ISAIAH IHNEN NEWS

Liberty rolls to a 68-47 win over College of Charleston

Zach Cleveland scored 20 points and the Liberty Flames pulled away in the second half to top the Charleston (SC) Cougars 68-47

4 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Efficient outing in rout Ihnen totaled 13 points (5-6 FG, 3-3 3Pt), five rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals over 17 minutes during Saturday's 77-57 victory over FGCU.

Impact Ihnen knocked down 3-of-3 shots from range, closing with 13 points, five rebounds, one block and two steals in just 17 minutes of action against FGCU. The 6-foot-9 junior has made the most of his role in 2023, averaging 6.1 points, 3.6 rebounds, one assist and 0.7 steals on 17.8 minutes per game across 10 appearances (seven starts). Despite recently losing his starting spot, Ihnen has remained heavily involved for Minnesota, and he should continue to be moving forward.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gophers teammates Parker Fox and Isaiah Ihnen have been joined at the knee for the past 2 years

Parker Fox and Isaiah Ihnen are back on the court this season for Minnesota after missing the last two years with consecutive ACL tears

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nearly perfect in win Ihnen ended Friday's 102-76 win over UTSA with 20 points (7-7 FG, 5-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and six rebounds across 19 minutes.

Impact Ihnen was a perfect 7-of-7 from the field, finishing with 20 points and six rebounds across just 19 minutes of action Friday. The 6-foot-9 junior, who has been eased into the fold after suffering a season-ending knee injury in 2022, has been stellar in his limited opportunities. It remains to be seen how involved Ihnen will be with the likes of Pharrel Payne and Dawson Garcia in the Golden Gophers' frontcourt.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Germany to Gophers: Isaiah Ihnen grows with basketball program through two injuries Gophers basketball forward Isaiah Ihnen is the longest tenured player on the roster. The German native has gone through two knee injuries an...

OCTOBER 18, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Garcia, Payne sidelined for Gophers in latest injury setback

Minnesota sidelined leading scorer Dawson Garcia and top reserve Pharrel Payne for the game against Indiana due to injuries that further depleted the last-place team in the Big Ten

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Young Gophers will bring Battle back to punishing Big Ten

Elevating Minnesota to the top of the Big Ten remains a challenge for second-year coach Ben Johnson

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Isaiah Ihnen second Gophers forward out for season after knee injury during summer practice Junior forward Isaiah Ihlen is the second player to suffer a season-ending knee injury, which could cause coach Ben Johnson to change his pl...

AUGUST 2, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Minnesota's Ihnen has 2nd straight season-ending knee injury

Minnesota junior forward Isaiah Ihnen will miss the upcoming season

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out for 2022-23 season Ihnen (knee) will miss the 2022-23 season after undergoing knee surgery, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact After missing all of last season with a knee injury, Ihnen will undergo surgery on the same knee and miss another year of basketball. The last time the forward was on the court in 2020-21, he averaged 2.8 points and 3.5 rebounds.

AUGUST 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for contact Ihnen was cleared for contact ahead of summer workouts, Marcus Fuller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact After suffering a season ending injury last summer, Ihnen has officially fully recovered and is good to go for summer workouts. In two seasons with the Golden Gophers Ihnen has appeared in 60 games and was hoping to step into a bigger role entering the 2021 season. The 6-foot-9 forward will have lots of competition among forwards on the team.

JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

As Ben Johnson takes over, Gophers put the 'new' in new look

New coach Ben Johnson has been heavily emphasizing the team concept in taking over at Minnesota

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Minnesota adds grad transfer Sutherlin from New Hampshire

Minnesota has added another graduate transfer in former New Hampshire guard Sean Sutherlin

MAY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Posts double-double in relief Ihnen logged 12 points (3-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 10 rebounds and two blocks over 32 minutes in Wednesday's 84-65 loss to Penn State.

Impact Ihnen came off the bench once again Wednesday, but he saw a sharp uptick in playing time and recorded his second double-double of the year in the loss. His playing time should revert back to normal once Brandon Johnson (ankle) is able to return, but it was encouraging to see the sophomore's effective performance in the loss.

MARCH 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Strong performance off bench Ihnen recorded 12 points (4-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, two blocks and one steal over 20 minutes in Sunday's 72-59 loss to Maryland.

Impact Ihnen had been held scoreless in each of the past six contests, but he saw much more playing time off the bench in Sunday's loss. He was efficient and posted a career-high 12 points against the Terrapins, but he hasn't been a consistent member of the Gophers' rotation recently.

FEBRUARY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores two points in start Ihnen scored two points (1-4 FG, 0-3 3Pt) while adding six rebounds and an assist in 18 minutes during Friday's win over Iowa.

Impact Ihnen only scored two points and struggled from the field, but perhaps the most noteworthy aspect of this performance is the fact that he has now started three of Minnesota's last four games. His next chance to play will come Monday against Michigan State.

DECEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Back in starting five Ihnen is starting Friday's game against Iowa.

Impact Ihnen played a bench role against Saint Louis on Sunday, but he'll return to the starting five in place of Brandon Johnson against the Hawkeyes. Over the last four games, Ihnen is averaging 5.8 points and 8.0 rebounds over 25.5 minutes per contest.

DECEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Posts double-double off bench Ihnen totaled 10 points (2-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 10 rebounds and three blocks over 27 minutes in Sunday's 90-82 win over Saint Louis.

Impact Ihnen returned to the bench Sunday after starting the last two games for the Gophers, but he had his most productive game of the season against the Billikens. The sophomore has had an inconsistent role this season while averaging 3.6 points and 4.5 rebounds over 17.9 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Carr scores 32, Minnesota hands Saint Louis 1st loss, 90-82

Marcus Carr scored 32 points, making 14 free throws after halftime, and Minnesota held off Saint Louis 90-82, handing the Billikens their first loss of the season

DECEMBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Draws another start Ihnen will start Tuesday's game against Illinois.

Impact Ihnen will start in place of Brandon Johnson, who is dealing with an ankle issue. Ihnen started the team's last game against UMKC and had four points to go along with 11 boards.

DECEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Robbins has 27 points as Minnesota beats Kansas City 90-61

Liam Robbins had 27 points, nine rebounds and five blocks, Marcus Carr added 15 points and seven assists, and Minnesota cruised to a 90-61 win over Missouri-Kansas City

DECEMBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gophers could give Isaiah Ihnen more opportunity after starting forward Brandon Johnson's injury Gophers senior forward Brandon Johnson is likely out of tonight's game against UMKC with an ankle injury. What should Richard Pitino do to f...

DECEMBER 10, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Enters starting five Ihnen is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against UMKC.

Impact Ihnen will take the starting sport of Brandon Johnson (ankle). It will mark the first career start career start for the sophomore, who has averaged 2.4 points and 1.6 rebounds through five games this season.

DECEMBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Gophers bench bolstered by Jamal Mashburn Jr., Tre Williams, Isaiah Ihnen Those three reserves combined for 22 points and nine rebounds in the win over Boston College and will be counted for more as Big Ten play ap...

DECEMBER 9, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Carr, Gach help Minnesota rally, beat Boston College in OT

Marcus Carr scored nine of his 22 points in overtime, Both Gach had 16 points and nine rebounds, and Minnesota rallied from a 15-point deficit to beat Boston College 85-80 as part...

DECEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS