Gophers men's basketball returns key players, adds transfers after surprising debut season for Medved

The Gophers managed to finish 11th in the 18-team conference in coach Niko Medved's debut despite a slew of injuries that left them with a six-player rotation down the stretch, sparking optimism about the program's trajectory with three wins over ranked Big Ten opponents. At least three of their top five scorers return with forward Jaylen Crocker-Johnson and guards Isaac Asuma and Bobby Durkin. Sharpshooter Cade Tyson, who was sixth in the conference in points per game last season, is trying to join them. He's been practicing with the team, with his status in limbo as part of the group asking the courts for one more year of eligibility. Even if Tyson can't play, the Gophers would have five of their top nine players back.New point guard Kyan Evans, who played last season for North Carolina, has reunited with Medved and Crocker-Johnson after they all helped Colorado State reach the second round of the NCAA Tournament in 2025. Malick Kordel, a 7-foot-2 transfer from Michigan, will bring a