Amidst a four-game losing streak, and a 9-12 season, things got tougher for the Gophers Friday, losing lead guard Jasmine Powell to the transfer portal.
“I would like to start off by saying how grateful I am for my time in Minneapolis. Thank you to my coaches for making my dream of playing in the Big Ten a reality. Thank you to my teammates who have supported and encouraged me each and every day,” Powell said via her Twitter page.
“With that being said, after much reflection, I am entering my name into the transfer portal. Thank you to everyone who has supported me on this journey.”
Powell has been one of the most productive players on Minnesota this season. Her 12.4 points per game ranks second on the team, her 5.7 assists rank first and her 4.4 rebounds rank third.
Hailing from Detroit, Michigan, Powell started 48 games throughout her three-year Minnesota career.
The Gophers will now look toward sophomore Alexia Smith (2.9 PPG) and graduate student Gadivia Hubbard (5.5 PPG) to have expanded roles at the guard position.
Minnesota will now shift its focus to a border-battle matchup against 5-13 Wisconsin at Williams Arena on Sunday at 2:00 p.m, as it looks to get back into the win column.
