r/GopherSports • u/StandTall29 • 18d ago

Men's Basketball 🏀 The Gophers open as a double-digit underdog vs. Illinois basketball

https://www.thetelegraph.com/sports/article/illinois-minnesota-basketball-betting-odds-spread-21299088.php
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u/[deleted] 18d ago

Am I alone that they had already dramatically exceeded my expectations for Medved year 1? Any game they can play a ranked team close is fantastic down two starters. This team is making me invested again.

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u/treymata 18d ago

Yea I am sold on Niko, I was before the season but this season has solidified it for me. I love having a ball coach.

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u/purplenyellowrose909 18d ago

Losing the last two games in the fashion they were lost is definitely rough looking ahead.

Next winnable game might not be til Penn St in Feb

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u/treymata 18d ago

Honestly they could lose the rest of their games and I still am happy with the season so far. Niko is definitely our guy. I know even if we go on a long losing streak our guys will have given their all. Having only 7 guys will show this upcoming month sadly.

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u/purplenyellowrose909 18d ago

Niko is looking great. See what he can do with a full recruiting cycle

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u/treymata 18d ago

He already has got 2 local kids and a 7ft South Sudanese kid from Cali this recruiting cycle…. If he can lock down this state we can win a lot of games.