
Chansey Willis Jr. brought proven MAC scoring juice to Minnesota — then a foot injury clipped the runway
Willis is a tough, experienced 6-foot-2 guard who arrived at Minnesota after leading the MAC in scoring and assists at Western Michigan in the 2024-25 season with 16.8 points and 5.8 assists per game. He flashed disruptive defense and playmaking for the Gophers in 2025-26, averaging 6.3 points, 3.3 assists and 2.4 steals in seven games before a season-ending foot injury. The appeal is clear: a veteran creator with burst, instincts and two-way edge; the caution flag is durability, because availability is part of the scouting report now.





