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Here is a profile on potential Gophers head coach candidate, Buzz Williams

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One intriguing candidate for the Gophers head coaching vacancy is former Timberwolves head coach Flip Saunders. One of the factors working against Saunders is his lack of coaching experience at the college level, but here are the other factors he brings to the table:

Coaching Experience-

• Minnesota Timberwolves: 1995-2005
• Detroit Pistons: 2005-2008
• Washington Wizards 2009-2012
• Career record: 638–526, 47-51 playoff record
• 4 first place finishes (2003-2004, 2005-2006, 2006-2007, 2007-2008)
• Reached the NBA Conference Finals 4 times (2003-2004, 2005-2006, 2006-2007, 2007-2008)

Pros brought to table-

• Saunders is a Gopher alum and would appeal to fans and other alumni.
• Saunders can appeal to recruits due to his NBA coaching experience
• Saunders knows the area, has cur

One of the names most associated with the Minnesota Gopher basketball head coach vacancy is that of Virginia Commonwealth head coach Shaka Smart. Gopher athletic director Norwood Teague was the athletic director at VCU before coming to Minnesota, so the ties Teague has to Smart would make him a natural fit in Minnesota. In

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The dust is settling after Tubby Smith was fired as the head basketball coach at the University of Minnesota on Monday. Athletic Director Norwood Teague will conduct the search to find a replacement.

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According to CBSSports.com's Jeff Goodman, Minnesota basketball coach Tubby Smith has been fired Monday afternoon.

Smith leaves the Gophers with a record of 124-81 overall and 46-62 in Big Ten play

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The Gophers fell into too big of a hole on Sunday night against Florida in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. 

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The NCAA men's basketball tournament starts 2nd round games Thursday across the country. This is the real beginning of the tournament. I, like many don't count the play-ins games.

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The Gophers staged a spirited comeback in the second half but came up a bucket short in a loss to Illinois at United Center in Chicago.

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March Madness is nearly upon us, and as we approach the tournament the Gonzaga Bulldogs are ranked number one in the country. But can they win it all?

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The Gopher men's basketball team turned in another head-scratching performance Wednesday night at Nebraska. 

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