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Mar 11, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Bobby Durkin (3) after making a three point basket against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Early signs point towards shooting being a significant strength for Minnesota next season.

Mar 11, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Bobby Durkin (3) after making a three point basket against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

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Early signs point towards shooting being a significant strength for Minnesota next season.

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Dec 22, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Kyan Evans (0) brings the ball up court against the East Carolina Pirates during the second half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images

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Evans has the potential to transform the outlook of Minnesota hoops in 2026-27.

Mar 4, 2026; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Niko Medved claps his hands against the Indiana Hoosiers during the first half at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

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The Gophers have positioned themselves well heading into year two under Niko Medved.

Feb 21, 2026; Syracuse, New York, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Kyan Evans (0) controls the ball during the first half against the Syracuse Orange at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn Images

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Minnesota has reeled in a big transfer portal fish with North Carolina guard Kyan Evans.

Feb 24, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Niko Medved in the second half against the Michigan Wolverines at Crisler Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

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The Gophers have added a pair of national champions this offseason.

Michigan center Malick Kordel (32) dunks against Middle Tennessee during the second half at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.

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Minnesota's latest transfer portal commitment is certainly the biggest.

Michigan guard Winters Grady (10) practices at open practice at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Friday, April 3, 2026.

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Winters Grady comes to Minnesota with at least three years of eligibility remaining.

Tayla Thomas averaged nearly 10 points per game as a sophomore at Northwestern.

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Tayla Thomas should provide some veteran forward depth for Dawn Plitzuweit.

Oct 21, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; UCFís Leah Harmon speaks to media during Big 12 Womenís Basketball Media Day at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Sophia Scheller-Imagn Images

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Minnesota has found the experienced ball handler it has been looking for in the transfer portal.

Mar 18, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; Michigan Wolverines center Malick Kordel (32) chases the ball during a practice session ahead of the first round of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Keybank Center. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

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Minnesota appears to be interested in a 7-foot-2 international big man.

Jan 17, 2026; Lubbock, Texas, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders guard Nolan Groves (8) before the game against the BYU Cougars at United Supermarkets Arena. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images

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Groves became Minnesota's first transfer portal addition of the offseason on Wednesday night.

Feb 11, 2026; Lubbock, Texas, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders guard Nolan Groves (8) enters the game against the Colorado Buffaloes in the second half at United Supermarkets Arena. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images

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Nolan Groves is set to return to Minnesota after playing his first season of college basketball at Texas Tech.

Michigan guard Winters Grady (10) looks on from the bench during the second half against Nebraska at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026.

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Minnesota reportedly hosted another transfer portal target for a visit on Wednesday.

Mar 11, 2026; Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA; Lehigh Mountain Hawks guard Nasir Whitlock (1) reacts after defeating the Boston University Terriers in the Patriot League Championship at Stabler Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-Imagn Images

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Minnesota will need to find a new point guard for the 2026-27 season.

Mar 12, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Kyan Evans (0) brings the ball up court during the first half against the Clemson Tigers at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

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Minnesota is waiting to see where one of its top transfer portal targets opts to play next season.

Nov 3, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Chansey Willis Jr. (0) reaches foe the ball against Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs during the first half at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

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Minnesota officially had its fifth transfer portal entry of the offseason on Tuesday.

Mar 27, 2026; Sacramento, CA, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Dawn Plitzuweit during a Sweet Sixteen game of the Sacramento Regional 2 of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images

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Minnesota's women's basketball program is still looking for its first transfer portal commitment of the offseason.

Dec 29, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide forward Taylor Bol Bowen (7) guards Yale Bulldogs forward Isaac Celiscar (8) during the second half at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: David Leong-Imagn Images

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Minnesota appears to be in the mix for Yale transfer Isaac Celiscar.

Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Niko Medved reacts in the first half of the NCAA basketball game at Value City Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.

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It has been a relatively quiet start to portal season for the Gophers.

Mar 12, 2026; New York, NY, USA; UConn Huskies center Eric Reibe (12) stops Xavier Musketeers forward Anthony Robinson (21) during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

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Minnesota is in the market for a new veteran big man in the transfer portal.

Nov 8, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Robert Vaihola (22) looks to shoot as Alcorn State Braves forward William Henderson (6) defends during the first half at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

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Minnesota will need to add depth to its frontcourt this offseason.

Feb 1, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers guard/forward Cade Tyson (10) reacts during the second half against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Bryce Jordan Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

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Tyson has earned his way back into NBA Draft discussions after a great year in Minnesota.

Mar 22, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders guard Jaylen Petty (11) shoots over Alabama Crimson Tide guard Labaron Philon (0) in the first half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

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The Gophers appear to be in the mix for one of the top freshmen guards in the transfer portal.

UT Martin forward Matas Deniusas.

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As the transfer portal roars in college basketball, the Minnesota Golden Gophers are showing interest in University of Tennessee at Martin forward Matas Deniusas.

Mar 17, 2022; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Colorado State Rams guard David Roddy (21) hugs head coach Niko Medved in the game against the Michigan Wolverines in the second half during the first round of the 2022 NCAA Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

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Medved can use the development of a former local product to lure Groves back to Minnesota.