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Chip Armelin granted release from his scholarship with Gophers

Gophers’ sophomore guard Chip Armelin was granted a release from his scholarship on Monday. He’ll remain at the University of Minnesota until the end of the semester before transferring. The move opens up a scholarship, which could be given to Trevor Mbakwe, if he decides to return for a sixth season.
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Gophers' sophomore guard Chip Armelin was granted a release from his scholarship on Monday. He'll remain at the University of Minnesota until the end of the semester before transferring. Armelin's release opens up a scholarship -- possibly for Trevor Mbakwe, if he decides to return for a sixth season.

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