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Metcalf talks about games that fans and the CBB world would love to see, and Louisville vs. Minnesota is one of them. He gives Minnesota some love in this piece, and although he has taken a few subtle and not so subtle shots at Minnesota sports over the years, he does say they are ready to contend for championships. But the comment at the end is a little snarky.
Louisville-Minnesota
Last summer, Richard Pitino had just finished an eight-win season that fueled pessimism about his tenure. By the end of 2016-17, however, he'd led Minnesota to the NCAA tournament and won Big Ten coach of the year honors.
He also has established a rich pipeline of young talent that should keep Minnesota in the Big Ten title conversation in the coming years.
So it's an appropriate time to seal a series with his father's squad.
Rick Pitino is so confident in his team's talents this season that's he's hosting a pro day for NBA scouts and executives next month. The Cardinals will enter the season as a top-10 team and national title contender.
He faced his son's squad in the 2014 Armed Forces Classic. But that game meant little. Today, they're two coaches guiding programs aiming for conference titles and extended stays in the NCAA tournament.
They should play. And soon, since we're not sure how long either will remain in their current positions.
Metcalf talks about games that fans and the CBB world would love to see, and Louisville vs. Minnesota is one of them. He gives Minnesota some love in this piece, and although he has taken a few subtle and not so subtle shots at Minnesota sports over the years, he does say they are ready to contend for championships. But the comment at the end is a little snarky.
Louisville-Minnesota
Last summer, Richard Pitino had just finished an eight-win season that fueled pessimism about his tenure. By the end of 2016-17, however, he'd led Minnesota to the NCAA tournament and won Big Ten coach of the year honors.
He also has established a rich pipeline of young talent that should keep Minnesota in the Big Ten title conversation in the coming years.
So it's an appropriate time to seal a series with his father's squad.
Rick Pitino is so confident in his team's talents this season that's he's hosting a pro day for NBA scouts and executives next month. The Cardinals will enter the season as a top-10 team and national title contender.
He faced his son's squad in the 2014 Armed Forces Classic. But that game meant little. Today, they're two coaches guiding programs aiming for conference titles and extended stays in the NCAA tournament.
They should play. And soon, since we're not sure how long either will remain in their current positions.
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