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Report: Matz Stockman a ‘game-time decision’ for Minnesota
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Minnesota won’t have a decision on backup center Matz Stockman’s availability for its Round of 64 matchup against Louisville on Thursday until just before tipoff, according to a report.
Andy Greder of the Pioneer Press reported that Richard Pitino has listed Stockman as a “game-time decision,” for Thursday’s game. However, it’s doubtful that the backup center will see the floor against the Cardinals.
Stockman suffered from concussion-like symptoms after taking a shot to the head in Minnesota’s matchup against Purdue in the B1G Tournament on Friday. The Gophers won the game 75-73.
#Gophers backup center Matz Stockman was held out of Tuesday’s practice in Dinkytown and is not involved in Wednesday’s session in Des Moines. Coach Richard Pitino said Stockman is a “game-time decision,” but it looks doubtful.
— Andy Greder (@andygreder) March 20, 2019
Greder also reported that Stockman was held out of Minnesota’s practice on Wednesday.
After several Gophers played a majority of the minutes during its three-game run in the B1G Tournament last week, a lack of depth could be an issue.
Stockman has been a role player off the bench for the Gophers this season. The 7-foot center is averaging three points, 2.1 rebounds and nearly a block per game on the year. Stockman is also averaging just under 11 minutes per contest.
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB