With the start of college basketball season slated for late November, we’ll be taking a long look at the conference at large as well as Indiana’s roster over the next month. Today, we preview Minnesota.
(Previously: Nebraska, Northwestern, Maryland)
Now entering his eighth season at the helm in Minneapolis, Richard Pitino is one of the longest-tenured coaches in the Big Ten.
Pitino has taken the Gophers to the NCAA tournament just twice in his seven seasons at the helm, but he’s been just good enough to avoid being replaced.