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Michigan center Malick Kordel commits to Minnesota
- Minnesota adds Michigan center Malick Kordel, a 7-foot-2 transfer, to bolster the Gophers' frontcourt this week.
- Kordel stands 7-foot-2 and is viewed as raw but with elite size Minnesota needs in the postseason.
- The transfer could see him contribute as a reserve in 2026-27, not as an immediate starter.
- Kordel joins Winters Grady and Nolan Graves as recent Minnesota portal additions this week.
- Kordel's 14-game Michigan sample showed limited scoring but notable height.
- Officials describe his scoring high of four points, achieved twice, as part of a limited output.
- The transfer's origin is Oberhausen, Germany, highlighting Minnesota's international scouting.
- The move is part of Minnesota's broader portal strategy to strengthen the roster.
- Gophers Nation and On3 have tracked Minnesota's portal activity closely this week.
- Kordel's commitment adds to Minnesota's 2026-27 roster projections.
- The article notes potential future minutes could come in a reserve role.
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