Ritter has served as an assistant with the team since 2008.

The junior guard entered the transfer portal in January after being suspended indefinitely.

Minnesota is hoping transfers and bench players make an impact next season.

Despite losing four seniors, head coach Lindsay Whalen has many roster options for next season.

The Gophers have a void to fill after the sudden departure of head coach Jamie Trachsel.

“It’s a family. When recruiting new freshmen, the first word I am saying to them is ‘Welcome to the family’. We can have a good time, we can have a bad time, but always have to know I do care about you.” Kolesnikov said.

Forward Alex Woken was drafted fifth overall, and captain defenseman Patti Marshall selected in the second round at 11th overall.

Alexis Hart is playing with LP Kangasala in Finland.

Strength coaches Cal Dietz and Corey Peterson explain their strategies for at-home workouts

Five Gophers were selected, the most in the modern draft era.