Top Minnesotans playing the NCAA Tournament
March Madness is here, and there are several Minnesota connections to the NCAA Tournament.
Lindsay Whalen receives contract extension with Gophers into 2025 season
The University of Minnesota Board of Regents on Friday approved a contract extension for women’s basketball coach Lindsay Whalen that will keep her under contract into the 2025 season.
5 thoughts from Ben Johnson’s first season leading Gophers basketball
The University of Minnesota men’s basketball season came to an end Wednesday night in a 60-51 loss to Penn State at the Big Ten Tournament.
Gophers Jamison Battle, Payton Willis earn All-Big Ten honors
Gophers guard Payton Willis and forward Jamison Battle were named All-Big Ten Honorable Mention on Tuesday.
'Destiny is controlled by us': Gophers open Big Ten Tournament against Penn State
The Gophers men's basketball team is the No. 14 seed for the Big Ten Tournament and faces Penn State Wednesday night.
Gophers Coaches Show: Lindsay Whalen talks home stretch for Minnesota
The Gophers Coaches Show continues on Fox 9 throughout the winter season and this week, we’re talking with University of Minnesota women’s basketball coach Lindsay Whalen for the second straight week.
‘Game for Anything’: NCAA Women’s Final 4 in Minneapolis 40 days away
The best teams in women’s college basketball will likely come to Minneapolis 40 days from now, as the Target Center is the host for the 2022 NCAA Women’s Final Four.
Lindsay Whalen marked as finalist for Basketball Hall of Fame
Minnesota basketball legend Lindsay Whalen has taken the next step towards possible basketball immortality – named a first time finalist for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
Gophers Coaches Show: Lindsay Whalen talks busy stretch for Minnesota
The Gophers Coaches Show continues on Fox 9 for the winter season and this week, we’re catching up with University of Minnesota women’s basketball coach Lindsay Whalen.
Busy week for Gophers' men's basketball starts Tuesday at Ohio State
The Gophers' men's basketball team plays three games in a five-day stretch this week, starting Tuesday night at Ohio State.
Gophers Coaches Show: Ben Johnson talks loss at Iowa, previews Nebraska
Ben Johnson joins the Gophers Coaches Show this week. After a 10-1 start, Minnesota has lost eight of its past nine games and is 11-9.
University of Minnesota COVID-19 vaccine mandate for sports ending Wednesday
The University of Minnesota announced on Tuesday it will not extend its COVID-19 mandate past Wednesday for fans to attend Gophers’ sporting events.
Gophers Coaches Show: Ben Johnson talks Wisconsin loss, previews Purdue
The Gophers Coaches Show continues on Fox 9 and this week, we’re catching up with University of Minnesota men’s basketball coach Ben Johnson.
Gophers get out-muscled inside in 75-64 loss to Ohio State, fall to 2-6 in Big Ten
The University of Minnesota got E.J. Stephens back from COVID-19 protocols and Jamison Battle back from illness, but the Gophers sorely missed Eric Curry in a 75-64 loss to No. 16-ranked Ohio State at Williams Arena.
Ben Johnson, Gophers expect E.J. Stephens back Thursday against Ohio State
Ben Johnson said Wednesday he expects E.J. Stephens back for the Gophers Thursday night against Ohio State. That status of Jamison Battle and Eric Curry remain unclear.
Gophers Coaches Show: Catching up with Lindsay Whalen
It’s Week 4 of the Gophers Coaches Show on Fox 9 after the end of the football season. This week, we catch up with University of Minnesota women’s basketball coach Lindsay Whalen.
Gophers guard Payton Willis named Big Ten Co-Player of the Week
After a historic performance in a 68-65 win over Rutgers on Saturday at Williams Arena, University of Minnesota guard Payton Willis has been named the Big Ten Co-Player of the Week.