Gophers coach Johnson talks hot start and entering Big Ten play

Minnesota Gophers men’s basketball head coach Ben Johnson met with the media Tuesday afternoon at Williams Arena. The Gophers host Michigan State Wednesday night in the Big Ten opener.

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Johnson talked about how big the win over Mississippi State was for the team, how important it was for the team to have a competitive preseason schedule, what he has told the new players about the Big Ten style of play, if the team’s 7-0 start to the season proves they are a good team, if he is happy that players have the confidence to take shots, and much more.

The Gophers-Spartans game Wednesday night is set for an 8 p.m. start.