June 22, 2026

Gophers' frontcourt healthier for the rematch against Ohio State star E.J. Liddell

GOPHERS MEN’S HOOPS AT OHIO STATE FULLER’S FOUR THINGS TO WATCH: Legit Liddell E.J. Liddell has been a matchup problem for the entire Big Ten, but Gophers coach Ben Johnson really doesn’t sleep well having to prepare to play Ohio State. The Gophers were without the service of senior captain and 6-9 forward Eric Curry the last time they played the Buckeyes, so they’ll be more equipped to defend him this time around. Curry’s back fully healthy from an ankle injury for Tuesday’s rematch in Columbus. The Gophers hope Curry continues playing at a high level after his career-high 22 points in a 76-70 win against Penn State on Saturday. But that’s pretty much a nightly performance for Liddell, one of several talented big men the Gophers have faced in the Big Ten. And he’s arguably the most versatile of the bunch. Illinois’ Kofi Cockburn and Purdue’s Zach Edey are…

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