Gophers men’s basketball: Can the end of this year propel the team to new heights?

College basketball writer Marcus Fuller joined host Michael Rand on Friday’s Daily Delivery podcast to talk about Ben Johnson’s team, what’s left to play for this season and what lies ahead.

The Minnesota Star Tribune
March 8, 2024 at 4:09PM
Minnesota's Cam Christie (24) is one of many key players who could take the Gophers higher next year. (Rex Arbogast )

Introduction: Host Michael Rand marvels at the Thursday performance of Anthony Edwards, who dominated offensively down the stretch against Indiana and made an incredible game-preserving block in a 113-111 Timberwolves victory. On the same day the Wolves learned Karl-Anthony Towns would be out at least four weeks, it was a huge performance. It was also a reminder of how important it is to have stars -- something we will learn again Friday as Caitlin Clark takes over Target Center.

10:00: Star Tribune Gophers men’s basketball beat writer Marcus Fuller joins Rand to talk about what’s at stake the rest of this season -- and next year -- for Ben Johnson’s team.

27:00: A Wild win, a trade and an unbelievable high school hockey streak continues..

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about the writer

Michael Rand

Columnist / Reporter

Michael Rand is the Star Tribune's Digital Sports Senior Writer and host/creator of the Daily Delivery podcast. In 25 years covering Minnesota sports at the Star Tribune, he has seen just about everything (except, of course, a Vikings Super Bowl).

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