Gophers embracing adversity in summer workouts after 9-22 season
Ben Johnson and the Gophers have started summer workouts at Athletes Village, coming off a 9-22 season.
Lindsay Whalen declined special assistant job, took termination fee to leave Gophers
Lindsay Whalen was fired as Gophers' women's basketball coach on March 2 after declining an offer to stay on as a special assistant to AD Mark Coyle.
Gophers’ Mara Braun named to USA 3-on-3 U-21 Nations League Team
After a standout freshman season at the University of Minnesota, Mara Braun will get to represent Team USA at the 2023 FIBA 3-on-3 Nations League in China.
Bloomington Jefferson standout Daniel Freitag commits to Wisconsin
Daniel Freitag is the latest Minnesota top high school basketball recruit to head to Wisconsin.
Gophers basketball adds Howard guard Elijah Hawkins from NCAA transfer portal
The Gophers men's basketball team got a commitment from Howard guard Elijah Hawkins out of the NCAA transfer portal on Monday.
Gophers men’s basketball announces 2023-24 Big Ten home, road schedule
The University of Minnesota men’s basketball team on Tuesday announced its Big Ten home and road opponents for the 2023-24 season.
Gophers basketball adds Washington State transfer Jack Wilson to 2023 roster
The Gophers and Ben Johnson announced Friday they have signed 6-11, 315-pound center Jack Wilson, a transfer from Washington State.
Gophers guard Mara Braun invited to USA Basketball 3-on-3 Trials
Gophers sophomore-to-be Mara Braun has been invited to the USA Women's Basketball 3-on-3 Trials next month in Colorado.
Former Gophers’ star Jamison Battle transferring to Ohio State
Former University of Minnesota basketball standout Jamison Battle entered the NCAA transfer portal after the season, and he’s staying in the Big Ten.
Gophers basketball adds Pepperdine transfer Mike Mitchell Jr. to 2023 roster
The University of Minnesota men’s basketball team added a talented backcourt player to the 2023 roster on Tuesday with the addition of Pepperdine transfer Mike Mitchell Jr.
Gophers: Pepperdine transfer guard Mike Mitchell Jr. commits to Minnesota
After losing Ta’Lon Cooper and Jamison Battle to the transfer portal after the season, the University of Minnesota men’s basketball team found a guard for the 2023-24 season on Tuesday.
Gophers: Dawn Plitzuweit finalizes Minnesota coaching staff
Gophers' women's basketball coach Dawn Plitzuweit is bringing three assistants from West Virginia with her to Minnesota.
Gophers guard Katie Borowicz medically retires from basketball
University of Minnesota guard Katie Borowicz has played her final game with the Gophers. The redshirt freshman announced on social media she’s medically retiring from basketball.
Gophers AD Mark Coyle changes course with hiring Dawn Plitzuweit
Mark Coyle brought in Lindsay Whalen 5 years ago, without any coaching experience. His new hire, Dawn Plitzuweit, has been a head coach 16 years.
Gophers introduce Dawn Plitzuweit as new women’s basketball coach
The University of Minnesota on Monday introduced Dawn Plitzuweit as its new women’s basketball coach at a news conference on campus at Athletes Village.
Gophers to introduce Dawn Plitzuweit as women’s basketball head coach on Monday
The University of Minnesota announced Dawn Plitzuweit as the new head coach of women’s basketball on Saturday.
Gophers: Jamison Battle, Ta'Lon Cooper latest to leave basketball program
The University of Minnesota men’s basketball team has had four players leave the program since finishing year two under Ben Johnson 9-22.
Gophers: Jaden Henley, Treyton Thompson enter NCAA transfer portal
After a 9-22 season, freshman Jaden Henley and sophomore Treyton Thompson are leaving the Gophers' basketball program for the NCAA transfer portal.
Gophers beat Nebraska 78-75 to advance in Big Ten Tournament
Dawson Garcia and Ta'Lon Cooper led the Gophers to a 78-75 win over Nebraska Wednesday night at the Big Ten Tournament.
Gophers: Braun, Heyer, Holloway returning to Minnesota next season
The University of Minnesota women’s basketball team will have a new coach next season, but they will have their leading scorer back.