Medved Leaning on Jaylen Crocker-Johnson

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What we know

Medved and the Gophers held their final session of an eight-week summer program Thursday. He has almost an entirely new roster, with the only returnees being guard Isaac Asuma and forward Grayson Grove. What stuck out to Medved this summer? The group’s energy.

"What I’ve really been impressed with for as many new guys, almost an entirely new team, is how hard they’ve worked every day. They’ve really come in with a great attitude," Medved said.

Leaning on Jaylen Crocker-Johnson​

Why you should care

Medved comes home after seven seasons at Colorado State, including three NCAA Tournament appearances. He went 143-85 with the Rams, and brought forward Jaylen Crocker-Johnson with him via the transfer portal. Crocker-Johnson started 29 games last year and averaged nine points and 4.4 rebounds per game.

He’s been the leader in practice, since he knows Medved’s standard better than anyone.

"It’s been great for him, he’s been awesome. All the things we’re introducing, he gets the luxury of having to be the guy who goes out and shows everybody else how to do it, that’s been great," Medved said. "I don’t know what we’d do without him to be honest."

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The University of Minnesota men’s basketball team concluded its first summer workouts under new coach Niko Medved on Thursday.

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