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Isaac Asuma scores 20 and Minnesota beats St. Thomas 76-62 in first meeting since 1934

Isaac Asuma scored 20 points and made four of Minnesota’s 11 3-pointers, Jaylen Crocker-Johnson had 16 points and 10 rebounds, and the Golden Gophers beat St. Thomas 76-62

23 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Kai Shinholster - Set to miss about a month Shinholster (calf) is expected to miss up to a month of action for the Gophers, per Andy Greder of the Twin Cities Pioneer Press.

Impact It's unclear how or when Shinholster injured his calf, but the bench guard was in the midst of becoming an important bench piece for the Gophers. He put up seven points, four rebounds, six assists and one steal in the opening win over North Dakota, but now he'll look to return to action around December.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cade Tyson - 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.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota and St. Thomas start a new rivalry. Proximity doesn't mean they'll see each other often

The novelty of the first men’s basketball matchup in 92 years between Minnesota and St. Thomas will give the Gophers a rare attendance boost during the first week of the season

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Bobby Durkin - Leading scorer in win Durkin racked up 16 points (5-6 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and three assists across 27 minutes during Monday's 85-50 victory over North Dakota.

Impact Durkin led the way for Minnesota in the win over North Dakota, drilling four triples in the process to get off to a scorching hot start from beyond the arc in 2026-27. Durkin's three-point shooting prowess is well documented, as he nailed 39.2 percent of his threes on 6.2 attempts per game last season, and he'll need to stay hot from downtown to help carry this Gophers' offense.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Isaac Asuma - Well-rounded output in opener Asuma contributed 13 points (6-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, six assists, three blocks and one steal across 29 minutes during Monday's 85-50 victory over North Dakota.

Impact Asuma was a productive player in several facets last season, averaging 10.9 points, 4.0 rebounds and 3.7 assists. He kept that up in the 2026-27 opener against North Dakota, and did so on an efficient 66 percent from the field. The junior's experience and versatility will be key for the Gophers this year.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Bobby Durkin leads balanced attack as Minnesota opens with 85-50 romp over North Dakota

Bobby Durkin scored 16 points to lead a balanced attack and Minnesota cruised to an 85-50 victory over North Dakota in a season opener

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Courtroom chaos hits college basketball as dozens play after judges block NCAA eligibility rules

The college basketball season tips off with many players unexpectedly gaining an extra year of eligibility

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Kyan Evans - Starting in regular-season opener Evans (hip) is part of the Golden Gophers' starting lineup for their regular-season opener Monday against North Dakota.

Impact While healthy, Evans is expected to be a fixture in the Golden Gophers' starting lineup, though how much of an impact he will make is to be determined. Two seasons ago, with Colorado State, he averaged 10.6 points and 3.1 assists across his 36 starts. The next season, while Evans was enrolled at North Carolina, he improved his distribution (3.4 assists per game across 17 starts) but struggled with scoring (5.9 points per game on 35.0/31.5/63.6 shooting splits).

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Winters Grady - Inactive Monday Grady (undisclosed) will not appear in Monday's game against North Dakota, Ryan James of 247Sports reports.

Impact Grady will be unavailable due to undisclosed reasons as the Golden Gophers open the 2026-27 season against Fighting Hawks. The 6-foot-6 sophomore, who transferred to Minnesota following a one-year stint with the Wolverines (nine games), will have his next opportunity to suit up Friday against St. Thomas (MN).

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Chadrack Mpoyi - Sitting out due to eligibility Mpoyi will be out for Monday's opener against North Dakota while the NCAA determines his eligibility, Andy Greder of the Twin Cities Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Mpoyi will not suit up in the Golden Gophers' season opener as he awaits news on his eligibility. The freshman big man will now aim to make his debut this Friday against St. Thomas.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cade Tyson - 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.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota met its goal of getting bigger with the addition of 7-2 Michigan transfer Malick Kordel

Malick Kordel transferred from national champion Michigan and helped Minnesota meet its goal of getting bigger this season

OCTOBER 31 • Associated Press

Kyan Evans - Exits exhibition with hip issue Evans grabbed his right hip during the first half of Friday's exhibition game at Creighton and did not start the second half, Andy Greder of the Twin Cities Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Evans may be dealing with an injury, but his status remains unclear until the team provides more information, as this could also be a precautionary move with the regular season starting in less than two weeks. Any missed time would affect the Gophers' backcourt heading into the season. Evans spent the 2025-26 season at North Carolina, averaging 4.0 points, 1.2 rebounds and 2.5 assists across 17.6 minutes with 17 starts in 33 games.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Cade Tyson - 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

Kansas sets Big 12 media day buzzing with Trey Kaufman-Renn signing weeks before the season

Kansas coach Bill Self was in the spotlight at the Big 12's basketball media day Tuesday, when the buzz centered on Trey Kaufman-Renn, a former Purdue star who joined the Jayhawks...

OCTOBER 20 • Associated Press

Winters Grady - Used during exhibition Grady (lower leg) logged zero points (0-2 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and one rebound across four minutes during Minnesota's exhibition win Thursday against Omaha.

Impact Now that Grady is healthy, he can focus on working his way up Minnesota's rotation. The sophomore was a regularly unused reserve for Michigan's championship team. As of the exhibition, Minnesota program is not expected to be in the same tier, so him working his way up to more minutes is definitely a possibility, albeit not a certainty.

OCTOBER 15 • 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

Cade Tyson - 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

Minnesota's faith in Niko Medved goes far beyond his 15-18 record Minnesota extended Niko Medved through 2032 despite a 15-18 debut season, showing its belief in the direction of the Golden Gophers’ rebuild...

JULY 23 • BUSTINGBRACKETS.COM

Minnesota gives Niko Medved a contract extension and salary bump after a promising first season

Minnesota coach Niko Medved has received a one-year contract extension with a slight raise after a promising first season at his alma mater

JULY 23 • Associated Press

Michigan Men's Basketball Announces 2026-27 Big Ten Opponents

Michigan men's basketball has revealed its 2026-27 Big Ten opponents. Here's what you need to know about the Wolverines' conference slate.

MAY 13 • FOX SPORTS

Michigan Men's Basketball Announces 2026-27 Big Ten Opponents

Jaylen Crocker-Johnson - Cleared for workouts Crocker-Johnson (foot) has been cleared for workouts this offseason, per the St. Paul Pioneer Press.

Impact Crocker-Johnson played in 24 games for the Gophers as a junior, averaging 13.4 points, 6.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists before missing the remainder of the season with a foot injury. He's reportedly back in action, however, which is great news for Minnesota as it'll have its productive forward available for most of the offseason.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Malachi Palmer - Commits to Minnesota Palmer is transferring to Minnesota, per Joe Tipton of On3.com.

Impact Palmer is joining the Gophers from Villanova, where he averaged 4.6 points and 1.7 rebounds across 33 games. He spnet the 2024 campaign with Maryland and has two years of eligibility remaining.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

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Isaac Asuma scores 20 and Minnesota beats St. Thomas 76-62 in first meeting since 1934

Minnesota and St. Thomas start a new rivalry. Proximity doesn't mean they'll see each other often

Bobby Durkin leads balanced attack as Minnesota opens with 85-50 romp over North Dakota

Courtroom chaos hits college basketball as dozens play after judges block NCAA eligibility rules

Minnesota met its goal of getting bigger with the addition of 7-2 Michigan transfer Malick Kordel

Kansas sets Big 12 media day buzzing with Trey Kaufman-Renn signing weeks before the season

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

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

Minnesota gives Niko Medved a contract extension and salary bump after a promising first season

Michigan Men's Basketball Announces 2026-27 Big Ten Opponents