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    Who were the 5 starters for the Gophers in the 1997 National semi-final game against Kentucky?Minnesota Golden Gophers Basketball

      Bobby Jackson, Eric Harris, Sam Jacobson, John Thomas, Courtney James. This lineup was not good enough to get past Kentucky who beat them 78-69.

    What teams did the Gophers face in the 1997 NCAA tournament?Minnesota Golden Gophers Basketball

      Southwest Texas State, Temple, Clemson, UCLA, Kentucky. Final scores of these games: Gophs 78 - SW Texas 46, Gophs 76 - Temple 57, Gophs 90 - Clemson 84, Gophs 80 - UCLA 72, Gophs 69 - Kentucky 78.

    Besides the University of Minnesota, what other two schools play on a raised floor?Minnesota Golden Gophers Basketball

      Vanderbilt and Bradley. Williams Arena opened in 1928.

    What is the name of the arena that is attached to Williams Arena?Minnesota Golden Gophers Basketball

      The Sports Pavilion. Williams Arena was remodeled in 1950 and was divided into two separate arenas within one building. The larger one houses the men's and women's Minnesota Golden Gophers basketball teams. The smaller arena was originally used by the ice hockey team until the early 1990s, when it relocated across the street to a new arena. That smaller arena, known as the Sports Pavilion, now houses the volleyball, wrestling and gymnastic teams.

    Which Gopher set a Big Ten Tournament single-game record for field goal percentage in 2002?Minnesota Golden Gophers Basketball

      Dusty Rychart. Dusty finished his career ranked sixth on the school's all-time field goal (.519).

    Which Gopher was the 1993 NIT tournament MVP?Minnesota Golden Gophers Basketball

      Voshon Lenard. He averaged 19.8 ppg in the 5 tourney games.

    Who was Williams Arena named after?Minnesota Golden Gophers Basketball

      Dr. Henry Williams - head coach of the Gophers football team from 1900 to 1921. In 1903, the Gophers football team went 14-0-1. The lone tie came against the University of Michigan Wolverines. The Wolverines left behind their water jug, which has become known as the Little Brown Jug, one of the oldest and most famous college football trophies.

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