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The Gophers have received a commitment from Justin, TX. center Sam Freeman. The 6-foot-10, 220-pound big-man chose the Gophers over interest from Virginia Tech and TCU. He took his second visit to Minnesota last weekend and had Virginia Tech in his final-two before head coach Buzz Williams...

The Gophers have received a commitment from 2020 Sussex, Wisc. (Hamilton) linebacker Lucas Finnessy. He had offers from North Dakota State, Miami (OH) and Northern Illinois, among others. Minnesota went to a rival state to land the seventh commit of the 2020 class. The 6-foot-3, 225-pound...

The Gophers have held three open practice sessions during the spring. Tuesday's was the final one before the annual Spring Game at TCF Bank Stadium on April 13. I joined Nadine Babu to break down everything I've noticed. Which players have been standing out? What are some noticeable takeaways...

After attending my second open practice of the year, here's a few general things I found interesting. There are a few areas I'll be watching closely in the spring game. I can't wait to see several players in live action. This is just a preview! I expanded on several themes and topics in a...

Sophomore guard Isaiah Washington announced Monday on Twitter he intends to transfer from the University of Minnesota. Washington, a top recruit in the New York area, averaged just 4.3 points per game this season. The former four-star prospect, heralded as “Jelly,” won New York’s Mr. Basketball...

The Gophers have received a commitment from Butler junior college linebacker Juwan Mitchell. A native of Middletown, NJ, Mitchell held offers from Rutgers, New Mexico and Chattanooga, among others. He originally committed to Rutgers, but opened up his recruitment. The 6-foot-2, 220-pound middle...

After a strong showing at the NFL Scouting Combine, all eyes were on Gophers linebacker Blake Cashman during the University of Minnesota Pro Day. It’s nothing new for Cashman, who has been taking part in one continuous job interview for the past couple of months. “Everyone is evaluating you...

The Gophers held their fifth practice of the spring on Tuesday and it was the second session open to the media. After working the Big Ten Tournament during the last public practice, this was my first chance to see part of the 2019 squad in action. In this type of setting, it’s hard to learn too...

Minnesota fans have long wondered if their giant in the post was made of iron. After seemingly every physical hit in the post, Jordan Murphy would always get back up. Every loose ball, rebound and post entry touched the hands of No. 3. He simply seemed indestructible. Some day, his number will...

Nadine Babu and I recorded a podcast from Des Moines before Saturday's big game against Michigan State. A few topics we discussed: - What was the atmosphere like in Des Moines? - Is three-point shooting a recipe for success? - What does an NCAA Tournament win mean for the program? - How do they...

When the Gophers take the court against against No. 2 Michigan State on Saturday night, a familiar opponent will be standing across from them. This time, it won’t be for an ordinary Big Ten game, but an NCAA Tournament matchup. Minnesota dropped its last matchup to Michigan State in early...

The clock struck zero as guard Dupree McBrayer ran to the opposite end of the arena to celebrate with thousands of maroon and gold fans. A player who has overcome adversity in many ways, was basking in the glory of a special moment. For thousands of fans who made the trip, they waited years to...

Consistency has been hard to find for the 2019 Gopher basketball team. This season, Minnesota hasn’t put together one big stretch of wins, but they have remained competitive in a tough Big Ten conference. After a nail-biting 75-73 upset of No. 2 Purdue, the Gophers faced one of their biggest...

CHICAGO-- Following a dramatic 77-72 overtime win against Penn State on Thursday night, the Gophers didn’t have much time to rest before a Big Ten Tournament showdown with No. 2 Purdue. From the opening tip, Minnesota didn’t show any signs of fatigue against one of the Big Ten’s top teams. They...

CHICAGO— For the majority of Thursday night’s Big Ten Tournament game against Penn State, the Gophers felt like they were playing a step slow. The offense was out of sync and everyone lacked energy on both ends of the court. Minnesota was trailing by eight points with four minutes remaining and...

After an upset win over No. 11 Purdue on Tuesday, the Gophers traveled to No. 24 Maryland with another chance to build their NCAA Tournament resume. Many thought the confidence of a big victory would give Minnesota some momentum down the stretch. With the inconsistency displayed by the Gophers...

Since his early days at Western Michigan, P.J. Fleck and his staff have been using a variety of different techniques and strategies to help their program evolve. One of the major areas of emphasis has been in the weight room. Dan Nichol, Director of Athletic Performance, along with his staff...

The stakes were high as one of the top modern era Minnesota basketball players took the floor at Williams Arena for the final time. Through the eyes of Gophers fans, it’s been a treat to watch Jordan Murphy shatter records in the maroon and gold. One day, he'll likely have his jersey retired in...

The Gophers have announced four practices will be open to the public and media, including the team’s annual Spring Game on April 13. Open sessions will also be held on March 15, March 26 and April 2. The remainder of the spring practices are closed to the public and locations for each session...

When the veterans haven’t played well, Minnesota’s freshmen have stepped up all season. Guard Gabe Kalscheur scored 21 points and big-man Daniel Oturu added 20 of his own during Sunday’s game at Rutgers. This time, it wasn’t enough as the Gophers dropped an important road game, 68-64...