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Gophers coach Richard Pitino comes to Dinkytown with a reputation as a tireless worker and recruiter. Thirty-year old Richard Pitino will be announced as the next Minnesota Golden Gopher Friday at a press conference. Most local fans are already wondering what the hiring will mean to the current team, recruiting, a new practice facility and […] READ MORE
Alex Foster considers himself a hybrid 3/4. Whenever there is a coaching change, there is often roster transition as well. That proved true earlier today when Gophers signee Alvin Ellis from Chicago was released from his Letter of Intent and announced via Twitter that he will reopen his recruitment. Minnesota’s other in-coming recruit, Alex Foster, […] READ MORE
Richard Pitino is likely to be introduced as the Gophers new HC on Thursday. It what can be described as a bold and intriguing decision, Minnesota Gophers athletic director Norwood Teague has reportedly hired Richard Pitino as the new head coach. Pitino, only 30 years old, brings a big name in the college basketball world, […] READ MORE
Zach Hovey is a 6-foot-5, 230-pound junior tight end from Eden Prairie. Zach Hovey, a 6-foot-5, 230-pound junior tight end from Eden Prairie (MN) High, helped lead the Eagles to Prep Bowl title the past two seasons. The two-sport athlete also helped Eden Prairie to a fourth place finish in last week’s Class AAAA boy’s […] READ MORE
Former Gopher Jim Petersen has a unique perspective on the Gophers coaching search. Former Gopher Jim Petersen has a unique perspective on the Gophers coaching search. He was a McDonald’s All American, Gopher great and NBA player. He is now a longtime TV analyst for the Timberwolves, assistant for the Lynx and his son plays […] READ MORE
Wagner broke tournament records for most points in a game (50), most tournament points (129), most field-goal attempts in a game (43), most tournament field-goal attempts (110) and most field goals made (48). She also tied the record for most field goals Carlie Wagner scored a state tournament record 50 points to lead New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva […] READ MORE
Brandon Fritts has an offer from the Gophers, and three others. Brandon Fritts, a 6-foot-4, 215-pound from wide receiver/tight end from Mentor (OH) High, recently received a football offer from Minnesota. However, the two-sport standout has been rather busy helping lead the Cardinals to a 21-5 mark on the hardwood and a State Tournament bid. […] READ MORE
It seems that not a week has gone by this season where Nate Schmidt has not been fished out of the locker room by Gopher Men’s Hockey SID Brian Deutsch, and thrown in front of the media. Although no official record is kept of these things, he must hold the title among the Gopher players […] READ MORE
Gophers assistant Vince Taylor watched Ulis score 25 points on Friday night. Tyler Ulis, a 5-foot-9, 145-pound junior point guard from Chicago Heights (IL) Marian Catholic, has gotten recent interest from Minnesota and Gopher assistant coach Vince Taylor watched him lead his team to a 50-46 win over Bloom Friday night as he scored 25 […] READ MORE
Vaughn drives against Apple Valley earlier this year at the Target Center. Rashad Vaughn, a 6-foot-5 junior guard from Robbinsdale Cooper, scored 28 points to lead the Hawks to a first round win over Maple Grove in front of Minnesota head coach Tubby Smith. Vaughn is a prized in-state recruit for the Minnesota Gophers, who […] READ MORE