The men's team practiced in front of the Golden Dunkers Booster Club this afternoon. It was great to get back in the Barn to see some live action. We had about 100 Golden Dunkers booster club members for our annual Tip Off dinner with the team after practice. Al Nolen and several MBB alum attended the event. Fun to catch up with them...
JD Hoyts catered the meal, can't say enough good things about the food!
Coach Ben introduced his staff and all the players. They're good kids and will represent Minnesota well. I really like the assistant coaches Ben brought in, lots of experience, energetic and very personable. They will do well recruiting not only in Minnesota but across the country.
A few thoughts, team worked on passing and moving the ball a lot. Peyton Willis was sharp shooting and distributing the ball. Treyton Thompson has put on some weight, thirty pounds as previously reported, mostly upper body. TT is a very good outside shooter from what I saw.
Eric Curry didn't participate much, saving him for season. Parker Fox and Isaiah Ihnen were in sweats on the sidelines. Both were shooting around before practice.
All coaches all engaged and Dave Thorson really works hard to help develop players. Thorson get right in there with the players, explains how he wants them to play.
Check out www.GoldenDunkers.com for more information about Golden Dunkers Booster Club. Join the booster club to help support the Minnesota Golden Gophers Basketball program. Thanks. Go Gophers!
JD Hoyts catered the meal, can't say enough good things about the food!
Coach Ben introduced his staff and all the players. They're good kids and will represent Minnesota well. I really like the assistant coaches Ben brought in, lots of experience, energetic and very personable. They will do well recruiting not only in Minnesota but across the country.
A few thoughts, team worked on passing and moving the ball a lot. Peyton Willis was sharp shooting and distributing the ball. Treyton Thompson has put on some weight, thirty pounds as previously reported, mostly upper body. TT is a very good outside shooter from what I saw.
Eric Curry didn't participate much, saving him for season. Parker Fox and Isaiah Ihnen were in sweats on the sidelines. Both were shooting around before practice.
All coaches all engaged and Dave Thorson really works hard to help develop players. Thorson get right in there with the players, explains how he wants them to play.
Check out www.GoldenDunkers.com for more information about Golden Dunkers Booster Club. Join the booster club to help support the Minnesota Golden Gophers Basketball program. Thanks. Go Gophers!
