Gophers react to Mallory Heyer's departure from team
Gophers women's basketball coach Dawn Plituzweit and center Sophie Hart reacted after Mallory Heyer announced last week she was leaving the team and entering the transfer portal, two weeks before the start of the season. The Gophers host North Dakota on Nov. 4.
Gophers women's basketball coach Dawn Plituzweit and center Sophie Hart reacted after Mallory Heyer announced last week she was leaving the team and entering the transfer portal, two weeks before the start of the season. The Gophers host North Dakota on Nov. 4.
Mallory Heyer abruptly leaves Gophers 2 weeks before season starts
Chaska native Mallory Heyer posted to social media Wednesday night she was leaving the Gophers' women's basketball program after three seasons, 12 days before the start of the regular season.
Chaska native Mallory Heyer posted to social media Wednesday night she was leaving the Gophers' women's basketball program after three seasons, 12 days before the start of the regular season.
Gophers host North Dakota at noon Saturday to accommodate football at Iowa
The Gophers men's basketball team has moved up Saturday's exhibition game against North Dakota to noon Saturday at Williams Arena to accommodate the football team's 2:30 game at Iowa.
The Gophers men's basketball team has moved up Saturday's exhibition game against North Dakota to noon Saturday at Williams Arena to accommodate the football team's 2:30 game at Iowa.
Nolen Anderson commits to Gophers: A Q&A with the Wayzata standout
One of the top high school basketball players in Minnesota’s class of 2026 is staying home to play for Niko Medved and the Gophers. Nolen Anderson, a consensus four-star recruit at Wayzata, gave his verbal commitment to Medved and the Gophers in late July on a FaceTime call with his parents.
One of the top high school basketball players in Minnesota’s class of 2026 is staying home to play for Niko Medved and the Gophers. Nolen Anderson, a consensus four-star recruit at Wayzata, gave his verbal commitment to Medved and the Gophers in late July on a FaceTime call with his parents.
Nolen Anderson commits to Gophers: Q&A with Wayzata standout
Wayzata senior Nolen Anderson gave his verbal commitment to Niko Medved and the Gophers for the 2026 class in late July. He's the second Minnesota native to sign with the Gophers, joining close friend Cedric Tomes. FOX 9's Jeff Wald caught up with Anderson to talk about what led to his decision to stay home and play for Minnesota.
Wayzata senior Nolen Anderson gave his verbal commitment to Niko Medved and the Gophers for the 2026 class in late July. He's the second Minnesota native to sign with the Gophers, joining close friend Cedric Tomes. FOX 9's Jeff Wald caught up with Anderson to talk about what led to his decision to stay home and play for Minnesota.
Gophers exhibition opener: Niko Medved has no idea what to expect
The University of Minnesota men’s basketball season doesn’t officially begin until Nov. 3 against Gardner-Webb, but the Gophers will take the Williams Arena floor Thursday night. Minnesota will host North Dakota State in an exhibition that’s open to fans.
The University of Minnesota men’s basketball season doesn’t officially begin until Nov. 3 against Gardner-Webb, but the Gophers will take the Williams Arena floor Thursday night. Minnesota will host North Dakota State in an exhibition that’s open to fans.
Gophers basketball coach Niko Medved previews exhibition opener
Gophers' men's basketball coach Niko Medved spoke with reporters on Wednesday from Williams Arena. Minnesota hosts North Dakota State in an exhibition game Thursday night to open the season.
Gophers' men's basketball coach Niko Medved spoke with reporters on Wednesday from Williams Arena. Minnesota hosts North Dakota State in an exhibition game Thursday night to open the season.
Gophers men's basketball hits Big Ten Media Day
University of Minnesota men's basketball coach Niko Medved, guard Isaac Asuma and forward Jaylen Crocker-Johnson represented the Gophers on Thursday at Big Ten Media Day to talk about the season ahead.
University of Minnesota men's basketball coach Niko Medved, guard Isaac Asuma and forward Jaylen Crocker-Johnson represented the Gophers on Thursday at Big Ten Media Day to talk about the season ahead.
Gophers women's basketball hits Big Ten Media Day
The University of Minnesota women's basketball team was at Big Ten Media Day in Illinois on Wednesday. Gophers' coach Dawn Plitzuweit, guard Mara Braun and forward Amaya Battle talked about the season ahead.
The University of Minnesota women's basketball team was at Big Ten Media Day in Illinois on Wednesday. Gophers' coach Dawn Plitzuweit, guard Mara Braun and forward Amaya Battle talked about the season ahead.
St. Thomas football, hockey and basketball games on FOX 9+: Full schedule
FOX 9 will broadcast University of St. Thomas games on FOX 9+ again this season. Here's the full broadcast schedule.
FOX 9 will broadcast University of St. Thomas games on FOX 9+ again this season. Here's the full broadcast schedule.
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Niko Medved, Gophers basketball opens practice for 2025-26 season [FULL]
Gophers men's basketball coach Niko Medved spoke with reporters Monday as the team opened practice for the 2025-26 season.
Gophers men's basketball coach Niko Medved spoke with reporters Monday as the team opened practice for the 2025-26 season.
Niko Medved: ‘I think people really care about Gopher basketball’
The University of Minnesota men’s basketball team concluded its first summer workouts under new coach Niko Medved on Thursday.
The University of Minnesota men’s basketball team concluded its first summer workouts under new coach Niko Medved on Thursday.
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Gophers, Niko Medved conclude summer workouts [RAW]
Gophers men's basketball coach Niko Medved spoke with reporters on Thursday from Athletes Village as the team concluded eight weeks of summer workouts. Medved replaced Ben Johnson in spring after seven seasons at Colorado State, which featured 143 wins and three NCAA Tournament appearances.
Gophers men's basketball coach Niko Medved spoke with reporters on Thursday from Athletes Village as the team concluded eight weeks of summer workouts. Medved replaced Ben Johnson in spring after seven seasons at Colorado State, which featured 143 wins and three NCAA Tournament appearances.
Unscripted: Dawn Plitzuweit
This week on Unscripted with Dawn Mitchell, University of Minnesota women's basketball coach Dawn Plitzuweit sits down to talk about two seasons leading the Gophers so far. She signed an extension in the offseason to stay with Minnesota through the 2030-31 season.
This week on Unscripted with Dawn Mitchell, University of Minnesota women's basketball coach Dawn Plitzuweit sits down to talk about two seasons leading the Gophers so far. She signed an extension in the offseason to stay with Minnesota through the 2030-31 season.
Niko Medved hires Drew Evenson as Gophers' director of scouting, analytics
University of Minnesota men’s basketball coach Niko Medved announced Tuesday he has hired Drew Evenson as the team’s director of scouting and analytics. Evenson was a student manager for Ben Johnson, and is a cancer survivor.
University of Minnesota men’s basketball coach Niko Medved announced Tuesday he has hired Drew Evenson as the team’s director of scouting and analytics. Evenson was a student manager for Ben Johnson, and is a cancer survivor.
Unscripted with Dawn Mitchell: Amisha Ramlall
On the latest episode of Unscripted with Dawn Mitchell, Rosemount basketball star Amisha Ramlall sits down to talk about her commitment to the Gophers as just a sophomore in high school.
On the latest episode of Unscripted with Dawn Mitchell, Rosemount basketball star Amisha Ramlall sits down to talk about her commitment to the Gophers as just a sophomore in high school.
Gophers basketball: Key tidbits from the Big Ten home, road opponents
Former Gophers Braeden Carrington and Pharrel Payne return to Williams Arena next season as part of Minnesota's Big Ten schedule.
Former Gophers Braeden Carrington and Pharrel Payne return to Williams Arena next season as part of Minnesota's Big Ten schedule.
Unscripted with Dawn Mitchell: Rachel Banham
This week on Unscripted with Dawn Mitchell, Rachel Banham stops by to talk about her life in basketball with the Gophers and Lynx, and give an update on what she's up to now.
This week on Unscripted with Dawn Mitchell, Rachel Banham stops by to talk about her life in basketball with the Gophers and Lynx, and give an update on what she's up to now.
College Basketball Crown gives teams an opportunity to extend their seasons
It’s the quarterfinals of the College Basketball Crown in Las Vegas, now down from 16 teams to eight in this single-elimination tournament.
It’s the quarterfinals of the College Basketball Crown in Las Vegas, now down from 16 teams to eight in this single-elimination tournament.
Gophers beat Belmont 75-63 to win WBIT Championship
The Gophers women's basketball team beat Belmont 75-63 Wednesday night behind a career-high 26 points from Tori McKinney to win their first WBIT Championship in Dawn Plitzuweit's second season.
The Gophers women's basketball team beat Belmont 75-63 Wednesday night behind a career-high 26 points from Tori McKinney to win their first WBIT Championship in Dawn Plitzuweit's second season.