PAYTON WILLIS NEWS

Willis, Battle help Minnesota beat Princeton 87-80 in 2OT

Payton Willis scored nine of his career-high 29 points in the second and final overtime, Jamison Battle finished with 24 points and 11 rebounds and Minnesota held on to beat Prince...

NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Drops 19 points in victory Willis totaled 19 points (7-16 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 2-4 FT), six rebounds, one assist and two steals over 36 minutes during Friday's 73-69 victory over Western Kentucky.

Impact Willis committed four turnovers in Friday's narrow win, but he made up for it with plenty of scoring and rebounding production. The senior has played at least 24 minutes in each of the first two games of the season.

NOVEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Battle scores 18 of 20 in 1st half, Minnesota holds off WKU

Jamison Battle scored 18 of his 20 points in the first half, Payton Willis added 19 points and Minnesota held off Western Kentucky 73-69 in the inaugural Asheville Championship

NOVEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Big finish lifts Minnesota past Kansas City in Johnson debut

Jamison Battle scored 18 points, Minnesota allowed just four points over the final seven minutes and the Golden Gophers defeated Kansas City 71-56 on Monday night in the season ope...

NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores 23 in scrimmage Willis compiled 23 points (9-15 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five assists, four rebounds and a steal in 34 minutes during Monday's exhibition win over Concordia-St. Paul.

Impact Willis transferred back to Minnesota in April and should serve as the team's starting point guard after Marcus Carr transferred to Texas. The senior was one of two Gophers to top 20 points in Monday's scrimmage, and he should continue to have plenty of chances to produce to begin the regular season.

NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • 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

5 new coaches take stage as Big Ten readies for season

Katie Gearlds, Micah Shrewsberry and Mike Woodson will make their Division I basketball coaching debuts in the Big Ten this season

OCTOBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Guard Payton Willis transfers to Minnesota for 2nd time

Payton Willis is the latest transfer to join Minnesota’s revamped roster

MAY 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Payton Willis transferring back to Gophers; Jamal Mashburn Jr. lands at New Mexico The 6-4 Willis spent last season at College of Charleston, and Mashburn is reuniting with former Gophers coach Richard Pitino.

APRIL 16, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Willis, Charleston visit William & Mary

Two senior guards will be on display as Payton Willis and College of Charleston will battle Luke Loewe and William & Mary

JANUARY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Charleston program on pause Willis and Charleston won't play its next game until Feb. 6 versus Towson after the Cougars announced Wednesday that they postponed matchups Jan. 23 and 24 versus William & Mary an...

Impact The announcement notes that a decision on rescheduling the four postponed games will be made at a later date. A graduate transfer from Minnesota, Willis has emerged as the Cougars' leading scorer (13.3 points per game) since Brevin Galloway sustained a season-ending ACL tear Dec. 11.

JANUARY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Willis lifts Coll. Of Charleston over Delaware 66-59 NEWARK, Del. (AP) Payton Willis had 17 points as College of Charleston topped Delaware 66-59 on Sunday. Zep Jasper added 13 points for the Cougars (3-6, 1-1

JANUARY 5, 2021 • SI.COM

Willis lifts Coll. Of Charleston over Delaware 66-59 Payton Willis had 17 points as College of Charleston topped Delaware 66-59 on Sunday.

JANUARY 3, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Willis lifts Coll. Of Charleston over Delaware 66-59 Payton Willis had 17 points as College of Charleston topped Delaware 66-59 on Sunday.

JANUARY 3, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Willis lifts Coll. Of Charleston over Delaware 66-59 NEWARK, Del. (AP) — Payton Willis had 17 points as College of Charleston topped Delaware 66-59 on Sunday.

JANUARY 3, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Willis lifts Coll. Of Charleston over Delaware 66-59 NEWARK, Del. (AP) — Payton Willis had 17 points as College of Charleston topped Delaware 66-59 on Sunday. Zep Jasper added 13 points for the...

JANUARY 3, 2021 • SFCHRONICLE.COM

Willis lifts Coll. Of Charleston over Delaware 66-59

Payton Willis posted 17 points as College of Charleston topped Delaware 66-59

JANUARY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Minnesota transfer Liam Robbins gets immediate eligibility

Minnesota transfer center Liam Robbins has been granted immediate eligibility by the NCAA

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Empty arena coming up for Gophers, but they'll take same approach Junior Payton Willis said it would be like playing in a closed scrimmage before the season, but with "more on the line."

MARCH 12, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Willis, sharpshooting Minnesota romp past Wisconsin 70-52 Minnesota's outside shooting was overdue for a resurgence, and Wisconsin was just as aware. Payton Willis provided the initial spark for the...

FEBRUARY 6, 2020 • YAHOO.COM

Willis, sharpshooting Minnesota romp past Wisconsin 70-52

Payton Willis scored a career-high 21 points on 5-for-7 shooting from 3-point range to lead Minnesota past Wisconsin 70-52

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

With 21 points, Willis leads Minnesota past Wisconsin 70-52 MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Payton Willis scored a career-high 21 points on 5-for-7 shooting from 3-point range to lead Minnesota's romp past rival W...

FEBRUARY 6, 2020 • TUCSON.COM

With 21 points, Willis leads Minnesota past Wisconsin 70-52 MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Payton Willis scored a career-high 21 points on 5-for-7 shooting from 3-point range to lead Minnesota's romp past rival W...

FEBRUARY 6, 2020 • CTPOST.COM