Pepperdine transfer PG Mike Mitchell Jr. commits to Gophers

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–> 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)

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(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

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–> 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

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–> 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


Gophers lose to Wisconsin for 6th straight time

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–> In their last regular season game of the season, the Gophers came to play, but it was not enough against a Wisconsin team firmly on the bubble. Minnesota fell 71-67, their 6th straight loss to their rival Badgers. Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter Full Game Recap: First Half: After Thursday night’s miraculous comeback win over Rutgers, […] READ MORE


Potential names to replace Lindsay Whalen as Gophers HC

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–> Lindsay Whalen reportedly stepped down as head coach of the Gophers women’s basketball program Thursday afternoon. I thought there is no better time than the present to look at some potential names to replace Whalen as head coach. Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter Aaron Johntson (S. Dakota St. HC) South Dakota State head coach (since […] READ MORE


Battle’s season high not enough as Gophers’ losing streak grows to 10

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Feb. 20, 2023: Minnesota’s backcourt struggles continued Monday with only nine points in an 11-point loss to Illinois. –> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter Full Game Recap: First Half: Dawson Garcia picked up right where he left off Saturday night with four quick points, but unfortunately nobody else followed and the Gophers trailed 13-6 heading into […] READ MORE


Pharrel Payne’s career-nigh not enough in 76-69 loss to Penn State

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Feb. 18, 2023: Dawson Garcia looked like an All-Big Ten player in his return, but Minnesota did not have enough in a 76-69 loss to Penn State. –> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter Full Game Recap: First Half: Gophers freshman Joshua Ola-Joseph came out with something two prove. With eight early points, he made two threes […] READ MORE