Gophers sophomore center Pharrel Payne has entered the NCAA transfer portal, a source confirmed to the Pioneer Press on Thursday.

The exit of Payne delivers a big blow to the strength of next year’s roster. The 6-foot-9 post player joins backup forward Josh Ola-Joseph in players leaving the program.

Payne averaged 10.0 points and 6.1 rebounds in 31 games last season.

This story, which was first reported by 247sports, will be updated.

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