Freshman Andre Hollins is expected to start at point guard when the Gophers open up exhibition play Tuesday night against Bemidji State. Hollins was battling junior college transfer Julian Welch for the starting job, but Welch turned his ankle over the weekend.

At Williams Arena, the basketball Gophers finish up exhibition play tonight against Augustana. Coach Tubby Smith is looking for more outside shooting. In Minnesota’s first tune-up against Bemidji state, the Gophers were just 1 of 7 from three-point range

Will junior college transfer Julian Welch be bringing the ball upcourt when the Gopher men open their season next week? Or will freshman Andre Hollins be at the controls? Perhaps sophomore Maverick Ahanmisi? Swami - er, Tubby - says: "If I had to pick one today, I don't know who I'd start."

When Minnesota hosts Wisconsin tonight at Williams Arena, it'll be the 180th meeting between the teams since their rivalry began in 1900. In that first-ever match-up, how many total points were scored? For the answer, click on the headline above.

The over-matched Gophers are down to two running backs -- Duane Bennett and Donnell Kirkwood. Hamstring injuries are expected to keep David Cobbs and Devin Wright out against Nebraska. Lamonte Edwards could see action at linebacker and running back if he's needed.

The Gophers freshman started both of Minnesota's exhibition games leading up to Friday's season opener against Bucknell. Tennessee's reigning Mr. Basketball will be learning a lot about playing in the Big Ten on the fly, according to coach Tubby Smith.