Talent has been upgraded in Ben Johnson's second year as Gophers men's basketball coach. But overcoming injuries and youth will determine how much improvement will be seen on the court.
Marcus Fuller's Gophers men's basketball forecast: Talent has improved but young team will go through growing pains
The Gophers will have to lean on Jamison Battle and Dawson Garcia and keep them healthy.
November 5, 2022 at 10:01PM
Few expected a 10-1 start with a roster filled with newcomers last season, so there wasn't much shock when the U finished 13-17, 4-14 in the Big Ten for last place.
Projections have the Gophers as high as 12th in the Big Ten this season. If they're to surpass those expectations top returning player Jamison Battle (foot) will need to get healthy. And top newcomer Dawson Garcia having a big year could be another major boost.
While the Hoosiers look to go to 10-0, Iowa will try to stay sharp against UCLA in the Rose Bowl stadium.
