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Minnesota head coach Richard Pitino has agreed to a two-year contract extension to remain at the school, according to a release. “My family and I have loved living in the Twin Cities the last six years,” Pitino said. “We have met so many wonderful, supportive people. It’s an honor to be able to continue to […] READ MORE
With Minneapolis hosting the Final Four, Gophers’ forward Jordan Murphy had the chance to step on the court in front of local fans. Murphy was battling through back spasms during the Gophers’ 70-50 loss to Michigan State in the NCAA Tournament. Murphy played just four minutes in his final college game, but was healthy enough […] READ MORE
When the clock turned past midnight, Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo often waited for his phone to buzz. He always knew a familiar voice would be waiting on the other end of the line. Between completing late-night QVC orders, Flip Saunders dialed Izzo’s number to chat. The former Gophers basketball player and Timberwolves […] READ MORE
The Gophers have received a commitment from Justin, TX. center Sam Freeman. The 6-foot-10, 220-pound big-man chose the Gophers over offers from Virginia Tech and TCU. He took his second visit to Minnesota last weekend and had Virginia Tech in his final-two before head coach Buzz Williams departed for Texas A&M. Freeman now joins guard […] READ MORE
Sophomore guard Isaiah Washington announced Monday on Twitter he intends to transfer from the University of Minnesota. Washington, a top recruit in the New York area, averaged just 4.3 points per game this season. The former four-star prospect, heralded as “Jelly,” won New York’s Mr. Basketball Award during his senior year of high school. Despite […] READ MORE
Minnesota fans have long wondered if their giant in the post was made of iron. After seemingly every physical hit in the post, Jordan Murphy would always get back up. Every loose ball, rebound and post entry touched the hands of No. 3. He simply seemed indestructible. Some day, his number will be in the […] READ MORE
When the Gophers take the court against against No. 2 Michigan State on Saturday night, a familiar opponent will be standing across from them. This time, it won’t be for an ordinary Big Ten game, but an NCAA Tournament matchup. Minnesota dropped its last matchup to Michigan State in early February, 79-55. Since then, both […] READ MORE
The clock struck zero as guard Dupree McBrayer ran to the opposite end of the arena to celebrate with thousands of maroon and gold fans. A player who has overcome adversity in many ways, was basking in the glory of a special moment. For thousands of fans who made the trip, they waited years to […] READ MORE
CHICAGO– Following a dramatic 77-72 overtime win against Penn State on Thursday night, the Gophers didn’t have much time to rest before a Big Ten Tournament showdown with No. 2 Purdue. From the opening tip, Minnesota didn’t show any signs of fatigue against one of the Big Ten’s top teams. They brought energy, physicality and […] READ MORE
CHICAGO— For the majority of Thursday night’s Big Ten Tournament game against Penn State, the Gophers felt like they were playing a step slow. The offense was out of sync and everyone lacked energy on both ends of the court. Minnesota was trailing by eight points with four minutes remaining and it felt like the […] READ MORE