University of Minnesota Athletics

BICKERSTAFF AND SIMMONS NAMED CAPTAINS

10/25/2000 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball

John-Blair Bickerstaff and Terrance Simmons have been named captains for the 2000-01 season.

Bickerstaff, a native of Denver, Colo., averaged 7.7 points and 5.4 rebounds per game for the Golden Gophers last season. Bickerstaff, a fifth-year senior, is completing coursework for his degree in speech communications while beginning work on a graduate degree.

Simmons, a native of Haughton, La., averaged 11.1 points and led the team by averaging 4.2 assists per game last season.

The Golden Gophers will host the annual Maroon and Gold Fan Appreciation Game on Friday evening, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. and tip-off at 7:45 p.m.

Highlights: Gophers 67, Michigan 77
Tuesday, February 24
Cinematic Recap: Gophers Top Rutgers
Monday, February 23
Highlights: Gophers 80, Rutgers 61
Saturday, February 21
Cinematic Recap: Gophers at Oregon
Thursday, February 19