Golden Gopher men’s basketball coach Richard Pitino hosted his fifth annual Coaches vs. Cancer Tipoff Classic in Edina last night, raising money for the Minnesota chapter of the American Cancer Society. The first four events have raised more than 300-thousand-dollars and Pitino is hoping for big final numbers for last night’s event. Minnesota will begin the basketball season tomorrow night at home against Cleveland State at 7 P-M at Williams Arena.
MNN Sports Director Mike Grimm spoke with Pitino about the fundraiser: