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In this Oct. 28, 2013, photo, Minnesota basketball player Oto Osenieks poses for a photo in Minneapolis. Osenieks will end his playing career a year early. The university announced Wednesday, March 5, 2014, it will seek an NCAA medical waiver to keep his scholarship from counting against the 13-player limit next season. Coach Richard Pitino said the knee injury that has kept Osieneks out of the last two games will &quot;limit his ability to continue playing&quot; next season. (AP Photo/Star Tribune, Carlos Gonzalez) ST. PAUL OUT MAGS OUT MINNEAPOLIS-AREA TV OUT

Minnesota’s Osenieks to end playing career early

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Hollins bounces back for Minnesota at right time

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Michigan guard Nik Stauskas (11) gestures at guard Spike Albrecht (2) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Minnesota at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, March 1, 2014. Michigan won 66-56. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)

Gophers upset bid falls short vs No. 16 Michigan

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Minnesota guard Austin Hollins (20), Minnesota guard Malik Smith (30) and Iowa center Gabriel Olaseni, top, left, vie for a rebound during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Minneapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2014. Hollins had a career and game-high 27 points as Minnesota won 95-89. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)

Hollins bounces back for Minnesota at right time

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Iowa forward Aaron White, center, tries to pull down a rebound over Minnesota forward Charles Buggs (23) and Minnesota center Elliott Eliason (55) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Minneapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2014. Minnesota won 95-89. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)

No. 20 Iowa falls 95-89 at sharpshooting Minnesota

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Minnesota guard Andre Hollins (1) looks to pass to a teammate under pressure from Iowa guard Mike Gesell, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Minneapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2014. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)

Minnesota races past No. 20 Iowa 95-89

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Minnesota's Joey King, left, drives the baseline past Ohio State's Lenzelle Smith during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Up by 10 at half, Gophers fall apart in 64-46 loss

By RUSTY MILLER - Associated Press

Sophomore Ellenson leaves Minn. basketball team

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Indiana forward Troy Williams, center, is fouled by Minnesota forward Joey King (24) as Minnesota center Elliott Eliason (55) looks on during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Minneapolis, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)

Mathieu, Minnesota rally past Indiana 66-60

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Minnesota forward Maurice Walker (15) drives against Northwestern forward Nikola Cerina during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Minneapolis, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)

Northwestern wins again, 55-54 at Minnesota

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Nebraska Cornhuskers guard/forward Terran Petteway (5) goes for a loose ball against Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Austin Hollins (20) during their Sunday, Jan 26, 2014 NCAA mens basketball game at the Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Dave Weaver)

Petteway’s career-high keys Nebraska’s 82-78 win

By ERIC OLSON - Associated Press

Minnesota's Maurice Walker shoots a hook shot in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wisconsin, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014, in Minneapolis. Walker and DeAndre Mathieu each scored 18 points to lead Minnesota in their 81-68 win. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Gophers likely miss Hollins for at least 2 games

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

The student section cheers as Minnesota's Maurice Walker dunks in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wisconsin, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Minnesota takes down No. 9 Wisconsin, 81-68

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Minnesota guard Andre Hollins is fouled buy Iowa guard Devyn Marble, top, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 94-73. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Pitino says Andre Hollins battling toe issue

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Minnesota head coach Richard Pitino, left, looks on during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 94-73. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Minnesota humbled in 94-73 loss to Iowa

By LUKE MEREDITH - Associated Press

Ohio State's Aaron Craft, right, tries to slow up Minnesota's Deandre Mathieu as he drives in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Minnesota muscles past No. 11 Ohio State 63-53

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Pitino promises fun, fast game at Minnesota

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

In this Dec. 19, 2012 file photo, Florida International coach Richard Pitino applauds his team's effort during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Louisville in Louisville, Ky. Pitino is now the coach at Minnesota. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley, File)

Rick Pitino says son Richard ‘more than ready’ to be a head coach

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