Williams Arena

Gophers Down Illini

2012-01-30T09:45:00.001-08:00

The Gophers men's basketball team made a statement in the final minutes of the Minnesota-Illinois basketball game - they are not the same team that they were in the Big Ten opener. The message was heard loud and clear by Illinois.

The Gophers showed their might by tying the score on a last-second three-point play and finishing off Illinois in overtime to grab their fourth victory in five games. The Gophers won 77-72 at Williams Arena.

Austin Hollins, with the Gophers down by three, drove to the basket, hitting the layup. The big error by Illinois came as Meyers Leonard fouled Hollins, who they hit the free throw to send the game into overtime.

Gophers mascot Goldy Gopher bio

2011-12-26T12:59:00.000-08:00

Who is the biggest Minnesota Golden Gophers fan around? Well, the mascot, Goldy, of course! Goldy's official bio on the Gophers Atletic website states he was born too long ago to remember, but history states Goldy officially began in 1940, the gopher was elected to be the official animal in 1857.

Goldy has taken on many different appearances, based on what his fans wanted, either more ferocious or less ferocious as times and opinions change. Goldy the gopher attends more than 500 events and other appearances per year! That's one busy gopher!

It is said that Goldy once beat out a football player in a push-up contest! We have a seriously strong mascot here! Goldy is also very smart, going straight to college, bypassing high school altogether! Goldy gopher plans on attending the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus until mascotting becomes a legitimate and respected major and field of study. If you ask me, Goldy could teach the classes! Give him his degree already and let Goldy start teaching others how to be the best mascot that you can be!

Minnesota Golden Gophers basketball standings 2011

2011-12-02T15:55:00.000-08:00

The Minnesota Golden Gophers men's basketball team's 2011 standings are currently 7 wins and 1 loss, which puts the Gophers in 5th place in the 2011-12 Big Ten Standings, behind Illinonis, Indiana, Ohio State and Northwestern.

Make sure you're cheering on the Maroon and Gold at all Golden Gophers basketball home games!

Williams Arena Gophers basketball first game of 2011-2012 season

2011-10-28T11:59:00.000-07:00

Gophers basketball is just around the corner! The first home game for the Gophers at the Barn is Tuesday November 1, 2011 versus Bemidji. Tip off is at 7:00pm.

Don't tell me you're without Gophers basketball tickets for the home opener!? Gasp! You better march right over to www.GopherBasketballTickets.com and order your Gophers tickets now! With the NBA being locked out until at least the middle of November, it's the perfect time to check out a Minnesota Golden Gophers basketball game! College basketball is actually way more exciting to me, anyway! It's still about the game and the skill at the college level!

Let's go Gophers!

Gophers Release Non-Conference Schedule

2011-08-23T12:21:00.000-07:00

2011-2012 SCHEDULE

Date	Opponent / Event	Location	Time / Result

11/01/11	vs. Bemidji St #	Williams Arena	TBA
11/07/11	vs. Augustana (S.D.) #	Williams Arena	TBA
11/11/11	vs. Bucknell	Williams Arena	TBA
11/14/11	vs. South Dakota St.	Williams Arena	TBA
11/17/11	vs. Fairfield	Williams Arena	TBA
11/21/11	vs. Mount St. Mary's	Williams Arena	TBA
Old Spice Classic
11/24/11	vs. DePaul	Orlando	1:30 p.m. CT
11/25/11	Texas Tech/Indiana State	Orlando	TBA
11/27/11	TBD	Orlando	TBA

11/30/11	vs. Virginia Tech-Big Ten/ACC Challenge	Williams Arena	8:15 p.m. CT
12/03/11	vs. USC	Williams Arena	TBA
12/06/11	vs. Appalachian State	Williams Arena	TBA
12/10/11	vs. St. Peter's	Williams Arena	TBA
12/13/11	vs. Central Michigan	Williams Arena	TBA
12/22/11	vs. North Dakota State	Williams Arena	TBA

NBA Draft is Over: Time to Focus on 2011-12 College Basketball Season

2011-06-29T09:49:00.000-07:00

The NBA draft has come and gone. It was an especially weak draft, mostly because of the members of the 2010 recruiting class, but especially because a ton of the top players in college basketball decided to return college basketball next season. Most notable players who could have easily been top five picks were Harrison Barnes, Perry Jones, and Jared Sullinger. What does this really mean?

2011-2012 college basketball season is going to be amazing. The sport returns a ton of star power, led by Sullinger and Barnes, that should make for a really good season. North Carolina is returning practically their entire team, as is Ohio State besides David Lighty and Jon Diebler. With Jared Sullinger controlling the paint, the Buckeyes are for sure in contention for the Natty.

So buy Gopher tickets today with Ticket King! The gophers return a glut of star players such as Trevor Mbakwe, Ralph Sampson, and Rodney Williams. Especially try to go to the game when the Buckeyes visit the Gophers next season. I can smell an upset brewing!

Penn State and Michigan Will Not Visit Williams Arena

2011-06-21T09:03:00.000-07:00

After the basketball schedule for the Golden Gophers was recently announced, I found myself feeling very sad. At first I was wondering why I felt so sad and now I realize that it is because Penn State and Michigan won't be visiting the Barn. I know what you're thinking Michigan's a very good team we should be glad that we don't have to play them as much. Here are my two cents on why I'm going to miss these teams next year.

Penn State is not good at all. I love when they come to the Barn because they suck so I love going to the Barn and watching the Gophers pick up an easy win. Michigan is the team I really wish was coming to the Barn. The gophers play so well at home and a win against a Michigan team that is expected to be ranked could really boost their resume. At least we will still get a shot at the Buckeyes

Minnesota Gophers Will Have New Talent on the Williams Arena Court in 2011

2011-04-27T07:42:00.000-07:00

The Minnesota Gophers will return a lot of talent to the court in 2011, as well as bring in some new talent. All-Big Ten forward Trevor Mbakwe is expected to return, as is center Ralph Sampson III. Both are seniors but have been rumored to be considered in the NBA Draft. One of the top recruits coming into Minnesota next season will be Andre Hollins. He was Tennessee's Mr. Basketball and got increasingly more national recognition this season. He will be joined by Minnesota's Mr. Basketball, Joe Coleman who led Hopkins High School to their 3rd straight title. They will be joined by Junior College transfers Andre Ingram and Julian Welch. The Minnesota Gophers will definitely return some great talent!

Minnesota Gophers Will Be Back Next Season

2011-04-01T07:24:00.000-07:00

Tubby Smith is still in Dinkytown. The Minnesota Gophers ended the 2010-2011 season short of what they hoped for, but next year is a fresh start. The Minnesota Gophers will be returning some key players and bringing in some solid recruits. Williams Arena will once again be jam-packed for Minnesota Gophers games. I'm sure there will be plenty of news in the offseason that will keep us occupied until the season comes around. Be sure to check here for new updates!

Williams Arena Quiet Now Means Gopher Basketball Season is Over

2011-03-07T10:14:00.000-08:00

Williams Arena will be quiet now until next season. That means that the Minnesota Gophers 2010-2011 regular season schedule is over. The Minnesota Gophers played their last home game of the year on Sunday, March 6th against the Penn State Nittany Lions. Unfortunately, the Minnesota Gophers fell 66-63, capping a rough end to the year, in which they lost 8 of their last 9. The team will have to win the Big Ten Tournament in order to qualify for the NCAA Tournament. Williams Arena will be waiting until next season when the Minnesota Gophers will be ready for another season in the Big Ten.

Love College Hoops

2011-02-14T12:25:00.001-08:00

2011 Hot Events at Williams Arena

2011-01-07T09:24:00.000-08:00

The Minnesota Gophers are fighting for a Big Ten Championship and an NCAA Tournament birth. They have a 12-3 record thus far in the first 15 games of the season. They will need a strong 2nd half to cement their NCAA qualification. They will have some key games at Williams Arena that they will need to win. Here are those key home games:

Jan 13 vs Purdue 7:00 PM ET
Jan 16 vs Iowa TBD
Jan 26 vs Northwestern 8:30 PM ET
Feb 6 vs Ohio State 2:00 PM ET
Feb 10 vs Illinois 9:00 PM ET
Feb 22 vs Michigan State 9:00 PM ET
Feb 26 vs Michigan 4:30 PM ET
Mar 6 vs Penn State University 1:00 PM ET

Minnesota Gopher Basketball is Heating Up

2010-12-20T10:14:00.000-08:00

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

2010-11-08T09:21:00.000-08:00

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

2010-10-18T10:46:00.000-07:00

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

2010-09-07T11:25:00.000-07:00

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

2010-08-17T10:51:00.000-07:00

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

2010-07-12T13:04:00.001-07:00

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

2010-06-24T07:07:00.000-07:00

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...

2010-05-28T11:36:00.000-07:00

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

2010-04-13T08:23:00.000-07:00

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

2010-03-24T11:12:00.000-07:00

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

2010-03-17T11:49:00.000-07:00

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

2010-03-10T11:20:00.001-08:00

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

2010-02-03T09:00:00.001-08:00

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.

University of Minnesota Williams Arena Schedule Update

2009-12-17T13:47:00.000-08:00

With the Holiday Season as busy as it is, don't miss a moment of Gopher Basketball at Williams Arena...

Dec 23: South Dakota State
Dec 29: Penn State
Jan 09: Ohio State
Jan 23: Michigan State
Jan 26: Northwestern

The University of Minnesota Golden Gophers Basketball team will also be traveling quite a bit in the December and January, and while I can't imagine wanting to go to a Gopher Basketball Game anywhere than at Williams Arena, I suppose that others might and I thought I would just make sure you all knew :)

The Minnesota Golden Gophers Basketball Roster

2009-12-10T11:49:00.001-08:00

With the Minnesota Golden Gophers Basketball Season in Full Swing, I thought it might be nice to introduce you all to the U of M Gopher Basketball Roster

2009-2010 University of Minnesota Golden Gophers Roster
Al Nolen
Blake Hoffarber
Colton Iverson
Damian Johnson
Devoe Joseph
Devron Bostick
Dominique Dawson
Justin Cobbs
Lawrence Westbrook
Paul Carter
Ralph Sampson III
Rodney Williams
Royce White
Trevor Mbkwe

Williams Arena Schedule Update

2009-11-20T13:23:00.000-08:00

Hey there Gophers Basketball Fans! I know that this time of year can get crazy and I would not want you to miss a moment of Minnesota Golden Gophers Basketball at Williams Arena so I thought I would post a schedule of the next few Gopher Men's Basketball Games so that you can be sure to snag University of Minnesota Gopher Basketball Tickets for all the upcoming games!

Nov 26: Gophers vs. Butler @ Anaheim, CA
Nov 27: Gophers vs. UCLA/Portland @ Anaheim, CA
Nov 29: Gophers vs. TBA @ Anaheim, CA
Dec 02: Gophers vs. Miami @ Coral Gables, FL
Dec 05: Gophers vs. Brown @ Williams Arena
Dec 08: Gophers vs. Morgan State @ Williams Arena
Dec 12: Gophers vs. St. Joseph's @ Williams Arena

Fan Pictures of Williams Arena, home of the Minnesota Gophers Basketball Teams!

2009-10-29T12:48:00.000-07:00

Check out these great fan pictures of Williams Arena and the Minnesota Golden Gophers Basketball teams!

Williams Arena Schedule

2009-10-01T11:43:00.000-07:00

The Minnesota Golden Gophers Basketball Season is creeping closer and closer and in my opinion its never to early to start marking the Williams Arena Schedule on your calendar so that you don't miss a moment of Minnesota Golden Gophers Basketball Action!

Exhibition Games
Thursday November 5th: Minnesota Duluth at Williams Arena
Monday November 9th: MSU-Moorehead at Williams Arena

Regular Season Starts with...
November 13th: Tennessee Tech at Williams Arena
November 16th: Stephen F. Austin at Williams Arena
November 19th: Utah Valley at Williams Arena

76 Classic
November 26th - November 29th at Anaheim, CA

Return to Williams
Saturday December 5th: Brown at Williams Arena

The Williams Arena Schedule this season is full of great games and heated match-ups, don't miss a second of it, Williams Arena tickets are available from lots of great ticket sites and directly from the U of M

The Minnesota Gophers Basketball team will debut the New Williams Arena Floor on Thursday November 5th

2009-09-24T12:03:00.000-07:00

For any of you Minnesota Gophers Basketball fans out there that are Twin Cities Locals, you have probably noticed that the University of Minnesota Minneapolis Campus has received quite the face lift this summer. With the completion and opening of the New TCF Bank Stadium it may have been easy to forget that Williams Arena got a huge makeover as well, including a BRAND NEW FLOOR!

But don't fret Gophers Fans, Williams Arena will maintain its uniqueness by remaining one of the very few arenas in the NCAA with a raised floor. For those of you new to Minnesota Golden Gopher Basketball at Williams Arena, the raised floor puts the wooden boards and the players about 2 feet above the players benches, first row seats and the officials tables. Only the players actually playing, officials and head coaches are allowed to stand on this raised surface.

Gophers fans will be able to get a glimpse of the new Williams Arena Floor for the first time officially on Thursday November 5th when the Minnesota Men's Gopher Basketball team takes on the Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs

With the start of fall comes the promise of a New Minnesota Golden Gophers Basketball Season at Williams Arena

2009-09-22T11:50:00.000-07:00

I know it has been some time since I've posted on this site, but I want to reassure you that since Fall officially began today, I will be back with regular posts to this site about Williams Arena, Minnesota Golden Gophers Basketball and general information about how to make your trip to Williams Arena the best it can be.

Williams Arena will say hello to 2009-2010 Minnesota Golden Gophers Basketball with an exhibition game against Minnesota Duluth on Thursday November 5th at 7:00 p.m. The regular season for Gopher Basketball starts on Friday November 13th at 7:00 p.m. against Tennessee Tech. With that said, I feel as if you should know that (hold onto your hats Gopher Basketball Fans) these games are only a mere 44 days away! Making it important to be buying your Minnesota Golden Gophers Tickets today before the games get any closer and the prices go up!

Williams Arena Basketball Players

2008-04-04T15:27:00.000-07:00

Williams Arena hosted a lot of good basketball players this year and Gopher Grounds would like to give props to Minnesota Golden Gophers Men’s Basketball players Spencer Tollackson #50 and Dan Coleman #13.

Spencer Tollackson Gopher Basketball season stats: Tollackson played 20 minutes in the season opener against Army and finished with six points and seven rebounds. He tied a career high with four blocked shots and led the Gophers in scoring against Iowa State with 21 points, shooting 8-12 (.667) from the field. Tollackson made his first career three pointer at the end of the first half vs. Central Michigan. Spencer Tollackson turned an ankle early in the Big Ten Tournament first round contest with Northwestern and sadly missed the quarterfinal match up with Indiana. He played 14 minutes in the season finale against Maryland, scoring six points and grabbed three rebounds.

Dan Coleman Gopher Basketball season stats: Coleman led the Gophers with 15 points, eight rebounds and four assists vs. North Dakota State. He scored 22 points and grabbed 11 rebounds against Colorado State, the first 20 point, 10-rebound game for the Gopher since Vincent Grier’s 22 points, 12-rebound effort against Ohio State (1/19/05). Coleman scored a season-high 24 points and grabbed five rebounds against South Dakota State, the first back-to-back 20-point games by a Gopher since Lawrence McKenzie did so on 2/18 & 2/21/07. Dan Coleman sealed the opening round win in the Big Ten Tournament with key free throws down the stretch. He finished with 16 points and six rebounds.

Williams Arena Seating Chart

2008-03-21T11:45:00.000-07:00

The Williams Arena seating chart can be tricky. I personally think the seating chart makes the arena look larger than it actually is. Sitting in the 200 sections can make you feel far away from the action, but there are still plenty of good seats to choose from. When you look at a layout of Williams Arena, you may be wondering which one of these sections is the right section to sit in and then what row do you want to sit in. Some people prefer to be on the corner. But if you prefer to be in the best seats in the house, the center court sections are are 106 or 116, but sections 105-107 or 115 -117 also offer superb court views. I personally prefer to sit in section 105, rows 15-20. Best seats in the house!

One of the things you can't tell about Williams Arena from the seating chart is that it has a unique raised floor. The Williams Arena court is raised above the ground about 2 feet so that the players’ benches, officials’ tables, etc. are actually below the court. The fans in the first row, looking at the players, are at about knee-level so take that into consideration when visiting Williams Arena. Also, sections 109-113 are predominately students so take that into consideration when selecting tickets on line.

Williams Arena Parking

2008-03-07T11:33:00.000-08:00

Williams Arena parking is usually pretty easy. There is adequate parking located around the arena in the form of parking ramps, surface lots, and street parking. In fact, the University Avenue ramp is located directly across the street from Williams Arena. I have parked there before and it was really easy to get into and getting out wasn't too much of a headache. There was an officer directing traffic after the game so that helped ease congestion around the arena. Parking facilities around the area for the general public include the University Avenue Ramp and the 4th Street Ramp. Both of these ramps are very close to each other and close to Williams Arena so parking isn't a concern for Golden Gopher fans!

Williams Arena Tickets

2008-02-22T10:24:00.000-08:00

Williams Arena Tickets can be both easy and hard to come by, it depends on how the Gopher Basketball team is performing. Traditionally, the face value of Williams Arena tickets are going to range from $30 to about $45. However, top Gopher basketball Big Ten games often sell out and if you want to sit at center court, you have to buy from local ticket brokers. When buying from Minnesota ticket brokers, expect to pay between $75 to $199 per gopher basketball ticket. The broker price fluctuates depending on the ticket demand which is influenced by: #1. how well the Gopher team is doing #2. the day of the week the game is on, weekends are pricey and #3. if the opposing team is a rival and/or in close enough proximity to bring in own fans.

Williams Arena is a great place to see a basketball game and even if tickets get expensive, the price of admission is worth the show especially with Tubby Smith as coach of the team. If Williams Arena is "The Barn" does that make Tubby the farmer? Buy tickets and find out!

Williams Arena History

2008-02-08T09:20:00.000-08:00

Williams Arena is home to the University of Minnesota Gopher basketball. Williams Arena has a long and interesting history. If you want to read about Williams Arena, there is a good page on www.gopherbastketballtickets.com My favorite Williams Arena facts include: Williams Arena was first known from 1928 to 1950 as the Minnesota Field House. In the 1950’s the arena was renovated and renamed Williams Arena after Dr. Henry L. Williams, Gopher Football coach from 1900 to 1921. Williams Arena also has and still is affectionately referred to as “The Barn.”

Williams Arena Atmosphere is one of a kind

2008-01-25T10:43:00.000-08:00

Right across the street from Mariucci Arena, Williams Arena is in a great location on the University of Minnesota Minneapolis campus. Frat boys can walk there, suburbanites can park in one of the many ramps around and bar-goers in Dinkytown might be inebriated enough to walk the half-mile to Williams Arena.

I was recently at Williams Arena for the Colorado State game, which the Gophers men’s basketball team dominated. But it was more than the score of the game and the predictable outcome. It was what the atmosphere of Williams Arena brought me back to, that is, my playing days in high school. Williams Arena is the cavernous Target Center. It is more cozy and friendly. It’s more like, you know, a barn. I scored the Golden Gophers men’s basketball tickets from my boss, and watching Tubby Smith and his old-school pressing tactics really flooded with me memories.

Not to mention the student section at Williams Arena was an absolute hoot. There were five people dressed up in full ape costumes making a spectacle out of themselves. “The Barn” is always filled with a raucous student section consequently titled “The Barnyard” if you didn’t know.

Williams Arena

2008-01-21T12:19:00.000-08:00

Williams Arena is home to the Golden Gophers Basketball team! Go Gophers!