The Gopher men's basketball team announced on Tuesday that Cade Tyson, Minnesota's leading scorer a season ago, has enrolled in classes and is back practicing with the team while his eligibility is ironed out in court. If Cade Tyson is indeed able to play this season, just how high should Gopher fans expectations be? Could a Sweet Sixteen run be realistic? Ryan James and Dan Owen are back to discuss it all on the latest episode of Talk Gopher Buckets.

Minnesota's non-conference basketball schedule is locked in for the 2026-27 men's basketball season. Ryan James and Dan Owen are here to tell you everything you need to know about what's on tap, from the highs of five high major opponents to the lows of the abomination that is Cincinnati chili.

Ryan James and Dan Owen break down the Top 100 4-star SF Isaiah Santos commitment to play for the Minnesota Gophers basketball team.

Gopher Gazette's Dan Owen and Ryan James review Minnesota's top recruiting targets as we enter the July AAU period, specifically analyzing Isaiah Santos and Ahmed Nur. Plus, the guys talk about a pair of in-state players heading across the border to play for the Badgers and the impact 5-for-5 is having on the 2027 recruiting class.

Luke and RJ return to talk about the rollercoaster that has been this season.

Luke and RJ talk through the first third of the season, the roster and the ranked B1G victory over Indiana.

Episode 144: A Conversation with Armon Gates

Episode 143: A Conversation with Aaron Katsuma

Episode 142: A Conversation with Chad Warner

Episode 141: A Conversation with Dave Thorson