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Gophers basketball: Dorsey, Konate back for opener

Gophers basketball coach Richard Pitino said Thursday his team will be at full strength for Friday's season opener against Missouri-Kansas City at Williams Arena.

Pitino suspended point guard Kevin Dorsey for the final exhibition game against Southwest Minnesota State but has reinstated the true freshman.

"Kevin has been good this week," Pitino said on a conference call for the Nov. 27-28 Puerto Rico Tip Off. "So I anticipate him playing tomorrow."

Sophomore center Bakary Konate returned to practice Tuesday after missing a few weeks because of a stress fracture in his foot.

"He'll be a little bit raw," Pitino said.