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Tubby Smith might insert Joe Coleman into Gophers' starting lineup

Tubby Smith says freshman guard Joe Coleman could start Sunday's game against Purdue. The Gophers are 0-3 in the Big Ten and in search of a spark. Smith says he will "probably be changing the lineup." He likes Coleman's physical style of play.
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Tubby Smith says freshman guard Joe Coleman could start Sunday's game against Purdue. The Gophers are 0-3 in the Big Ten and in search of a spark. Smith says he will "probably be changing the lineup." He likes Coleman's physical style of play.

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