Turkish guard David Mutaf commits to Gophers, Richard Pitino
According to Evan Daniels with 247Sports, David Mutaf, a 6-6 guard from Turkey, gave his verbal commitment Sunday to play for Richard Pitino and the Gophers next season.
Richard Pitino adds Minneapolis native Jeff Mailhot as Gophers assistant coach
University of Minnesota men’s basketball coach Richard Pitino filled out his coaching staff on Monday, announcing the hiring of Minneapolis native and Hopkins alum Jeff Maillhot.
8 Minnesota connections to the 2020 NBA Draft
Eight players with Minnesota connections are currently in the NBA Draft process and have until June 3 to either stay in the draft or return to school.
ESPN ranks Gophers’ Richard Pitino 6th on 40 under 40 list
ESPN's college basketball experts on Wednesday released a list of the top 40 coaches in the country under 40 years old. Richard Pitino of the Gophers, who is 37 years old, sits at No. 6 overall.
Gophers' Bob Motzko 'humbled' to win Big Ten Coach of the Year
It’s been two months since the Coronavirus pandemic shut down the sports world, but University of Minnesota men’s hockey coach Bob Motzko remembers it like it was yesterday.
Gophers' Bob Motzko named Big Ten Coach of the Year
In just his second season with the University of Minnesota men’s hockey team, Bob Motzko was named the Big Ten Coach of the Year on Monday.
'We really like this class': Hugh McCutcheon talks No. 1-ranked Gophers volleyball 2020 recruiting class
Gophers volleyball coach Hugh McCutcheon talked Friday about his 2020 recruiting class being ranked No. 1 in the nation, according to Volleyballmag.com.
'It's always been this program': Former player, assistant Piper Ritter takes over Gophers softball team
The face of the University of Minnesota softball team might be changing, but the goals and the expectations of the program certainly are not.
Gophers volleyball 2020 class ranked No. 1 in the nation
For the first time under Hugh McCutcheon and the second time in program history, the University of Minnesota volleyball program has the No. 1-ranked recruiting class in the country.
'I'm ready to go': Pitino, Gophers fill out 2020 class with Rice transfer Drew Peterson
Rice transfer Drew Peterson, a 6-8, 190-pound forward, announced his commitment to the Gophers Monday night. He averaged 11.1 points, 6.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game last season for the Owls.
Rice transfer Drew Peterson commits to Gophers
Rice transfer Drew Peterson, a 6-8 guard/wing combo, announced his commitment to Richard Pitino and the Gophers Monday night. The news comes hours after Hopkins star Kerwin Walton gave his commitment to North Carolina.
Hopkins basketball star Kerwin Walton commits to North Carolina
It took two days longer than expected, but Hopkins basketball star Kerwin Walton made his college announcement official on Monday morning. He's heading to North Carolina next season.
Jamie Trachsel leaving Gophers softball team to take job at Ole Miss
After three seasons with the University of Minnesota softball team, head coach Jamie Trachsel is leaving the program to take the same job at Ole Miss.
Gophers' Richard Pitino talks roster changes, virtual visits, Covid-19 uncertainty
Gophers basketball coach Richard Pitino talked Thursday about his two most recent roster additions, at least one departure and how his program deals with the uncertainty surrounding the Coronavirus.
Poll: 72% of Americans won't attend live sporting events without COVID-19 vaccine
A new poll of American sports fans shows 72 percent of them say they will not attend live games before a COVID-19 vaccine is developed.
Western Michigan grad transfer Brandon Johnson commits to Gophers
Western Michigan graduate transfer Brandon Johnson announced on social media he’s committed to Richard Pitino and the Gophers for next season
Gophers rower Natalie Stratton making Covid-19 masks for hospitals with athletic career over
Natalie Stratton isn’t letting the worldwide pandemic that ended her collegiate athletic career with the University of Minnesota rowing team stop her from making a positive impact on the world.
Gophers' Pitino promotes Ed Conroy to associate head coach
University of Minnesota men’s basketball coach Richard Pitino announced over the weekend that Ed Conroy has been promoted to associate head coach. Conroy's nephew, 7-foot, 235-pound center Liam Robbins from Drake, is also transferring to play for the Gophers next season.
Drake transfer Liam Robbins commits to Richard Pitino, Gophers
Drake transfer Liam Robbins, a 7-foot, 235-pound center, announced on social media Sunday night he has committed to the Gophers.
'It was a very big relief': Gophers pitcher Amber Fiser returning after Covid-19 ended season
Gophers All-American pitcher Amber Fiser announced Wednesday she'll return for a fifth season after the NCAA approved waivers to spring senior athletes whose seasons ended due to the Coronavirus pandemic.