With starter Johnson injured, Ihnen could get more playing time for U
Gophers senior forward Brandon Johnson is likely out of tonight's game against UMKC with an ankle injury. What should Richard Pitino do to fill his spot in the frontcourt?
Robbins' shot blocking could be key for Gophers vs. Boston College
The 7-foot Drake transfer ranked among the nation's leaders in blocks last season.
Former Shakopee star plays Gophers again, this time back home
Boston College senior and former Shakopee star Steffon Mitchell plays the Gophers for a second time Tuesday in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge. Mitchell went from under-the-radar high school prospect to one of the top defensive players in the ACC.
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Stepping up: Division II All American Fox chooses Gophers
Parker Fox, who is from Mahtomedi, will try to prove he can play at a higher level by returning home after he committed Thursday night to play for the U.
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U contacts ex-Champlin Park star Theo John, who's been at Marquette
The Marquette senior heard from the Gophers after entering the NCAA transfer portal this week. He is deciding whether to play one more college season.
Minnesota college sports goes well beyond the Gophers. Here's a guide to the conferences that include the state's Division II and Division III programs.
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New Hampshire transfer and former Irondale guard Sean Sutherlin picks Gophers
The New Hampshire graduate transfer is the fourth commitment for new Gophers basketball coach Ben Johnson
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Former Gophers guard Gabe Kalscheur will transfer to Iowa State
The former DeLaSalle star was one of eight players from the Gophers in the transfer portal from last season.
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New U basketball assistants hitting the ground running in recruiting
North Dakota transfer Filip Rebraca enjoyed his video call with new Gophers coach Ben Johnson and his staff, including assistants Dave Thorson and Jason Kemp.
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Transfers from Lafayette and William & Mary commit to Gophers men's basketball
The 6-4 Luke Loewe and 6-3 E.J. Stephens are the second and third commitments for Gophers coach Ben Johnson.
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Gophers freshman Martice Mitchell enters transfer portal
The 6-10 center from Chicago played sparingly this season.
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Holmgren on Ben Johnson's hiring: 'I see him doing really good things'
Chet Holmgren, the No. 1 high school prospect in the nation, said he's talked to new Gophers coach Ben Johnson. But Minnesota isn't the favorite to get Holmgren.
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High-flying Division II transfer Fox has talked to Gophers about transfer
Parker Fox of Mahtomedi, a 6-6 All-America from Northern State, has chatted with Ben Johnson, and has Minnesota on a long list of schools he's checking out.
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Gophers look ready to invest more in Johnson's coaching staff
Ben Johnson is a first-time head coach at any level, and AD Mark Coyle has spoken of the need to increase the assistant coaching salary pool.
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Would Gophers hire an assistant to be next men's basketball coach?
Before Penn State hired an assistant to be its head coach recently, that hadn't happened in the Big Ten since 2013.
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Marcus Carr enters transfer portal but keeping options open for next year
The All-Big Ten point guard is expected to go through the NBA draft process again before making a decision about his final year of college eligibility.
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Gophers' Mashburn enters NCAA transfer portal; will others follow?
Jamal Mashburn Jr., the top recruit Richard Pitino's 2020 class, is seeking a new start. It's a path others could take as well with a new coaching staff on its way in for 2021-22.
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Carr gets emotional after what could be his last game with Gophers
Star point guard Marcus Carr scores 24 points Thursday in season-ending loss to Ohio State in the Big Ten tournament.
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Another strong defensive effort is key for Gophers in Big Ten tournament matchup with Ohio State
The Gophers are coming off their lowest scoring game in a win since 2009, but defense helped them advance in Indianapolis
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Can Marcus Carr carry Gophers in Big Ten tourney opener?
What to watch for in tonight's Big Ten men's basketball tournament opener in Indianapolis.
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Robbins, Kalscheur won't play in Big Ten tournament opener Wednesday
Richard Pitino had hoped center Liam Robbins could return for the Big Ten tournament vs. Northwestern after sitting out with a badly sprained ankle.
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San Diego State's Dutcher dismisses questions about U job speculation
Brian Dutcher has been asked about whether he would be a candidate for the Gophers job if Richard Pitino leaves. Dutcher's father coached the U to 1982 Big Ten title
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Will we be watching U's backcourt of the future vs. Rutgers today?
Sophomore Tre' Williams is showing his potential in the backcourt entering the home finale today vs. Rutgers.
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After battling injuries, U's Curry says he's done playing when season ends
Even though he has another year of eligibility because of the pandemic, Eric Curry says he will be finished playing basketball when the Gophers' season ends.
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