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Five early takeaways in the search process for the next Gophers men’s basketball coach
The Big Ten and the rest of college basketball will soon have all eyes on teams in this year’s NCAA tournament, but everything in the Gophers' world revolves around the search for their next men’s basketball coach.
Gophers AD Mark Coyle addresses Ben Johnson's firing for first time
University of Minnesota Director of Athletics Mark Coyle spoke to the media on Friday, which was the first time since firing Ben Johnson earlier this week. He had a lot to say, but the main takeaway is that Minnesota plans to move fast in its search for a new men's basketball head coach.
Gophers fire men's basketball coach Ben Johnson after four seasons with U of M
Gophers Athletics Director Mark Coyle announced early Thursday that he fired men’s basketball coach Ben Johnson after Minnesota lost to Northwestern in Wednesday’s Big Ten Tournament opener.
Gophers fire Ben Johnson as men’s basketball coach after four seasons and quick Big Ten tournament exit
Gophers men’s basketball coach Ben Johnson made progress last season, but key players entering the transfer portal set him and his team back. (Alex Kormann/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Gophers AD Mark Coyle addresses decision to fire Ben Johnson and what search will look like
Gophers director of athletics Mark Coyle met with reporters Friday and stressed that his search for a new head men’s basketball coach will move swiftly.Coyle is in Indianapolis, part of the NCAA Selection Committee for Sunday’s announcement of the national tournament field.
Gophers men’s basketball players can enter NCAA transfer portal now. One already has.
The Pioneer Press has learned that former Gopher and Timberwolves coach Ryan Saunders is interested in the vacated coaching ...
Gophers football has one of the 30 hardest schedules in the country this season
Gophers football begins spring practice later this month, which means football season is right around the corner. ESPN's Bill ...
Enough Said: Vikings' roster moves, the Wolves' winning streak and what's next for Gophers hoops?
Enough Said hosts discuss the Minnesota Vikings' free agent signings, the Minnesota Timberwolves on a seven game winning ...
Gophers basketball: Revenue sharing delays potential renovations to Williams Arena
In 2023, the Gophers athletics department contracted with an architectural design firm to explore the feasibility of ...
Potential candidates to replace Ben Johnson as next Gophers men's basketball coach
Gophers athletic director Mark Coyle has options to explore, including some Minnesota natives, in the search to replace ...
Gophers aiming to take advange of home ice in NCAA Tournament
The University of Minnesota women’s hockey team finds itself in a familiar spot as it opens up NCAA Tournament play on ...
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Gophers men’s basketball coach Ben Johnson fired after 15-17 season
University of Minnesota athletic director Mark Coyle announced early Thursday morning Ben Johnson has been fired after four ...
Gophers women’s basketball’s Selection Sunday outlook
Dawn Plitzuweit's Gophers likely have fallen off the NCAA tournament bubble, but if so, they would make the second-tier WBIT.