Gophers basketball teams move up tipoff times for Thursday games
The Gophers men's and women's basketball games will both see early starts on Thursday, as the university responds to the winterstorm.
Gophers, Ben Johnson preach patience amid 5-game losing skid
Ben Johnson has preached patience both with his players and the fan base as the University of Minnesota men’s basketball team is off to a slower start than anyone would like.
Gophers fall to Michigan 90-75, fall to 4-5 after 0-2 start to Big Ten play
The University of Minnesota men's basketball team fell to 4-5, lost its fourth straight and is now off to an 0-2 start in the Big Ten after a 90-75 loss to Michigan Thursday night at Williams Arena.
Gophers' Mara Braun on game-winning shot: 'Just a really cool feeling'
Mara Braun’s phone has been buzzing with texts, social media shout-outs and she’s even heard from a few classmates at the University of Minnesota. That’s what happens when you hit a game-winning shot.
Gophers' Mara Braun named Big Ten Freshman of the Week after buzzer-beater
Former Wayzata star Mara Braun has had quite the start to her college career with the University of Minnesota women’s basketball team.
Gophers sign top recruits Dennis Evans, Cam Christie to 2023 class
The University of Minnesota men’s basketball program signed its best class in several years on Wednesday, adding Cam Christie and Dennis Evans to the 2023 class.
Takeaways: Gophers open 2022-23 season with 61-60 win over Western Michigan
Ben Johnson opened his second season with the University of Minnesota men’s basketball team with a 61-60 win over Western Michigan Monday night at Williams Arena.
Mara Braun leads Gophers to 75-45 win over Western Illinois in opener
Led by three local standouts in the starting lineup, the University of Minnesota women’s basketball team opened the 2022-23 season with a 75-45 win over Western Illinois Monday night at Williams Arena.
Kansas suspends head coach Bill Self 4 games in ongoing infractions case
The violations case against Kansas stems from a federal probe in 2017 that led to the conviction of shoe company executives, a middleman who worked with them and several assistant coaches.
Gophers: Jamison Battle won't play in exhibition against St. Olaf after foot surgery
The University of Minnesota men’s basketball season opens with an exhibition Wednesday night against Division III St. Olaf at Williams Arena, and the Gophers’ lone returning starter from last season will not be available.
Minnesota Gophers basketball forward Jamison Battle has successful foot surgery
A top player on the Minnesota Golden Gophers men's basketball team underwent successful foot surgery ahead of the start of the 2022-23 season.
Father rushes from coal mining job to attend game with son in touching photo
Michael McGuire didn’t have time to shower and wash away the coal dust before the game. That’s how important it was for him to be there.
Gophers, Ben Johnson land commitment from 5-star center Dennis Evans
Dennis Evans, one of the top centers and high school basketball players in the country, gave his verbal commitment to Ben Johnson and the Gophers on Monday.
Lindsay Whalen talks her goals for the new Gophers women's basketball season
Gophers women's basketball coach Lindsay Whalen spoke with FOX 9 about her goals for the 2022-23 season.
Gophers basketball coach Ben Johnson talk expectations for new season
Ben Johnson, Gophers basketball head coach, spoke with FOX 9 about his expectations for the upcoming season.
Gophers ‘focused on winning,’ have ‘more than enough’ to contend in Big Ten
Gophers coach Ben Johnson talked Wednesday at Big Ten Media Days about having a deeper and more talented roster in his second season as a head coach.
Whalen, Gophers motivated by low Big Ten projection with new roster
Minneapolis is hosting Big Ten Media Days for men’s and women’s basketball at Target Center this week, and Commissioner Kevin Warren had a surprise for Lindsay Whalen before she took the stage.
PJ Fleck Show: Gophers face Illinois coming off bye week
It’s Week 6 of the PJ Fleck Show on Fox 9, and the University of Minnesota football team is back from its bye week after a 20-10 loss to Purdue on Homecoming at Huntington Bank Stadium.
Gophers forward Jamison Battle named Preseason All-Big Ten
The University of Minnesota men’s basketball team has one returning starter from last year’s team as it gets ready for the 2022-23 season, and Jamison Battle was waned Preseason All-Big Ten on Thursday.
Whalen, Gophers continue to build chemistry with season a month away
The University of Minnesota women’s basketball season is still a month away as Lindsay Whalen opens her fifth season with the Gophers on Nov. 7 against Western Illinois.