Gophers reserve guard Kai Shinholster is dealing with a calf injury, and he’s expected to be out for up to a month, according to a report from Andy Greder of the Pioneer Press on Friday night.
News: #Gophers guard Kai Shinholster (calf) is out against St. Thomas on Friday and is expected to be out up to a month.
Context: The reserve was blossoming into an important off-the-bench role at start of this season.
— Andy Greder (@andygreder) November 7, 2026
Shinholster played 13.1 minutes per game off the bench last season as a true freshman, and it appeared that he was going to have an expanded role this season. He had seven points, four rebounds and six assists in the Gophers’ season opener against North Dakota. He was the first guard off the bench alongside Nolan Groves…