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Travarus Bennett Talks Defense & Determination PLUS MN Teams of the Week

January 25, 2026 • Steve Hartman • Episode 26

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Host Steve Hartman opens this episode talking about the rough couple of weeks for the Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Golden Gophers.

Then Steve talks with Travarus Bennett, former Golden Gopher and 2002 Big Ten co-Defensive Player of the Year, about his path from high school basketball in Mississippi to Minnesota to playing professionally overseas. Bennett talks about what made him into a great defensive player, tips for youth players, and how he translates his defensive toughness into the Totino-Grace Eagles girls basketball team as they get healthy and gel at the right time of year.

Finally, Steve breaks down his Minnesota boys high school, NSIC, & MIAC teams of the week.

It's a full episode with lots of fun, laughs and hopefully some tips on great defense!

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Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or YouTube.

Follow Splash City Basketball Podcast on Instagram, Facebook and Bluesky.