...19: Dexter Pittman #34 of the Texas Longhorns shoots against Ralph Sampson III #50 of the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the first round of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament at the Greensboro...

...Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans forward Delvon Roe (10) drives to the basket against a Minnesota Golden Gophers defender in the second half at the Breslin Center. Michigan State defeated Minnesota 76-47. Mandatory...

Feb 7, 2009; Columbus, OH, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Tubby Smith on the bench against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Value City Arena...

...Louisville Cardinals head coach Rick Pitino talks to his team during a time out against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the Stadium Shootout at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-US PRESSWIRE...

CHICAGO - MARCH 08: Head coach Tommy Amaker of the Michigan Wolverines coaches against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during Day 1 of the Big Ten Men's Basketball Conference Tournament March 8, 2007 at...

...19, 2009; Greensboro, NC, USA; Texas Longhorns center Dexter Pittman (34) during the game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the first round of the 2009 NCAA mens basketball tournament at the Greensboro Coliseum. Mandatory...

...up court on a fast break during the Michigan State Spartans 64-56 win over the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the Big Ten Championship Tournament held at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana

GREENSBORO, NC - MARCH 19: Al Nolen #0 of the Minnesota Golden Gophers reaches in for a steal against Dexter Pittman #34 of the Texas Longhorns during the first...

...2009; Greensboro, NC, USA; Texas Longhorns guard A.J. Abrams (3) during the game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the first round of the 2009 NCAA mens basketball tournament at the Greensboro Coliseum. Mandatory...

...Abrams #3 of the Texas Longhorns lays in a basket past Blake Hoffarber #24 of the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the first round of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament at the Greensboro...

INDIANAPOLIS - MARCH 13: Head coach Tom Izzo of the Michigan State Spartans coaches against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the second round of the Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse on...

CAPTION: Mar 13, 2009; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers coach Tubby Smith coaching on the sidelines against the Michigan State Spartans during the quarterfinals of...

INDIANAPOLIS - MARCH 13: Chris Allen #3 of the Michigan State Spartans drives against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the second round of the Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse on...

INDIANAPOLIS - MARCH 12: Ralph Sampson III of the Minnesota Golden Gophers looks to pass the ball against Kyle Rowley #54 of the Northwestern Wildcats during the first...

INDIANAPOLIS - MARCH 12: Damian Johnson #34 of the Minnesota Golden Gophers attempts a shot against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first round of the Big Ten Men...