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Iowa State guard Jaden Walker waits to speak to reporters during Iowa State's NCAA college basketball media day, Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Otzelberger faces tall task bringing back magic to Cyclones

By Eric Olson Oct. 22, 2021 03:10 AM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 15, 2020, file photo, Minnesota's Payton Willis drives the ball past Penn State's Myreon Jones during an NCAA college basketball game in Minneapolis. Willis is one of several transfers who joined new coach Ben Johnson’s team, after playing for Charleston last season. He was with Minnesota in 2019-20.(AP Photo/Stacy Bengs, File)
As Ben Johnson takes over, Gophers put the 'new' in new look

By Dave Campbell Oct. 20, 2021 05:35 PM EDT

File-This Dec. 22, 2018, file photo shows William & Mary's guard Luke Loewe (12) driving around Virginia guard Kihei Clark (0) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, in Charlottesville, Va. Minnesota has made Loewe the latest piece of a major offseason roster revamp, picking up the graduate transfer from William & Mary. The Gophers announced the addition of Loewe on Monday, May 3, 2021. The 6-foot-4, 186-pound Loewe was a two-time All-Defensive Team pick in the Colonial Athletic Association and a second-team All-CAA selection in 2020-21. (AP Photo/Zack Wajsgras, File)
Gophers get guard Luke Loewe, William & Mary grad transfer

May. 03, 2021 06:08 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 25, 2020, file photo, Minnesota guard Gabe Kalscheur dribbles against Green Bay in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Minneapolis. Kalscheur has announced he is transferring to Iowa State for his senior season. He is the first of several expected departures from the Gophers following their coaching change. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)
Minnesota guard Kalscheur announces transfer to Iowa State

Apr. 10, 2021 02:06 PM EDT

New University of Minnesota mens' head basketball coach Ben Johnson addresses the media after he was introduced Tuesday, March 23, 2021, in Minneapolis. Johnson replaces Richard Pitino, who was fired after eight seasons and took the job at New Mexico. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
New Gophers coach Johnson aims to keep top state talent home

By Dave Campbell Mar. 23, 2021 07:52 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 9, 2003, file photo, Minnesota's Ben Johnson (22) drives past Illinois Dee Brown (11) in the first half at Assembly Hall in Champaign, Ill. Minnesota has picked former player and assistant Johnson to be the new head men's basketball coach, according to a person with knowledge of the hire. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because university had yet to make the announcement. (AP Photo/John Dixon, File)
New Minnesota coach is former player, assistant Ben Johnson

By Dave Campbell Mar. 22, 2021 04:46 PM EDT

Minnesota head coach Richard Pitino watches during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern at the Big Ten Conference tournament, Wednesday, March 10, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Minnesota fires coach Richard Pitino after 8 seasons

By Dave Campbell Mar. 15, 2021 10:25 PM EDT

Minnesota center Sam Freeman (32) and Ohio State forward Kyle Young (25) go up for a rebound in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Thursday, March 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
No. 9 Ohio State ends skid, holds off Minnesota 79-75

By Michael Marot Mar. 11, 2021 05:58 PM EST

Minnesota's Eric Curry, left, lays up a shot as Rutgers' Cliff Omoruyi (5) watches in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 6, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Young's 23 points leads Rutgers past Minnesota 77-70 in OT

By Dave Campbell Mar. 06, 2021 02:58 PM EST

Minnesota coach Richard Pitino watches his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois, Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, in Minneapolis. Illinois won 94-63. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Job in jeopardy, Gophers' Pitino 'not waving the white flag'

By Dave Campbell Mar. 02, 2021 06:01 PM EST

Minnesota's Marcus Carr (5) shoots as Northwestern's Ryan Young, right, falls following a collision with Carr in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Buie, Northwestern rally past Minnesota in 2nd half, 67-59

Feb. 25, 2021 11:54 PM EST

Illinois' Kofi Cockburn (21) shoots over Minnesota's Liam Robbins (0) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
No. 5 Illinois dominates Minnesota 94-63 for 7th win in row

By Dave Campbell Feb. 20, 2021 06:01 PM EST

Nebraska's Trey McGowens (2) drives around Minnesota's Gabe Kalscheur (22) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Feb. 8, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Minnesota loses Kalscheur for 3-4 weeks with broken finger

Feb. 19, 2021 03:02 PM EST

Indiana's Al Durham (1) is chased by Minnesota's Marcus Carr (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021, in Bloomington, Ind. Indiana won 82-72. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Indiana pulls away in 2nd half, beats Minnesota 82-72

Feb. 17, 2021 11:52 PM EST

Purdue's Zach Edey (15) makes a pass to Mason Gillis, top right, amidst Minnesota defenders in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Late rally lifts Minnesota past No. 24 Purdue, 71-68

By Patrick Donnelly Feb. 11, 2021 07:37 PM EST

Minnesota's Marcus Carr, left, and Maryland's Donta Scott, right, reach for a loose ball in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Maryland gets another road upset, 63-49 vs. No. 17 Minnesota

By Dave Campbell Jan. 23, 2021 04:32 PM EST

Michigan's Hunter Dickinson (1) shoots and scores as four against Minnesota players watch in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
No. 23 Minnesota hands No. 7 Michigan 1st loss in 75-57 romp

By Dave Campbell Jan. 16, 2021 04:23 PM EST

Ohio State's Justice Sueing, left, gets off a pass despite a collision with Minnesota's Liam Robbins in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Robbins leads No. 21 Minnesota past No. 25 Ohio State 77-60

By Dave Campbell Jan. 03, 2021 08:02 PM EST

Saint Louis' Javonte Perkins (3) shoots the ball against Minnesota's Isaiah Ihnen (35) during an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 90-82. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Carr scores 32, Minnesota hands Saint Louis 1st loss, 90-82

Dec. 20, 2020 11:35 PM EST

Minnesota guard Marcus Carr (5) shoots over UMKC guard Franck Kamgain during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Robbins has 27 points as Minnesota beats Kansas City 90-61

Dec. 10, 2020 11:01 PM EST