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With starter Johnson injured, Ihnen could get more playing time for U

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Gophers senior forward Brandon Johnson is likely out of tonight's game against UMKC with an ankle injury. What should Richard Pitino do to fill his spot in the frontcourt?

Robbins' shot blocking could be key for Gophers vs. Boston College

Gophers center Liam Robbins blocked a shot in the first half of Friday night's game against North Dakota.

The 7-foot Drake transfer ranked among the nation's leaders in blocks last season.

Former Shakopee star plays Gophers again, this time back home

Former Shakopee star plays Gophers again, this time back home

Boston College senior and former Shakopee star Steffon Mitchell plays the Gophers for a second time Tuesday in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge. Mitchell went from under-the-radar high school prospect to one of the top defensive players in the ACC.

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Much like Saturday’s game as a whole, Minnesota center Sam Freeman chased a loose ball just out of his reach.

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During trial, free speech, public safety will both be protected

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Biden, Dems prevail as Senate OKs $1.9T virus relief bill

Security will increase at Minnesota Capitol during Derek Chauvin's trial

Uncertain fate for D.C. Democrats' big voting rights push

Nation

Members of a pro-Trump mob invaded the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Jan. 6, 2021.

FBI finds contact between Proud Boys member and Trump associate before riot

As violence surges, some question Portland axing police unit

50 people sue Wisconsin city over handling of protests

FBI denies asking Dallas to keep suspect officer on job

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Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama gets vaccine shot

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Will we be watching U's backcourt of the future vs. Rutgers today?

Sophomore Tre' Williams is showing his potential in the backcourt entering the home finale today vs. Rutgers.

After battling injuries, U's Curry says he's done playing when season ends

Even though he has another year of eligibility because of the pandemic, Eric Curry says he will be finished playing basketball when the Gophers' season ends.

Pitino not optimistic about Kalscheur's return from broken finger

Gophers junior Gabe Kalscheur's season might be done from a broken finger injury, Richard Pitino said after Wednesday's loss at Penn State

How will Carr follow up his 41-point game for the Gophers?

Gophers junior guard Marcus Carr scored a career-high 41 points in his last game. What will his encore be Wednesday at Penn State.

Can Richard Pitino get the Gophers to shoot fewer three-pointers?

The Gophers are the worst three-point shooting team in the Big Ten, but it enters Saturday's game at Nebraska shooting the second most threes.