Keys started to jingle outside the door of a Marcy-Holmes neighborhood apartment.

Elijah Mathieu knew what came next.

“Da da! Da da!” the 7-month-old shouted as he crawled toward the door.

When it swung open, 22-year-old father DeAndre Mathieu greeted his mini-me.

The Gophers point guard has endured a turbulent senior season. He’s missed two potential game-tying shots. His shooting numbers are down across the board. He’s been in and out of the starting lineup.