Mike Max’s News & Notes For May 18
The word is Joe Coleman is getting a lot of inquiry from major colleges across the country since announcing he’s leaving the University of Minnesota. Richard Pitino is starting to make his imprint, including inquiring about a private workout area across from his office for personal player workouts.
College Basketball’s Future Coaches Meet At Villa 7
In a ballroom in a downtown Minneapolis hotel sit the brightest young minds in college basketball. It’s an exclusive event. You can’t buy or even win your way in – you have to be invited to Villa 7. Mike Ellis is the Gophers associate athletic director and founder of Villa 7
UAA Suspends Search For Head Hockey Coach
The University of Alaska Anchorage is suspending its search for a head hockey coach in hopes of getting a more “robust” pool of candidates.
Minnesota’s Pitino Hires Seton Hall Assistant
New Minnesota coach Richard Pitino has hired Dan McHale from Seton Hall to complete his staff.
UND’s Kristo Named To Team USA For IIHF Tourney
University of North Dakota senior hockey forward Danny Kristo has been named to the U.S. team that will compete at the 2013 International Ice Hockey Federation World Championship.
SCSU Faces Quinnipiac In Frozen Four Tonight
St. Cloud State University plays in its first ever Frozen Four match on Thursday evening.
‘Husky Nation’ Sends Off SCSU Team Heading To Frozen Four
A Minnesota hockey team is on its way to a historical NCAA Frozen Four.
Tyus Jones: Gophers ‘Still On My List’
The college basketball season ended Monday night, but the competition continues for another big prize: Apple Valley’s Tyus Jones. Most figure Minnesota is a longshot to land Jones, the most coveted point guard in the country. But he continues to insist the Gophers have a chance.
Louisville Beats Michigan 82-76 For NCAA Title
Rick Pitino capped the greatest week of his life with the prize he wanted most of all.
Early Thoughts on Richard Pitino?
Happy Face Or Sad Face With The Hire?
‘U’ Welcomes New Basketball Coach Richard Pitino
Richard Pitino got right to the point: He promised a fast-paced style at Minnesota that the Gophers will love to play and the fans will love to watch.
St. Cloud State Upends Miami (Ohio) 4-1 In NCAA
Saint Cloud State doesn’t have to dream about the season’s final weekend anymore.
Tubby Smith In Talks With Texas Tech
Tubby Smith is in discussions with Texas Tech to become the next basketball coach for the Red Raiders.
Miami (Ohio) Beats Minnesota State In NCAA Hockey
Ryan McKay made 20 saves for his fourth shutout of the season and Miami (Ohio) beat Minnesota State 4-0 on Saturday in the NCAA Midwest Regional semifinals.
St. Cloud State Beats Notre Dame 5-1
Joey Benik had two goals and an assist to help fourth-seeded St. Cloud State beat top-seeded Notre Dame 5-1 on Saturday in the NCAA Midwest Regional semifinals.
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Michigan State Defeats Wisconsin 58-43
Michigan St. rips Wisconsin, while the big ten race to the top continues.
