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The Gophers added two freshman to the roster on Thursday.

Gophers Add Diedhiou, Lukeshewich to Roster

12/18/2014 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball

Dec. 18, 2014

Head men's basketball coach Richard Pitino announced Thursday that freshman Gaston Diedhiou (Dakar, Senegal/Canarias Academy) has been admitted to the University of Minnesota and, effective immediately, has been added to the Golden Gophers roster.



Diedhiou (pronounced Gas-TONE JAY-joo), a 6-9 forward, has joined the team and is eligible to practice and compete right away, including Friday night's game against Seattle University.



Additionally, Pitino announced that freshman Mike Lukashewich (Appleton, Wisc./Appleton North HS) has been added to the roster. Lukashewich (pronounced Luke-ah-SEV-itch), a 6-3, 180-pound walk-on guard, will also be able to practice and play immediately.



The Gophers return to action on Friday evening hosting the Redhawks at 7 p.m. at Williams Arena.



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Gaston Diedhiou

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Mike Lukashewich

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