Everyone is intense and excited during practice. Littlejohn said she is pleased with the team's progress in practice so far but maintains that it is too early to tell how the team will perform this season. The Gophers open their 1997-98 season with an exhibition game against the Russian national team on Tuesday. While little is expected from the team this year, Littlejohn and her players remain upbeat about the upcoming season. We know we are better than that.
Players are also optimistic about the upcoming season and the rebuilding of the program.
Now it's time for us to get better. The Gophers are a little depleted at point guard. Ayesha Whitfield are all sidelined with injuries. Sophomore shooting guard Kiauna Burns and freshman walk-on Rachel Young have filled in at point guard for the team in practice.