Minnesota Gopher Basketball is Heating Up

The Minnesota Gophers are flying high right now at Williams Arena. Currently ranked #20 in the country, the Minnesota Gophers are 10-1 and are generating interest from all over the nation. They surprised many analysts when they defeated North Carolina and West Virginia to win the Puerto Rico Tipoff Championship. Head coach Tubby Smith has been doing a great job and is showing why he's one of the most respected coaches in college basketball. Get over and support the Minnesota Gophers at Williams Arena! Purchase your Minnesota Gopher Basketball tickets from Ticket King!

Gopher Basketball Has Started at Williams Arena

The Minnesota Gopher basketball team has high hopes for this season. After qualifying for the NCAA Tournament the last 2 seasons, the bar is higher for the Minnesota Gophers this season. Tubby Smith believes this team can go far and contend for the Big Ten Title. Every Gopher fan needs to make plans to get over to Williams Arena and see the Maroon and Gold in action! The first home game is against Wofford on Friday, November 12. Get your Minnesota Gopher basketball tickets at Ticket King!

Tubby Tip-Off Event Was Awesome

The Tubby Tip-Off Event took place last Friday night on October 15th. There was a scrimmage, dunk contest, and 3 point contest for all the fans to watch. This team clearly has a lot of potential and could definitely threaten for the Big Ten title. I can't wait to start visiting Williams Arena and seeing the Minnesota Gopher basketball team on the court. Trevor Mbakwe looked impressive, as did many of the newcomers. I believe in Tubby Smith and think he can get Minnesota to the elite status in the Big Ten. Can't wait for the season!

2010-2011 Minnesota Gopher Basketball Schedule

Here is the 2010-2011 Minnesota Gopher Season Schedule

* - Denotes Conference Games

Tue, Nov 02 Northeastern State (Exh.) Williams Arena TBA
Mon, Nov 08 Winona State (Exh.) Williams Arena TBA
Fri, Nov 12 Wofford Williams Arena TBA
Mon, Nov 15 Siena Williams Arena TBA
Puerto Rico Tip-off
Thu, Nov 18 Western Kentucky at San Juan, P.R. 6:30 PM
Fri, Nov 19 Hofstra/North Carolina at San Juan, P.R. 5:00 PM/7:30 PM
Sun, Nov 21 TBD at San Juan, P.R. TBA
Wed, Nov 24 North Dakota State Williams Arena TBA
Big Ten/ACC Challenge
Mon, Nov 29 Virginia Williams Arena 6:00 PM
Sat, Dec 04 Cornell Williams Arena 7:00 PM
Wed, Dec 08 St. Joseph's at Philadelphia, Pa. TBA
Sat, Dec 11 Eastern Kentucky Williams Arena 12:00 PM
Wed, Dec 15 Akron Williams Arena 7:30 PM
Thu, Dec 23 South Dakota State Williams Arena TBA
Tue, Dec 28 Wisconsin * at Madison, Wis. 6:00 PM
Fri, Dec 31 Michigan State * at East Lansing, Mich. 3:00 PM
Tue, Jan 04 Indiana * Williams Arena 6:00 PM
Sun, Jan 09 Ohio State * at Columbus, Ohio TBA
Thu, Jan 13 Purdue * Williams Arena 6:00 PM
Sun, Jan 16 Iowa * Williams Arena TBA
Sat, Jan 22 Michigan * at Ann Arbor, Mich. 6:00 PM
Wed, Jan 26 Northwestern * Williams Arena 7:30 PM
Sat, Jan 29 Purdue * at West Lafayette, Ind. 12:00 PM
Wed, Feb 02 Indiana * at Bloomington, Ind. 5:30 PM
Sun, Feb 06 Ohio State * Williams Arena 1:00 PM
Thu, Feb 10 Illinois * Williams Arena 8:00 PM
Sun, Feb 13 Iowa * at Iowa City, Iowa 5:00 PM
Thu, Feb 17 Penn State * at University Park, Pa. 6:00 PM
Tue, Feb 22 Michigan State * Williams Arena 8:00 PM
Sat, Feb 26 Michigan * Williams Arena 3:30 PM
Wed, Mar 02 -
Thu, Mar 03 Northwestern * at Evanston, Ill. TBA
Sun, Mar 06 Penn State * Williams Arena 12:00 PM
Big Ten Tournament
Thu, Mar 10 -
Sun, Mar 13 Big Ten Tournament at Indianapolis, Ind. TBA

The 2010-2011 Minnesota Gopher Basketball Players

Looking forward to the start of the 2010-2011 Minnesota Golden Gopher Basketball season? I know I am. The team returns some key players from last season and some fresh new faces. Meet your 2010-2011 Minnesota Golden Gopher Basketball Players:

0 - Al Nolen G (Sr.)

2 - Bryant Allen G (So.)

4 - Dominique Dawson F (So.)

5 - Devoe Joseph G (Jr.)

24 - Blake Hoffarber G (Sr.)

32 - Trevor Mbwakwe F (RJr.)

33 - Rodney Williams F (So.)

45 - Colton Iverson F/C (Jr.)

50 - Ralph Sampson III F/C (Jr.)

Williams Arena Driving Directions

Looking for directions to get to a Minnesota Gopher basketball game at Williams Arena?

Williams Arena is located on the East Bank of the University of Minnesota's Minneapolis Campus on University Avenue SE between Oak Street and 19th Avenue SE. If your coming South on 35W take exit 18 (the East Bank exit) and follow the University of Minnesota signs. This will lead you to University Avenue SE and turn left. Williams Arena is just about 10 blocks down after the turn on University Avenue.

Coming from 35W North, take exit 17C, the University of Minnesota exit. Follow the University of Minnesota East Bank signs and that will eventually lead you to Washington Avenue. Take Washington Avenue across the river and through the heart of campus to Oak Street SE and take a left. Then take Oak Street to University Avenue and Williams Arena is located on the left-hand side.

Williams Arena Parking

Williams Arena is located at 1925 Southeast University Avenue in Minneapolis. Just across the street from Mariucci Arena, there are several different parking options available to attend games. Options include street parking, paid lots, and ramp parking. The ramps include 4th Street Ramp, Washington Avenue Ramp, and University Ramp that are all around the arena. Also, parking on Oak or Washington Street is a good option if you aren't trying to drive into the ramp. Paid lots are also close to the arena, with some being anywhere from $8 to $15. Overall, the parking is fairly easy to find for fans and the several options allow easy exits to and from the game.

Wish I was at Willimas Arena, guess Williams Arena Pictures will have to do...

With a long time until the start of the 2010-2011 Gopher Basketball Season, I guess pictures of Williams Arena will have to do. Here is one I found on my computer...

Golden Gopher banquet awards

With the end of the basketball season for the Golden Gophers, the team held their annual banquet at the TCF Bank Stadium this past Sunday. Gopher senior Brittany McCoy was awarded the Golden Gophers’ MVP award and earned honorable mention by both the Big Ten Conference coaches and the media. Brittany McCoy has left her mark on the Golden Gopher team by starting every 127 games of her college basketball career and is ranked second in the Big Ten Conference in assists over the past season as well. Congrats McCoy!

Williams Arena Schedule looks very quiet

With the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers regular basketball season all wrapped up, the Williams Arena Schedule is going to be VERY quiet for the rest of the school year. During the summer Williams Arena is used for Gopher Basketball Camps and Summer Practices, but for the next few weeks Williams Arena is going to be pretty low-key.

Check back later on for Williams Arena Schedule Updates and hints on Gopher Basketball Tickets for next season!

Congratulations to the Minnesota Golden Gophers

Congratulations to the Minnesota Golden Gophers who made it to the NCAA Tournament! I wish the first round game was at Williams Arena, so that I could go (I know the NCAA Tournament does not work that way, but I LOVE basketball games at Williams Arena!) Check out the NCAA Tournament Schedule and watch the Minnesota Golden Gophers Basketball Game on TV!

Williams Arena Schedule for Golden Gophers Basketball Games in March

Tue, Mar 02 Michigan - - at Ann Arbor, Mich. 6:00 PM 55 - 83 (L)
Sun, Mar 07 Iowa - - Williams Arena 5:00 PM 88 - 53 (W)
Thu, Mar 11 Penn State - - at Indianapolis, Ind. 6:30 PM

The Golden Gophers are seeded 6th at the Big 10 Tournament.. stay close for game updates!

University of Minnesota Men's Basketball Schedule: Willimas Arena Schedule Updates February

The Minnesota Golden Gophers Mens Basketball Team is gearing up to go into the NCAA Tournament strong, with lots of upcoming games I thought I'd post the February Golden Gophers Basketball Schedule. The Golden Gophers have some tough match ups both at home in Williams Arena and on the road. Mark Gopher Basketball Game days off your calendar now and make sure you don't miss a minute of the February Golden Gophers Basketball Action!

Williams Arena Schedule: Golden Gophers Mens Basketball February Games
Sat, Feb 06 Penn State at University Park, Pa.
Thu, Feb 11 Michigan at Williams Arena
Sun, Feb 14 Northwestern at Evanston, Ill.
Thu, Feb 18 Wisconsin at Williams Arena
Sat, Feb 20 Indiana at Williams Arena
Wed, Feb 24 Purdue at Williams Arena
Sat, Feb 27 - Sun, Feb 28 Illinois at Champaign, Ill.