Minnesota Golden Gophers prepare for basketball season after challenging year

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Last updated Jul 4, 2026

Minnesota Golden Gophers prepare for basketball season after challenging year
Summary

The Minnesota Golden Gophers are gearing up for the upcoming college basketball season following a 15-18 finish last year under coach Niko Medved. The team will start without two key players, Cade Tyson and Langston Reynolds, who have exhausted their eligibility. Minnesota retains Jaylen Crocker-Johnson and Isaac Asuma, their second and fourth leading scorers, and adds new talent including 4-star recruit Nolen Anderson and former Michigan player Winters Grady. Kyan Evans, a guard from North Carolina, is also expected to contribute despite his prior struggles. The exact schedule for this season remains unconfirmed.

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  • Minnesota finished last season with a 15-18 record.
  • Cade Tyson and Langston Reynolds are no longer with the team.
  • Jaylen Crocker-Johnson and Isaac Asuma remain key players.
  • Nolen Anderson and Winters Grady join the roster this season.
  • The schedule, including games against the Ducks, is not yet finalized.
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Howdy, y’all! We are back again with another summer basketball preview, and today we’re taking a look at the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Minnesota finished last season at 15-18 with an 8-12 conference record, good for 11th in the Big Ten in head coach Niko Medved’s first year. They’ll be going into the season without two […]

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