Minnesota Gophers guard Tori McKinney to miss season with injury

The Minnesota Gophers women’s basketball team announced that junior guard Tori McKinney will miss the entire 2026-27 season due to a knee injury suffered in practice. McKinney was crucial in the team's previous postseason run and was expected to play a key role this season. With her absence, the Gophers will look for contributions from incoming freshmen Tori Oehrliein and Natalie Kussow, along with returning players Makena Christian and Kennedy Klick. McKinney's injury also marks a significant setback in Minnesota's pursuit of a return to the NCAA Sweet 16. The Gophers' season begins on November 2 against Harvard at The Barn.

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