The 2016-2017 Minnesota Golden Gopher men’s basketball season is quickly upon us. We threw out some questions to the staff to see what their thoughts were heading into what looks to be an interesting year for the Golden Gophers.
What are your thoughts in regards to Coach Richard Pitino and what he has accomplished thus far in his tenure as Minnesota’s head coach?
mowe0018: While people initially said that Tubby Smith left the cupboard bare of talent, it would seem counter-intuitive then that Pitino’s most successful team to date was the one he inherited in his first season.