Jaylen Crocker-Johnson earns spot on Karl Malone Award watch list

Gopher forward Jaylen Crocker-Johnson (5) celebrates with center Malick Kordel (4) in a game against the University of North Dakota on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, at The Barn by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota in Minneapolis. The Gophers won 85-50 in their home opener.