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2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
14-15, 13th in Big Ten
- 11/25W 99-69
- 11/28W 88-73
- 11/30W 67-64
- 12/4W 76-67
- 12/8W 85-80
- 12/10W 90-61
- 12/1513L 92-65
- 12/20W 90-82
- 12/254W 102-95
- 12/2817W 81-56
- 12/316L 71-59
- 1/325W 77-60
- 1/610L 82-57
- 1/105L 86-71
- 1/167W 75-57
- 1/20PPD
- 1/23L 63-49
- 1/30L 81-62
- 2/4L 76-72
- 2/8W 79-61
- 2/1124W 71-68
- 2/14L 72-59
- 2/17L 82-72
- 2/205L 94-63
- 2/25L 67-59
- 2/27L 78-74
- 3/3L 84-65
- 3/6L 77-70
- 3/10W 51-46
- 3/119L 79-75
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Sales pitch: Who has the most to offer recruits, transfers in the Big Ten?
Jeff Borzello talked to anonymous coaches about the Big Ten schools that have the most and fewest recruiting advantages.
D-II star Fox, Willis latest transfers for Gophers
Minnesota coach Ben Johnson secured his fifth and sixth incoming transfers in Parker Fox, a Division-II All-American from Northern State University, and guard Payton Willis.
Minnesota adds ex-New Hampshire G Sutherlin
Former New Hampshire guard Sean Sutherlin has transferred to Minnesota, the Gophers announced Wednesday.
New-look Gophers add transfer Loewe from W&M
Minnesota made guard Luke Loewe the latest piece of a major offseason roster revamp, picking up the graduate transfer from William & Mary.
Gophers sign GW transfer Jamison Battle
Minnesota has finalized the first of several expected transfers, adding former George Washington forward Jamison Battle.
Minnesota G Kalscheur transfers to Iowa State
Minnesota guard Gabe Kalscheur announced Saturday he's transferring to Iowa State for his senior season, the first of several expected departures from the Gophers following their coaching change.
Minn. off hook for buyout of Pitino, now at N.M.
Minnesota does not owe a buyout payment to former men's basketball coach Richard Pitino for his dismissal, according to the separation agreement provided Wednesday by the university.
New Gophers coach's aim: Keep local talent home
New Minnesota coach Ben Johnson said he aims to prioritize keeping in-state talent home, saying, "They need to look forward to trying to become a Gopher"
The six biggest questions on college basketball's coaching carousel
Indiana, Utah and Marquette are among the big jobs still available. Loyola's Porter Moser remains the hottest name to watch.
Gophers bring back Johnson as new head coach
Ben Johnson is returning to his alma mater at Minnesota, as the Golden Gophers hired him as their new men's basketball coach Monday.
Sources: Minnesota G Carr enters transfer portal
Minnesota Golden Gophers star guard Marcus Carr has entered the transfer portal, sources tell ESPN.
New Mexico hires Richard Pitino as new coach
Richard Pitino, who was fired by Minnesota on Monday night, was named the next head coach at New Mexico on Tuesday.
Minnesota fires Richard Pitino after 8 seasons
Minnesota fired Richard Pitino on Monday after the men's basketball coach compiled a 54-96 regular-season record over eight years in the Big Ten.
No. 9 Ohio State ends skid, holds off Minnesota 79-75
— Duane Washington Jr. and Justice Sueing each scored 16 points and No. 9 Ohio State fended off Minnesota’s late charge to win 79-75 on Thursday at the Big Ten Tournament.
Williams helps Minnesota knock off Northwestern 51-46
— Tre Williams scored 14 points and Jamal Mashburn Jr. 11 and Minnesota snapped a seven-game skid with a 51-46 win over Northwestern in the first round of the Big Ten Conference tournament on Wednesday.
Dick Vitale's 2020-21 All-America picks and major award winners
Dickie V identified his most scintillating, sensational performers of 2020-21, also naming his ultimate PTPer for 2020-21.
Young's 23 points leads Rutgers past Minnesota 77-70 in OT
— Jacob Young had 23 points, seven assists and five rebounds to help Rutgers hold off Minnesota for a 77-70 victory Saturday in overtime to finish the regular season.
Jones leads balanced Penn State past Minnesota 84-65
— Myreon Jones scored 17 points, knocking down four 3-pointers, as five Penn State players reached double-figures and the Nittany Lions walloped Minnesota 84-65 on Wednesday night.
College basketball's 2021 hot seat and coaching carousel: Who's out, who's next?
Embattled Indiana coach Archie Miller is among the primary hot seat names, but could IU find a better alternative?
Banton, Nebraska beat Minnesota 78-74, snap 5-game skid
— Dalano Banton scored 14 points, Derrick Walker had 12 points, nine rebounds and three blocks, and Nebraska held off a late Minnesota rally to beat the Golden Gophers 78-74 on Saturday night.
Buie, Northwestern rally past Minnesota in 2nd half, 67-59
— Boo Buie scored 19 of his 25 points in the second half, sparking Northwestern to rally past Minnesota 67-59 on Thursday night, bringing an end to a 13-game losing streak that stretches back to Dec. 29.
No. 5 Illinois dominates Minnesota 94-63 for 7th win in row
— Ayo Dosunmu had 19 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists for his second triple-double of the season, Kofi Cockburn scored 22 points in 24 minutes, and No. 5 Illinois cruised past Minnesota 94-63 Saturday for its seventh consecutive victory.
Minnesota loses Kalscheur (finger) for 3-4 weeks
Minnesota guard and co-captain Gabe Kalscheur will miss three to four weeks with a broken finger on his shooting hand.
Indiana pulls away in 2nd half, beats Minnesota 82-72
Trayce Jackson-Davis had 20 points and 10 rebounds to lead Indiana to an 82-72 victory over Minnesota on Wednesday night.
2020-21 Big Ten Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 14-3 | - | 23-5 |
| Illinois | 16-4 | +0.5 | 24-7 |
| Iowa | 14-6 | 1.5 | 22-9 |
| Purdue | 13-6 | 2 | 18-10 |
| Ohio State | 12-8 | 3.5 | 21-10 |
| Wisconsin | 10-10 | 5.5 | 18-13 |
| Rutgers | 10-10 | 5.5 | 16-12 |
| Maryland | 9-11 | 6.5 | 17-14 |
| Michigan State | 9-11 | 6.5 | 15-13 |
| Indiana | 7-12 | 8 | 12-15 |
| Penn State | 7-12 | 8 | 11-14 |
| Northwestern | 6-13 | 9 | 9-15 |
| Minnesota | 6-14 | 9.5 | 14-15 |
| Nebraska | 3-16 | 12 | 7-20 |
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Top Performers 2020-21
- Offense
- Defense
Team Stats
Points Per Game72.5Tied-158th
Rebounds Per Game36.8114th
Assists Per Game13.8146th
Points Allowed73.2
2021 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treyton Thompson | C | Signed | 79 |
Tournament History
| Final Fours | 1 |
| Tournament Record | 14-14 |
| Championship Seasons | None |
| Tournament Appearances | 14 |