Gophers rally for 73-71 win at Michigan, improve to 11-3

The Gophers men's basketball team had five players score in double figures and rallied in the second half for a 73-71 win at Michigan Thursday night.

Gopher Coaches Show: Talking basketball with Dawn Plitzuweit

We start the 2024 edition of the FOX 9 Gophers Coaches Show with Minnesota women's basketball and Dawn Plitzuweit.

Gopher Coaches Show: Dawn Plitzuweit
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We start our 2024 version of the Gophers Coaches Show as Ahmad Hicks and Justin Gaard catch up with Dawn Plitzuweit, who has the Minnesota women's basketball team off to an 11-2 start in her first season.

Gophers guard Braeden Carrington to take leave of absence from basketball team

University of Minnesota men’s basketball sophomore guard Braeden Carrington announced Tuesday he’s taking a leave of absence from the team to focus on his mental health.

Gophers rally for 76-65 win over Nebraska without Dawson Garcia

After losing Dawson Garcia to an ankle injury, the Gophers out-scored Nebraska 52-26 in the second half in a 76-65 win over the Cornhuskers Wednesday night at Williams Arena.

Gophers Ben Johnson talks 76-65 win over Nebraska
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Gophers men's basketball coach Ben Johnson spoke with reporters after a 76-65 win over Nebraska Wednesday night at Williams Arena.

Ben Johnson wants Gophers to have 'competitive ego'
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Ben Johnson and the Gophers open the Big Ten home slate against Nebraska Wednesday night after losing their league opener at Ohio State on Sunday.

Gophers women’s basketball game against Iowa Feb. 28 sold out

The Gophers' women's basketball team hosts No. 4-ranked Iowa on Feb. 28, and it'll be a sellout at Williams Arena.

Paige Bueckers storms the Barn, downs the Gophers

A huge crowd packed the Barn Sunday to watch former Hopkins star Paige Bueckers and the UConn Huskies take on the Gophers.

Gophers forward Dawson Garcia named Big Ten Player of the Week

The University of Minnesota men’s basketball team is off to a 2-0 start, and forward Dawson Garcia was named the Big Ten Player of the Week on Tuesday.

Gophers beat LIU in Dawn Plitzuweit's debut
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The Gophers women's basketball team beat Long Island University 92-57 Wednesday night in Dawn Plitzuweit's debut as head coach.

Gophers begin Dawn Plitzuweit era Wednesday night against Long Island

Dawn Plitzuweit makes her debut as Gophers' women's basketball coach Wednesday night at Williams Arena against Long Island University.

Gophers start Dawn Plitzuweit era Wednesday
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Dawn Plitzuweit makes her debut as Gophers' women's basketball coach Wednesday night at Williams Arena against Long Island University.

Takeaways: Gophers beat Bethune-Cookman 80-60 to open 2023-24 season

The University of Minnesota men’s basketball team got the 2023-24 season started Monday night with an 80-60 win over Bethune-Cookman at Williams Arena.

Gophers' Ben Johnson talks 2023 expectations
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Gophers men's basketball coach Ben Johnson talked expectations for the 2023 season last week at Big Ten Media Days.

Gophers: Ben Johnson talks winning 'becoming everyday process' at Big Ten Media Days

University of Minnesota men’s basketball coach Ben Johnson spoke Tuesday at Big Ten Media Days at Target Center with a renewed sense of energy and optimism for the season ahead.