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Gophers begin summer workouts with new-look roster in Medved’s second season
By Alec Ausmus at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· July 1, 2026
· 1 min read
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Gopher Men’s Hoops Practice 6-30
Niko Medved is entering his second season as the head coach of the G...
Key takeaway The Gophers return a core group of Jaylen Crocker-Johnson, Isaac Asuma, Bobby Durkin, and Grayson Grove who all started over 20 games last season for Minnesota.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
As the Gophers men's basketball team begins summer workouts, Minneapolis fans are eager to see how the new-look roster will come together under Niko Medved's guidance. With nine new additions, the team's dynamics are likely to shift, and the returning core group of Jaylen Crocker-Johnson, Isaac Asuma, Bobby Durkin, and Grayson Grove will be crucial in integrating the fresh faces. The presence of these veteran players, who all started over 20 games last season, provides a sense of stability and continuity. As the team navigates this transition, local basketball enthusiasts will be watching to see how Medved's coaching style and strategy evolve in his second season at the helm. The upcoming season will be a test of Medved's ability to balance the old with the new and create a cohesive unit that can compete in the competitive world of college basketball.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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Gopher Men’s Hoops Practice 6-30
Niko Medved is entering his second season as the head coach of the G...
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