–> Pepperdine transfer PG Mike Mitchell Jr. committed to the Gophers Wednesday, becoming their first addition from the transfer portal this offseason. Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter The transfer portal continues to run through college athletics like a hot knife through butter. Pepperdine transfer point guard Mike Mitchell Jr. committed to Minnesota Wednesday becoming their first […] READ MORE
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Gophers offseason update: a look into the transfer portal (updated April 17)
(UPDATED) April 17, 2023: We have officially entered the college basketball offseason. The Gophers have already gotten busy in the transfer portal, and here are some potential names they could go after. –> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter As it sits today the Gophers have at least two open scholarships. Their clear needs are another veteran […] READ MORE
Gophers advance to second round of Big Ten Tournament with win over Nebraska
–> The Gophers needed all 40 minutes, but thanks to a career night from Ta’lon Cooper, Minnesota’s roller-coaster season rolls on, advancing to the second round of the Big Ten Tournament with a 78-75 win over Nebraska. Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter Full Game Recap: First Half: The Gophers couldn’t have started much worse, quickly falling down […] READ MORE
Gophers lose to Wisconsin for 6th straight time
–> In their last regular season game of the season, the Gophers came to play, but it was not enough against a Wisconsin team firmly on the bubble. Minnesota fell 71-67, their 6th straight loss to their rival Badgers. Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter Full Game Recap: First Half: After Thursday night’s miraculous comeback win over Rutgers, […] READ MORE
In-state star Isaac Asuma (Cherry, MN) commits to Minnesota’s 2024 class
The Gophers basketball program got some much-needed positive news Thursday when the 2024’s No. 2 player in MN Isaac Asuma (Cherry, MN) opted to stay home, committing to the Maroon & Gold. –> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter Currently on a 12-game losing streak, and nearly a week removed from 5-star savior Dennis Evans asking for […] READ MORE
Battle’s season high not enough as Gophers’ losing streak grows to 10
Feb. 20, 2023: Minnesota’s backcourt struggles continued Monday with only nine points in an 11-point loss to Illinois. –> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter Full Game Recap: First Half: Dawson Garcia picked up right where he left off Saturday night with four quick points, but unfortunately nobody else followed and the Gophers trailed 13-6 heading into […] READ MORE
Pharrel Payne’s career-nigh not enough in 76-69 loss to Penn State
Feb. 18, 2023: Dawson Garcia looked like an All-Big Ten player in his return, but Minnesota did not have enough in a 76-69 loss to Penn State. –> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter Full Game Recap: First Half: Gophers freshman Joshua Ola-Joseph came out with something two prove. With eight early points, he made two threes […] READ MORE
How good is Gophers men’s basketball gonna be next season?
Feb. 15, 2023: With the Gophers’ second game postponement in the last week, I thought it would be a great time to look ahead to next season. –> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter What has gone wrong? It is fair to say that the 2022-23 season has not gone as Ben Johnson or any Gophers fans would’ve […] READ MORE
Gophers drop to 1-10 in Big Ten play with loss to Rutgers
Feb. 1, 2023: The Gophers weren’t able to get anything going without Dawson Garcia for his third straight game, falling 90-55 in 40 minutes of play. –> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter Full Game Recap: First Half: Rutgers opened the game with an alley-oop dunk immediately off the tip-off by star big man Clifford Omoruyi. He […] READ MORE
“If you look at Tubby Smith, there is absolutely no reason that he should’ve been fired.” Interview w/ former Gophers walk-on Kendal Shell
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