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'Can't wait to get started.' Alexandria's Thompson, other U hoops newcomers arriving
Treyton Thompson, the Gophers' top incoming recruit, and several transfers are coming to campus early in preparation for summer practice
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Top state basketball talent Holloman visiting Gophers, Spartans this week
One of the most sought after point guards in the country, Tre Holloman of Cretin-Derham Hall said he'll also be visiting Marquette at the end of the month.
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Eastview guard among two walk-ons added to Gophers men's basketball
Jackson Purcell and Joey Kern, a transfer from Division III Johns Hopkins, are the latest additions to the revamped roster.
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Ole Miss 6-11 transfer has U among finalists, decision coming Wednesday
The Gophers have a chance to possibly get their center for next season when Ole Miss senior Khadim Sy announces his decision. Minnesota is among four finalists.
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U's Johnson on losing 10 players: 'I don't take any of this stuff personal'
Head coach Ben Johnson and newly hired assistant Marcus Jenkins answered questions about the team and themselves. Here are five highlights from that session.
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Gophers coach Johnson lands Florida junior college shooter Thiam
Indian River State College freshman guard Abdoulaye Thiam gives the Gophers their second recruit in 24 hours.
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Seeking depth, Gophers get big-man transfer Daniels from Stephen F. Austin
The Gophers are hoping 6-foot-9 graduate transfer Charlie Daniels can provide some needed frontcourt depth.
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Totino-Grace's Watson-Saulsberry gets U's attention with his potential
Demarion Watson-Saulsberry wasn't a starter as a high school sophomore, but he was on a loaded Minnehaha Academy team that featured Jalen Suggs and Chet Holmgren.
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Gophers men's basketball expected to play in North Carolina event
The two games will be scheduled the weekend after new coach Ben Johnson makes his Gophers coaching debut at Williams Arena on Nov. 9.
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Noon-hour basketball with U coach Johnson and KG 'was like NBA Finals Game 7'
As Kevin Garnett was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame this weekend, Ben Johnson couldn't help but flash back to when Garnett guarded him in a pickup game.
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Gophers basketball in the market for much-needed frontcourt depth
New Gophers coach Ben Johnson and his staff are working to find their center for next season and more inside help. Here are some players who may be available.
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Gophers men's hoops Big Ten opponents include playing rival Wisconsin twice next season
Big Ten men's hoops released its 20-game league schedule Thursday, including the Gophers' home and road opponents.
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U men's basketball to pick up delayed series with Mississippi State in December
The schools had been scheduled to play last season at Williams Arena. But that game was postponed due to the pandemic and will be played in 2022-23.
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Gophers officially announce signing D-II All-American Parker Fox
Parker Fox, of Mahtomedi, has two years of eligibility remaining for the Gophers
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Gophers' Gach enters transfer portal; Carr declares for NBA draft
Both Gach, a 6-6 junior from Austin, has decided he isn't likely to return to Minnesota next season. Marcus Carr averaged 19.4 points and 4.0 assists last year.
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Two top Gophers basketball targets playing in Wayzata AAU tourney
Cam Heide and Taison Chatman are arguably the top two high school basketball prospects in their respective classes in the state of Minnesota.
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U forward Johnson enters transfer portal, remains in NBA draft process
Brandon Johnson has talked with new Gophers coach Ben Johnson about keeping his options open to play pro or using the extra year of eligibility granted by the NCAA because of the pandemic.
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U to complete men's basketball staff with Richmond assistant
Marcus Jenkins would join Ben Johnson's staff after being the associate head coach at Richmond since 2018.
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Ben Johnson's contract approved by university's Board of Regents
The board held a special meeting to approve the five-year deal, which puts the men's basketball coach's salary at 13th among the 14 Big Ten coaches.
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North Dakota grad transfer Rebraca picks Iowa over Gophers
The Gophers were working hard to land North Dakota big man Filip Rebraca, but he announced that he's going to the Hawkeyes next season.
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