Cade Tyson returns to Minnesota for his fifth collegiate basketball season

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 10:58 PM

Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Cade Tyson returns to Minnesota for his fifth collegiate basketball season
Summary

Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Cade Tyson announced his return to the program for his fifth season of college basketball. The decision removes a potential player from the transfer portal who had been linked to Kentucky as a recruiting interest. During the previous season, Tyson averaged 19.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game while recording a 41.3% success rate from 3-point range. Kentucky coach Mark Pope and his staff continue to evaluate the roster, which currently has one open scholarship spot. It remains uncertain whether the team will fill the final position after earlier recruiting efforts did not result in a commitment. Kentucky may now move forward with their current roster configuration for the upcoming season.

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  • Cade Tyson will play his fifth season of college basketball at Minnesota.
  • Tyson averaged 19.6 points and 5.4 rebounds last season.
  • Kentucky previously expressed interest in adding Tyson to their roster.
  • Kentucky maintains one available scholarship spot for the upcoming season.
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  • 10:58 PMYahoo SportsPossible Kentucky target Cade Tyson returns to Minnesota
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