Gophers women’s basketball loses Tori McKinney to a season-ending knee injury

The University of Minnesota women s basketball team suffered a big blow its roster last week as the team announced Monday that junior guard Tori McKinney is out for the season with a knee injury that she suffered in practice. Head Coach Dawn Plitzuweit made the announcement Monday, confirming that McKinney will miss the entire 2026-2027 season. Last week, we learned that an injury Tori McKinney sustained in practice was confirmed to be a season-ending knee injury, said Plitzuweit. We are heartbroken for Tori, but we know she will attack her rehabilitation with the same enthusiasm, determination, and relentless effort that she plays with. Over the past two years, Tori has continued to elevate her game, grow into a vocal leader, and shine on the biggest stages. We are incredibly proud of Tori s determination and growth, and we cannot wait for her to be back on the court with us next season! McKinney has been a key piece for the Gopher offense as she averaged over 10 points p