U Board of Regents approves contract for Gophers coach Ben Johnson
The University of Minnesota Board of Regents voted on Wednesday to approve the contract for new Gophers men’s basketball coach Ben Johnson.
Gophers Lexy Ramler named top senior gymnast in nation
Lexy Ramler will leave the University of Minnesota as one of the best athletes in the history of the women’s gymnastics program. On Wednesday, she was named the top female gymnast in the country.
Gophers Stephanie Samedy named All-American for 4th time
Gophers senior outside hitter Stephanie Samedy was named an All-American, her fourth time with Minnesota as an outside hitter.
Minnehaha Academy star Chet Holmgren commits to Gonzaga
Minnehaha Academy star center Chet Holmgren, the No. 1 overall recruit in the country for the class of 2021, announced Monday he'll play basketball at Gonzaga next season.
D-2 All-American, Minnesota native Parker Fox commits to Gophers
University of Minnesota men’s basketball coach Ben Johnson made his latest recruiting splash Thursday night, landing a commitment from power forward Parker Fox.
Gophers AD Mark Coyle named to D-I Men’s Basketball Committee
University of Minnesota Athletic Director Mark Coyle on Thursday was appointed to the NCAA’s Division I Men’s Basketball Committee.
No. 3-seeded Gophers preparing for NCAA Tournament run in Omaha
It's four months later than originally planned, but that’s life amid sports in the COVID-19 pandemic. The University of Minnesota volleyball team is in Nebraska and gearing up for the NCAA Tournament.
Minnehaha Academy’s Chet Holmgren named 2021 Mr. Basketball
Chet Holmgren, a 7-foot center out of Minnehaha Academy who is the No. 1 recruit in the nation for 2021, was named Minnesota's Mr. Basketball on Tuesday.
'Minnesota is home': Dave Thorson back as Gophers assistant for Ben Johnson
Dave Thorson, a high school coaching legend at DeLaSalle, talked Monday about coming home to be an assistant for Ben Johnson with the Gophers.
Ben Johnson to talk with Gophers players after Daunte Wright's death
Gophers basketball coach Ben Johnson planned to talk with his team Monday after Daunte Wright was fatally shot by police on Sunday in Brooklyn Center.
Ben Johnson adds former DeLaSalle legend Dave Thorson to Gophers staff
New University of Minnesota men's basketball coach Ben Johnson has hired a pair of assistants to his staff, and one of them is former DeLaSalle legend Dave Thorson.
Gophers Stephanie Samedy named Big Ten Player of the Year
University of Minnesota senior hitter Stephanie Samedy was named the Big Ten Player of the Year on Thursday.
Gophers’ center Liam Robbins enters NCAA transfer portal
University of Minnesota men’s basketball center Liam Robbins became the seventh player from the 2020-21 roster to enter the NCAA transfer portal on Tuesday.
Jamison Battle talks coming home to play for Ben Johnson, Gophers
It’s been about two weeks since Ben Johnson was named the new University of Minnesota men’s basketball coach, and he didn’t have to go very far to find his first verbal commitment for the 2021-22 season.
Gophers volleyball earns No. 3 overall seed, bye for NCAA Tournament
The University of Minnesota volleyball team now knows its path to competing for a national championship.
Gabe Kalscheur entering transfer portal, could still return to Gophers
University of Minnesota junior guard Gabe Kalscheur has entered the NCAA’s transfer portal but is leaving the option open to return to the Gophers for the 2021-22 season.
Gophers' golfer Angus Flanagan selected to Walker Cup
University of Minnesota senior Angus Flanagan on Tuesday was named as one of 10 members of Team Great Britain/Ireland for the 48th Walker Cup.
Gophers wrestler Gable Steveson wins 2021 Dan Hodge Trophy
Fresh off winning his first national championship, University of Minnesota wrestler Gable Steveson on Monday was named the co-winner of the 2021 Dan Hodge Trophy.
UMD beats North Dakota 3-2 in epic 5 OT battle to advance to Frozen Four
In what’s now the longest hockey game in the history of the NCAA Tournament, Minnesota-Duluth beat North Dakota 3-2 in five overtimes Saturday night in Fargo to advance to its fourth straight Frozen Four.
Ben Johnson takes over Gophers basketball, now what?
Ben Johnson is the new Gophers' basketball coach, and here's a look at a few of his early priorities.