How Gophers announcer Tanner Hoops overcame the odds
Gophers Radio play-by-play broadcaster Tanner Hoops always dreamed of becoming a sports journalist but would have to do so with a disability. Despite undergoing open-heart surgery during his junior year of college and being told his dreams would be just that, Hoops defied the odds and landed a job at the University of Minnesota.
Gophers Radio play-by-play broadcaster Tanner Hoops always dreamed of becoming a sports journalist but would have to do so with a disability. Despite undergoing open-heart surgery during his junior year of college and being told his dreams would be just that, Hoops defied the odds and landed a job at the University of Minnesota.
Gopher Coaches Show: Dawn Plitzuweit talks USC, UCLA losses
This week on the FOX 9 Gopher Coaches Show, Ahmad Hicks and Justin Gaard talk with Minnesota women's basketball coach Dawn Plitzuweit as the Gophers are back home from a West Coast trip where they lost to top-5 teams in USC and UCLA. Freshman Tori McKinney, a former Minnetonka standout, also joins the show.
This week on the FOX 9 Gopher Coaches Show, Ahmad Hicks and Justin Gaard talk with Minnesota women's basketball coach Dawn Plitzuweit as the Gophers are back home from a West Coast trip where they lost to top-5 teams in USC and UCLA. Freshman Tori McKinney, a former Minnetonka standout, also joins the show.
Ben Johnson calls Gophers' adversity at Michigan State a learning experience
The Gophers host Washington on Saturday at Williams Arena after having a 3-game Big Ten win streak snapped at Michigan State.
The Gophers host Washington on Saturday at Williams Arena after having a 3-game Big Ten win streak snapped at Michigan State.
Gophers basketball seeks bounce back against Washington
The Gophers men's basketball team hosts last place Washington on Saturday after having a 3-game Big Ten win streak snapped in a loss at Michigan State.
The Gophers men's basketball team hosts last place Washington on Saturday after having a 3-game Big Ten win streak snapped in a loss at Michigan State.
Tori McKinney living her dream with hometown Gophers
Playing at the University of Minnesota is what some call a privilege, while others consider it a dream.
Playing at the University of Minnesota is what some call a privilege, while others consider it a dream.
Tori McKinney living her dream with hometown Gophers
Minnetonka native and Gophers freshman Tori McKinney is living out her dream with the University of Minnesota women's basketball team. FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks caught up with her and her mother, Jennifer McKinney, on this week's Gopher Coaches Show.
Minnetonka native and Gophers freshman Tori McKinney is living out her dream with the University of Minnesota women's basketball team. FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks caught up with her and her mother, Jennifer McKinney, on this week's Gopher Coaches Show.
Gopher Coaches Show: Dawn Plitzuweit has Minnesota 18-3
This week on the FOX 9 Gopher Coaches Show, Ahmad Hicks and Justin Gaard catch up with Minnesota women's basketball coach Dawn Plitzuweit. Her Gophers are 18-3, and 6-3 in Big Ten play. Sophie Hart joins the show with a special surprise, and we feature Tori McKinney.
This week on the FOX 9 Gopher Coaches Show, Ahmad Hicks and Justin Gaard catch up with Minnesota women's basketball coach Dawn Plitzuweit. Her Gophers are 18-3, and 6-3 in Big Ten play. Sophie Hart joins the show with a special surprise, and we feature Tori McKinney.
Sophie Hart surprised with 5th year of eligibility on Gopher Coaches Show
Dawn Plitzuweit surprised senior center Sophie Hart on this week's Gopher Coaches Show with an extra year of eligibility granted by the NCAA.
Dawn Plitzuweit surprised senior center Sophie Hart on this week's Gopher Coaches Show with an extra year of eligibility granted by the NCAA.
Dawn Plitzuweit surprises Sophie Hart with 5th year of eligibility
This week on the FOX 9 Gopher Coaches Show with Ahmad Hicks and Justin Gaard, Minnesota women's basketball coach Dawn Plitzuweit surprised senior center and Farmington native Sophie Hart with a fifth year of eligibility, granted by the NCAA, for the 2025-26 season.
This week on the FOX 9 Gopher Coaches Show with Ahmad Hicks and Justin Gaard, Minnesota women's basketball coach Dawn Plitzuweit surprised senior center and Farmington native Sophie Hart with a fifth year of eligibility, granted by the NCAA, for the 2025-26 season.
Gophers’ Dawson Garcia named Big Ten Player of the Week
University of Minnesota men’s basketball forward Dawson Garcia on Monday was named the Big Ten Player of the Week.
University of Minnesota men’s basketball forward Dawson Garcia on Monday was named the Big Ten Player of the Week.
Parker Fox gets emotional after Gophers upset No. 15 Oregon
The University of Minnesota men’s basketball team upset No. 15-ranked Oregon 77-69 on Saturday, and it was capped by a court storm at Williams Arena.
The University of Minnesota men’s basketball team upset No. 15-ranked Oregon 77-69 on Saturday, and it was capped by a court storm at Williams Arena.
Gophers fans storm Williams Arena court after upsetting Oregon
Gophers fans stormed the court at Williams Arena on Saturday after the men's basketball team beat No. 15 Oregon 77-69. It was their third straight Big Ten win after an 0-6 start, and Parker Fox let some emotions out postgame.
Gophers fans stormed the court at Williams Arena on Saturday after the men's basketball team beat No. 15 Oregon 77-69. It was their third straight Big Ten win after an 0-6 start, and Parker Fox let some emotions out postgame.
Dawn Plitzuweit blames Gophers' 70-65 loss to Michigan on short prep after travel
The University of Minnesota women’s basketball team hosted Michigan Wednesday night as a pair of ranked teams met at Williams Arena for the first time since 2019.
The University of Minnesota women’s basketball team hosted Michigan Wednesday night as a pair of ranked teams met at Williams Arena for the first time since 2019.
Gophers women react after 70-65 loss to Michigan
Dawn Plitzuweit, Annika Stewart and Amaya Battle speak with reporters after the Gophers' women's basketball team lost to Michigan 70-65 Wednesday night at Williams Arena to fall to 17-3 on the season and 5-3 in Big Ten play. All three of Minnesota's losses are to ranked opponents.
Dawn Plitzuweit, Annika Stewart and Amaya Battle speak with reporters after the Gophers' women's basketball team lost to Michigan 70-65 Wednesday night at Williams Arena to fall to 17-3 on the season and 5-3 in Big Ten play. All three of Minnesota's losses are to ranked opponents.
Gophers women's basketball loses to Michigan, 70-65
The No. 23-ranked University of Minnesota women's basketball team lost to No. 24 Michigan 70-65 Wednesday night at Williams Arena to fall to 17-3 on the season.
The No. 23-ranked University of Minnesota women's basketball team lost to No. 24 Michigan 70-65 Wednesday night at Williams Arena to fall to 17-3 on the season.
Gopher Coaches Show: Minnesota beats No. 20 Michigan
This week on the FOX 9 Gopher Coaches Show, Ahmad Hicks catches up with Minnesota men's basketball coach Ben Johnson after the Gophers beat No. 20 Michigan on a Dawson Garcia game-winning shot in overtime.
This week on the FOX 9 Gopher Coaches Show, Ahmad Hicks catches up with Minnesota men's basketball coach Ben Johnson after the Gophers beat No. 20 Michigan on a Dawson Garcia game-winning shot in overtime.
Dawson Garcia's buzzer beater lifts Gophers over Michigan
Dawson Garcia hit a 35-foot buzzer beater to lift the Gophers men's basketball team over No. 20 Michigan 84-81 in overtime Thursday night at Williams Arena for their first Big Ten win of the season.
Dawson Garcia hit a 35-foot buzzer beater to lift the Gophers men's basketball team over No. 20 Michigan 84-81 in overtime Thursday night at Williams Arena for their first Big Ten win of the season.
Dawson Garcia buzzer-beater sends Gophers past Michigan in OT, 84-81
It took seven tries to get there, but the University of Minnesota men’s basketball team beat No. 20 Michigan Thursday night for its first Big Ten win of the season.
It took seven tries to get there, but the University of Minnesota men’s basketball team beat No. 20 Michigan Thursday night for its first Big Ten win of the season.
Ben Johnson on Gophers’ 0-6 Big Ten start: ‘Nobody puts more pressure on myself than me’
The University of Minnesota men’s basketball team is 8-9 on the season and 0-6 in Big Ten play, below /500 for the first time this season.
The University of Minnesota men’s basketball team is 8-9 on the season and 0-6 in Big Ten play, below /500 for the first time this season.
Are Gophers feeling pressure of 0-6 Big Ten start?
Gophers basketball coach Ben Johnson talked about the team's 0-6 start to Big Ten play as Michigan comes to Williams Arena Thursday night.
Gophers basketball coach Ben Johnson talked about the team's 0-6 start to Big Ten play as Michigan comes to Williams Arena Thursday night.