Ben Johnson says Gophers would welcome postseason opportunity

The University of Minnesota men's basketball team heads to the Big Ten Tournament on Wednesday as the No. 12 seed, and faces Northwestern. If the Gophers do enough to earn a postseason opportunity, Ben Johnson says they would accept any invitation that comes their way. Johnson and star forward Dawson Garcia spoke with reporters on Monday.

Ben Johnson wants Gophers to be proud of Big Ten season

Gophers' men's basketball coach Ben Johnson had some interesting things to say after their 74-67 loss to No. 12 Wisconsin Wednesday night. He said the Gophers weren't expected to win 7 league games this year, and were not expected to make the Big Ten Tournament.

Gophers face rival Wisconsin for Senior Night

The Gophers' men's basketball team has its final regular season home game Wednesday night against rival Wisconsin, Senior Night for 10 players, including Dawson Garcia and Parker Fox. Minnesota needs a win in one of its last two regular season games to lock up a spot in the Big Ten Tournament.

Mara Braun won't play for Gophers in Big Ten Tournament

Gophers women's basketball coach Dawn Plitzuweit said Monday Mara Braun isn't practicing with the team after foot surgery and her season is likely over. Minnesota opens the Big Ten Tournament on Wednesday against Washington.

Gophers Senior Night spoiled in 72-62 loss to Washington

The Gophers women's basketball team lost to Washington 72-62 Wednesday night in the regular season home finale at Williams Arena to fall to 20-9, and 8-9 in Big Ten play. Dawn Plitzuweit, Grace Grocholski and Annika Stewart spoke with reporters after the game.

Ben Johnson says Gophers 'mentally stuck' after loss to Northwestern

Ben Johnson, Dawson Garcia and Femi Odukale spoke with reporters after the Gophers' men's basketball team lost to Northwestern 75-63 Tuesday night to fall to 6-11 in Big Ten play and 14-14 on the season. They're 16th in the Big Ten with 3 games left, and need to finish in the top-15 in the league to make the conference tournament.

Gopher Coaches Show with Ben Johnson, Dawson Garcia

This week on the FOX 9 Gopher Coaches Show, men's basketball coach Ben Johnson and forward Dawson Garcia talk about the team's final four games and hopes for the rest of the season with Ahmad Hicks and Justin Gaard.

Gophers vying for NCAA Tournament bid in Year 2 under Dawn Plitzuweit

The Gophers women's basketball team has 2 regular season games left before the Big Ten Tournament, and they're in a battle for an NCAA Tournament spot in Year 2 under Dawn Plitzuweit. The Minnesota coach, Grace Grocholski and Mallory Heyer spoke with reporters on Friday.