Richard Pitino

The Gophers played with Dupree McBrayer, whose mother died on Monday.

Amir Coffey is Minnesota's 6-foot-8 starting point guard.

The lineup could change if Marcus Carr is granted eligibility to play.

The big man underwent another knee surgery.

The lefty can play inside and outside.

Tough games against Utah, Texas A&M, Oklahoma State and possibly Washington.

Pitino was the 2017 Big Ten Coach of the Year.

The No. 14 Gophers imposed their will on the Friars in the second half.

They'll play No. 12 Miami and an Alabama point guard projected to be a top-10 pick.

Minnesota was picked third in the preseason conference poll.