Gophers men's basketball 2021-22 roster breakdown

Almost all new

Keep your program handy this season for the Gophers men's basketball team. Ben Johnson brought in 10 newcomers from nine different states.

Eric Curry, senior center

The 6-9, 245-pound sixth-year senior had announced he was retiring from basketball, but he was convinced to return. In 75 career games, Curry has averaged 4.6 points, 3.9 rebounds and started 12 times.

Isaiah Ihnen, junior forward

The Gophers hoped for a breakout year from the 6-9 German native, but he tore his ACL in the summer.

Jamison Battle, sophomore forward (George Washington)

Payton Willis, senior guard (Charleston)

The U's starting point guard this season, replacing Marcus Carr. Averaged 13.1 points, 3.1 assists, and shot 40% from three last season at College of Charleston.

E.J. Stephens, senior guard (Lafayette)

The Florida native improved his scoring average every season in college — from 6.8 to 7.1 to 12.1 to 16.4.

Luke Loewe, senior guard (William & Mary)

Sean Sutherlin, senior guard (New Hampshire)

The former Irondale star is fully recovered after missing last season with a torn labrum.

Charlie Daniels, senior center (Stephen F. Austin)

The 6-9 Daniels will likely to be a backup center, similar to the role he played for the Lumberjacks

Parker Fox, junior forward (Northern State)

Danny Ogele, senior forward (Mercyhurst)

The Chicago native spent his first two seasons at the Naval Academy before transferring to the Division II level. He averaged 10.5 points and 4.8 rebounds last season.

Treyton Thompson, center (LaLumiere Prep)

The Gophers' tallest player at 6-11, Thompson spent the past two seasons in prep school after leaving Alexandria, Minn.

Abdoulaye Thiam, guard (Indian River State College)

Will Ramberg, guard/forward (McGill University)

The 6-5 sophomore played college hoops in Montreal last season, but starred at Cook County High School in Grand Marais, Minn.

Jackson Purcell, guard (Eastview High School)

The 6-5 freshman was named to the 2021 Minnesota Mr. Basketball Watch list before suffering an injury as a senior.

Joey Kern, guard (Johns Hopkins University)