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The Gophers received a commitment from Drake transfer Liam Robbins, per Evan Daniels. The 7-foot big man averaged 14.1 points and 7.1 rebounds for the Bulldogs last season. Robbins announced he was transferring on Saturday and chose Minnesota less than one day later. Head coach Richard Pitino has been exploring the transfer portal to bolster his […] READ MORE
For casual Gophers basketball fans, the first time they probably heard Daniel Oturu’s name was in the 2018 MSHSL Class 4A State Championship. There, Oturu’s last-second dunk secured the state title for the Cretin-Derham Hall Raiders over Tre Jones and the Apple Valley Eagles. Oturu–along with future teammates Jarvis Omersa (Orono) and Gabe Kalscheur (DeLaSalle) […] READ MORE
Gophers center Daniel Oturu plans to enter the NBA Draft, according to ESPN. The sophomore big man averaged 20.1 points and 11.3 rebounds this season. Oturu also ranked No. 19 nationally with 76 total blocks. He quickly solidified himself as one of the most dynamic and efficient low-post players in college basketball. Many current mock drafts […] READ MORE
photo: University of Minnesota Minnesota head coach Richard Pitino will return next season, according to college basketball analyst Jeff Goodman. The Gophers finished the 2020 season with a 15-16 overall record (8-12 in the Big Ten). Pitino just completed his seventh year with the Gophers and has qualified for two NCAA Tournaments. His overall record […] READ MORE
by: Daniel House Photo: University of Minnesota This season, there were many nights where the Gophers couldn’t make any shots. During Sunday’s game at Williams Arena, the entire team couldn’t miss. The Gophers set a school record with 18 made 3-pointers in a 107-75 win over Nebraska. Minnesota shot a blistering 57 percent and […] READ MORE
Photo: University of Minnesota by: Daniel House As the Gophers’ 2020 season comes to a close, fans should just enjoy watching Daniel Oturu. During Wednesday’s game against Indiana, Oturu put together another memorable performance for NBA scouts. The senior big man scored 24 points and snatched 16 rebounds in a 72-67 loss. In the […] READ MORE
All season, the dynamic duo of Daniel Oturu and Marcus Carr has carried the Gophers. Despite playing a large volume of minutes, Minnesota’s top players continue to fight. The trend continued during Sunday’s game in Madison. Oturu scored 26 points and snatched 12 rebounds in a 71-69 loss to Wisconsin. The Gophers led by one […] READ MORE
Photo: University of Minnesota by: Daniel House During critical Big Ten games, the Gophers have watched four double-digit leads dwindle away in the second half. Inefficient offensive possessions, missed free throws and turnovers made a difference in each of those matchups. The trend continued during Wednesday’s 74-73 loss to No. 9 Maryland. The Gophers […] READ MORE
Photo: University of Minnesota After dropping three consecutive games, the Gophers have their backs against the wall. The margin for error is nonexistent if Minnesota wants to keep its postseason hopes alive. When the Gophers needed it most, guard Marcus Carr and center Daniel Oturu delivered. Oturu scored 22 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, […] READ MORE
When the Gophers hosted No. 21 Iowa, two of the country’s top post players met. Daniel Oturu and Luka Garza didn’t disappoint in front of a sellout crowd at Williams Arena. With its NCAA Tournament hopes dangling by a thread, Minnesota led by eight points with 5:25 remaining. After a deep 3-pointer by Payton Willis, […] READ MORE