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In this Oct. 28, 2019 photo, former Vanderbilt guard Payton Willis talks with reporters during Minnesota's NCAA college basketball media day in Minneapolis. Willis is one of three transfers to Minnesota eligible to play this season as Minnesota must replace its two best players in Jordan Murphy and Amir Coffey. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Rebuilding Gophers to lean on transfers Carr, Willis

By Dave Campbell Oct. 23, 2019 06:57 PM EDT

Minnesota signs 6-10 center Sam Freeman of Dallas

Apr. 17, 2019 07:08 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota has signed 6-foot-10 center Sam Freeman to a national letter of intent, giving the Gophers two incoming freshmen next season. ...

Xavier guard Quentin Goodin (3) reacts to a teammate's 3-point basket during the second half of a first-round NIT college basketball game Wednesday, March 20, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
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Mar. 20, 2019 09:28 PM EDT

Buffalo team members celebrate with the trophy after defeating Bowling Green 87-73 in an NCAA college basketball game for the Mid-American Conference men's tournament title Saturday, March 16, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Made for TV NCAAs: Louisville-Minnesota hits Pitino intrigue

By Dave Campbell Mar. 18, 2019 11:49 AM EDT

Minnesota's Eric Curry (24) drives against Penn State's Mike Watkins (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the second round of the Big Ten Conference tournament, Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)
Coffey leads Minnesota over Penn State, 77-72 in overtime

By Andrew Seligman Mar. 14, 2019 09:50 PM EDT

Southern California's Kevin Porter Jr., right, and Nick Rakocevic celebrate after a play against Washington during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinal round of the Pac-12 conference tournament Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Oregon Ducks at Utah Utes 3/14/2019

Mar. 14, 2019 04:19 PM EDT

Minnesota's guard Amir Coffey reacts after scoring against Purdue during the second half of an NCAA basketball game Tuesday, March 5, 2019, in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 73-69. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Coffey's 32 points help Minnesota down No. 11 Purdue 73-69

By Dave Campbell Mar. 06, 2019 12:22 AM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 22, 2019, file photo, Minnesota guard Dupree McBrayer (1) dribbles the ball in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Jordan Murphy has had to slog through a couple of rough seasons at Minnesota to become the Big Ten's second-leading rebounder of all time. Dupree McBrayer is still hurting from his mother's death a little more than three months ago. The seniors still have a chance to end their career with the Gophers on a brighter note. (AP Photo/Tony Ding, File)
Gophers to send off inspiring seniors McBrayer and Murphy

By Dave Campbell Mar. 04, 2019 07:33 PM EST

Michigan's Ignas Brazdeikis, right, lays up as Minnesota's Jordan Murphy looks on in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Poole has 22 points, No. 7 Michigan beats Minnesota 69-60

By Dave Campbell Feb. 21, 2019 09:22 PM EST

Michigan State's Kyle Ahrens (0) goes to the basket against Minnesota during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
No. 9 Michigan State beats Minnesota 79-55, ends 3-game skid

By Larry Lage Feb. 09, 2019 04:12 PM EST

Minnesota guard Dupree McBrayer (1) drives on Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Murphy, Coffey lead Minnesota past No. 19 Iowa 92-87

By Dave Campbell Jan. 27, 2019 07:39 PM EST

Penn State forward Mike Watkins (24) dunks the ball during the first half of an NCAA basketball game against the Minnesota, Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Paul Battaglia)
Murphy carries Gophers past Penn State

By Patrick Donnelly Jan. 19, 2019 11:12 PM EST

Minnesota center Daniel Oturu celebrates during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in Minneapolis. Minnesota defeated Rutgers 88-70. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Coffey scores 29 as Gophers top Rutgers 88-70

By Patrick Donnelly Jan. 12, 2019 03:01 PM EST

Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr. (1) dribbles around Minnesota guard Gabe Kalscheur (22) during an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. Maryland won 82-67. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Cowan, Maryland rally on road past Minnesota 82-67

By Dave Campbell Jan. 08, 2019 09:31 PM EST

Wisconsin's Nate Reuvers (35) looks for a shot as Minnesota's Eric Curry (24) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019, in Madison, Wis. Minnesota won 59-52. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Coffey scores 21 to lead Minnesota past No. 22 Wisconsin

Jan. 03, 2019 11:37 PM EST

Minnesota's Eric Curry (24) joins the team for a huddle after their win over Mount St. Mary's in Minneapolis, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018. When Curry entered the team's last game, the sophomore had a big smile on his face. He was thinking about his mom, who predicted the standing ovation after helping him through nearly two years of knee rehab.(Leila Navidi/Star Tribune via AP)
With a smile for mom, Minnesota's Curry returns from injury

By Dave Campbell Jan. 02, 2019 06:30 PM EST

Minnesota guard Gabe Kalscheur, front left,shoots against Mount St. Mary's forward Nana Opoku, front right, during the first half of an NCAA basketball game Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Paul Battaglia)
Oturu leads Minnesota past Mount St. Mary's 71-53

By Mike Cook Dec. 30, 2018 07:41 PM EST