Austin Hollins, Julian Welch and Andre Hollins all return as well. Team Hollins played big offensive roles in Minnesota’s run to the NIT Finals last season — Austin averaged 11.2 points a game during the tournament, while Andre averaged 15.0, including two plus-20 outbursts. Junior college transfer Andre Ingram saw a minutes boost in the NIT as well and could be a nice backcourt bench option for Smith.
Elliott Eliason will be available up front to spell the loss of Sampson.
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Austin is the unsung hero of the NIT run, solid player, really looking forward to watching him take another step this season.
Just like the NIT, there will be no missing the loss of Ralph.