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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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Will Ryan, the son of former Badgers coach Bo Ryan, says Mnnesota 'can finish pretty high in the Big Ten.' His Green Bay team plays the Gophers today at The Barn.
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Ben Johnson knew the day would come soon when he had to give his first locker room speech after a Gophers basketball loss.
Gophers biggest frontcourt challenge yet will be Mississippi State's Tolu Smith
Pregame: Gophers men's hoops haven't faced a frontcourt yet like Sunday against the Bulldogs.
Can the Gophers and Ben Johnson end lengthy road losing streak from Richard Pitino Era?
Pregame: Gophers men's basketball has a chance Tuesday at Pittsburgh to win the program's first true road game since 2019-20.
Gophers men's basketball gameday preview: First true road game comes at Pittsburgh
The Gophers look to end a 12-game losing streak in true road games Tuesday at Pitt in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge.