Gophers coach Ben Johnson said Tuesday that Toledo transfer Tyler Cochran will miss the start of the regular season after foot surgery last week.
Cochran, who averaged 14.4 points, 6.4 rebounds and 2.1 assists last season, was one of nine newcomers for this season, including seven transfers.
The 6-2, 225-pound Bolingbrook, Ill., native is a sixth-year senior after playing for Northern Illinois, Ball State and Toledo in five seasons. He has 111 games of experience, including 68 starts.
The Gophers will play two exhibition games before the Nov. 6 opener against Oral Roberts. Minnesota will face Bemidji State on Oct. 19 and Hamline on Oct. 29.
