Gophers Basketball

Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Dusty May waves to the crowd as he cuts down the net after defeating the Connecticut Huskies in the national championship of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

May's decision to leave Ann Arbor will have serious ripple effects across the Big Ten and college basketball as a whole.

Gophers Basketball

May's decision to leave Ann Arbor will have serious ripple effects across the Big Ten and college basketball as a whole.

Recent Articles

Mar 26, 2026; Sacramento, CA, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Dawn Plitzuweit during practice ahead of the Sacramento Regional 2 of the women’s 2026 NCAA tournament at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images

Gophers Recruiting

Gophers women's basketball remains firmly in the mix for the top in-state prospect in the class of 2027.

Mar 26, 2026; Sacramento, CA, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Dawn Plitzuweit directs her players during a practice ahead of the Sacramento Regional 2 of the women’s 2026 NCAA tournament at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images

Gophers Basketball

Minnesota will face a tough nonconference test over Thanksgiving week in Mexico.

Gophers Recruiting

Ahmed Nur is one of the fastest-rising recruits in the nation.

Feb 28, 2026; Stanford, California, USA; Southern Methodist University Mustangs head coach Andy Enfield during the first half against the Stanford Cardinal at Maples Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Gophers Basketball

Minnesota has reportedly added another power conference opponent to its 2026-27 schedule.

Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Niko Medved reacts in the first half of the NCAA basketball game at Value City Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.

Gophers Recruiting

Nur is looking like one of the best high school players to come out of Minnesota in the last few years.

Gophers Basketball

Ahmed Nur is the top in-state recruit in the 2027 class.

The new look on the exterior of "The Barn."

Gophers Basketball

The University of Minnesota has made a big change for the small price of $17 million from Blue Cross.

Feb 2, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Dawn Plitzuweit during the first quarter against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom.

Gophers Basketball

Plitzuweit helped lead the Gophers to their first Sweet 16 appearance since 2005.

Mar 4, 2026; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Niko Medved claps his hands against the Indiana Hoosiers during the first half at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.

Gophers Basketball

Niko Medved's team will face Cal at the Sanford Pentagon on Thanksgiving weekend, according to a report.

Mar 26, 2026; Sacramento, CA, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Mara Braun (10) shoots during practice ahead of the Sacramento Regional 2 of the women’s 2026 NCAA tournament at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images

Gophers Basketball

Minnesota will face a Big Ten gauntlet in 2026-27.

Gophers Basketball

The Gophers will finally host the Tommies in a nonconference matchup in both men's and women's basketball in 2026.

Gophers Basketball

The Barn will host the highly anticipated showdowns between the men's and women's teams of Minnesota and St. Thomas.

Nov 3, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; North Dakota head coach Paul Sather yells directions to his team as they play Alabama during the season-opening game at Coleman Coliseum.

Gophers Basketball

Minnesota is still searching for a marquee resume-building game on its 2026 nonconference schedule.

Dec 6, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Grand Canyon University Antelopes guard Jaden Henley (10) shoots a free throw against the Oklahoma State Cowboys during the first half at PHX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Anna Carrington-Imagn Images

Gophers Basketball

Jaden Henley is firmly in the discussion to be a second-round pick in next month's NBA Draft.

Nov 7, 2022; Omaha, Nebraska, USA; St. Thomas - Minnesota Tommies head coach Johnny Tauer watches action against the Creighton Bluejays during the first quarter at CHI Health Center Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images

Gophers Basketball

An annual basketball series between the Gophers and Tommies is long overdue.

Mar 7, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Niko Medved looks on during the second half against the Northwestern Wildcats at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Gophers Basketball

What is Minnesota's realistic 2026-27 outlook after a chaotic offseason?

Michigan State guard Jeremy Fears Jr. celebrates the 77-69 win over Louisville in the NCAA Tournament second round at KeyBank Center in Buffalo on Saturday, March 21, 2026.

Gophers Basketball

The Big Ten will be loaded with talent once again next season. It will be hard to find an easy win on the schedule.

Jan 17, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Cade Tyson (10) drives the ball as Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) defends during the second half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Gophers Basketball

Tyson has a legitimate chance of hearing his name called in next month's NBA Draft.

Nov 8, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Niko Medved looks on during the second half against the Alcorn State Braves at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Gophers Recruiting

The Gophers are beginning to hit the 2027 recruiting trail hard.

Wisconsin guard John Blackwell (25) is double-teamed by Minnesota guard Isaac Asuma (1) and forward Jaylen Crocker-Johnson (5) during the first half of their game Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin.

Gophers Basketball

Minnesota has put the finishing touches on its 15-player roster heading into Year 2 under Niko Medved

Nov 8, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Chansey Willis Jr. (0) drives towards the basket as Alcorn State Braves guard Mike Jones (22) defends during the first half at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Gophers Basketball

Four of Minnesota's five transfers have found new homes in the portal this offseason.

Gophers Basketball

Niko Medved is chasing his latest four-star recruit. Isaiah Santos, a small forward from a high school in Texas, announced on Monday that he has received an offer from the Gophers ahead of his senior season.

Gophers Basketball

Minnesota has seemingly put the final touches on its roster and coaching staff for the 2026-27 season.

Gophers' Director of Recruiting John Schaekel with Isaiah Asuma.

Gophers Recruiting

Isaiah Asuma is becoming a name to know in the 2027 high school recruiting class.