Common consensus on Rodney Williams: Athleticism alone not enough for NBA
Rodney Williams had a pre-draft workout Wednesday at the Target Center in which all 30 NBA teams were in attendance. As the only Gopher to participate in the workout (Trevor Mbakwe declined the invitation),…Read More
Williams invited to pre-draft workout
Graduated forward Rodney Williams, was invited to a NBA pre-draft workout scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday at Target Center. A graduate of Robbinsdale Cooper High School in Minneapolis, Williams was…Read More
Gophers Basketball: NBA Draft likely for Minnesota prospects
The 2013 NBA Draft is a month away and players from around the country are fighting to increase their value for scouts and teams day in and day out. For the University of Minnesota and the whole state…Read More
Gopher Basketball: Pitino signs JUCO guard Dre Mathieu
Gopher basketball coach Richard Pitino added a second player to his inaugural Class of 2013 with the signing of junior college point guard Dre Mathieu. A three-star recruit out of high school, Mathieu…Read More
Gophers say they’ll stick together despite coaching change
Tubby Smith was known to bark at his players and be a common practitioner of “tough love.” However, Smith was no Mike Rice and these current Gophers players know that. Despite their connection with…Read More
Highlights from introduction of new Gopher head coach Richard Pitino
On Friday morning, Richard Pitino was introduced at Williams Arena in front of media and fans. Pitino,…Read More
Gophers reportedly have verbal agreement with Richard Pitino
According to CBS Sports’ Jeff Goodman, Norwood Teague and the Gophers will hire 30-year-old Richard…Read More
Gophers one of college basketball’s most valuable teams
The Minnesota Gophers are one of college basketball’s most valuable teams, according to Forbes. At…Read More
Gophers’ Rodney Williams to compete in dunk contest
The Gophers’ Rodney Williams has been selected to compete in the College Slam Dunk Contest over…Read More
Gopher Basketball: Want to become the next head coach of the Gophers? Apply now
Do you have a Bachelor’s Degree, five years of successful coaching experience and a demonstrated…Read More
Tubby Smith leaves Gophers in better shape than he inherited
Monday’s firing of Tubby Smith was difficult to swallow for fans of Gopher basketball —…Read More
Gophers-UCLA: Best shots from Minnesota’s first round victory
Minnesota’s 83-63 victory over the UCLA Bruins means the Gophers will play at least one more game…Read More
Minnesota-UCLA: How they stack up
The Gophers (20-12) are heading into the tournament on a three-game losing streak, including a loss…Read More
March Madness: What you need to know about UCLA
The No. 11 seeded Gophers will face the No. 6 seeded UCLA Bruins Friday night at 9 p.m. CT on TruTV. While…Read More
Tubby Smith scores high on Hot Seat Index
As the final leg of the college basketball season is within sight, the coaching carousal has already…Read More
Bracket Madness: Print the official FanSided bracket
Yes it is that time again. Print out the official FanSided bracket then enter in the Sports Illustrated…Read More
Gophers to start March Madness against UCLA
It’s official — Minnesota will play in March Madness for only the third time in Tubby Smith’s…Read More
Selection Sunday: How will the Gophers seed?
The Minnesota Gophers will make the tournament for just the third time in Tubby Smith’s era as…Read More
Minnesota Basketball: Can the Gophers be Giant Killers?
ESPN contributing writer Jordan Brenner recently released a list of teams he called “Giant Killers”…Read More
Gopher basketball: how many games remain this season?
For just the second time in Tubby Smith’s tenure as the Gopher basketball head coach, Minnesota…Read More




















