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University of Wisconsin-Green Bay's Jenna Guyer (30) shoots the ball during a game against Detroit in the first round of the Horizon League Tournament on March 4, 2026 at the Kress Center in Green Bay, Wis. UW-Green Bay defeated Detroit 81-57.

There are plenty of interesting storylines heading into Minnesota's NCAA Tournament first-round game.

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There are plenty of interesting storylines heading into Minnesota's NCAA Tournament first-round game.

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Oct 2, 2024; Rosemont, IL, USA; Minnesota head coach Dawn Plitzuweit speaks during the 2024 Big Ten Womenís Basketball media day at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Melissa Tamez-Imagn Images

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The Gophers are in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2017-18, but it will be the fifth appearence for head coach Dawn Plitzuweit in that same time frame. She went to the big dance three times at South Dakota and once at West Virginia. Let's bre

Current Alabama forward Amari Allen on his official visit to Minnesota as a high school recruit.

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Minnesota nearly signed a few of the top players in this year's NCAA Tournament.

Feb 1, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Niko Medved reacts from the bench during the first half against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Bryce Jordan Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

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Minnesota's season is not over, and it will keep playing into April.

Jan 17, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Niko Medved reacts during the second half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

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Minnesota's season is not over. It will be playing in a postseason tournament next month in Las Vegas.

Mar 7, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA; Louisiana State Tigers guard Flau'jae Johnson (4) brings the ball up court against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the first half at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

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The Gophers could face some of the best players in the sport this March.

Mar 4, 2026; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Niko Medved reacts after a play against the Indiana Hoosiers during the second half at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

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Where does Medved stack up among Big Ten head coaches after year one in Dinkytown?

The Gophers' starting lineup waiting to be announced against USC earlier this season.

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The Gophers could have a tricky path to this year's Final Four in Phoenix, Arizona.

Feb 8, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Dawn Plitzuweit looks on during the second half against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

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Minnesota will host Idaho in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday night.

Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Tori McKinney (14) celebrates a 3-pointer Wednesday, April 2, 2025, during the WBIT championship game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Belmont Bruins at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

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Minnesota will play its first NCAA Tournament game since 2018 on Friday at Williams Arena.

Minnesota’s Amaya Battle, right, shoots around Oregon’s Sofia Bell during the first half at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene Jan. 21, 2026.

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Minnesota's NCAA Tournament fate will officially be decided this weekend.

Arrowhead's Natalie Kussow (22) breaks for the paint during the game against Wauwatosa East at Arrowhead High School in Hartland, Wisconsin, Jan. 27, 2026. Wauwatosa East won the game, 76-66, in overtime.

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Gophers commit Natalie Kussow has been named the 2026 Wisconsin Ms. Basketball award winner.

Mar 11, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Grayson Grove (2) shoots a free throw against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

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Minnesota has the potential to build an NCAA Tournament-caliber roster this offseason.

Jan 20, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Jaylen Crocker-Johnson (5) controls the ball as Ohio State Buckeyes center Christoph Tilly (13) defends during the first half at Value City Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images

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Player retention will be key for Niko Medved in building an NCAA-caliber roster this offseason.

Mar 11, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Niko Medved gestures to his team against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

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The Gophers' early exit from the Big Ten tournament makes their postseason outlook unclear.

Mar 11, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Grayson Grove (2) grabs a rebound against Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Lino Mark (2) during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

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The Gophers' backcourt was thoroughly outplayed on Wednesday night in Chicago.

Mar 11, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Cade Tyson (10) goes for the ball against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

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Minnesota's magic ran out in its first game of the Big Ten Tournament on Wednesday night in Chicago.

Feb 8, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Bobby Durkin (3) shoots over Maryland Terrapins forward Elijah Saunders (13) and guard George Turkson Jr. (11) during the first half at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

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Could the Gophers play in a postseason tournament this year?

Jan 3, 2026; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Niko Medved gestures to his team against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first half at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

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Minnesota has a pivotal offseason ahead of itself.

Minnesota forward Cade Tyson rebounds the ball as the Oregon Ducks host the Minnesota Golden Gophers on Feb. 17, 2026, at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Oregon.

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Minnesota's star forward was left off all three All-Conference teams.

Feb 15, 2026; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Tariq Francis (0) dribbles up court against the Maryland Terrapins during the second half at Jersey Mike's Arena. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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The Gophers' backcourt will have their hands full on Wednesday night in Chicago.

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Minnesota will begin its Big Ten tournament run on Wednesday night against Rutgers.

Jan 31, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Dawn Plitzuweit reacts during the first half against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

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Minnesota will make the field, but there will still be plenty of drama on Selection Sunday.

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

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The Gophers have the opportunity to make some noise this week in Chicago.

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The Gophers' depth remains an issue, but they appear to have a reasonable path to make the quarterfinals.