A year after posting the worst record in program history, the Minnesota Golden Gophers have learned their NCAA Tournament fate. The idea that Selection Sunday would be a relatively stress free experience is amazing since making the Dance was just a dream before the season. Now that the dream is a reality, here’s is what you need to know:
SEED - 5
Minnesota shockingly earned a 5 seed in this year’s Tournament. A 6-seed seemed more likely but a great RPI and Strength of Schedule was enough to earn them a 5. Of course that means we are susceptible to the dreaded 5/12 upset, but let’s learn a little about Middle Tennessee State.