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Basketball

Caitlin Clark struggled scoring only 7 points through three quarters, but added 10 points in the fourth.

Caitlin Clark stays undefeated at Target Center

by Andrew Cornelius
Published July 15, 2024

Former Iowa standout Caitlin Clark returned to the same arena where she watched her first WNBA game, only this time she was on the court, not in the stands. Clark returned to the Target Center Sunday...

The Gophers finished with a 5-13 record in the Big Ten last season.

Gophers women’s basketball eyes NCAA tournament

by Andrew Cornelius
Published July 2, 2024

The foundational players of the Gopher women’s basketball team will return next season as they hope to earn their first NCAA tournament berth since 2018.  Mara Braun, Mallory Heyer and former Minnesota...

Former Gopher Cam Christie drafted to Los Angeles Clippers

by Alex Karwowski
Published June 28, 2024

Former Gophers guard Cam Christie was drafted 46th overall to the Los Angeles Clippers Thursday evening. Christie, 18, is the first Gopher drafted since Daniel Oturu was picked 33rd overall by the Minnesota...

Players wore black shirts with E^2 across the front meaning “Everything Everyday.”

Gophers men’s basketball out with old and in with new players

by Champ Howard
Published June 18, 2024

Among the few familiar faces for the Gophers men’s basketball team were a handful of transfers practicing in Dinkytown on Monday.  Head coach Ben Johnson retained only five players from last season’s...

The Gophers men’s basketball team finished the season 19-15 while the women’s program went on a postseason run to finish 20-16.

Minnesota Gophers basketball player tracker

by Alex Karwowski and Champ Howard
Published April 21, 2024
A list of the 2023-24 Gophers basketball players, their stats, class and decisions for next season.
Cam Christie (right) will enter the 2024 NBA draft process.

Gophers freshman Cam Christie to enter 2024 NBA draft lottery

by Alex Karwowski
Published April 12, 2024
Christie played one season of college basketball before announcing his intentions to go pro.
Coach Dawn Plitzuweit on Feb. 28. The Gophers ended their season 20-16 after playing in the WNIT championship game.

Gophers struggle to score in WNIT championship game, lose 69-50

by Alex Karwowski
Published April 8, 2024
The Gophers fell short against St. Louis without their leading scorer but feel good about their future.
The Gophers advanced to the Super 16 after a 77-62 win over Pacific University.

Mara Braun returns to Gophers lineup, ignites WNIT run

by Alex Karwowski
Published March 29, 2024
Mara Braun and Sophie Hart returned to the court in time for the Gophers’ WNIT matches.
The Gophers were ranked No. 14 in the Big Ten preseason rankings.

Gophers men’s basketball erasing negative projections, exceeding expectations

by Alex Karwowski
Published March 19, 2024
The Gophers’ several new additions helped evolve the program into an NIT-qualifying team, but there is still work cut out for them.
“My favorite moment was winning the Asheville Championship my first year as a manager,” Dillion said.

Gophers basketball managers best in nation, eyeing Manager Games glory

by Champ Howard
Published March 17, 2024
The student managers are the top-ranked team in the Manager Games league.

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