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Mar 11, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Niko Medved gestures to his team against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the first half at United Center.

Santos is also being pursued by Texas Tech and Vanderbilt, among others.

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Santos is also being pursued by Texas Tech and Vanderbilt, among others.

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Mar 18, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; Michigan Wolverines center Malick Kordel (32) shoots a layup 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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Malick Kordel has been the storyline of the summer for Gophers basketball.

Mar 23, 2025; Seattle, WA, USA; Colorado State Rams forward Jaylen Crocker-Johnson (8) and guard Kyan Evans (0) react after a play against the Maryland Terrapins in the first half at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images

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Kyan Evans will look to regain the form he had in 2024-25 at Colorado State.

Dec 14, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Jaylen Crocker-Johnson (5) shoots the ball against the Texas Southern Tigers during the first half at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

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Minnesota's frontcourt will have a significant upgrade in size this season.

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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Minnesota will have a lot of different options next offseason.

Dec 29, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Niko Medved looks on during the first half against the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

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Another prep star from Minnesota is heading across the border to play for the Badgers.

Nov 8, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Niko Medved looks on during the second half against the Alcorn State Braves at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

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Minnesota appears to be putting the final touches on its nonconference schedule for next season.

Mar 7, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Cade Tyson (10) works around Northwestern Wildcats guard Jake West (3) during the first half at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

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Cade Tyson is Minnesota's best chance of producing an NBA Draft pick this year.

Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Dusty May waves to the crowd as he cuts down the net after defeating the Connecticut Huskies in the national championship of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

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May's decision to leave Ann Arbor will have serious ripple effects across the Big Ten and college basketball as a whole.

Mar 26, 2026; Sacramento, CA, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Dawn Plitzuweit during practice ahead 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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Gophers women's basketball remains firmly in the mix for the top in-state prospect in the class of 2027.

Mar 26, 2026; Sacramento, CA, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Dawn Plitzuweit directs her players during a practice ahead 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 will face a tough nonconference test over Thanksgiving week in Mexico.

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Ahmed Nur is one of the fastest-rising recruits in the nation.

Feb 28, 2026; Stanford, California, USA; Southern Methodist University Mustangs head coach Andy Enfield during the first half against the Stanford Cardinal at Maples Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

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Minnesota has reportedly added another power conference opponent to its 2026-27 schedule.

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Nur is looking like one of the best high school players to come out of Minnesota in the last few years.

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Ahmed Nur is the top in-state recruit in the 2027 class.

The new look on the exterior of "The Barn."

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The University of Minnesota has made a big change for the small price of $17 million from Blue Cross.

Feb 2, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Dawn Plitzuweit during the first quarter against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom.

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Plitzuweit helped lead the Gophers to their first Sweet 16 appearance since 2005.

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.

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Niko Medved's team will face Cal at the Sanford Pentagon on Thanksgiving weekend, according to a report.

Mar 26, 2026; Sacramento, CA, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Mara Braun (10) shoots during practice ahead 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 will face a Big Ten gauntlet in 2026-27.

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The Gophers will finally host the Tommies in a nonconference matchup in both men's and women's basketball in 2026.

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The Barn will host the highly anticipated showdowns between the men's and women's teams of Minnesota and St. Thomas.

Nov 3, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; North Dakota head coach Paul Sather yells directions to his team as they play Alabama during the season-opening game at Coleman Coliseum.

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Minnesota is still searching for a marquee resume-building game on its 2026 nonconference schedule.

Dec 6, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Grand Canyon University Antelopes guard Jaden Henley (10) shoots a free throw against the Oklahoma State Cowboys during the first half at PHX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Anna Carrington-Imagn Images

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Jaden Henley is firmly in the discussion to be a second-round pick in next month's NBA Draft.

Nov 7, 2022; Omaha, Nebraska, USA; St. Thomas - Minnesota Tommies head coach Johnny Tauer watches action against the Creighton Bluejays during the first quarter at CHI Health Center Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images

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An annual basketball series between the Gophers and Tommies is long overdue.

Mar 7, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Niko Medved looks on during the second half against the Northwestern Wildcats at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

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What is Minnesota's realistic 2026-27 outlook after a chaotic offseason?