DECEMBER 15, 2022 • 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
Gallery: Gophers top Arkansas-Pine Bluff 72-56 The Gophers defeated Arkansas Pine-Bluff 72-56 at Williams Arena on Wednesday.
Ta'Lon Cooper - Plays all 40 minutes Cooper provided seven points (3-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt), four rebounds, eight assists, three blocks and one steal over 40 minutes during Wednesday's 72-56 victory over UAPB.
Impact Cooper did not sit out any of the game's 40 minutes Wednesday. Now that fantasy managers are assured he is healthy, they can rely on him to be a quality option again. Cooper is averaging 10.6 points and 6.7 assists while part of the Gophers.
DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
UAPB hosts Garcia and Minnesota
Minnesota hosts the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions after Dawson Garcia scored 20 points in Minnesota's 69-51 loss to the Mississippi State BulldogsDECEMBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ta'Lon Cooper - Available vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff Cooper (ankle) is available Wednesday versus Arkansas-Pine Bluff, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.
Impact Cooper is not sitting out any games because of the ankle injury he suffered Sunday. The junior will try to redeem himself after logging six points across 33 minutes when Mississippi State defeated Minnesota that day.
DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Gophers seek to end losing streak vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff The Gophers men's basketball team is trying to avoid the first six-game losing streak in the first 11 games in the modern era of the program...
DECEMBER 14, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Ta'Lon Cooper - Suffers ankle injury Cooper suffered an ankle injury during the Gophers' game Sunday versus Mississippi State.
Impact During the post-game press conference, Minnesota head coach Ben Johnson said Cooper seemingly tweaked his ankle during the late part of the loss. He will try to return when the Gophers host Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Wednesday.
DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Braeden Carrington - Five points, 10 rebounds in loss Carrington had five points (1-9 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds and one assist over 24 minutes during Sunday's 69-51 loss to Mississippi State.
Impact Carrington continues to feature from the bench but taking eight three point attempts and missing seven isn't a good way to earn a better role. He's still capable of putting up more points when he finds his form along with a good sense of winning rebounds, as he's averaging five per game on the glass.
DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Scoring struggles continue as Gophers men's basketball drops fifth straight, 69-51 vs. Mississippi State MINNEAPOLIS — Ben Johnson's Gophers went from playing their worst defense of the season to arguably their best effort a couple days later Su...
DECEMBER 12, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Taurus Samuels - Unimpressive across game started Samuels supplied zero points (0-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound, two assists and one block in 32 minutes during Sunday's 69-51 loss to Mississippi State.
Impact For whatever reason, Samuels and Jaden Henley swapped roles Sunday. The swap did not benefit either of them. Henley watched as Samuels could not score any points en route to Minnesota's fifth consecutive loss.
DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jaden Henley - Coming off bench Henley isn't starting Sunday against Mississippi State.
Impact Henley started the first nine games of the year and averaged 5.8 points and 2.1 rebounds in 24.1 minutes per game. However, he'll come off the bench while Taurus Samuels draws the start.
DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Taurus Samuels - Starting Sunday Samuels is starting Sunday against Mississippi State.
Impact Samuels came off the bench in his first nine appearances of the season and averaged 2.1 points and 1.2 rebounds in 12.3 minutes per game. He'll draw his first start with the Gophers while Jaden Henley comes off the bench.
DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Gophers men's basketball gets another shot at Mississippi State The Gophers take on the unbeaten Bulldogs, looking to avoid their longest early season losing streak since 2006-07.
DECEMBER 10, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Gophers men's basketball faces challenge snapping losing streak, vs. Mississippi State The Gophers beat the Bulldogs on the road last season, but their SEC opponent is now a defensive dynamo.
DECEMBER 10, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Gophers recruit Dennis Evans comfortable with his height, and basketball trajectory The 7-1 Californian, who will join Ben Johnson's team next season in Minnesota, became a five-star recruit after he upped his commitment lev...
DECEMBER 10, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Jaden Henley - Scores four in loss Henley posted four points (2-5 FG), five rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 23 minutes during Thursday's 90-75 loss to Michigan.
Impact Henley continues to struggle from the floor, starting every game but scoring over six points on just one occasion. Until the Gophers collectively find their stride, Henley hasn't offered much to be impressed with.
DECEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Pharrel Payne - Collects 15 points in loss Payne contributed 15 points (6-6 FG, 3-8 FT), three rebounds, three assists and two blocks in 21 minutes during Thursday's 90-75 loss to Michigan.
Impact Payne has offered decent production off the bench, scoring at least 13 points in three of the last five games. His team is now winless in their last four games and Payne can't offer much more without breaking into the lineup.
DECEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Treyton Thompson - Plays final minute in loss Thompson (illness) returned to action Thursday and hauled in a rebound in the final minute of play during a 90-75 loss to Michigan.
Impact Thompson was uncertain to play after missing action against Purdue on Sunday with an illness. He warmed up before the game but only entered for the final minute with both teams trying to run out the clock. The 7-0 sophomore has been a regular starter when fully healthy but that hasn't translated to a greater role, as he's averaging 2.6 points and 2.3 rebounds in 13.3 minutes per contest. It's unclear what kind of role he may have Sunday when Mississippi State comes to town.
DECEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Treyton Thompson - Warming up Thursday Thompson (illness) is warming up ahead of Thursday's game against Michigan but will not start if active, GopherHole.com reports.
Impact Thompson appears like he could be giving it a go after missing Sunday's tilt with Purdue. The 7-0 sophomore has started all seven games he's been active for but will come off the bench Thursday if he ends up being available. He's averaged 2.6 points and 2.3 rebounds in 13.3 minutes per game through the first month of the season.
DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Treyton Thompson - Practices before Thursday Thompson (illness) practiced before Minnesota's game Thursday versus Michigan, according to Marcus Fuller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune.
Impact Thompson will try to prevent a multi-game absence Thursday. If out again, Minnesota's next game is scheduled Sunday versus Mississippi State.
DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Gophers attempt to end losing streak with Michigan in town The Gophers are looking to avoid a four-game losing streak after opening Big Ten play with a loss to Purdue.
DECEMBER 8, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Gophers have frontcourt talent, but post play still lacking After their first Big Ten loss, the Gophers and coach Ben Johnson want to establish Pharrel Payne and Dawson Garcia more inside Thursday vs....
DECEMBER 8, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Dickinson leads Michigan against Minnesota after 23-point showing
DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jamison Battle - Surpasses 20 points in loss Battle totaled 21 points (8-17 FG, 5-10 3Pt), one rebound and two assists across 36 minutes during Sunday's 89-70 loss to Purdue.
Impact Battle has only played four times this season since returning from a foot injury and has scored at least 17 in two of his last three games. As he's already playing over 34 minutes per game, Battle figures to be a top scorer for the Gophers by matching or surpassing his 17.5 PPG from last season.
DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ta'Lon Cooper - Adds 15 in loss Cooper closed with 15 points (6-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt), five rebounds, eight assists and one block across 34 minutes during Sunday's 89-70 loss to Purdue.
Impact Cooper scored over 10 pointes for a second straight game, putting in good numbers despite a third straight loss for the Gophers. As he's done well in setting up teammates and making defensive rebounds, Cooper could be quite the asset if he continues to improve his scoring.
DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
