University of Minnesota Athletics
Highlights from Gophers Media Day
10/22/2015 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
The Minnesota men's basketball team hosted its annual media day on Wednesday, as members of the press came to Williams Arena to chat with Coach Pitino and the Gophers about the upcoming 2015-16 season.
Below is a sampling of some of the things that were discussed.
"When you take that team picture, always feels like the official start of the season." @MNCoachPitino, in his opening remarks.
- Minnesota MBB (@GopherMBB) October 21, 2015
"We've got the chance to be a very good team. We've got a long way to go like everybody else, but we're excited." @MNCoachPitino
- Minnesota MBB (@GopherMBB) October 21, 2015
"Ohio State does not care what our age is. Michigan State does not care. We have to be ready." @MNCoachPitino, on the youth of the team.
- Minnesota MBB (@GopherMBB) October 21, 2015
"I think there's a lot to be excited about in the future, but I'm excited about this team right now." -@MNCoachPitino
- Minnesota MBB (@GopherMBB) October 21, 2015
"Very grateful for the regents, for [Pres Kaler], for Beth & the donors. It's going to change our program." Pitino, on the Athletes Village.
- Minnesota MBB (@GopherMBB) October 21, 2015
Team photo, plus hear from Mason, Konate, Morris, Dorsey, Murphy, and Jarvis Johnson: https://t.co/8JZqZMX8ww #gophers
- Darren Wolfson (@DWolfsonKSTP) October 21, 2015
"Now it's my time to be the leader of this team. I'm excited and I'm looking forward to the challenge." Joey King, on his expectations.
- Minnesota MBB (@GopherMBB) October 21, 2015
"This league is all about up and downs. You just have to keep playing and stay motivated." Carlos Morris, on the Big Ten.
- Minnesota MBB (@GopherMBB) October 21, 2015
"We're young, but we're not using that as an excuse. We've got all the tools to be good." Nate Mason, on this year's team.
- Minnesota MBB (@GopherMBB) October 21, 2015
"I think the whole team is making really great strides to get better." Jordan Murphy, on continuing to improve.
- Minnesota MBB (@GopherMBB) October 21, 2015
Carlos Morris is beaming with confidence. He told me at Media Day, "I think I'm one of the best players in the Big Ten." #gophers
- Darren Wolfson (@DWolfsonKSTP) October 21, 2015
How do photograph 6-9 Joey King? Our guy has it figured out. pic.twitter.com/KiQ0qMt9Cb
- Marino Eccher (@MarinoEccher) October 21, 2015
I asked Charles Buggs who the best dunker was on the #Gophers. He said @jordanmurphy24 has him beat dunking off two feet but not one leg.
- Marcus R. Fuller (@GophersNow) October 21, 2015
A few photos from #Gophers media day, including the full squad. pic.twitter.com/XJXVOda0aC
- Minnesota MBB (@GopherMBB) October 21, 2015
