Cade Tyson - College Basketball News & Rumors

Remains ineligible this season Tyson will remain ineligible to play this season after a federal Court of Appeals decision Friday, Andy Greder of the Twin Cities Pioneer Press reports.

Impact This keeps Minnesota without one of its top returning scorers as Tyson continues to seek a fifth year of eligibility. This is not expected to be the final attempt to get Tyson cleared to play this season, but for the time being, the senior forward will remain sidelined. He averaged 19.6 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.2 three-pointers made across 32 starts for Minnesota last season.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Still awaiting eligibility, out Monday Tyson (not injury related) is still awaiting eligibility for the 2026-27 season and out for Monday's game against North Dakota, according to Andy Greder of the Twin Cities Pioneer...

Impact Like several seniors attempting to log a fifth year of collegiate eligibility, Tyson will have to wait for clearance by the NCAA, and he must sit out Minnesota's regular-season opener in the meantime. He broke out for last season's Golden Gophers, having averaged 19.6 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.2 three-pointers made across 32 starts for UMN. If the Gophers lack a comparable option to Tyson, they will want him available as soon as possible.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined for Friday exhibiton Tyson (not injury related) is out for the Gophers' exhibition clash with Creighton on Friday night, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Tyson is still seeking a fifth year of eligibility, and he sat out the Gophers' previous exhibition game against Omaha as well. He was Minnesota's best player last season, averaging 19.6 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.1 assists, but his continued absences from exhibitions doesn't bode well for his availability for the 2026-27 season.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Leading scorer Cade Tyson rejoins Minnesota in aim for 5th year, as courts sort out eligibility

Minnesota’s leading scorer Cade Tyson has rejoined the team with the intent to play this season

SEPTEMBER 9 • Associated Press

Returns to Minnesota Tyson has returned to Minnesota for the 2026-27 season, though he is still seeking a fifth year of eligibility, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Tyson is set to rejoin the Golden Gophers for the upcoming season if he is granted a fifth year of eligibility. For the time being, he will practice with the team while awaiting a decision on his full playing status. If he is able to return, it would be a huge addition, considering the 6-foot-7 forward was the leading scorer last year after averaging 19.6 points per game.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Chancellor grants 19 college basketball players a 5th season and orders portal open Monday

A judge in Colorado and a Nashville chancellor issued rulings Friday that will give 30 basketball players a fifth season of eligibility and prevent the NCAA from keeping them out o...

JULY 31 • Associated Press

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JUNE 23 • SI.COM

Hits portal with no eligibility Tyson will enter the transfer portal, although he is out of eligibility, per On3.

Impact The only way Tyson can play another season of college basketball is if he's granted a waiver by the NCAA, or if the NCAA changes its rules and implements the "five-for-five" rule or something similar before he graduates. Tyson erupted for the Gophers as a senior, averaging 19.6 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.1 assists on 50/41/82 shooting splits. The 6-foot-7 wing would be heavily sought-after, but there's no guarantee he can even play next season.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Yessoufou scores 19 as Baylor beats Minnesota 67-48 in College Basketball Crown quarterfinals

Led by Tounde Yessoufou's 19 points, the Baylor Bears defeated the Minnesota Golden Gophers 67-48 on Wednesday in the College Basketball Crown

APRIL 2 • Associated Press

Baylor Bears vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers The Crown Highlights 🏀 FOX College Hoops

APRIL 2 • FOX SPORTS

Minnesota and Baylor play in CBC matchup

The Minnesota Golden Gophers and Baylor Bears square off in the College Basketball Crown

APRIL 1 • Associated Press

Puts up 24 points in loss Tyson provided 24 points (9-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds and one assist in 40 minutes during Wednesday's 72-67 loss to Rutgers.

Impact As the Golden Gopher roster was decimated by injuries, Tyson shouldered the heaviest burden. He played all but six available minutes in the last eight games. The 6-7 senior averaged 20.3 points on 52.4 percent from the field and 51.0 percent on 3-pointers with 5.8 rebounds over those eight games.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota plays in Big Ten Tournament against the Rutgers

The Minnesota Golden Gophers and Rutgers Scarlet Knights square off in the Big Ten Tournament

MARCH 11 • Associated Press

Minnesota Golden Gophers play in Big Ten Tournament against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights

The Minnesota Golden Gophers play in the Big Ten Tournament against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights

MARCH 10 • Associated Press

Reynolds scores 21, winner to take Minnesota 67-66 past Northwestern

Langston Reynolds scored 21 points and scored the game-winning basket to lead Minnesota 67-66 past Northwestern in the final regular season game of the season for both Big Ten team...

MARCH 8 • Associated Press

Minnesota hosts Northwestern after Martinelli's 28-point game

Northwestern visits the Minnesota Golden Gophers after Nick Martinelli scored 28 points in the Wildcats' 70-66 loss to the Purdue Boilermakers

MARCH 7 • Associated Press

Minnesota loves the TV timeout. Those mandated breaks help a depleted Gophers squad stay competitive

The first season for Minnesota under coach Niko Medved has not unfolded as he envisioned

MARCH 6 • Associated Press

Minnesota hosts Northwestern following Martinelli's 28-point game

Northwestern plays the Minnesota Golden Gophers after Nick Martinelli scored 28 points in the Wildcats' 70-66 loss to the Purdue Boilermakers

MARCH 6 • Associated Press

Indiana hits 10 3-pointers, routs Minnesota 77-47 to end 4-game skid

Indiana ends a four-game skid with a commanding 77-47 win over Minnesota as Sam Alexis sparks an early blowout

MARCH 5 • Associated Press

Leads Gophers with 21 points Tyson racked up 21 points (7-14 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT) and two rebounds in 38 minutes during Wednesday's 77-47 loss to Indiana.

Impact Tyson is closing his senior season in style. He has scored at least 20 points in his last four games and has played all but six available minutes in the last six games. Over that span, the 6-7 guard is converting 56.4 percent of his 3-pointers and is averaging 20.5 points and 6.3 rebounds. Minnesota closes Big Ten play the same way the team started it: against Northwestern. Tyson had 24 points, five rebounds and a season-high six assists in the Jan. 3 win over the Huskies.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Indiana hosts Durkin and Minnesota

Minnesota faces the Indiana Hoosiers after Bobby Durkin scored 23 points in the Golden Gophers' 78-73 win against the UCLA Bruins

MARCH 3 • Associated Press

Helps knock off UCLA Tyson posted 21 points (8-12 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal across 37 minutes during Saturday's 78-73 victory over UCLA.

Impact Tyson is now averaging a spectacular 22.7 ppg over his last three, going 15-for-24 (62.5 percent) from distance over that span. Minnesota has quietly won three of its last four to improve to 7-11 in Big Ten play, though it still likely needs a miracle to see an NCAA Tournament berth. Nonetheless, it's clearly a different program and culture under head coach Niko Medved, and Tyson's remarkable bounce-back year has sparked it.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Durkin, Tyson, Reynolds combine for 65 points as Minnesota beats UCLA 78-73

Bobby Durkin, Cade Tyson and Langston Reynolds combined to score 65 points to lead Minnesota past UCLA 78-73 on Saturday

FEBRUARY 28 • Associated Press

Michigan Earns A Share Of the Big Ten Title After Beating Minnesota

Third-ranked Michigan beat Minnesota on Tuesday to earn a share of the Big Ten men's basketball regular-season title.

FEBRUARY 25 • FOX SPORTS

Michigan Earns A Share Of the Big Ten Title After Beating Minnesota

Tyson leads Minnesota against No. 1 Michigan after 27-point game

Minnesota plays the No. 1 Michigan Wolverines after Cade Tyson scored 27 points in the Golden Gophers' 80-61 win over the Rutgers Scarlet Knights

FEBRUARY 23 • Associated Press

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