Williams does it all as Gophers pull away for victory

Rodney Williams had 17 points, six rebounds and four steals in his first career start, helping Minnesota (No. 18 ESPN/USA Today, No. 24 AP) pull away from Utah Valley in the second half of a 76-51 victory on Thursday.

Williams' dunks, pair of 3s help Minnesota pull away

Rodney Williams had three dunks and a pair of 3s, finishing with 14 points to help Minnesota pull away from Stephen F. Austin in an 82-42 victory.

Westbrook's 22 pace No. 18 Minnesota in opening win over Tenn. Tech

Lawrence Westbrook scored 22 points and No. 18 Minnesota won its season opener 87-50 over Tennessee Tech.

White still under investigation for theft

Minnesota coach Tubby Smith says he's disappointed that freshman Royce White is being investigated in another theft case.

Schools, players start making it official

Scouts Inc. gives you the latest developments during the early signing period

Minnesota suspends White, Bostick

Minnesota star basketball recruit Royce White faces misdemeanor charges of theft and fifth-degree assault after being accused of shoplifting at the Mall of America.

Team preview: Minnesota

Blue Ribbon Yearbook previews the 2009-10 college basketball season, exclusively on Insider.

Story | Conversation | October 06, 2009

These guys make your life difficult on the court

...every player on my list, with the exception of Texas freshman Avery Bradley and Syracuse transfer Wesley Johnson, is coming off a postseason appearance. The Pests J.T. Tiller, 6-3, Sr., Missouri Tiller was...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 16, 2009

Big Ten ShootAround: League's elite aim for Final Four berth in Indy

Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images Will a summer snub motivate Purdue's E'Twaun Moore, left, and JaJuan Johnson? 10 Things To Know From The Offseason By Andy Katz ESPN.com 1. Battle Tested: Talor Battle...

The Big 12 and the Super Bowl: The Eighties

...RB Jim Culbreath (Oklahoma), K Tony Franklin (Texas A&M), DB Zac Henderson (Oklahoma), NT Charlie Johnson (Colorado), TE Keith Krepfle (Iowa State), LB Ray Phillips (Nebraska), T Jerry Sisemore (Texas). 1981 San Francisco...

Utah Valley's Jordan Swarbrick, left, guards against Minnesota's Damian Johnson (34) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Minneapolis on Thursday, Nov...

That's right -- a revised top 25 already

With the various underclassman decisions, much has changed over the past few weeks. With that in mind, here's a look at Andy Katz's new top 25 for the 2009-10 season.

Pittman and Abrams dog each other, opponents

...of Pittman inside. He finished with a double-double -- 17 points and 11 rebounds. Minnesota's Damian Johnson said he hasn't faced anyone as strong and aggressive as Pittman this season. "I mean...

Texas beats Minnesota, wins tourney opener for fifth time in six years

A.J. Abrams hit eight 3-pointers and scored 26 points to help Texas beat Minnesota 76-62 in the first round of the NCAA tournament.

Tourney Tips: Minnesota

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Story | Conversation | March 15, 2009