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Dec 3, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Ben Johnson reacts to a call during the second half against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Value City Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images

Huge second half leads Gophers hoops past Bemidji State in season-opening exhibition

Bemidji State gave Minnesota all they could handle.

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Huge second half leads Gophers hoops past Bemidji State in season-opening exhibition

Bemidji State gave Minnesota all they could handle.

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Dec 6, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Ben Johnson looks on during the first half against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

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Ben Johnson says Gophers lineup could be 'funky' in exhibition against Bemidji State

Don't expect to see too much from Dawson Garica, Parker Fox or Mike Mitchell Jr.

Feb 15, 2024; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Mike Mitchell Jr. (2) attempts a shot over Purdue Boilermakers forward Mason Gillis (0) during the first half at Mackey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

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Gophers will face 4 or 5 teams ranked in preseason AP Top 25

The Gophers have one of the easiest non-conference schedules in the country and because of that they only have four games against teams included in the preseason AP Top 25 poll that was revealed Monday morning.

Michigan State forward Xavier Booker (34), forward Jaxon Kohler (0), Minnesota forward Parker Fox (23) and forward Dawson Garcia (3) battle for the rebound during the second half of Second Round of Big Ten tournament at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn. on Thursday, March 14, 2024.

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Gophers get some respect in KenPom rankings after media poll snub

The Gophers men's college basketball season opener against Oral Roberts is just over three weeks away and Minnesota now has a good understanding of what the outside world thinks of them.

Nov 30, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers center Jack Wilson (33) looks on during the second half against the New Orleans Privateers at Williams Arena.

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Former Gophers basketball player signs with NFL team's practice squad

Jack Wilson played both basketball and football in his college career.

Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Dawson Garcia (3) attempts to block Indiana State Sycamores guard Julian Larry (1) on Sunday, March 24, 2024, during the second round of the NIT at the Hulman Center in Terre Haute. The Indiana State Sycamores defeated the Minnesota Golden Gophers, 76-64.

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Gophers basketball will be on 5 different TV channels or streaming services this season

The 2024-25 Gophers men's basketball team will be broadcast on at least five different TV channels or streaming services this season. The full TV schedule for the 31-game slate was released on Wednesday.

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Lu'Cye Patterson 'really values' playing for hometown Gophers

Minnesota will look to Patterson to run its offensive show in 2024-25.

Nov 8, 2023; Syracuse, New York, USA; Canisius Golden Griffins forward Frank Mitchell (23) takes a shot as Syracuse Orange guard Justin Taylor (5) and center Naheem McLeod defend in the first half at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

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Ben Johnson compares Frank Mitchell to Gophers' great Jordan Murphy

When Pharrel Payne entered the transfer portal in the offseason and left for Texas A&M, the Gophers were in desperate need of depth in the frontcourt and a big man to play alongside Dawson Garcia. One player they added was Canisius transfer Frank Mitchell

Oct 3, 2024; Rosemont, IL, USA; Minnesota head coach Ben Johnson takes a question at the podium during the 2024 Big Ten Menís Basketball media day at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Melissa Tamez-Imagn Images

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'It's just a guessing game': Ben Johnson reacts to media's last place prediction

The Preseason Big Ten Media Poll picked the Gophers men's basketball to finish last place in the 18-team conference.

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Gophers guard Tyler Cochran to miss time after minor foot surgery

Minnesota is aiming to get the sixth-year senior back in December.

Jan 18, 2024; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Tyson Walker (2) gets blocked by Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Dawson Garcia (3) and forward Parker Fox (23) during the second half at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn Images

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Gophers basketball will go as far as Dawson Garcia and Parker Fox take them

Garcia and Fox are the unquestioned leaders of Minnesota men's basketball this season.

Mar 14, 2024; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Parker Fox (23) reacts to the teams loss after the game against the Michigan State Spartans at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

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Ben Johnson's Gophers sense the 'urgency' to win in 2024-25

Minnesota underwent significant roster changes to become one of the most experienced teams in the country.

Mar 17, 2024; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Marcus Domask (3) goes to the basket defense by Wisconsin Badgers guard Connor Essegian (3) in the second half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

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Target Center to host NCAA tournament games for first time ever in 2027

After successes hosting the Big Ten Tournament, the NCAA tourney is coming to Target Center in 2027.

Feb 25, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Ben Johnson against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the second half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

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Gophers men's basketball voted to finish last in preseason Big Ten media poll

Minnesota is the worst team in the conference, according to media.

Minnesota's head coach Dawn Plitzuweit talks to a referee during the second quarter in the game against Michigan State on Monday, Feb. 5, 2024, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

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Dawn Plitzuweit believes Gophers are a 'better team this year'

Minnesota has a chance to take a big step in year two under Plitzuweit

Jan 22, 2023; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Dawson Garcia (3) dribbles against the Michigan Wolverines at Crisler Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

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Minnesota forward Dawson Garcia named to Preseason All-Big Ten Team

The Big Ten announced its preseason All-Conference team on Tuesday and Gophers forward Dawson Garcia is one of 10 players recognized.

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Gophers lose No. 1 MN high school recruit Tommy Ahneman to Notre Dame

Ahneman verbally committed to Notre Dame on Monday.

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10 Big Ten wins is 'the standard' for Ben Johnson and Gophers basketball

The Gophers are trying to do something they've only done twice since 1997.

July 18, 2024; North Augusta, S.C., USA; UPlay's Tristan Beckford (0) moves down the court during the UPlay and PSA Cardinals game at the Nike Peach Jam at Riverview Park Activities Center. UPlay won 53-45. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale-USA TODAY Network

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4-star forward from Arizona prep school plans official visit with Gophers

A name to watch on the Gophers recruiting circuit is 2025 forward Tristan Beckford.

Feb 25, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Ben Johnson against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

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Gophers offer scholarship to four-star forward Tristan Beckford

Four-star forward Tristan Beckford has received an offered a scholarship by Ben Johnson's Gophers. The 6-foot-6 forward from Ontario, Canada, confirmed the news in a post on his personal X, formerly known as Twitter, on Friday.

Jan 12, 2024; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Ben Johnson in the first half against the Indiana Hoosiers at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

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Gophers lose 2025 recruiting target Keaton Wagler to Big Ten foe

One of Ben Johnson's top targets has verbally committed to Illinois.

Michigan State guard Jaden Akins (3) goes to the basket against Minnesota forward Dawson Garcia (3) during the second half of Second Round of Big Ten tournament at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn. on Thursday, March 14, 2024.

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A look at Gophers men's basketball's 2024-25 Big Ten schedule

The Gophers' Big Ten men's basketball schedule was released Thursday, featuring their first games against new Big Ten teams USC, UCLA, Washington and Oregon.