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Tubby: Freshmen Hollins, Coleman may both start against Buckeyes

Gophers coach Tubby Smith says he might start freshmen Andre Hollins and Joe Coleman Tuesday against Ohio State. Hollins is coming off a 20-point performance in last week’s overtime loss to Wisconsin. Coleman has started the past eight games, but has cooled off after averaging 14 points in his first five starts.
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Gophers coach Tubby Smith says he might start freshmen Andre Hollins and Joe Coleman Tuesday against Ohio State. Hollins is coming off a 20-point performance in last week’s overtime loss to Wisconsin. Coleman has started the past eight games, but has cooled off after averaging 14 points in his first five starts.

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