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Minnesota AD Coyle embarks on coach search with belief basketball program can return to prominence

Minnesota's challenge of growing the men’s basketball program into a consistent Big Ten contender has probably never been greater considering the surging cost of competing in the c...

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Big Ten Conference Tournament odds: Tom Izzo, Spartans favored

Tom Izzo's Spartans are favored to win the Big Ten tourney, but a few ranked squads are not far behind. See the odds.

Big Ten Conference Tournament odds: Tom Izzo, Spartans favored

BUZZER BEATERS from the 2024-2025 College Basketball Season | FOX College Hoops

BUZZER BEATERS from the 2024-2025 College Basketball Season | FOX College Hoops

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Minnesota fires Ben Johnson after four seasons at alma mater Minnesota fired Ben Johnson on Thursday morning after four years as the head coach at his alma mater. The Golden Gophers finished with a 15-...

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Minnesota fires coach Ben Johnson after 4 seasons at alma mater with 56-71 record

Minnesota fired coach Ben Johnson after four years of repeatedly rebuilding rosters at his alma mater

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Minnesota fires men's basketball coach Ben Johnson after 4 seasons with 56-71 record

Minnesota fires men's basketball coach Ben Johnson after 4 seasons with 56-71 record

1 DAY AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How to Watch Northwestern vs. Minnesota: TV Channel, Time, Live Stream - Big Ten Tournament

Find out how to watch the March 12 Big Ten Tournament matchup between the Northwestern Wildcats and Minnesota Golden Gophers with live strea...

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How to Watch Northwestern vs. Minnesota: TV Channel, Time, Live Stream - Big Ten Tournament

Tyler Cochran - Not playing Wednesday Cochran (foot) is out for Wednesday's game against Northwestern.

Impact Cochran is yet to play this season, so it's not surprising to see him sidelined for this contest. It remains to be seen if he'll be available for the rest of the Big Ten Tournament.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota plays in Big Ten Tournament against the Northwestern

3 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tom Izzo is Big Ten Coach of the Year, Purdue's Braden Smith wins Player of the Year

Michigan State’s Tom Izzo was named Big Ten Coach of the Year for the fourth time, among the other conference awards announced Tuesday.

Tom Izzo is Big Ten Coach of the Year, Purdue's Braden Smith wins Player of the Year

Northwestern vs. Minnesota Prediction, Odds, Picks - Big Ten Tournament

Preview the March 12 Big Ten Tournament matchup between the Northwestern Wildcats and Minnesota Golden Gophers with predictions, odds, picks...

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Northwestern vs. Minnesota Prediction, Odds, Picks - Big Ten Tournament

Frank Mitchell - Second-straight double-double Mitchell finished Sunday's 75-67 OT loss to Rutgers with 12 points (6-6 FG, 0-3 FT), 11 rebounds and one block over 26 minutes.

Impact Mitchell has logged consecutive double-doubles for the Golden Gophers, closing with 12 points, 11 rebounds and a block during Sunday's loss against the Scarlet Knights. The 6-foot-8 junior has seen an expanded role down the stretch for Minnesota, averaging 8.9 points, 7.9 rebounds and 0.7 blocks across his last seven outings (21.1 minutes per game). Mitchell and the Golden Gophers will face off against Northwestern this Wednesday in the opening round of the Big Ten tournament.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dawson Garcia - Scores 19 in season finale Garcia recorded 19 points (8-19 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and eight rebounds over 32 minutes during Sunday's 75-67 OT loss to Rutgers.

Impact Garcia chipped in 19 points and eight rebounds as the Golden Gophers were taken down by the Scarlet Knights during Sunday's regular season finale. The 6-foot-11 senior has started in all 31 games this season, averaging 19.1 points, 7.5 rebounds, two assists and 0.9 blocks on 35.3 minutes per game. Garcia and the Golden Gophers will open the Big Ten tournament against Northwestern this Wednesday with the winner set to face Wisconsin.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota squares off against Northwestern in Big Ten Tournament

The Minnesota Golden Gophers square off against the Northwestern Wildcats in the Big Ten Tournament

4 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dylan Harper scores 22, leads Rutgers past Minnesota 75-67 in OT for key win in Big Ten finale

Dylan Harper scored 22 points, including six in overtime, and Rutgers defeated Minnesota 75-67 to claim an important win in seeding for the Big Ten Tournament

5 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tyler Cochran - Still out Sunday Cochran (foot) won't play against Rutgers in the regular season finale.

Impact Cochran hasn't played all season, so it's unsurprising that he'll remain out for the final regular season game against the Scarlet Knights.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Garcia and the Minnesota Golden Gophers visit conference foe Rutgers

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights will host conference opponent Minnesota

MARCH 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brennan Rigsby - Stays hot against Wisconsin Rigsby finished Wednesday's 74-67 loss to Wisconsin with 18 points (6-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 4-5 FT), three rebounds and one assist in 24 minutes.

Impact Rigsby connected on 6-of-10 looks from the field, closing with 18 points, three rebounds and an assist during Wednesday's loss against the Badgers. The 6-foot-3 senior has been on a roll for the Golden Gophers, averaging 19 points and 2.5 rebounds across Minnesota's last two games. Rigsby is shooting 7-of-9 from three during that span.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Frank Mitchell - Notches double-double against UW Mitchell chipped in 11 points (5-5 FG, 1-4 FT), 11 rebounds and one assist over 26 minutes during Wednesday's 74-67 loss to Wisconsin.

Impact Mitchell connected on all five attempts from the field, closing with 11 points, 11 rebounds and an assist during Wednesday's loss against the Badgers. The 6-foot-8 junior has appeared in 27 games this season after transferring in from Canisius (nine starts), averaging 4.7 points, 4.4 rebounds, 0.8 assists and 0.6 blocks on 15.1 minutes per game. Mitchell and the Golden Gophers will look to close out the 2024-25 regular season with a win over Rutgers this Sunday.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Blackwell carries No. 12 Wisconsin past Minnesota 74-67 with 25 points and career-best 11 boards

John Blackwell had 25 points and a career-high 11 rebounds to help 12th-ranked Wisconsin beat Minnesota 74-67

MARCH 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. No. 12 Wisconsin Badgers Highlights | FOX College Hoops

Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. No. 12 Wisconsin Badgers Highlights | FOX College Hoops

MARCH 6 • FOX SPORTS

St. Thomas is rising with rare D3-D1 jump. NCAA postseason ban makes Summit tourney the present peak

The accelerated transition to full-fledged NCAA Division I member for the University of St. Thomas is almost over

MARCH 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tyler Cochran - Sidelined once again Cochran (foot) is out for Wednesday's game against Wisconsin.

Impact Cochran hasn't played all season long, and he might not be ready to suit up Sunday, either, when Minnesota will play its season finale against Rutgers.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

No. 12 Wisconsin visits Minnesota after Rigsby's 20-point performance

Minnesota faces the No. 12 Wisconsin Badgers after Brennan Rigsby scored 20 points in Minnesota's 67-65 victory over the Nebraska Cornhuskers

MARCH 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wisconsin vs. Minnesota: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Mar 5

Preview the March 5 matchup between the Wisconsin Badgers and Minnesota Golden Gophers with how to watch, tv channel info, predictions, odds...

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Wisconsin vs. Minnesota: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Mar 5