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Minnesota men's basketball team awaits Cade Tyson eligibility status

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 6:09 PM

Last updated Sep 9, 2026

Minnesota men's basketball team awaits Cade Tyson eligibility status
Summary

Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Cade Tyson rejoined the men's basketball team on Tuesday. The program is currently awaiting confirmation of his eligibility for a fifth season of college basketball. Tyson averaged 19.6 points per game during the 2025-26 season, and his presence is viewed as a significant factor for the team's competitive standing in the Big Ten. If cleared to play, he would join a projected starting lineup that includes Kyan Evans, Isaac Asuma, Jalen Crocker-Johnson, and Malick Kordel. The team enters the season alongside notable conference competitors including Illinois, Michigan, and Michigan State. The Gophers are currently shaping their roster and rotation depth with several newcomers and returners.

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  • •Cade Tyson rejoined the Minnesota men's basketball program on Tuesday.
  • •Tyson averaged 19.6 points per game in 2025-26.
  • •Minnesota remains in a holding pattern for formal eligibility confirmation.
  • •Projected starters include Kyan Evans, Isaac Asuma, Jalen Crocker-Johnson, and Malick Kordel.
  • •Illinois is currently considered a primary contender for the Big Ten title.
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  • 6:09 PMYahoo Sports — If Cade Tyson is eligible, the Gophers could win the Big Ten
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The Big Ten title clearly goes through Illinois, but if the Gophers have Cade Tyson, they'll have just about everything necessary to compete at the highest level.

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