Tubby Smith is leaving the University of Kentucky to coach the U of M basketball team.

A noon press conference/pep rally is planned at Williams Arena.

What do you think about the hire?

Is Tubby's take (seven years at a reported $1.8 million salary per season) too high?

What about interim coach Jim Molinari - should they try to retain him?

Do you think the new coach can rejuvenate the Gopher program? Will this stoke your interest in Gopher hoops?