BIG TEN Saturday...
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Any insight on this game other than you're king of the Big Ten. It seems like they came out flat against Illinois, what will motivate them to blow out Minny?
Guy,
I would like your thought process on this one? I have this as a small play on Iowa, wondering what you have as far as analysis?
Thx
Franky
I would like your thought process on this one? I have this as a small play on Iowa, wondering what you have as far as analysis?
Thx
Franky
I read in the local paper yesterday that Kris Humphries of Minnesota may not play today against Iowa due to a bad ankle. He is basically all Minnesota has. The rest of the team is really bad. I will see if I can find more information.
BY GREG JOHNSON
Pioneer Press
University of Minnesota men's basketball coach Dan Monson and Iowa coach Steve Alford are good friends who talk with each other a few times a week. Each has a clear understanding of the other's situation.
Both coaches have a lot of unhappy fans.
They try to keep each other's spirits up and talk about what each sees in the other's team. Alford probably wants to know the status of Gophers freshman Kris Humphries, but it's going to be a game-time decision when the teams meet at 3:30 p.m. today in Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
A magnetic resonance imaging test on Humphries' right ankle revealed a strained tendon. The Big Ten Conference's leading scorer and rebounder took part in some drills during Friday's practice.
"There was no structural damage or fluid in the joint,'' Monson said. "It will depend on how he feels (this) morning... . If he can't change directions, then he won't go.''
Humphries averages 22.0 points and 10.1 rebounds a game. If he can't play, it would be another setback in a season in which little has gone as the Gophers had hoped; at 10-16 overall and 2-12 in the Big Ten, Monson's team has been searching for answers.
Pioneer Press
University of Minnesota men's basketball coach Dan Monson and Iowa coach Steve Alford are good friends who talk with each other a few times a week. Each has a clear understanding of the other's situation.
Both coaches have a lot of unhappy fans.
They try to keep each other's spirits up and talk about what each sees in the other's team. Alford probably wants to know the status of Gophers freshman Kris Humphries, but it's going to be a game-time decision when the teams meet at 3:30 p.m. today in Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
A magnetic resonance imaging test on Humphries' right ankle revealed a strained tendon. The Big Ten Conference's leading scorer and rebounder took part in some drills during Friday's practice.
"There was no structural damage or fluid in the joint,'' Monson said. "It will depend on how he feels (this) morning... . If he can't change directions, then he won't go.''
Humphries averages 22.0 points and 10.1 rebounds a game. If he can't play, it would be another setback in a season in which little has gone as the Gophers had hoped; at 10-16 overall and 2-12 in the Big Ten, Monson's team has been searching for answers.
Series: Minnesota leads 92-82, but Iowa won the first meeting this season 83-68 Jan. 13 at Williams Arena.
Gophers update: The Gophers are 1-6 in Big Ten Conference road games this season... . Senior guard Ben Johnson ranks 10th in the conference in field-goal percentage at .515... . The Gophers rank last in the Big Ten in three-point field-goal percentage (31.2 percent)... . Kris Humphries has 15 double-doubles this season, which ties him with Louisiana Tech's Paul Millsap for third nationally. Connecticut's Emeka Okafor leads the nation with 18 double-doubles.
Hawkeyes update: Today is Senior Day for the Hawkeyes, who are playing their final home game of the season. Iowa is 10-3 overall and 4-3 in the Big Ten at home... . Brody Boyd leads the Big Ten in steals at 2.3 a game... . Iowa averages 73.1 points, which ranks second in the league. The Hawkeyes are holding opponents to 41 percent shooting form the field, third-best in the Big Ten... . Iowa has had five players score in double figures six times this season.
Next: The Gophers are host to Penn State in their regular-season finale at 7 p.m. Saturday.
Gophers update: The Gophers are 1-6 in Big Ten Conference road games this season... . Senior guard Ben Johnson ranks 10th in the conference in field-goal percentage at .515... . The Gophers rank last in the Big Ten in three-point field-goal percentage (31.2 percent)... . Kris Humphries has 15 double-doubles this season, which ties him with Louisiana Tech's Paul Millsap for third nationally. Connecticut's Emeka Okafor leads the nation with 18 double-doubles.
Hawkeyes update: Today is Senior Day for the Hawkeyes, who are playing their final home game of the season. Iowa is 10-3 overall and 4-3 in the Big Ten at home... . Brody Boyd leads the Big Ten in steals at 2.3 a game... . Iowa averages 73.1 points, which ranks second in the league. The Hawkeyes are holding opponents to 41 percent shooting form the field, third-best in the Big Ten... . Iowa has had five players score in double figures six times this season.
Next: The Gophers are host to Penn State in their regular-season finale at 7 p.m. Saturday.
Posted on Fri, Feb. 27, 2004
Humphries has MRI on knee
BY GREG JOHNSON
Pioneer Press
University of Minnesota forward Kris Humphries missed practice because of a sore right ankle and had a magnetic resonance imaging test Thursday afternoon.
Humphries' status for Saturday's game at Iowa likely will be determined today after the results of his MRI are known.
The 6-foot-9 freshman injured his ankle during Minnesota's game at Indiana on Feb. 18.
"It is mostly precautionary, but you just don't know," Gophers coach Dan Monson said. "It's been a thing where he can warm up and get through it. They (the medical staff) don't think it is structural. They think he took a hit during the Indiana game, but what an MRI can do is rule some things out."
The injury didn't hinder Humphries at Indiana. In the Gophers' 73-71 victory, Humphries set the program's single-game freshman scoring record with 36 points. He scored the winning points, making two free throws with 3.6 seconds remaining, and grabbed 12 rebounds.
He has received regular treatment on his right ankle since .
"It's been a situation where once he gets warmed up, it tends to be OK," Monson said. "It hasn't gone away. After (Wednesday) night's game, it was sorer than it has been."
Humphries had 17 points and 10 rebounds in a 70-59 loss to Ohio State on Wednesday. He registered his Big Ten Conference-leading 15th double-double but made just 4 of 18 shots from the field.
In a 65-47 loss to Purdue on Saturday, Humphries scored 14 points on 5-for-16 shooting and was limited to a season-low three rebounds.
Humphries, who has scored in double figures in all 25 games this season, leads the Big Ten in scoring (22.0) and rebounding (10.1). He is trying to become the first freshman to lead the conference in both categories in a season.
The Gophers (10-16) are last in the Big Ten at 2-12. Having to win a game without Humphries would appear to be a monumental task.
With or without Humphries, the Gophers must find a way to shoot better and score more points.
The Gophers, who average 71.0 points a game, have scored a total of 106 points in their past two games, shooting 32.7 percent from the field (32 for 110).
"We've got to worry about getting us back in the right frame of mind," Monson said. "I think guys are still working hard. We've got to play with more confidence and more poise."
Waiting game: Redshirt freshman center Aliou Kane appeared in his 15th game of the season Wednesday, coming in at the end of the 70-59 loss to Ohio State. He was shaking his head as he came onto the court but said it was only out of frustration of the Gophers' losing and not his playing time.
He has heard a report that he is thinking of transferring.
"That's not in my mind yet," Kane said. "I'm playing at Minnesota and will finish out the year. I'm working hard in practice, and I'm not complaining."
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Humphries has MRI on knee
BY GREG JOHNSON
Pioneer Press
University of Minnesota forward Kris Humphries missed practice because of a sore right ankle and had a magnetic resonance imaging test Thursday afternoon.
Humphries' status for Saturday's game at Iowa likely will be determined today after the results of his MRI are known.
The 6-foot-9 freshman injured his ankle during Minnesota's game at Indiana on Feb. 18.
"It is mostly precautionary, but you just don't know," Gophers coach Dan Monson said. "It's been a thing where he can warm up and get through it. They (the medical staff) don't think it is structural. They think he took a hit during the Indiana game, but what an MRI can do is rule some things out."
The injury didn't hinder Humphries at Indiana. In the Gophers' 73-71 victory, Humphries set the program's single-game freshman scoring record with 36 points. He scored the winning points, making two free throws with 3.6 seconds remaining, and grabbed 12 rebounds.
He has received regular treatment on his right ankle since .
"It's been a situation where once he gets warmed up, it tends to be OK," Monson said. "It hasn't gone away. After (Wednesday) night's game, it was sorer than it has been."
Humphries had 17 points and 10 rebounds in a 70-59 loss to Ohio State on Wednesday. He registered his Big Ten Conference-leading 15th double-double but made just 4 of 18 shots from the field.
In a 65-47 loss to Purdue on Saturday, Humphries scored 14 points on 5-for-16 shooting and was limited to a season-low three rebounds.
Humphries, who has scored in double figures in all 25 games this season, leads the Big Ten in scoring (22.0) and rebounding (10.1). He is trying to become the first freshman to lead the conference in both categories in a season.
The Gophers (10-16) are last in the Big Ten at 2-12. Having to win a game without Humphries would appear to be a monumental task.
With or without Humphries, the Gophers must find a way to shoot better and score more points.
The Gophers, who average 71.0 points a game, have scored a total of 106 points in their past two games, shooting 32.7 percent from the field (32 for 110).
"We've got to worry about getting us back in the right frame of mind," Monson said. "I think guys are still working hard. We've got to play with more confidence and more poise."
Waiting game: Redshirt freshman center Aliou Kane appeared in his 15th game of the season Wednesday, coming in at the end of the 70-59 loss to Ohio State. He was shaking his head as he came onto the court but said it was only out of frustration of the Gophers' losing and not his playing time.
He has heard a report that he is thinking of transferring.
"That's not in my mind yet," Kane said. "I'm playing at Minnesota and will finish out the year. I'm working hard in practice, and I'm not complaining."
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IOWA = CHOKKERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Up by 19 w/about 13 mins left and then they decided to go on a 8 min drought.
Pitiful showing at home, I am just pissed Minny didn't win!!!
Sorry for the Rant gentlemen that game was ugly. :cuss: :cuss: :banghead: :banghead: :soapbox:
Up by 19 w/about 13 mins left and then they decided to go on a 8 min drought.
Pitiful showing at home, I am just pissed Minny didn't win!!!
Sorry for the Rant gentlemen that game was ugly. :cuss: :cuss: :banghead: :banghead: :soapbox:
