20 points in the game.

Parker Fox provides energy and a spark to Gophers

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Parker Fox provides energy and a spark to Gophers

Forward has a knack for making momentum-changing hustle plays.

Gophers' first Quad 1 win over Michigan State brings jump in NET rankings

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Gophers' first Quad 1 win over Michigan State brings jump in NET rankings

But Minnesota is more worried about taking 'care of the now.'

'That's who he is': Cam Christie gives Gophers a dose of confidence

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'That's who he is': Cam Christie gives Gophers a dose of confidence

Freshman quickly developing into standout player for Minnesota.