Gophers coach Johnson talks hot start and entering Big Ten play

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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.