Minnesota Golden Gophers News - Sports Illustrated Page 32

ON SI
SI SWIMSUIT
SI NEWSLETTERS
SI TICKETS
SI RESORTS
SI SHOPS
MY ACCOUNT
SUBSCRIBE NOW

WORLD CUP
NBA PLAYOFFS
PGA CHAMP
NFL
MLB
NCAAF
NCAAB
WNBA
BETTING
WATCH
SI TV

Home
Schedule
Roster
Stats
All Gophers
Tickets

Feb 25, 2025; Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA; Colorado State Rams head coach Niko Medved in the second half against the Air Force Falcons at Clune Arena.

Report: Niko Medved has emerged as 'frontrunner' to be Gophers' next coach

Will Ragatz

|

Mar 16, 2025

Mar 9, 2025; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Dawson Garcia (3) looks up after making a three point basket during the first half against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Jersey Mike's Arena. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

NBA Draft Scouting Report: Minnesota's Dawson Garcia

Draft Digest Staff

|

Mar 15, 2025

Mar 13, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Fran McCaffery gestures towards a referee during the second half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. McCaffery would receive his second technical foul and be ejected. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Illinois' Brad Underwood Reacts to Firings of Fran McCaffery, Ben Johnson

Steven Greenberg

|

Mar 15, 2025

Gophers athletic director Mark Coyle

Gophers AD Mark Coyle addresses Ben Johnson's firing for first time

Tony Liebert

|

Mar 14, 2025

Schedule

Standings

Team Leaders

Full Team Statistics

Team Rankings

Jan 3, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Dawn Plitzuweit looks on during the first half against the Maryland Terrapins at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Has Gophers women's basketball's NCAA Tournament bubble popped?

Tony Liebert

|

Mar 14, 2025

Gophers guard Tyler Cochran

Gophers lose veteran guard to the transfer portal

Tony Liebert

|

Mar 14, 2025

Mar 20, 2024; Omaha, NE, USA; South Dakota State Jackrabbits head coach Eric Henderson speaks with media during the NCAA first round practice session at CHI Health Center Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

Minnesota basketball coaching candidates: Don’t overlook Eric Henderson

Tony Liebert

|

Mar 14, 2025

Mar 9, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Drake Bulldogs head coach Ben McCollum reacts after his team made a three point shot against the Bradley Braves during the first half of the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament Championship at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Where to watch potential Gophers' coaching candidates this March Madness

Tony Liebert

|

Mar 13, 2025

Nov 29, 2021; Stockton, CA, USA; Stockton Kings head coach Bobby Jackson argues from the bench during the fourth quarter against the G League Ignite at Stockton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports via Imang Images

Current trends suggest Gophers could take alternate route in coaching search

Tony Liebert

|

Mar 13, 2025

Mar 20, 2024; Charlotte, NC, USA; Colorado State Rams head coach Niko Medved speaks to the media during the NCAA first round practice session at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Analyst suggests Niko Medved will be 'heavily involved' in Gophers opening

Tony Liebert

|

Mar 13, 2025

Dec 4, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Ben Johnson looks on during the second half against the Michigan State Spartans at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Gophers' 1:20am announcement of Ben Johnson firing draws criticism

Tony Liebert

|

Mar 13, 2025

Feb 25, 2025; Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA; Colorado State Rams head coach Niko Medved in the second half against the Air Force Falcons at Clune Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

10 early candidates to be the next Gophers head coach

Tony Liebert

|

Mar 13, 2025

Ben Johnson yells during Minnesota's 72–64 loss to Northwestern in the Big Ten tournament on March 13, 2025.

Minnesota Dismisses Coach Ben Johnson After Early Big Ten Tournament Exit

Patrick Andres

|

Mar 13, 2025

Mar 5, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Ben Johnson looks on during the second half against the Wisconsin Badgers at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

University of Minnesota fires men's basketball coach Ben Johnson after four seasons

Jonathan Harrison

|

Mar 13, 2025

Chris Collins and Northwestern beat Minnesota in the opening round of the Big Ten tournament.

Chris Collins Makes Pointed Remark at Big Ten Over Issues With Northwestern's Hotel Rooms

Ryan Phillips

|

Mar 12, 2025

Dec 21, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Fairleigh Dickinson Knights guard Terrence Brown (2) works around Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Isaac Asuma (1) during the second half at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

What should the Gophers' team-building strategy be this off-season?

Tony Liebert

|

Mar 12, 2025

Mar 12, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Brennan Rigsby (24) celebrates a made basket in the first half against the Northwestern Wildcats at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

5 takeaways from the Gophers' first-round Big Ten Tournament loss to Northwestern

Tony Liebert

|

Mar 12, 2025

Mar 12, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Ben Johnson during the first half against the Northwestern Wildcats at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Gophers bounced from Big Ten Tournament, offense vanishes against Northwestern

Tony Liebert

|

Mar 12, 2025

Todd’s Take: Big Ten Tournament Format Is Least Of Postseason Basketball Worries

Todd Golden

|

Mar 12, 2025

Takedown Policy

Terms and Conditions

SI Accessibility Statement

© 2026 ABG-SI LLC - SPORTS ILLUSTRATED IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF ABG-SI LLC. - All Rights Reserved. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates, licensees and related brands. All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER.