MINNESOTA GOLDEN GOPHERS NEWS

Dawson Garcia - Out vs. Indiana Garcia (ankle) will sit out the Gophers' game Wednesday versus Indiana, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Garcia will log his first absence of the Gophers' 2022-23 season. But because Pharrel Payne (concussion) needs rest as well, they must either use a small-ball lineup or have Treyton Thompson being their starting center Wednesday. Garcia's next opportunity to play is at Northwestern on Saturday.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gophers-Indiana men's basketball preview: Wanted first Big Ten home win The Gophers, dealing with injuries, will try for their first Big Ten win at home this season.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

To prepare for Big Ten's big men, Gophers' Pharrel Payne turned to big brother Rodrick Payne, a Division III standout at Wisconsin-River Falls, taught Pharrel how push comes to shove.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Dawson Garcia - Questionable for Wednesday Garcia (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Wednesday's matchup with Indiana, Marcus Fuller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Garcia, who sustained an ankle injury during Sunday's matchup with Michigan, is questionable to suit up on Wednesday. The 6-foot-11 sophomore has been an integral part of Minnesota's rotation this season, averaging 14.9 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.8 assists on 30.6 minutes per game. If Garcia is unable to play, Pharrel Payne would likely start in his place.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dawson Garcia - Injures ankle Sunday Garcia suffered an ankle injury during Minnesota's 60-56 loss Sunday at Michigan, according to Marcus Fuller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune.

Impact Garcia had problems moving during the last minutes of Minnesota's game Sunday. Currently, his next opportunity to play is when the Hoosiers visit Minnesota on Wednesday.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

5 takeaways: Michigan basketball vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers Needed that one. #GoBlue

JANUARY 22, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Confidence game: Gophers men's basketball seeks new scoring mind-set The team, after scoring its fewest points in a home loss since World War II, will pursue improvement at Michigan.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

First-Half Defense Sets the Tone for Purdue Basketball in Victory at Minnesota Purdue gave up 12 points to Minnesota in the first half of a 61-39 win Thursday night at Williams Arena, tied for the fewest in a half in sc...

JANUARY 20, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Jamison Battle - Struggles to play through injury Battle logged zero points (0-9 FG, 0-4 3Pt), one rebound and one assist across 22 minutes during Thursday's 61-39 loss to Purdue.

Impact Battle was still able to make the start despite leaving a game earlier this week with a back injury, but the result was his worst statistical performance of the year and only scoreless effort. He's hardly the only one at fault, however, as the Gophers put up a pitiful 39 points on the evening. The road ahead doesn't get any easier, as Minnesota will head to Ann Arbor to take on Michigan on Sunday.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ice-cold shooting dooms Minnesota in 61-39 loss to Purdue MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota coach Ben Johnson thought slowing down Purdue's 7-4, 300-pound Zach Edey was the toughest task in Thursday's matchup...

JANUARY 20, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Gophers' Kelsey Steinhagen blazes trail as female coach in Big Ten men's basketball Basketball Across Minnesota: Steinhagen, a Wisconsin native and former D-III All-America, was hired by Ben Johnson last season for his quali...

JANUARY 19, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Jamison Battle - Good to go versus Purdue Battle (back) will be in the starting lineup Thursday against Purdue.

Impact Battle picked up a back injury during Monday's loss to Illinois, though this won't keep him from suiting up again at the next possible opportunity. The fourth-year junior has seen a drop off in his rebounding and scoring this season, though he's still averaged 12.9 points, 3.8 boards and 1.8 assists while playing an average of 34.1 minutes across 12 starts.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jamison Battle - Warming up Thursday Battle (back) is warming up ahead of Thursday's game against Purdue, Marcus Fuller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Battle exited Monday's game against Illinois due to a back issue and was unable to practice Tuesday. He's questionable ahead of Thursday's matchup, but his participation in pregame warmups is certainly encouraging. However, the Gophers will likely see how Battle feels after warming up prior to determining his status for Thursday's game.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Braeden Carrington - Out at least one month Carrington is out at least one month due to a leg injury, Andy Greder of the Twin Cities Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Currently, Carrington has a stress reaction to his right leg. Carrington's earliest date he can return is when the Gophers host Penn State on Feb. 18. The freshman will sit out at least nine of their games.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Edey leads No. 3 Purdue against Minnesota after 32-point outing

No. 3 Purdue visits the Minnesota Golden Gophers after Zach Edey scored 32 points in the Boilermakers' 64-63 win against the Michigan State Spartans

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gophers men's basketball hosts No. 3 Purdue after what they hope was a blip Coach Ben Johnson was frustrated after Monday's blowout loss against Illinois erased the Gophers' recent momentum.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Will a national title contender emerge from the Big Ten?

The Big Ten has a top-five team and the leading contender for national player of the year. But is the conference ready to shine in March Mad...

JANUARY 18, 2023

Jamison Battle - No injury updates Battle (back) will remain questionable for Thursday's matchup with Purdue, Marcus Fuller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Battle was unable to practice yesterday, and Minnesota has not provided any additional information on the back injury he sustained against Illinois. The 6-foot-7 junior has started in 12 games this season, logging 12.9 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 0.8 steals on 34.1 minutes per game. Battle will likely be a game-time decision for Thursday's matchup with the Boilermakers.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota hosts No. 3 Purdue after Edey's 32-point showing

No. 3 Purdue visits the Minnesota Golden Gophers after Zach Edey scored 32 points in the Boilermakers' 64-63 victory over the Michigan State Spartans

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Braeden Carrington - Scores six off bench Carrington accumulated six points (2-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and one steal across 20 minutes during Monday's 78-60 loss to Illinois.

Impact Carrington went scoreless in the last two games before getting back on the board Monday. While he's scored as many as 20 points in a game this season, Carrington hasn't gotten a tremendous amount of opportunities to make that a regular event.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jamison Battle - Exits game with back injury Battle (back) exited Tuesday's game against Illinois, Marcus Fuller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Battle logged eight points (4-of-11), three rebounds and one steal across 27 minutes before exiting in the second half. The 6-foot-7 junior was unable to return to the contest and it is unclear if he will miss time due to the injury. Minnesota's next game is against Purdue on Thursday, and Battle's status is in question for the contest.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Illinois beats Minnesota for fourth straight victory Matthew Mayer had 19 points and 10 rebounds and the Illini used a big second half to beat the Golden Gophers 78-60 on Monday.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • SUNTIMES.COM

Minnesota hosts Illinois following Garcia's 28-point showing

Minnesota plays the Illinois Fighting Illini after Dawson Garcia scored 28 points in Minnesota's 70-67 victory against the Ohio State Buckeyes

JANUARY 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Illinois visits Minnesota following Garcia's 28-point outing

Minnesota faces the Illinois Fighting Illini after Dawson Garcia scored 28 points in Minnesota's 70-67 win against the Ohio State Buckeyes

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Taurus Samuels - Scores six points in win Samuels posted six points (2-6 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 0-1 FT), one rebound, three assists, one block and one steal across 33 minutes during Thursday's 70-67 victory over Ohio State.

Impact Samuels has started in six straight games but has been held scoreless on three occasions in that stretch. He might still be finding his stride, as Samuels has scored 14 over the last two games while racking up 32 and 33 minutes. This still isn't much to marvel over as Samuels has never averaged more than 9.4 points per game in his career.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE