Giannis in MN? + Wolves Win Streak & Gopher Women's Hoops’ on the Rise | Feat. Andrew Dukowitz

This week on the Splash City Basketball Podcast, host Steve Hartman is joined by Andrew Dukowitz (Zone Coverage, The Missing Wolves podcast) to break down a pivotal stretch in Minnesota hoops.

The Timberwolves have reeled off four straight wins, but as the trade deadline looms, the rumors are getting wild. We dive into the "Giannis to Minnesota" hypothetical: what would the Wolves actually have to sacrifice to land the Greek Freak, and would it ruin the chemistry they’ve built? Who else could the Timberwolves consider to bolster the roster without mortgaging the future? 

Plus, Andrew switches gears to the hardwood at Williams Arena. With the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers Women’s team sitting at a shocking #13 in the NET rankings, we look at their NCAA Tournament resume. Are they a lock for an at-large bid, or is the bubble still a threat? 

Episode Timestamps

[00:00] – Intro: Welcome to the Splash City Basketball Podcast 

[01:10] – Thrilling weekend in MN high school boys games

[02:10]  College basketball whip around: Recapping the weekend for the Gopher men, BYU and Kansas was a showdown of the potential top 2 NBA draft picks and the top heavy Big Ten beats up on each other. 

 [04:50] – The Timberwolves annual January snooze. After some mid-January struggles, the Wolves have won 4 straight.

[13:33] – Return to Form?: Wolves defense overwhelms OKC 

[16:23] – Wolves Trade Talk: How essential is Jaden McDaniels in trade talks

[23:50] – Should the Wolves stand pat?: Steve and Andrew debate a potential move, short and long-term, of adding Giannis 

[42:13] – Gopher Women are #13 in the NET: Andrew breaks down Minnesota's elite defense and their NCAA tournament chances. 

[54:17] Episode Wrap

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