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.

Gophers basketball coaching search: 5 names to watch

Minnesota AD Mark Coyle says he's already taken several calls from several candidates interesting in being the next Gophers men's basketball coach.

Gophers men's hockey holds off Wisconsin 6-4 to win Big Ten championship

The University of Minnesota men's hockey team beat Wisconsin 6-4 Tuesday night to win the Big Ten Tournament title and earn a spot in the NCAA Tournament.

Gophers AD Mark Coyle starts search to replace Richard Pitino

University of Minnesota Athletic Director Mark Coyle made his first public comments Tuesday morning since making it official that Richard Pitino was no longer the school’s men’s basketball coach.

Gophers' search begins for Pitino's replacement
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A day after cutting ties with Richard Pitino, University of Minnesota Athletics Director Mark Coyle explained how the university will begin its search process for new men's basketball head coach.

Gophers' Jack LaFontaine named Big Ten Goaltender of the Year

The University of Minnesota men’s hockey team is playing for a Big Ten title Tuesday night, and the Gophers had several players earn honors from the league.

Richard Pitino out after 8 seasons as Gophers basketball coach

Minnesota's 79-75 loss to Ohio State in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament last Thursday has marked the end of Richard Pitino's tenure with the Gophers.

Gophers' Gable Steveson wants to 'dominate, put on a show' at NCAA meet

University of Minnesota junior heavyweight Gable Steveson takes a 12-0 record, and 62-2 in his career, to this weekend's NCAA Championships and is the favorite at heavyweight.

Gophers' season ends in 79-75 loss to Ohio State at Big Ten Tournament

The Gophers men's basketball team lost to Ohio State 79-75 at the Big Ten Tournament to finish the season 14-15. Now we wait for Mark Coyle to make a decision on Richard Pitino's future.