MARCH 1, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
MINNESOTA GOLDEN GOPHERS 4-1 · 14TH IN BIG TEN
4-1 · 14TH IN BIG TEN
Next Game vs Central Michigan · Tue 1:00AM
Gophers men's basketball faces Rutgers, still seeking first Big Ten home win The Gophers have a 12-game losing streak. After facing Rutgers, they'll play Wisconsin at home Sunday to close the regular season.
Braeden Carrington - Should suit up Thursday Carrington (leg) returned to practice Wednesday and is expected to play in Thursday's game versus Rutgers, Marcus Fuller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Impact Carrington hyperextended his knee in Saturday's game versus Nebraska. However, the freshman guard should continue to come off the bench Thursday.
MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Taurus Samuels - Doesn't play Saturday Samuels (undisclosed) did not take the court in Saturday's 78-67 loss to Nebraska.
Impact After having started in 13 consecutive games from Dec. 11 to Feb. 4, Samuels averaged just 3.5 minutes per contest across Minnesota's following four matchups before being completely left out of the game script Saturday. While it's currently uncertain whether the 6-foot-1 guard is dealing with an injury or if his lack of playing time is the result of a coach's decision, nonetheless, it's extremely difficult to trust Samuels for any sort of consistency from a production standpoint at the moment.
FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dawson Garcia - Secures double-double in loss Garcia ended Saturday's 78-67 loss to Nebraska with 11 points (5-15 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 14 rebounds, two assists, three blocks and one steal over 33 minutes.
Impact Garcia recorded his second double-double of the season during another solid performance since his return from an ankle injury. Though the Gophers have to improve as a team, Garcia figures to be a reliable key to their long-term success.
FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Braeden Carrington - Another leg injury Carrington suffered a leg injury during Minnesota's game Saturday at Nebraska, according to Ryan James of Northstar Hoops.
Impact This is the third time Carrington has hurt his leg across the Gophers' 2022-23 season. Currently, they are scheduled to host Rutgers on Thursday.
FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Gophers men's basketball looks to avenge January overtime loss to Nebraska The Gophers are riding an 11-game losing streak, but the January matchup at Williams Arena showed they can play the Cornhuskers tough.
FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Prized Minnesota recruit Dennis Evans changes his mind, asks for release MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Gophers men's basketball program's highest-ranked recruit in 20 years likely isn't coming to Minnesota after all...
FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Walker leads Nebraska against Minnesota after 23-point game
Nebraska plays the Minnesota Golden Gophers after Derrick Walker scored 23 points in Nebraska's 70-66 overtime victory against the Maryland TerrapinsFEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Maryland 88, Minnesota 70: Scott Bounces Back | Terps Torch the Nets | On to a B1G Game Maryland basketball eliminated any concerns about a hangover from its disappointing loss quickly on Wednesday night against Minnesota. Maryl...
FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Gophers men face Maryland again after 35-point loss to Terps earlier this month The Gophers hope to halt a 10-game losing streak now that they are healthier this time around.
FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Clem Haskins, nearing 80, knows well what Gophers coach Ben Johnson is going through Haskins was 43 when he took over the Gophers for the 1986-87 season, and took some early lumps before building an NCAA tournament team.
FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Jamison Battle - Racks up 31 in defeat Battle ended Monday's 78-69 loss to Illinois with 31 points (11-20 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 5-5 FT), six rebounds and three assists over 39 minutes.
Impact Battle snapped out of a three-game streak in single-digit scoring to post his best total of the season on his second-highest number of field goals attempted. He remains a strong fantasy asset despite suiting up for a lowly Minnesota team on a 10-game losing streak with a 1-14 conference record.
FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Gophers basketball road trip begins with postponed game at Illinois Dawson Garcia returned from injury, but the Gophers are still trying to end an eight-game losing streak Monday in Champaign.
FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Pharrel Payne - Goes off as substitute Payne posted 18 points (7-12 FG, 4-6 FT), 10 rebounds and six assists across 30 minutes during Saturday's 76-69 loss to Penn State.
Impact The return of Dawson Garcia (ankle) meant Payne was demoted to a substitute option Saturday. Even so, he had the game of his freshman career so far. Payne logged a double-double and recorded more than five assists for the first time as a Gopher. The future could be bright for him, but it is expected to continue being limited while Garcia can play.
FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dawson Garcia - Scores 23 points Garcia logged 23 points (9-14 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-5 FT), seven rebounds and one steal across 31 minutes during Saturday's 76-69 loss to Penn State.
Impact Now that Garcia can play, he is expected to continue being Minnesota's go-to scorer. Though the 2022-23 Gophers are not expected to improve drastically with their main option now available, they should be a lot more formidable across future Big 10 games they are scheduled to play.
FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Braeden Carrington - Returns against Penn State Carrington (leg) provided zero points (0-1 FG) and two rebounds across seven minutes during Saturday's 76-69 loss to Penn State.
Impact Carrington had been absent from Minnesota's previous seven games due to a leg injury, but returned Saturday in a seemingly limited capacity. The freshman guard will now look to expand his backcourt depth role.
FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Pickett scores 32, Penn St. extends Minnesota's skid, 76-69
Jalen Pickett had 32 points, nine rebounds and eight assists, Camren Wynter added 14 points on 5-of-8 shooting and five assists and Penn State beat Minnesota 76-69 to extend the Go...FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dawson Garcia returns but Gophers men fall to Penn State 76-69 for ninth loss in row The team's leading scorer missed five games because of a foot injury and scored 23 points in his return to action.
FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Dawson Garcia - Starts against Penn State Dawson (ankle) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Penn State.
Impact Garcia had missed five straight games with an ankle injury, but he looked good enough in warm-ups to earn a starting nod, and that also happened in each of his previous 18 appearances in the season. His presence gives a huge boost to the Gophers on offense, as he's averaging 14.9 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.2 steals-plus-blocks in 30.6 minutes per game.
FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dawson Garcia - Starting in return Garcia (ankle) is available and will start Saturday's contest against Penn State.
Impact Garcia will return to action following a five-game absence due to a bone bruise in his ankle. It's possible the 6-foot-11 big man is limited after a lengthy absence, but he's averaging 14.9 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.2 steals-plus-blocks in 30.6 minutes and should provide a significant boost to Minnesota's rotation.
FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dawson Garcia - Warming up Saturday Garcia (ankle) is warming up ahead of Saturday's matchup against Penn State, Marcus Fuller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Impact Garcia has missed five straight games with an ankle injury, but he appears to be on track to return Saturday. If the 6-foot-11 big man is available, it's possible he faces a minutes restriction, but he's started all 18 of his appearances this season and is averaging 14.9 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.2 steals-plus-blocks in 30.6 minutes per game.
FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Braeden Carrington - Warming up Saturday Carrington (leg) is warming up ahead of Saturday's matchup against Penn State, Marcus Fuller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reprots.
Impact Carrington hasn't played since Jan. 16 due to a leg issue. The freshman guard averaged 6.2 points and 3.9 rebounds in 21.9 minutes across 14 appearances before suffering the injury, so his potential return could provide a significant boost to Minnesota's backcourt depth.
FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
WATCH: Izzo, Spartans not overlooking last-place Minnesota Spartans, Golden Gophers only play once in regular season
FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Dawson Garcia - Game-time decision Saturday Garcia (ankle) will be a game-time decision for Saturday's game against Penn State, Marcus Fuller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Impact Garcia, who has missed the last five games with an ankle injury will remain a game-time decision on Saturday. If the 6-foot-11 sophomore is unable to return on Saturday, Pharrel Payne would be expected to continue starting in his place.
FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
