'A really difficult, emotional meeting': St. Thomas coach John Tauer reflects on Covid-19 cancelling NCAA Tournament

St. Thomas men's basketball coach John Tauer had one of the most difficult team meetings of his career after learning that their NCAA Sweet 16 match-up at rival St. John's had been canceled due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

'It still feels a little surreal': St. John's basketball coach Pat McKenzie talks NCAA Tournament, Covid-19

In the span of 24 hours, a Sweet 16 match-up between St. Thomas and St. John's went from being a sold out in 13 minutes to canceled by the NCAA due to Coronavirus. Fox 9's Jeff Wald goes 1-on-1 with St. John's coach Pat McKenzie.

Life for the Gophers after Daniel Oturu, what does it look like?

University of Minnesota sophomore Daniel Oturu made the worst kept secret in Minneapolis official on Monday: He’s going to test the NBA Draft process.

Gophers' sophomore star Daniel Oturu declares for NBA Draft

Gophers sophomore star Daniel Oturu is declaring for the NBA Draft after two seasons at Minnesota. He said Monday night he plans to hire an agent.

'It's worth fighting for': Lindsay Whalen opens up about trying 2nd season with Gophers

On the Golden Gopher podcast with Justin Gaard, Lindsay Whalen opened up about the challenges she faced in her second season as a head coach, including her top player being suspended mid-season and eventually leaving the program.

Takeaways: Richard Pitino recaps Gophers’ season in blog

Gophers basketball coach Richard Pitino reflected on the 2019-20 season in a blog post on Wednesday. He'll return in 2020-21 for his eighth season in Minnesota.

Whalen, Gophers add former Holy Angels star Laura Bagwell Katalinich

University of Minnesota women’s basketball coach Lindsay Whalen announced Wednesday Minneapolis native Laura Bagwell Katalinich has joined the program as a graduate transfer.

How Coronavirus could impact Daniel Oturu’s NBA future

Coronavirus could have an impact on college basketball prospects and their looming decision of whether to stay in school, or pursue the NBA Draft process. Team facilities are closed, and prospects can't currently work out in front of scouts.

Richard Pitino returning for 8th season with Gophers

Despite questions about his job security near the end of the season, Richard Pitino will reportedly be back for the 2020-21 season with Minnesota.

Gophers open Big Ten Tournament with 74-57 win over Northwestern

The University of Minnesota men’s basketball team advanced to the second round of the Big Ten Tournament with a 74-57 win over Northwestern Tuesday night.

'Honestly it didn't feel real': Gophers celebrate Ona Loper's Perfect 10 before hosting Oklahoma

University of Minnesota gymnast Ona Loper recorded a Perfect 10 on vault last weekend at N.C. State, the team's third this season. The Gophers will have a sellout crowd this Saturday as they host No. 1-ranked Oklahoma for Senior Night.

Gophers Daniel Oturu named All-American by Sporting News

Daniel Oturu may not have been picked First Team All-Big Ten, but the University of Minnesota star center can call himself an All-American.

'We can play with anybody': Gophers start Big Ten Tourney Wednesday against Northwestern

The harsh reality for Minnesota (14-16, 8-12) is after losing so many close games in Big Ten play, the Gophers are the No. 12 seed for the 14-team Big Ten Tournament.

Daniel Oturu's message to Minnesota prep stars: 'Come to the U'

University of Minnesota sophomore Daniel Oturu had a clear message for Minnesota’s top high school prospects last week before the Gophers beat Nebraska 107-75 on Senior Day at Williams Arena: “Come to the U.”

Gophers hold off Notre Dame 3-2, advance to Big Ten semifinals

The University of Minnesota men’s hockey team advanced to the Big Ten Tournament semifinals after holding off Notre Dame 3-2 Sunday night at 3M at Mariucci Arena.

Gophers heavyweight Gable Steveson wins Big Ten title, NCAAs next

Gable Steveson, nine months after being cleared in a sexual assault investigation, won the Big Ten title at heavyweight with the Gophers over the weekend.

'I just let it fly': Kalscheur hits eight 3s, Gophers blow out Nebraska 107-75 on Senior Day

Gabe Kalscheur hit eight 3-pointers to tie a single-game record and Alihan Demir had a season-high 19 points and 10 rebounds as the Gophers beat Nebraska 107-75 on Senior Day at Williams Arena.

Pitino, Oturu 'focused on Nebraska' as futures with Gophers remain uncertain

Sunday marks Senior Day for Michael Hurt, Brady Rudrud and Alihan Demir. What we don't know is if it will also be the final home game for both Daniel Oturu and coach Richard Pitino.

Gophers fall at Indiana 72-67, secure 12th place in Big Ten

The Gopher men's basketball team lost 72-67 at Indiana Wednesday night, its sixth loss in seven games. It locks up a 12th place finish in the Big Ten and a Wednesday appearance in the Big Ten Tournament.