The Gophers have lost five in a row and six of seven in Big Ten play, but head coach Tubby Smith won’t be blaming the struggles on the absence of injured star Trevor Mbakwe. Instead, Smith believes his team is struggling psychologically. He says he needs to find a way to boost the players’ confidence, and that playing at Wisconsin on Tuesday will be a real test of character.
Tubby Smith won’t use Mbakwe’s injury as a scapegoat to another rough season

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