With the regular season quickly approaching, let's examine each non-conference opponent.
Somehow, some way, in the midst of Jerry Kill retiring, our hearts being ripped out at the half-yard line against Michigan, and the constant uncertainty of the future of the Athletic Department, basketball season has completely crept up on Gopher Nation. On Friday, the Minnesota Golden Gophers will kickoff the 2015-2016 regular season with a slew of exciting freshman and two big men eager to make the leap. The following will examine each non-conference game the Gopher will play. I'll try to keep it brief for each matchup and stick to a fact or two about each opponent.