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FILE - In this Jan. 15, 2020, file photo, Minnesota's Payton Willis drives the ball past Penn State's Myreon Jones during an NCAA college basketball game in Minneapolis. Willis is one of several transfers who joined new coach Ben Johnson’s team, after playing for Charleston last season. He was with Minnesota in 2019-20.(AP Photo/Stacy Bengs, File)
As Ben Johnson takes over, Gophers put the 'new' in new look

By Dave Campbell 15 hrs ago

Texas' Beard dives in, makes splash in transfer portal

By Mark Rosner Aug. 04, 2021 05:51 PM EDT
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Chris Beard didn’t sound like a “trust the process” guy when he became the Texas basketball coach in early April. ...

File-This Dec. 22, 2018, file photo shows William & Mary's guard Luke Loewe (12) driving around Virginia guard Kihei Clark (0) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, in Charlottesville, Va. Minnesota has made Loewe the latest piece of a major offseason roster revamp, picking up the graduate transfer from William & Mary. The Gophers announced the addition of Loewe on Monday, May 3, 2021. The 6-foot-4, 186-pound Loewe was a two-time All-Defensive Team pick in the Colonial Athletic Association and a second-team All-CAA selection in 2020-21. (AP Photo/Zack Wajsgras, File)
Gophers get guard Luke Loewe, William & Mary grad transfer

May. 03, 2021 06:08 PM EDT

Duke guard DJ Steward (2) celebrates a basket with teammate Duke guard Jordan Goldwire, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the second round of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Wednesday, March 10, 2021. Duke defeated Louisville 70-56. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Rice Owls at UAB Blazers 3/11/2021

Mar. 12, 2021 12:09 AM EST

Minnesota center Sam Freeman (32) and Ohio State forward Kyle Young (25) go up for a rebound in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Thursday, March 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
No. 9 Ohio State ends skid, holds off Minnesota 79-75

By Michael Marot Mar. 11, 2021 05:58 PM EST

FILE - Illinois' Ayo Dosunmu (11) shoots over Indiana's Armaan Franklin (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Bloomington, Ind., in this Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, file photo. Dosunmu is a member of The AP All-Big Ten first team, announced Tuesday, March 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Garza repeats as Big Ten player of year; Howard top coach

By Eric Olson Mar. 09, 2021 11:35 AM EST

Minnesota's Eric Curry, left, lays up a shot as Rutgers' Cliff Omoruyi (5) watches in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 6, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Young's 23 points leads Rutgers past Minnesota 77-70 in OT

By Dave Campbell Mar. 06, 2021 02:58 PM EST

Michigan head coach Juwan Howard yells at a referee before receiving a technical foul in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois in Ann Arbor, Mich., Tuesday, March 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Big Ten this week: No. 2 Michigan, Michigan State play twice

By Larry Lage Mar. 04, 2021 02:14 AM EST

Penn State guard Myreon Jones (0) shoots over Minnesota guard Marcus Carr (5) during an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 3, 2021, in State College, Pa. (Noah Riffe/Centre Daily Times via AP)
Minnesota Golden Gophers at Penn State Nittany Lions 3/3/2021

Mar. 03, 2021 09:54 PM EST

Nebraska guard Shamiel Stevenson (4) drives to the basket against Minnesota's Isaiah Ihnen (35) and Eric Curry (24) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, in Lincoln, Neb. (Francis Gardler/Lincoln Journal Star via AP)
Banton, Nebraska beat Minnesota 78-74, snap 5-game skid

Feb. 27, 2021 09:49 PM EST

Minnesota's Marcus Carr (5) shoots as Northwestern's Ryan Young, right, falls following a collision with Carr in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Buie, Northwestern rally past Minnesota in 2nd half, 67-59

Feb. 25, 2021 11:54 PM EST

Illinois' Kofi Cockburn (21) shoots over Minnesota's Liam Robbins (0) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
No. 5 Illinois dominates Minnesota 94-63 for 7th win in row

By Dave Campbell Feb. 20, 2021 06:01 PM EST

Indiana's Al Durham (1) is chased by Minnesota's Marcus Carr (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021, in Bloomington, Ind. Indiana won 82-72. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Indiana pulls away in 2nd half, beats Minnesota 82-72

Feb. 17, 2021 11:52 PM EST

Purdue's Zach Edey (15) makes a pass to Mason Gillis, top right, amidst Minnesota defenders in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Late rally lifts Minnesota past No. 24 Purdue, 71-68

By Patrick Donnelly Feb. 11, 2021 07:37 PM EST

Rutgers center Myles Johnson (15) shoots as Minnesota forward Brandon Johnson (23) and center Liam Robbins (0) defend during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. (Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media via AP)
Baker lifts Rutgers to 4th straight win 76-72 over Minnesota

Feb. 04, 2021 11:43 PM EST

Minnesota center Liam Robbins (0) goes up for a dunk over Purdue forward Trevion Williams (50) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Purdue erases 14-point deficit, beats No. 21 Minnesota 81-62

By Michael Marot Jan. 30, 2021 10:53 PM EST

Michigan's Hunter Dickinson (1) shoots and scores as four against Minnesota players watch in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
No. 23 Minnesota hands No. 7 Michigan 1st loss in 75-57 romp

By Dave Campbell Jan. 16, 2021 04:23 PM EST

Iowa center Luka Garza (55) catches a pass over Minnesota center Liam Robbins (0) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 86-71. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Garza scores 33, No. 5 Iowa beats No. 16 Minnesota 86-71

By John Bohnenkamp Jan. 10, 2021 05:17 PM EST

Michigan guard Franz Wagner, front, reacts after forcing a Minnesota turnover in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich., Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Dickinson-led No. 10 Michigan routs No. 16 Minnesota 82-57

By Larry Lage Jan. 06, 2021 11:47 PM EST

Ohio State's Justice Sueing, left, gets off a pass despite a collision with Minnesota's Liam Robbins in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Robbins leads No. 21 Minnesota past No. 25 Ohio State 77-60

By Dave Campbell Jan. 03, 2021 08:02 PM EST