Gophers face roster questions as basketball season approaches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 4:01 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Minnesota Gophers basketball returns to practice, gearing up for their first exhibition game on Oct. 15 against Omaha. Key questions surround Cade Tyson's eligibility and the bench rotation for the upcoming 2026-27 season. Tyson, who averaged 19.6 points last season, remains uncertain for the season. The team’s starting lineup could change based on his status, with potential impacts on bench players. The exhibition games will provide opportunities to evaluate lineup strategies before the regular season begins on Nov. 2 against North Dakota.
- •Gophers first exhibition game is Oct. 15 against Omaha.
- •Cade Tyson's eligibility remains uncertain, impacting team dynamics.
- •Starting lineup may include Isaac Asuma and Kyan Evans.
- •Regular season starts on Nov. 2 against North Dakota.
- •Tyson averaged 19.6 points per game last season.
- 4:01 PMYahoo Sports — Cade Tyson, bench rotation among Gophers’ biggest questions as season nears
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