University of Minnesota Athletics
Tales from the Bubble: ProGophs
8/19/2020 10:43:00 AM | Athletics
Several Gopher alums are making their way through professional league bubbles.
Amir Coffey - Los Angeles Clippers
Coffey made several appearances off the bench and found his way into the starting lineup for the final game of the Clippers' regular season this past week in Orlando, Fla.An impressive first start in the NBA.@coffeyshop_ filled it up with 21 points, four assists, and four steals in the win. pic.twitter.com/IYW1voHyj9
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) August 15, 2020
In our final seeding game, @terance_mann and @coffeyshop_ became the first pair of Clippers rookies with 20+ points in a game since 2011.
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) August 16, 2020
📼 CourtVision pres. by @awscloud pic.twitter.com/HEgnGYnKY1
This Amir Coffey poster should've counted 🤯 pic.twitter.com/owYN5yLJov
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) August 15, 2020
Amanda Zahui B - New York Liberty
A staple in the in Liberty starting lineup, Zahui B has contributed plenty to the team as well as taking fans along for a look behind-the-scenes in Bradenton, Fla.ALRIGHT, The Lounge is back with more Wubble vibes! 🗽
— New York Liberty (@nyliberty) August 17, 2020
Episode 2:
🎬Created, Directed, & Produced by @KayNurse11, @AmandaZahuiB & @kstokes41
🎥 Edited by @KayNurse11 pic.twitter.com/CtY6FQLT0n
Let it fly @AmandaZahuiB! 🗽 pic.twitter.com/ddhFja6fMk
— New York Liberty (@nyliberty) August 13, 2020
Schedule Update:🚨 Save the dates/times and don't miss the #Liberty in action the rest of the way. 🗽 pic.twitter.com/DJYapE5zfJ
— New York Liberty (@nyliberty) August 19, 2020
Rachel Banham - Minnesota Lynx
Banham might have been sidelined for the last Lynx showdown, but she's always good for some clutch threes on the court and never misses an opportunity for beach team bonding while in the bubble in central Florida.can always count on @rachelbanham_1 for clutch dimes 💰@ShareCareInc Share of the Game pic.twitter.com/5EUr1pSfv7
— Minnesota Lynx (@minnesotalynx) August 14, 2020
🗣 10-0 RUN pic.twitter.com/5T8UsMZ5wd
— Minnesota Lynx (@minnesotalynx) August 12, 2020
off days are for beachin'. 🏖 pic.twitter.com/LguRzkK68t
— Minnesota Lynx (@minnesotalynx) August 17, 2020
A Large Group of Men's Hockey Players
You can find Maroon & Gold ties on several NHL rosters in Toronto and Edmonton. Though the numbers have dwindled slightly as playoffs begin, several teams still boast Gopher Men's Hockey alums. There are also a few familiar faces on coaching staffs- Todd Richards is an assistant coach with Tampa Bay while Paul Holmgren is a senior advisor with Philadelphia.It's go time. Good luck to our 17 alums participating in the Stanley Cup Playoffs!
— Minnesota Men's Hockey (@GopherHockey) August 1, 2020
Get ready for the action: https://t.co/fFzk5XuV8p pic.twitter.com/Y43QfkbgS7
y'all leddy for this?!
— x-new york islanders (@NYIslanders) August 15, 2020
cause we're leddy for it 😎 pic.twitter.com/OoC1xnklmF
#Gophers All-American alum @nateschmidt29 is the first #PrideOnIce product to punch his ticket to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs! https://t.co/GGRIdaCzTB pic.twitter.com/LdyC3vCo5T
— Minnesota Men's Hockey (@GopherHockey) August 19, 2020
Keep up with professional bubble season action by following the Gophers on Twitter.