Gophers hit the hardwood in exhibition play vs. Macelester
Minnesota head coach Ben Johnson told the media on Wednesday that in their recent scrimmage against Colorado State they worked on four minute stretches and had a different rotation of guys every four minutes. Wanted to get minutes for Parker Fox, Isaiah Ihnen, and Kayden Betts.
Says he's seen a lot from Fox and Ihnen considering the amount of rehab they've had to do in the last two years. It will be the first time Fox has played at Williams Arena. They helped motivate each other throughout the process.
When they have an opportunity at a fast break, he is not going to put on the brakes. Wants to run the floor more. Wants their bigs to run the floor as well.
Johnson kind of dismissed the possibility of playing St. Thomas when suggested, said it doesn't make much sense for their program right now. (Translation: Losing to St. Thomas is a real possibility)
Says Kadyn Betts wasn't ready last year and there was no thought of not red-shirting him
Mentioned Carrington, Ola-Joseph, Garcia, and Fox as guys that live in the gym.
Wants his team to be aggressive in taking the ball to the rim and playing inside-out. Doesn't want a guy like Ola-Joseph to just settle for jump shots because he is so athletic. Says Garcia can pick and pop, but needs to also drive and put pressure on the rim. Wants to be versatile and not just settle for jumpers.
Minnesota head coach Ben Johnson told the media on Wednesday that in their recent scrimmage against Colorado State they worked on four minute stretches and had a different rotation of guys every four minutes. Wanted to get minutes for Parker Fox, Isaiah Ihnen, and Kayden Betts.
Says he's seen a lot from Fox and Ihnen considering the amount of rehab they've had to do in the last two years. It will be the first time Fox has played at Williams Arena. They helped motivate each other throughout the process.
When they have an opportunity at a fast break, he is not going to put on the brakes. Wants to run the floor more. Wants their bigs to run the floor as well.
Johnson kind of dismissed the possibility of playing St. Thomas when suggested, said it doesn't make much sense for their program right now. (Translation: Losing to St. Thomas is a real possibility)
Says Kadyn Betts wasn't ready last year and there was no thought of not red-shirting him
Mentioned Carrington, Ola-Joseph, Garcia, and Fox as guys that live in the gym.
Wants his team to be aggressive in taking the ball to the rim and playing inside-out. Doesn't want a guy like Ola-Joseph to just settle for jump shots because he is so athletic. Says Garcia can pick and pop, but needs to also drive and put pressure on the rim. Wants to be versatile and not just settle for jumpers.
