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Gophers guard Kai Shinholster sidelined for up to a month

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Last updated Nov 7, 2026

Gophers guard Kai Shinholster sidelined for up to a month

Summary

The Gophers men's basketball team will be without guard Kai Shinholster for up to a month due to a calf injury. An official confirmed that Shinholster, who played 20 minutes in the season-opening win against North Dakota, will miss the upcoming game against St. Thomas. In the 85-50 victory over North Dakota, he scored seven points, recorded six assists, and grabbed four rebounds. Shinholster averaged 1.8 points and 1.2 rebounds last season across 31 games, making his absence notable as the Gophers look to build on their strong start.

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Status Watch

•Kai Shinholster to miss up to a month with a calf injury.
•He played 20 minutes in the season opener against North Dakota.
•Shinholster scored seven points and added six assists in that game.
•The Gophers won their season opener 85-50.
•He averaged 1.8 points per game in his freshman season.

Latest Updates

12:32 AMYahoo Sports — Gophers reportedly lose key backcourt option for up to a month
12:17 AMYahoo Sports — Gophers to play without injured Kai Shinholster for up to a month

What they're saying

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The Gophers men’s basketball team will be without reserve guard Kai Shinholster for up to a month due to a calf injury, a U official shared with the Pioneer Press on Friday. Shinholster played in the 85-50 season-opening win against North Dakota on Monday, but will miss the St. Thomas game on Friday night. The sophomore from Wolwich, N.J., played 20 minutes against the Fighting Hawks, scoring ...
— Yahoo Sports