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Per Marcus:
The Gophers emphasize versatility under Johnson, so he sees the 6-10, 220-pound do-it-all forward contributing in different ways on offense and defense this season.
Ihnen is making his biggest impact with his leadership. He is mentoring underclassmen Payne, sophomore Joshua Ola-Joseph, redshirt freshman Kadyn Betts and freshman Erick Reader.
After replacing Pitino two years ago, Johnson remembers Ihnen was his only returner after 10 players transferred. He knew Ihnen was from Germany. He worried Ihnen would leave, too.
Ihnen found a second home with the Gophers. And after a couple tough years sidelined, he's ready to get on the court and help the program again.
"He's really mentally taken a step," Johnson said. "His outlook, his leadership, the way he approaches practice, the weight room, he's super appreciative because he knows nothing's promised."
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Go Gophers!!
The Gophers emphasize versatility under Johnson, so he sees the 6-10, 220-pound do-it-all forward contributing in different ways on offense and defense this season.
Ihnen is making his biggest impact with his leadership. He is mentoring underclassmen Payne, sophomore Joshua Ola-Joseph, redshirt freshman Kadyn Betts and freshman Erick Reader.
After replacing Pitino two years ago, Johnson remembers Ihnen was his only returner after 10 players transferred. He knew Ihnen was from Germany. He worried Ihnen would leave, too.
Ihnen found a second home with the Gophers. And after a couple tough years sidelined, he's ready to get on the court and help the program again.
"He's really mentally taken a step," Johnson said. "His outlook, his leadership, the way he approaches practice, the weight room, he's super appreciative because he knows nothing's promised."
Germany to Gophers: Isaiah Ihnen grows with basketball program through two injuries and head coaches
Gophers basketball forward Isaiah Ihnen is the longest-tenured player on the roster. The Germany native has gone through two knee injuries and two coaches in five years.
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Go Gophers!!