Ben Johnson opens vein on NIL ahead of Big Ten opener

Gophers basketball coach Ben Johnson talked about opening the Big Ten season against Michigan State, the team's tournament in Orlando, gave an injury update on Mike Mitchell, talked about facing Tre Holloman and opened a vein on NIL and payroll coming to the Big Ten.

Gophers basketball dealing with early-season injuries

Gophers basketball coach Ben Johnson said his team is dealing with injuries to Mike Mitchell Jr., Dawson Garcia, Frank Mitchell and Kadyn Betts with two non-conference games this week. Caleb Williams also has mono.

Caleb Williams making jump to Division I with Gophers

Caleb Williams dropped 41 points on the Gophers last year with Macalester in an exhibition game. He transferred to Minnesota to play his final season of college basketball with Ben Johnson and in the Big Ten.

Gophers forward Frank Mitchell will miss opener

Gophers basketball coach Ben Johnson says forward Frank Mitchell is week to week with a dislocated shoulder. Minnesota opens the season against Oral Roberts Wednesday night at Williams Arena.