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Nov 19, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Ben Johnson looks on after the game against the Cleveland State Vikings at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Gophers limp to uninspiring home victory over Fairleigh Dickinson

A long 12-day break did not seem to help Minnesota on Saturday.

Nov 19, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Ben Johnson looks on after the game against the Cleveland State Vikings at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

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Gophers limp to uninspiring home victory over Fairleigh Dickinson

A long 12-day break did not seem to help Minnesota on Saturday.

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Nov 16, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Frank Mitchell (00) works around Yale Bulldogs forward Nick Townsend (42) during the first half at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

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Injury report: Gophers big man Frank Mitchell out Saturday with concussion

Mitchell will miss his third game of the season.

Feb 20, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Dawn Plitzuweit reacts during the first half against the Wisconsin Badgers at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

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Gophers women's hoops firmly on NCAA Tournament bubble as Big Ten play looms

Minnesota has officially rolled through the entirety its nonconference schedule.

Nov 26, 2016; Madison, WI, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers mascot Goldy Gopher during the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Wisconsin won 31-17. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

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Rankings reveal Gophers athletics at No. 32 with $637 million valuation

Minnesota's athletic department ranks near the middle of the Big Ten.

Dec 4, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Dawson Garcia (3) reacts during the second half against the Michigan State Spartans at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

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NET rankings reveal Gophers well behind NDSU, SDSU, St. Thomas

If you're a Gophers men's basketball fan, don't look at the NET rankings. In fact, just stop reading this story. The result, if you do dare forward, may be accompanied by symptoms of nausea, frustration and bleeding eyes.

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Minnesota WBB's Taylor Woodson suffers season-ending knee injury

Woodson was averaging 8.1 points and 4.4 rebounds per game.

Dec 4, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Lu'Cye Patterson (25) shoots as Michigan State Spartans guard Tre Holloman (5) and center Carson Cooper (15) defend during the first half at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

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Gophers crushed the portal in 2023 but 2024 has been a complete flop

Minnesota's incoming transfers have not been able to transition smoothly.

Dec 9, 2024; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Indiana Hoosiers forward Bryson Tucker (8) reacts after scoring during the first half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

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Ben Johnson calls out Gophers after woeful start to Big Ten season

Indiana thumped the Gophers and head coach Ben Johnson wound up criticizing player habits.

Dec 9, 2024; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Indiana Hoosiers forward Malik Reneau (5) chases after a loose ball in front of Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Dawson Garcia (3) during the first half at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

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Gophers men's basketball struggles in blowout loss to Indiana

Minnesota's early season struggles continued on Monday.

Dec 1, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Bethune-Cookman Wildcats head coach Reggie Theus and Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Ben Johnson shake hands after the game at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

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Gophers fall behind every Big Ten team and St. Thomas in latest NET rankings

There are only two Division I men's basketball programs in Minnesota and the Gophers are ranked well behind St. Thomas.

Nov 27, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Gophers mascot Goldy Gopher waves the raise the barn flag before the game against the Omaha Mavericks at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images

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Gophers extend scholarship offer to Maple Grove basketball standout

Baboucarr Ann is on a path to be a four-year starter at Maple Grove High School.

Minnesota head coach Dawn Plitzuweit reacts during the first half against Penn State at Williams Arena in Minneapolis on Jan. 31, 2024.

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No. 25 Nebraska hands Gophers women's basketball first loss of season

Minnesota's first defeat came in its first Big Ten matchup of the year.

Michigan State forward Coen Carr (55) and forward Jaxon Kohler (0) jump for the ball during the second half against Minnesota at Williams Arena in Minneapolis on Dec. 4, 2024.

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Gophers felt 'force and physicality' in first taste of Big Ten action

Minnesota's roster lacks in conference experience, and the early matchup against Michigan State provided a needed realization.

Minnesota guard Lu'Cye Patterson works around Michigan State forward Xavier Booker during the first half at Williams Arena in Minneapolis on Dec. 4, 2024.

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Gophers outmuscled in first Big Ten matchup, falling to Michigan State

The good news for Minnesota was that Mike Mitchell Jr. was back on the court.

Feb 20, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Grace Grocholski (25) shoots as Wisconsin Badgers guard Halle Douglass (10) defends during the first half at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

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Gophers women's hoops blows out North Florida before meeting with No. 25 Nebraska

Minnesota has had zero trouble rolling to a 10-0 overall record.

Nov 9, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Mike Mitchell Jr. (2) works up court as Omaha Mavericks guard Ja'Sean Glover (5) defends during the first half at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

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Mike Mitchell Jr. remains questionable heading into Gophers' Big Ten opener

Minnesota could be without its top guard against Michigan State

Dec 1, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Isaac Asuma (1) dribbles as Bethune-Cookman Wildcats forward Daniel Rouzan (23) defends during the first half at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

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Ben Johnson claims Isaac Asuma is 'built different' ahead of Big Ten debut

Asuma continues to impress early into his college career.

Nov 28, 2024; Orlando, Florida, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Ben Johnson reacts after a play against the Wichita State Shockers in the second half at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

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Gophers open as underdogs for Big Ten opener against Michigan State

Minnesota will needs its best game of the year to take down the Spartans.

Nov 29, 2024; Orlando, Florida, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Ben Johnson looks on against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons in the second half at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

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Gophers men's basketball debuts outside top 150 in initial NET rankings

Minnesota is the second worst team in the Big Ten according to the NET.

Minnesota center Trey Edmonds shoots as Bethune-Cookman forwards Kalil Camara and Jarrell Love, left, defend during the first half at Williams Arena in Minneapolis on Dec. 1, 2024.

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Gophers cruise to win over Bethune-Cookman at quiet Williams Arena

Dawson Garcia scored a game-high 23 points as Minnesota bounced back to snap a two-game skid.

Minnesota guard Mike Mitchell Jr. works around Oral Roberts guard Darius Robinson Jr. (5) during the first half at Williams Arena in Minneapolis on Nov. 6, 2024.

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Mike Mitchell Jr. not in lineup after being listed questionable, Caleb Williams active for Gophers

Minnesota takes on Bethune-Cookman at 2 p.m. on Sunday.

Feb 20, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Mallory Heyer (24) shoots against the Wisconsin Badgers during the first half at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

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Gophers blow past Ragin' Cajuns, move to 9-0 in nonconference play

Minnesota continues to dominante its nonconference schedule.

Minnesota coach Dawn Plitzuweit reacts during the first half against Wisconsin at Williams Arena in Minneapolis on Feb. 20, 2024.

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Gophers women's basketball shuts down Houston in Big Easy Classic

Minnesota held the Cougars to 26% shooting from the field as it improved to 8-0 on the season.

Nov 28, 2024; Orlando, Florida, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Lu'Cye Patterson (25) reacts after a play against the Wichita State Shockers in the second half at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

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Gophers fall to Wake Forest, leave holiday tournament winless

Minnesota's early season struggles have continued.

Nov 9, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Mike Mitchell Jr. (2) controls the ball as Omaha Mavericks guard Tony Osburn (32) defends during the first half at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

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Caleb Williams, Mike Mitchell Jr. remain questionable for Minnesota-Wake Forest

Gophers men's basketball remains banged up.