Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

Basketball

Forward Brandon Johnson

Pitino optimistic about grad transfer Brandon Johnson

by AJ Condon, Sports Reporter
Published November 2, 2020
Johnson will be a factor right away on the court and in a leadership role for the Gophers this season.
Players on the Gophers bench observe those on the court at Williams Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 15.  Minnesota defeated the Penn State Nittany Lions 75-69

Uncertainty hangs over Gophers’ basketball schedule

by AJ Condon
Published October 31, 2020
With under a month until the season starts, the Gophers, along with countless college basketball teams, are yet to know their schedules.
Center Liam Robbins

Robbins, a new face for the Gophers at center

by AJ Condon
Published October 27, 2020
Robbins will be a key player throughout the season as the Gophers make a push for the NCAA tournament.
Gophers Head Coach Richard Pitino looks on from the sidelines during a free throw attempt at Williams Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 26. The Gophers entered the second half with a 47-31 lead over the Maryland Terrapins.

Pitino optimistic about transfers this season

by AJ Condon, Sports Reporter
Published October 19, 2020
After losing some starting players from last season, Pitino and his staff filled those holes in the transfer portal.
Gophers Forward Jasmine Powell approaches defenders in Williams Arena on Sunday, Feb. 10. The Gophers suffered a defeat against Michigan 52-77.

Voter registration, activism and Election Day: what Gophers’ women’s basketball has been up to off-court

by Julianna Landis, Sports Reporter
Published October 6, 2020
Jasmine Powell, Gace Cumming and head coach Lindsay Whalen discuss their team’s efforts to be campus leaders and their fight for social justice.
Players on the Gophers bench observe those on the court at Williams Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 15.  Minnesota defeated the Penn State Nittany Lions 75-69.

Gophers basketball will have plenty of new faces on the court

by AJ Condon, Sports Reporter
Published October 2, 2020
The Gophers lost three starters from a year ago, but transfers and underclassmen look to fill the gaps.
Forward Destiny Pitts looks to pass the ball through a defender at Williams Arena on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019. The Gophers fell to Missouri State 69-77.

Minnesota women’s basketball added a commitment to its 2021-22 roster

by Brendan O'Brien
Published September 29, 2020
The Gophers added Alanna Micheaux, a highly recruited power forward to its 2021-22 class.
Guard Jasmine Brunson passes the ball through defenders at Williams Arena on Sunday, March 1. The Gophers fell to Maryland 99-44.

Gopher women’s basketball team falls in second round of Big Ten Tournament

by Brendan O'Brien
Published March 10, 2020
Minnesota struggled in the fourth quarter when it mattered most.
Senior Jordan Murphy spins towards the basket on Tuesday, March 5 at Williams Arena.

Ex-Gopher Jordan Murphy signs deal with Timberwolves

by Nick Jungheim
Published September 17, 2019
Murphy holds program records in rebounds and double-doubles.
Illustrated by Abby Adamski and Morgan La Casse

A local’s triple double guide to NCAA Weekend

by Samir Ferdowsi
Published April 4, 2019
To keep your mind off your broken bracket, A&E has the six best events to attend over the weekend.

Accessibility Toolbar