Gophers guard Mara Braun out indefinitely after re-injuring right foot

The University of Minnesota women’s basketball team will be without one of its best players indefinitely, and possibly the rest of the season.

Gophers ‘banged up’ heading into non-conference games against North Texas, Yale

The University of Minnesota men’s basketball team has non-conference games this week against North Texas and Yale, and could be without as many as three starters.

Gophers basketball dealing with early-season injuries
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Gophers basketball coach Ben Johnson said his team is dealing with injuries to Mike Mitchell Jr., Dawson Garcia, Frank Mitchell and Kadyn Betts with two non-conference games this week. Caleb Williams also has mono.

Caleb Williams making leap to Division I with Gophers, Ben Johnson

About a year ago, Caleb Williams dropped 41 points on the Gophers’ men’s basketball team as a point guard with Macalester.

Gophers: Frank Mitchell will miss basketball opener with shoulder injury

The University of Minnesota men’s basketball team officially opens its 2024-25 season against Oral Roberts Wednesday night, but the debut for Frank Mitchell will have to wait.

Caleb Williams making jump to Division I with Gophers
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Caleb Williams dropped 41 points on the Gophers last year with Macalester in an exhibition game. He transferred to Minnesota to play his final season of college basketball with Ben Johnson and in the Big Ten.

Gophers forward Frank Mitchell will miss opener
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Gophers basketball coach Ben Johnson says forward Frank Mitchell is week to week with a dislocated shoulder. Minnesota opens the season against Oral Roberts Wednesday night at Williams Arena.

Minneapolis native Lu'Cye Patterson back home with Gophers
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Lu'Cye Patterson was once a prep star at Minnesota Prep Academy. He's back home with the Gophers and Ben Johnson for his final season of college basketballl.

Isaac Asuma excited to play for hometown Gophers
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Minnesota native Isaac Asuma spoke with FOX 9 at local media day about staying home to play for the Gophers and Ben Johnson.

Gophers: 6 Questions with Parker Fox, a diehard Minnesota sports fan

Parker Fox is entering his eighth year of college. While it begs for “Van Wilder” references, there’s nowhere the Mahtomedi native would rather be than wearing maroon and gold for the Gophers.

Parker Fox talks about his passion for the Gophers
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FOX 9's Jeff Wald went 1-on-1 with Gophers basketball forward Parker Fox at the team's local media day.

Dawson Garcia excited for final year with Gophers
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Dawson Garcia is back with the Gophers basketball team for his final year after leading the team in scoring and rebounding last season.

Gophers to cheer on Lynx at Game 3 of WNBA Finals
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The entire Gophers' women's basketball team will be at Game 3 of the WNBA Finals Wednesday night between the Minnesota Lynx and New York Liberty.

Gophers looking to build on Year 2 under Dawn Plitzuweit

The University of Minnesota women’s basketball team opens its second season under Dawn Plitzuweit in about three weeks, hosting Central Connecticut State on Nov. 4.

Gophers enter Year 2 under Dawn Plitzuweit
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The Gophers' women's basketball team starts its second season under Dawn Plitzuweit in early November. Plitzuweit, Mara Braun and Sophie Hart spoke with reporters on Tuesday from Athletes Village.

Gophers guard Tyler Cochran out until December after foot surgery

Ben Johnson says Gophers transfer guard Tyler Cochran is out until early December after having foot surgery last week.