Gophers women's basketball gears up for NCAA Tournament
This week on the FOX 9 Gopher Coaches Show, the University of Minnesota women's basketball team is dancing. The Gophers and Dawn Plitzuweit are in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2018, and the Gophers are hosting a regional for the first time in 21 years. FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks and KFAN's Justin Gaard talk with Coach Plitzuweit about the weekend ahead, and facing Green Bay on Friday. Sophie Hart and Grace Grocholski also join the show.
This week on the FOX 9 Gopher Coaches Show, the University of Minnesota women's basketball team is dancing. The Gophers and Dawn Plitzuweit are in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2018, and the Gophers are hosting a regional for the first time in 21 years. FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks and KFAN's Justin Gaard talk with Coach Plitzuweit about the weekend ahead, and facing Green Bay on Friday. Sophie Hart and Grace Grocholski also join the show.
Did the Gophers do enough to host an NCAA Tournament regional?
This week on the Gopher Coaches Show, we're talking with the University of Minnesota women's basketball team ahead of the NCAA Tournament. The Gophers are 22-8 on the season and are a lock for the Big Dance. The question remaining is if they'll earn a top-16 seed on Selection Sunday, which means they would host a first and second round regional at Williams Arena. FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks and KFAN's Justin Gaard catch up with coach Dawn Plitzuweit. Guard Brylee Glynn and post Finau Tonga also join the show.
This week on the Gopher Coaches Show, we're talking with the University of Minnesota women's basketball team ahead of the NCAA Tournament. The Gophers are 22-8 on the season and are a lock for the Big Dance. The question remaining is if they'll earn a top-16 seed on Selection Sunday, which means they would host a first and second round regional at Williams Arena. FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks and KFAN's Justin Gaard catch up with coach Dawn Plitzuweit. Guard Brylee Glynn and post Finau Tonga also join the show.
Grayson Grove stepping up for Gophers' injury-riddled roster
Alexandria native Grayson Grove is embracing the "next man up" mentality for the Gophers' men's basketball team this season, which is severely short-handed due to injuries.
Alexandria native Grayson Grove is embracing the "next man up" mentality for the Gophers' men's basketball team this season, which is severely short-handed due to injuries.
Grayson Grove stepping up for injury-riddled Gophers
This week on the FOX 9 Gopher Coaches Show, we catch up with Niko Medved and the University of Minnesota men's basketball team. The Gophers are 14-15, and 7-11 in Big Ten play with three regular season games left before the Big Ten Tournament. FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks and KFAN's Justin Gaard talk with Medved about the Gophers winning three of their past four games. Grayson Grove joins the show to talk about stepping up on a roster severely short-handed by injuries.
This week on the FOX 9 Gopher Coaches Show, we catch up with Niko Medved and the University of Minnesota men's basketball team. The Gophers are 14-15, and 7-11 in Big Ten play with three regular season games left before the Big Ten Tournament. FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks and KFAN's Justin Gaard talk with Medved about the Gophers winning three of their past four games. Grayson Grove joins the show to talk about stepping up on a roster severely short-handed by injuries.
Gophers have 9-game win streak snapped, look for strong Big 10 finish
This week on the FOX 9 Gopher Coaches Show, we're talking with University of Minnesota women's basketball coach Dawn Plitzuweit. The Gophers remain one of the hottest teams in the Big Ten, despite having a nine-game win streak snapped in a loss to Michigan State. The Gophers are 21-7 on the season, and 12-5 in Big Ten play. FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks and KFAN's Justin Gaard chat about the season with Coach Plitzuweit. Grace Grocholski and Amaya Battle also join the show.
This week on the FOX 9 Gopher Coaches Show, we're talking with University of Minnesota women's basketball coach Dawn Plitzuweit. The Gophers remain one of the hottest teams in the Big Ten, despite having a nine-game win streak snapped in a loss to Michigan State. The Gophers are 21-7 on the season, and 12-5 in Big Ten play. FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks and KFAN's Justin Gaard chat about the season with Coach Plitzuweit. Grace Grocholski and Amaya Battle also join the show.
Dawn Plitzuweit leads Gophers women to No. 23 spot in AP Top 25
This week on the Gopher Coaches Show, we're talking University of Minnesota women's basketball with Dawn Plitzuweit. The Gophers are 20-6 on the season, 11-4 in Big Ten play and have won eight straight games. They entered the Associated Press Top 25 this week at No. 23, and appear headed to an NCAA Tournament bid. FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks and KFAN's Justin Gaard talk with Coach Plitzuweit about their current hot streak, and how they celebrate wins. Guard Tori McKinney, and post Sophie Hart also join the show.
This week on the Gopher Coaches Show, we're talking University of Minnesota women's basketball with Dawn Plitzuweit. The Gophers are 20-6 on the season, 11-4 in Big Ten play and have won eight straight games. They entered the Associated Press Top 25 this week at No. 23, and appear headed to an NCAA Tournament bid. FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks and KFAN's Justin Gaard talk with Coach Plitzuweit about their current hot streak, and how they celebrate wins. Guard Tori McKinney, and post Sophie Hart also join the show.
Niko Medved, Gophers grinding through Big Ten season
This week on the FOX 9 Gopher Coaches Show, we're catching up with Niko Medved and the University of Minnesota men's basketball team. Last week, the Gophers lost at Penn State, beat No. 10 Michigan State and lost to Maryland. Minnesota is 11-13 on the season, 4-9 in Big Ten play and has seven regular season games left before the Big Ten Tournament. FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks and KFAN's Justin Gaard caught up with Medved on the recent Big Ten slate. Assistant coach Brian Cooley also joins the show.
This week on the FOX 9 Gopher Coaches Show, we're catching up with Niko Medved and the University of Minnesota men's basketball team. Last week, the Gophers lost at Penn State, beat No. 10 Michigan State and lost to Maryland. Minnesota is 11-13 on the season, 4-9 in Big Ten play and has seven regular season games left before the Big Ten Tournament. FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks and KFAN's Justin Gaard caught up with Medved on the recent Big Ten slate. Assistant coach Brian Cooley also joins the show.
Dawn Plituzweit has Gopher women on 4-game win streak
This week on the Gopher Coaches Show, we’re catching up with Dawn Plitzuweit of the University of Minnesota women’s basketball team.
This week on the Gopher Coaches Show, we’re catching up with Dawn Plitzuweit of the University of Minnesota women’s basketball team.
Dawn Plitzuweit has Gopher women on 4-game win streak
This week on the FOX 9 Gopher Coaches Show, we catch up with Dawn Plitzuweit from the University of Minnesota women's basketball team. The Gophers are 16-6 on the season, 7-4 in Big Ten play and are on a four-game win streak. They're in the hunt for an NCAA Tournament bid. FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks and KFAN's Justin Gaard catch up with Plitzuweit, and star guard Mara Braun joins the show to talk about the season so far.
This week on the FOX 9 Gopher Coaches Show, we catch up with Dawn Plitzuweit from the University of Minnesota women's basketball team. The Gophers are 16-6 on the season, 7-4 in Big Ten play and are on a four-game win streak. They're in the hunt for an NCAA Tournament bid. FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks and KFAN's Justin Gaard catch up with Plitzuweit, and star guard Mara Braun joins the show to talk about the season so far.
Gopher Coaches Show: Border Battle at Wisconsin
This week on the FOX 9 Gopher Coaches Show, we catch up with Niko Medved from the Minnesota men's basketball team. The Gophers are 10-10 on the season, 3-6 in Big Ten play and have lost five straight. The roster is depleted due to injuries, and the Gophers might be without top scorer Cade Tyson at Wisconsin Wednesday night. FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks and KFAN's Justin Gaard speak with Medved about the losing skid, and the rest of the season. Forward Jaylen Crocker-Johnson joins the show to talk about coming with Medved from Colorado State to play for the Gophers.
This week on the FOX 9 Gopher Coaches Show, we catch up with Niko Medved from the Minnesota men's basketball team. The Gophers are 10-10 on the season, 3-6 in Big Ten play and have lost five straight. The roster is depleted due to injuries, and the Gophers might be without top scorer Cade Tyson at Wisconsin Wednesday night. FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks and KFAN's Justin Gaard speak with Medved about the losing skid, and the rest of the season. Forward Jaylen Crocker-Johnson joins the show to talk about coming with Medved from Colorado State to play for the Gophers.
Gopher Coaches Show: Minnesota hosts No. 7 Nebraska on Saturday
This week on the FOX 9 Gopher Coaches Show, we catch up with Niko Medved from the Minnesota men’s basketball team. Former player Parker Fox comes off the bench for Justin Gaard as a guest host. The Gophers are 10-9, 3-5 in Big Ten play and are looking to end a four-game losing skid. Three of those losses are by a combined 14 points, and they took Ohio State to overtime on the road despite being down to a seven-man rotation due to injuries. Minnesota native and sophomore guard Isaac Asuma also goes 1-on-1 with Ahmad Hicks as the Cherry native talks about his decision to stay home and play for the Gophers. Minnesota is back in action Saturday, hosting unbeaten Nebraska, a top-10 team in the country.
This week on the FOX 9 Gopher Coaches Show, we catch up with Niko Medved from the Minnesota men’s basketball team. Former player Parker Fox comes off the bench for Justin Gaard as a guest host. The Gophers are 10-9, 3-5 in Big Ten play and are looking to end a four-game losing skid. Three of those losses are by a combined 14 points, and they took Ohio State to overtime on the road despite being down to a seven-man rotation due to injuries. Minnesota native and sophomore guard Isaac Asuma also goes 1-on-1 with Ahmad Hicks as the Cherry native talks about his decision to stay home and play for the Gophers. Minnesota is back in action Saturday, hosting unbeaten Nebraska, a top-10 team in the country.
Gopher Coaches Show: Olympics, freshmen scoring, and more
FOX 9's Jim Rich hosts the Gopher Coaches Show on Jan. 13, 2026. They discussed freshmen finding the net, Gophers who will represent their countries in the Olympics this February, and more topics.
FOX 9's Jim Rich hosts the Gopher Coaches Show on Jan. 13, 2026. They discussed freshmen finding the net, Gophers who will represent their countries in the Olympics this February, and more topics.
Gopher Coaches Show: Olympics, freshmen scoring, and more
FOX 9's Jim Rich hosts the Gopher Coaches Show on Jan. 13, 2026. They discussed freshmen finding the net, Gophers who will represent their countries in the Olympics this February, and more topics.
FOX 9's Jim Rich hosts the Gopher Coaches Show on Jan. 13, 2026. They discussed freshmen finding the net, Gophers who will represent their countries in the Olympics this February, and more topics.
Gophers fans storm Williams Arena court after beating No. 19-ranked Iowa
For the second time this season, Gophers' fans stormed the Williams Arena court after win over a ranked opponent. Niko Medved absolutely loved it.
For the second time this season, Gophers' fans stormed the Williams Arena court after win over a ranked opponent. Niko Medved absolutely loved it.
Gopher Coaches Show: Niko Medved has Minnesota 3-1 in Big Ten
This week on the FOX 9 Gopher Coaches Show, we catch up with Niko Medved from the men's basketball team. The Gophers are 10-5 overall and 3-1 in Big Ten play in Medved's first season. FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks and KFAN's Justin Gaard catch up with Medved on his first season at Minnesota so far, Tuesday night's court rush after beating Iowa and hosting USC on Friday. Star guard Cade Tyson also joins the show.
This week on the FOX 9 Gopher Coaches Show, we catch up with Niko Medved from the men's basketball team. The Gophers are 10-5 overall and 3-1 in Big Ten play in Medved's first season. FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks and KFAN's Justin Gaard catch up with Medved on his first season at Minnesota so far, Tuesday night's court rush after beating Iowa and hosting USC on Friday. Star guard Cade Tyson also joins the show.
Gopher Coaches Show: Bob Motzko, Brad Frost talk playoffs
This week on the FOX 9 Gopher Coaches Show, we switch from the basketball court to the hockey rink as Jim Rich talks with Gophers men's hockey coach Bob Motzko and women's coach Brad Frost. Both teams are in playoff mode.
This week on the FOX 9 Gopher Coaches Show, we switch from the basketball court to the hockey rink as Jim Rich talks with Gophers men's hockey coach Bob Motzko and women's coach Brad Frost. Both teams are in playoff mode.
Ben Johnson hopes Gophers fans appreciate Dawson Garcia
Dawson Garcia has just 2 home games left in a Gophers' uniform, and deserves a standing ovation on Senior Night.
Dawson Garcia has just 2 home games left in a Gophers' uniform, and deserves a standing ovation on Senior Night.
Gopher Coaches Show with Ben Johnson, Dawson Garcia
This week on the FOX 9 Gopher Coaches Show, men's basketball coach Ben Johnson and forward Dawson Garcia talk about the team's final four games and hopes for the rest of the season with Ahmad Hicks and Justin Gaard.
This week on the FOX 9 Gopher Coaches Show, men's basketball coach Ben Johnson and forward Dawson Garcia talk about the team's final four games and hopes for the rest of the season with Ahmad Hicks and Justin Gaard.
Gophers Coaches Show: Basketball coach Ben Johnson
This week on the FOX 9 Gophers Coaches Show, men?s basketball coach Ben Johnson joins Justin Gaard and FOX 9?s Ahmad Hicks to discuss the season so far, and the challenges they face ahead.
This week on the FOX 9 Gophers Coaches Show, men?s basketball coach Ben Johnson joins Justin Gaard and FOX 9?s Ahmad Hicks to discuss the season so far, and the challenges they face ahead.
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.