Creighton scores in portal with ex-Big Ten freshman of year Freeman and high-scoring Graves
Former Iowa forward Owen Freeman, the 2023-24 Big Ten freshman of the year, has signed with CreightonAPRIL 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Bona lands 6'8 transfer big man from Minnesota The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team needed to get more size down low with much of their front court production leaving. They were able...
MARCH 26 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM
Lands with Bonnies Mitchell will transfer to St. Bonaventure, Joe Tipton of On3.com reports.
Impact Mitchell spent the 2024-2025 campaign with Minnesota, averaging 4.9 points and 4.7 rebounds across 29 games and nine starts. He should have one season of eligibility remaining, where he figures to immediately start in the Bonnies' front court.
MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE
Enters transfer portal Mitchell has entered the NCAA's transfer portal, according to Tony Liebert of SI.com.
Impact Before 2025, Mitchell was in the NCAA's transfer portal twice. Prior to Minnesota, he enrolled at Humber College and Canisius.
MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE
Frank Mitchell, Gophers basketball big man, enters transfer portal Mitchell turned in three double-doubles late in the season and was a key figure in the upset at USC.
MARCH 20 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Second-straight double-double Mitchell finished Sunday's 75-67 OT loss to Rutgers with 12 points (6-6 FG, 0-3 FT), 11 rebounds and one block over 26 minutes.
Impact Mitchell has logged consecutive double-doubles for the Golden Gophers, closing with 12 points, 11 rebounds and a block during Sunday's loss against the Scarlet Knights. The 6-foot-8 junior has seen an expanded role down the stretch for Minnesota, averaging 8.9 points, 7.9 rebounds and 0.7 blocks across his last seven outings (21.1 minutes per game). Mitchell and the Golden Gophers will face off against Northwestern this Wednesday in the opening round of the Big Ten tournament.
MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE
Dylan Harper scores 22, leads Rutgers past Minnesota 75-67 in OT for key win in Big Ten finale
Dylan Harper scored 22 points, including six in overtime, and Rutgers defeated Minnesota 75-67 to claim an important win in seeding for the Big Ten TournamentMARCH 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Notches double-double against UW Mitchell chipped in 11 points (5-5 FG, 1-4 FT), 11 rebounds and one assist over 26 minutes during Wednesday's 74-67 loss to Wisconsin.
Impact Mitchell connected on all five attempts from the field, closing with 11 points, 11 rebounds and an assist during Wednesday's loss against the Badgers. The 6-foot-8 junior has appeared in 27 games this season after transferring in from Canisius (nine starts), averaging 4.7 points, 4.4 rebounds, 0.8 assists and 0.6 blocks on 15.1 minutes per game. Mitchell and the Golden Gophers will look to close out the 2024-25 regular season with a win over Rutgers this Sunday.
MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE
Logs double-double against USC Mitchell ended with 15 points (7-9 FG, 1-3 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 20 minutes during Saturday's 69-66 win over USC.
Impact Mitchell notched his first double-double of the season, closing with 15 points, 12 rebounds, an assist, a block and a steal during Saturday's win over the Trojans. The 6-foot-8 junior is averaging 4.2 points, 3.9 rebounds, 0.9 assists and 0.6 blocks on 14 minutes per game after transferring in from Canisius.
FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE
Gophers use game-ending, 8-0 run to upend Southern Cal Luc’Eye Patterson and Frank Mitchell did all the scoring late as the Gophers won for the fifth time in nine games.
FEBRUARY 16 • TWINCITIES.COM
Lu'Cye Patterson, Frank Mitchell spark Gophers comeback win over Southern Cal Minnesota looked like a different team in the second half against the Trojans.
FEBRUARY 15 • SI.COM
Snags seven rebounds in loss Mitchell closed Saturday's 71-68 loss to Washington with six points (2-2 FG, 2-3 FT), seven rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two steals in 23 minutes.
Impact Mitchell chipped in six points, seven rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two steals during Saturday's loss against the Huskies. The 6-foot-8 junior transfer from Canisius has appeared in 19 games this season, averaging 4.1 points, 3.8 rebounds, 0.9 assists and 0.5 blocks on 14.5 minutes per game. Mitchell will look to try and help the Golden Gophers steal a game on the road against Penn State this Tuesday.
FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE
Ready to play Sunday Mitchell (concussion) is available for Sunday's game against Morgan State, Marcus Fuller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Impact The junior forward sat out Dec. 21 against Fairleigh Dickerson while in the concussion protocol, but his absence will be limited to one game. Mitchell has started in all nine of his appearances this season and is averaging 4.1 points and 3.8 rebounds in 15.4 minutes.
DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Out Saturday Mitchell (undisclosed) won't play Saturday against Fairleigh Dickinson.
Impact Mitchell had started each of the Golden Gophers' last nine games, averaging 4.1 points and 4.1 rebounds. With the junior out, Dawson Garcia figures to take over as Minnesota's starting center with Trey Edmonds likely to see expanded minutes as well.
DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Starting vs. North Texas Mitchell (shoulder) is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against North Texas.
Impact Mitchell has been dealing with a shoulder injury, but he's been deemed healthy enough to make his season debut. Mitchell is expected to play a big role in Minnesota's frontcourt alongside Dawson Garcia.
NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Dressed and warming up Mitchell (shoulder) is suited up and partaking in warm-ups ahead of Minnesota's clash with North Texas, Marcus Fuller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Impact Mitchell was listed as questionable, but his participation in warm-ups suggests the forward will try to give it a go. The team will likely base his availability on how said warm-ups go, but nothing is for certain yet for the projected starting center.
NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Deemed questionable Mitchell is listed as questionable ahead of Minnesota's clash with North Texas.
Impact Mitchell has yet to play this season. There's a chance the projected starting center makes his return tonight against the Mean Green, but his status is still very much up in the air. If Mitchell can't go, expect Parker Fox to get the start once again.
NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Out again Saturday Mitchell (shoulder) is out for Saturday's game versus Omaha, Marcus Fuller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Impact Mitchell will miss his second consecutive game as he continues to deal with a shoulder injury. He reportedly could return next week, either Wednesday versus North Texas or more likely Saturday versus Yale.
NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Out for Wednesday game Mitchell (shoulder) is out for Minnesota's game Wednesday against Oral Roberts, according to Marcus Fuller of The Minnesota Star Tribune.
Impact On Tuesday, Minnesota's head Ben Johnson confirmed that Mitchell would be out Wednesday. Mitchell's right shoulder is dislocated, which will result in his injury status being week-to-week. The good news is that Mitchell will not need surgery, and there is a possibility a quick return can come to fruition. It just won't be likely on Saturday, when the Gophers are expected to Omaha.
NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Suffers shoulder injury Mitchell suffered a right shoulder injury in Minnesota's exhibition win over Hamline on Tuesday night, SI.com reports.
Impact Mitchell exited the contest about four minutes while battling for a loose ball. He left the court, and returned to the bench with his ice on his shoulder and a sling. The severity of the ailment is unclear, but head coach Ben Johnson reportedly called it "a little setback" after the game. Mitchell is expected to be the Gophers' starter at the five, so this would be a big blow if he's forced to miss time. His status for Minnesota's opener on Nov. 6 against Oral Roberts is now in question.
OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Transfer Frank Mitchell, a 6-8 rebounding machine, likes the fit with Gophers men's basketball Frank Mitchell, who ranked fourth nationally in rebounding this past season at Canisius, was a hockey player before switching to basketball.
APRIL 18, 2024 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Gophers men's basketball lands big-man transfer Frank Mitchell from Canisius Canisius transfer Frank Mitchell, the nation's fourth-leading rebounder this past season, committed to the Gophers on Wednesday.
APRIL 18, 2024 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Enters transfer portal Mitchell has entered the transfer portal, VerbalCommits.com reports.
Impact Mitchell spent the 2023-24 season playing for Canisius, averaging a double-double of 12.1 points and 11.6 rebounds per contest. He'll look to bring his two-way ability to a new program in 2024-25.
MARCH 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Mitchell's 21 lead Canisius past Manhattan 82-70
Led by Frank Mitchell's 21 points, the Canisius Golden Griffins defeated the Manhattan Jaspers 82-70JANUARY 27, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Full offseason with program Mitchell posted two points (1-7 FG), two rebounds and one assist in 19 minutes Canisius' 97-74 preseason victory over Toronto Metropolitan on Oct. 21.
Impact Mitchell was finally able to make his debut with the program after being deemed academically ineligible for the 2022-23 season. He struggled offensively, but it'll be interesting to see what the Humber College transfer can bring to the court at Canisius.
OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
