2023 (Klaipeda, Lituania) guard Kristupas Keinys committed to the Gophers Tuesday, filling their final open scholarship for the 2023-24 season. –> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter After adding Howard transfer Elijah Hawkins last month, the Gophers had one remaining open scholarship for the 2023-24 season. After keeping one open last season, there was no telling if […] READ MORE
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Interview with Dinkytown Athletes co-founder Robert Gag
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COLUMN: Elijah Hawkins, football DB portal mission, early Plitzuweit success and MBB scheduling issues
–> It was a busy week of recruiting for Gophers sports. Howard transfer PG Elijah Hawkins (MBB) Craig McDonald (FB), Janay Sanders (WBB) and Ayianna Johnson (WBB) all committed to the Maroon & Gold while the MBB schedule is beginning to take shape. Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter Howard transfer G Elijah Hawkins commits to Gophers The […] READ MORE
MBB portal problems, Gophers NFL Draft success and Tre’Von Jones & Rowan Zolman commit
–> MBB continues to miss in the transfer portal, three Gophers heard their names called at the NFL Draft, two transfers committed to the football team and Gable Steveson continues to prove his dominance. Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter Gophers miss out on Charles Pride + Darius Brown II The Gophers’ top two transfer portal targets […] READ MORE
Elijah Spencer and Zach Evans shine at Spring Game, Charles Pride visits MBB and Dinkytown Athletes
–> With no football, hockey, or basketball games being played April can seem like a quiet time for Gophers athletics, but there is still plenty of news to talk about. Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter Elijah Spencer and Zach Evans shine at Spring Game Thoughts: The Gophers’ annual Spring Game took place Saturday. For the second-straight […] READ MORE
Jarvis Omersa on potential football career as TE + what he would’ve done differently
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Pepperdine transfer PG Mike Mitchell Jr. commits to Gophers
–> Pepperdine transfer PG Mike Mitchell Jr. committed to the Gophers Wednesday, becoming their first addition from the transfer portal this offseason. Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter The transfer portal continues to run through college athletics like a hot knife through butter. Pepperdine transfer point guard Mike Mitchell Jr. committed to Minnesota Wednesday becoming their first […] READ MORE
Gophers offseason update: a look into the transfer portal (updated April 17)
(UPDATED) April 17, 2023: We have officially entered the college basketball offseason. The Gophers have already gotten busy in the transfer portal, and here are some potential names they could go after. –> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter As it sits today the Gophers have at least two open scholarships. Their clear needs are another veteran […] READ MORE
Dawn Plitzuweit to become 13th Gophers WBB head coach
–> Former West Virginia and South Dakota head coach Dawn Plitzuweit was named the 13th head coach in Gophers women’s basketball program history Saturday. Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter Rumors began swirling Friday night, but the Gophers made it official Saturday naming Dawn Plitzuweit as their new women’s basketball head coach. The 50-year-old Wisconsin native had a […] READ MORE
Gophers advance to second round of Big Ten Tournament with win over Nebraska
–> The Gophers needed all 40 minutes, but thanks to a career night from Ta’lon Cooper, Minnesota’s roller-coaster season rolls on, advancing to the second round of the Big Ten Tournament with a 78-75 win over Nebraska. Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter Full Game Recap: First Half: The Gophers couldn’t have started much worse, quickly falling down […] READ MORE