Nolan O'Hara

Nolan O'Hara

Joined: Dec 7, 2023

Nolan O'Hara covers all things Minnesota sports, primarily the Timberwolves, for Bring Me The News and Sports Illustrated's On SI network. He previously worked as a copy editor at the St. Paul Pioneer Press and is a graduate of the University of Minnesota's Hubbard School of Journalism. His work has appeared in the Pioneer Press, Ratchet & Wrench magazine, the Minnesota Daily and a number of local newspapers in Minnesota, among other publications.

P.J. Fleck

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Minnesota defensive back Koi Perich warms up before the game against Maryland at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Oct. 26, 2024.

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The Gophers volleyball team celebrates scoring a point against Iowa on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Maturi Pavilion in Minneapolis.

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Gophers wide receiver Tyler Williams reportedly entered the transfer portal on Sunday, April 27, 2025.

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Minnesota defensive back Justin Walley runs in the 40-yard dash during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Feb. 28, 2025.

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Walley was an All-Big Ten Second Team selection last season for Minnesota.

Boston College quarterback Emmett Morehead passes the ball during the second half against Northern Illinois at Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, Mass., on Sept. 2, 2023.

Gophers Recruiting

Morehead didn't see the field for Old Dominion in 2024, but saw action in three previous seasons at Boston College.

Former St. Cloud State coach Bob Motzko faces off with the Huskies for the first time as head coach of Minnesota Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, at 3M Arena at Mariucci in Minneapolis.

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The Americans begin their quest for their third straight gold this December.

Nolan Groves during the MN State Tournament

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Groves was the Minnesota Gatorade Player of the Year this season.

Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck during the first quarter against Virginia Tech at the Dukes’ Mayo Bowl at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Jan. 3, 2025.

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Moore is listed as a three-star prospect and is ranked as the No. 164 nationally by 247Sports.

Houston guard Ramon Walker Jr. blocks a layup from Northern Colorado guard Langston Reynolds during the first half at Fertitta Center in Houston on Nov. 7, 2022.

Gophers Recruiting

The Northern Colorado transfer averaged 16.0 points per game last season.

Minnesota forward Jimmy Snuggerud, front, skates with the puck against Omaha during the Ice Breaker Tournament on Oct. 12, 2024, in Las Vegas.

Gophers Hockey

Both have since made their NHL debuts and recorded their first points in the league.

New Gophers men's basketball coach Niko Medved speaks at his introductory press conference on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at Athletes Village in Minneapolis.

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The multi-team event has 11 programs already set for the four-day affair.

The Gophers women's hockey team's WCHA banners hang at Ridder Arena in Minneapolis in an undated courtesy photo from the 2022-23 season.

The week-long evaluation camp leads up to the World Junior Championships, also taking place in the Twin Cities.

North Alabama guard Jacari Lane passes against Auburn at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala., on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024.

Gophers Recruiting

Lane was a first-team All-ASUN selection last season after averaging a career-best 17.3 points per game.

Minnesota forward Aaron Huglen shakes with the puck against Minnesota State forward Sam Morton (6) during the second period of the Frozen Four semifinals at the TD Garden in Boston on April 7, 2022.

Huglen is the ninth Gophers men's hockey player to sign a pro deal following the season.

UCLA guard Kiki Rice steals the ball away from Minnesota guard McKenna Johnson (7) during the fourth quarter at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom in Los Angeles on Feb. 2, 2025.

Gophers Basketball

Johnson played in 24 games for Minnesota as a freshman last season.