By: Jack Satzinger
A 17-second span in Minnesota’s game against Iowa last Thursday showed Charles Buggs’ pure talent yet revealed why he’s still far from a polished
player.
Buggs stole the ball from Gabriel Olaseni with just more than a minute remaining and Minnesota clinging to a five-point lead. After Iowa point guard Mike Gesell fouled Buggs to stop the clock, Gophers center Mo Walker ran over and put his right arm around his teammate in adoration.
“I just told [Buggs], ‘Way to play. Keep your head up,’” Walker said.