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FILE - In this Feb. 22, 2017, file photo, Minnesota guard Dupree McBrayer (1) reacts in front of teammates after making a 3-pointer during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Maryland in College Park, Md. McBrayer and Nate Mason were suspended last year at the end of a miserable season for their connection to a sex video that briefly was posted on social media. The two friends decided to stay at Minnesota, and they have both been integral parts of a team that has enjoyed one of the biggest single-season turnarounds in the country this season. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

Mason, McBrayer put embarrassment behind them at Minnesota

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press

Nebraska's Michael Jacobson, top, and Minnesota's Jordan Murphy chase the loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, March 2, 2017, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Mason, Minnesota beat Nebraska 88-75 for 8th straight win

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Minnesota head coach Richard Pitino reacts to a call in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017, Minneapolis. (Carlos Gonzalez/Star Tribune via AP)

Once under fire, Pitino, Gophers surging toward NCAA Tourney

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press

Indiana's Thomas Bryant , left, tries to pass the ball as Minnesota's Reggie Lynch (22) and Akeem Springs, right, defend during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Springs hits winner for Minnesota in 75-74 win vs. Indiana

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Minnesota's Jordan Murphy dunks against Iowa during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017, in Minneapolis. Murphy scored 25 points as Minnesota won 101-89 in two overtimes. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Murphy’s ‘sheer will’ helped Minnesota get big win

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Former UTEP standout Kimani Young carries on at Minnesota

By BILL KNIGHT - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 23, 2016, file photo, Arkansas State guard Salif Boudie (2) covers Minnesota guard Akeem Springs (0) in the first half of a NCAA college basketball game in Minneapolis. Minnesota coach Richard Pitino plans to move Akeem Springs into the starting lineup at shooting guard after a couple of lackluster offensive performances by the Gophers last week. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King, File)

Gophers could have Springs in their step vs. Badgers

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Minnesota guard Amir Coffey (5) reacts to being fouled while making a basket against Ohio State during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017, in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 78-68. (AP Photo/Hannah Foslien)

Minnesota cracks Top 25 for 1st time in nearly 4 years

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Richard Pitino enters critical fourth season at Minnesota

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press

Maryland guard Melo Trimble, shoots as Minnesota forward Maurice Walker defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015, in College Park, Md. Maryland won 70-58. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)

Melo Trimble’s 20 points pace No. 12 Maryland in first Big Ten home game

By David Ginsburg - Associated Press

Minnesota men’s hoops lands 3 recruits

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SMU coach Larry Brown reacts to a call during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Minnesota in the final of the NIT on Thursday, April 3, 2014, in New York. Minnesota won the game 65-63. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

SMU loses to Minnesota 65-63 in NIT title game

By MIKE FITZPATRICK - Associated Press

SMU coach Larry Brown calls out to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Minnesota in the final of the NIT on Thursday, April 3, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Pitino leads Minnesota past SMU 65-63 to win NIT

By MIKE FITZPATRICK - Associated Press

SMU head coach Larry Brown calls out to his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Clemson in the semifinals of the NIT Tuesday, April 1, 2014, in New York. SMU won the game 65-59. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Brown, SMU face Pitino and Minnesota for NIT title

By MIKE FITZPATRICK - Associated Press

Minnesota coach Richard Pitno motions his team to get back on defense against Southern Mississippi during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the third round of the National Invitational Tournament in Minneapolis, Tuesday, March 25, 2014. Mfinnesota won 81-73.(AP Photo/Tom Olmscheid)

Hollins leads Minnesota past Southern Miss in NIT

By AL SCHOCH - Associated Press

St. Mary's guard Stephen Holt (14) drives against Minnesota guard Austin Hollins (20) during the first half of an NIT tournament second-round game, Sunday, March 23, 2014, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Paul Battaglia)

King scores 18, Minnesota advances in NIT

By AL SCHOCH - Associated Press

Minnesota's Malik Smith, left, attempts to steal the ball against High Point's Devante Wallace during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the National Invitational Tournament in Minneapolis, Tuesday, March 18, 2014. (AP Photo/Tom Olmscheid)

Ahanmisi, Minnesota beat High Point 88-81 in NIT

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Minnesota forward Maurice Walker drives the ball around Wisconsin forward Nigel Hayes (10) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Conference tournament Friday, March 14, 2014, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)

Gophers’ take hit in 83-57 loss to No. 12 Badgers

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Penn State guard D.J. Newbill (2) drives the ball against Minnesota guard Deandre Mathieu (4) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the Big Ten Conference tournament, Thursday, March 13, 2014, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Minnesota survives scare from Penn St. 63-56

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Minnesota's Austin Hollins, right, lands on the back of Penn State's Tim Frazier as Frazier attempts to bring the ball upcourt during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Sunday, March 9, 2014, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Tom Olmscheid)

Hollins helps Minnesota beat Penn State 81-63

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press