Noel’s Big Ten Power Rankings after Week 12

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–> Follow Noel on Twitter: @n0elthompson Ohio State (10-1) Last Week’s Ranking: #1 C.J. Stroud would throw six touchdowns in the first two quarters and Ohio State would lead 49-0 at halftime. Chris Olave broke the school record for career touchdowns with his 35th career touchdown. Next Up: @Michigan  Michigan (10-1) Last Week’s Ranking: #3 Donovan Edwards […] READ MORE


After slow start Gophers dominate Purdue Fort Wayne 78-49

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Nov. 19, 2021: After a slow start, the Golden Gophers improved to 4-0 on the season taking down Purdue Fort Wayne 78-49 in another convincing victory. –> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter Full Game Recap: First Half: There were no surprises in the starting lineup, as the Gophers rolled out the same group of five for […] READ MORE



Totiino Big Man Patrick Bath Draws Recruiting Looks

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Junior Patrick Bath, a 6-foot-9, 210-pound forward from Fridley (MN) Totino-Grace plays for perhaps the most talented team in the state. He is considered one of the top Minnesota big men in the Class of 2023, even though he is sometimes overshadowed by his own teammates. Bath helped lead the Eagles to a 16-5 mark, […] READ MORE


Braeden Carrington- Signing “it’s like a dream come true”

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Braeden Carrington, a 6-foot-3 guard from Brooklyn Park (MN) Park Center, become the first Gopher commitment for the Class of 2022. He is one of the top guards in the Midwest in the Class of 2022 and is ranked as the number five senior in the state by Prep Hoops. Carrington averaged 18.1 points per […] READ MORE


Gophers beat Kangaroos 71-56 in season opener

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Nov. 9, 2021: In Ben Johnson’s head coaching debut, the Golden Gophers played a clean game of basketball taking down UMKC 71-56 in their 2021-22 season opener. –> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter Full Game Recap: First Half: It was a bit of a slow start for the Gophers out of the gate, but senior guard […] READ MORE


’23 Holy Family big man Boden Kapke talks about recent Gophers offer

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Follow Chris on Twitter –> @collegebbnews Boden Kapke, a 6-foot-11 junior from Victoria (MN) Holy Family Catholic, is one of the top Midwest big men in the Class of 2023. He recently became the third in-state player from the Class of 2023 to receive a scholarship offer from Minnesota.   Kapke averaged 16.2 points and 11.2 rebounds […] READ MORE


Gophers Hoops: 2021-22 Season Preview

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Nov. 1, 2021: The Ben Johnson-era officially tips off tonight, as the Golden Gophers (D3) Concordia St. Paul in an exhibition contest a 7:00 p.m.  –> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter It has been a tumultuous 365 days for Gophers basketball. This time last year, Minnesota was picked to finish 11th in the Big Ten and Richard Pitino was […] READ MORE


Wayzata (MN) senior Mara Braun talks about her commitment to Minnesota

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Mara Braun, a 5-foot-11 senior guard from Wayzata (MN) High, committed to Minnesota last December. She had a strong summer and moved up from #84 to the 28th best senior in the country by ESPN.  Bruan is part of a four-player recruiting class of local talent that are ranked as the second, third, fourth and […] READ MORE


Newest Gophers basketball commit Joshua Ola-Joseph catches up with Gopherhole

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Joshua Ola-Joseph, a 6-foot-6, 210-pound senior forward, committed to Minnesota last Monday after taking his official visit this past weekend. Ola-Joseph announced last week that he was transferring from Osseo to Prolific Prep in Napa, California.  Ola-Joseph is the third commitment from the Class of 2022 for new Gopher head coach Ben Johnson, all of […] READ MORE