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Basketball

Then-freshman Isaiah Ihnen looks to pass the ball at Williams Arena on Wednesday, Feb 19, 2020.

Forward Isaiah Ihnen suffers second season-ending knee injury

by Rogan Isbell
Published August 3, 2022
Listed as a redshirt junior, Ihnen missed last season with Gophers men’s basketball after an injury to the same knee.
Guard Payton Willis brings the ball up the court at Williams Arena on Sunday, Nov. 24. The Gophers defeated North Dakota 79-56.

Payton Willis signs with Hapoel Gilboa Galil

by Rogan Isbell
Published July 29, 2022
The Israeli League team signed Willis after he played in the NBA Summer League with the Golden State Warriors.
Mens head basketball coach Ben Johnson.

2023 prospect Kadyn Betts reclassifies, joins Gopher basketball

by Alex Karwowski
Published July 26, 2022
2023 recruit Kadyn Betts will reclassify and join the Gophers for their 2022-23 season.
Holloway was recruited as part of the teams highly ranked recruiting class.

BREAKING: Women’s basketball freshman Niamya Holloway out for season

by Theo Franz
Published July 13, 2022
Niamya Holloway will miss her first collegiate season due to a season-ending left knee injury.
Many people expected Holloway to become a leader for the Gophers womens basketballs next generation of players.

Incoming freshman Nia Holloway talks women’s basketball, college life, social justice

by Theo Franz
Published July 12, 2022
The Minnesota Daily interviewed Holloway to get her perspective on her first months as a Gopher.
Minnesota guard Austin Hollins waves goodbye after finishing his last home game on Sunday, March 9, 2014 against Penn State.

Gophers alum Austin Hollins signs with Maccabi Tel Aviv

by Rogan Isbell
Published July 6, 2022
The Israel-based team signed him to a two-year contract.
Guard Payton Willis signals to a teammate at Williams Arena on Tuesday, Nov. 5.  The Gophers went on to defeat Cleveland State 85-50.

Former Gophers guard Payton Willis signs with Golden State

by Theo Franz
Published July 1, 2022
Willis will play in the NBA Summer League for the recently crowned champion Golden State Warriors.
Williams Arena as seen on Monday, June 17, 2019.

Gophers men’s basketball 2022-23 season preview

by Rogan Isbell
Published June 23, 2022
The Gophers look to improve on last year’s 13-17 record and a tie for last place finish in the Big Ten.
Parker Fox, courtesy of Gopher Athletics.

BREAKING: Men’s basketball forward Parker Fox out for season

by Alex Karwowski
Published June 22, 2022
Parker Fox will not be playing in the 2022-23 basketball season due to another knee injury.
Mens head basketball coach Ben Johnson.

Contract extension for Gophers men’s basketball coach

by Rogan Isbell
Published June 13, 2022
Following a 13-17 record in his first season, Ben Johnson’s contract will be extended one more season.

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