Jerry Zgoda

The Gophers need to replace Jess Oakland, who transferred to Duke. They’ll be counting on Sydney Schwartz and Taylor Krapf.

Julius Randle remains out because of a groin injury that will cost him “more than a few days,” but Mike Conley is back.

The Wolves ended a five-game streak, and the Wizards ended a 16-game skid and won for only the seventh time this season.

Donte DiVincenzo busted loose for 27 points, but the Grizzlies pushed back late and won 127-125 on Ja Morant’s heroics.

Donte DiVincenzo replaced Mike Conley in the starting lineup, and the Wolves snapped a three-game skid.

Two days after Timberwolves coach Chris Finch defended keeping the same starting five, he changed his lineup against the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night at Target Center.

The Frost fell behind early Saturday afternoon and could not recover against New York.

The Minnesota Frost are coming off an overtime victory against the Boston Fleet.

Britta Curl-Salemme scored with 12 seconds left in OT after Susanna Tapani put in two goals in a hurry for the Fleet.

Gophers forwards Oliver Moore and Brodie Ziemer remain with Team USA at the World Junior championships.