Ben Johnson adds former DeLaSalle legend Dave Thorson to Gophers staff

New University of Minnesota men's basketball coach Ben Johnson has hired a pair of assistants to his staff, and one of them is former DeLaSalle legend Dave Thorson.

Gophers Stephanie Samedy named Big Ten Player of the Year

University of Minnesota senior hitter Stephanie Samedy was named the Big Ten Player of the Year on Thursday.

Gophers’ center Liam Robbins enters NCAA transfer portal

University of Minnesota men’s basketball center Liam Robbins became the seventh player from the 2020-21 roster to enter the NCAA transfer portal on Tuesday.

Jamison Battle talks coming home to play for Ben Johnson, Gophers

It’s been about two weeks since Ben Johnson was named the new University of Minnesota men’s basketball coach, and he didn’t have to go very far to find his first verbal commitment for the 2021-22 season.

Gabe Kalscheur entering transfer portal, could still return to Gophers

University of Minnesota junior guard Gabe Kalscheur has entered the NCAA’s transfer portal but is leaving the option open to return to the Gophers for the 2021-22 season.

Gophers' golfer Angus Flanagan selected to Walker Cup

University of Minnesota senior Angus Flanagan on Tuesday was named as one of 10 members of Team Great Britain/Ireland for the 48th Walker Cup.

Gophers wrestler Gable Steveson wins 2021 Dan Hodge Trophy

Fresh off winning his first national championship, University of Minnesota wrestler Gable Steveson on Monday was named the co-winner of the 2021 Dan Hodge Trophy.

UMD beats North Dakota 3-2 in epic 5 OT battle to advance to Frozen Four

In what’s now the longest hockey game in the history of the NCAA Tournament, Minnesota-Duluth beat North Dakota 3-2 in five overtimes Saturday night in Fargo to advance to its fourth straight Frozen Four.

Ben Johnson takes over Gophers basketball, now what?

Ben Johnson is the new Gophers' basketball coach, and here's a look at a few of his early priorities.

Gopher Coaches Show: Bob Motzko talks Gophers hockey, NCAA Tournament

We’re talking hockey this week on the Fox 9 Gopher Coaches Show as Bob Motzko and the University of Minnesota men’s hockey team are getting ready for the NCAA Tournament.

1-on-1 with new Gophers Men's Basketball Coach Ben Johnson

Ben Johnson is a two-time Minnesota State High School champion with DeLaSalle, a former Gophers player and assistant coach, and now is finally getting his chance to be an NCAA Division I head coach in his home state with the Gophers at the University of Minnesota.

'A dream job': Ben Johnson introduced as Gophers basketball coach

The University of Minnesota made it official Tuesday morning: Ben Johnson is the new face of Gophers men’s basketball.

Minnesota basketball community reacts to Gophers hiring Ben Johnson

The University of Minnesota has a new men’s basketball coach, and it has the local basketball community buzzing about what the Gophers can become.

Ben Johnson to replace Richard Pitino as Gophers basketball coach

Minnesota Athletic Director Mark Coyle announced Monday he has hired Ben Johnson to take over as the new head coach of the Gophers men's basketball program.

Gophers' Gable Steveson caps 17-0 season with national title

Gophers' wrestler Gable Steveson finished off a 17-0 season beating Mason Parris Saturday night to win his first national championship.

Gopher volleyball’s Thursday match at No. 1 Wisconsin postponed

Officials with the University of Minnesota women’s volleyball team say Thursday’s match at No. 1-ranked Wisconsin has been postponed.

Gophers’ Jack LaFontaine named Hobey Baker Award Finalist

University of Minnesota goaltender Jack LaFontaine has been named a top-10 finalist for the Hobey Baker Award.

Jamal Mashburn Jr. leaving Gophers, enters NCAA transfer portal

Jamal Mashburn Jr. is leaving the Gophers basketball program after one season and entering the NCAA transfer portal after Richard Pitino's dismissal earlier this week.