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Two Spring Visitors Could Boost Minnesota’s 2027 Recruiting Class

The Gophers officially opened spring practice last month, and they've been hosting some intriguing 2027 high school talent on campus for unofficial visits all spring.

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Watch: Ohio State at Minnesota | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Softball | 04/04/2026

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / April 4

Niko Medved and Minnesota Face Two Big Questions Before the Transfer Portal Opens

The Gophers are set to retain the key part of their 2025-26 roster with Jaylen Crocker-Johnson, Isaac Asuma, Bobby Durkin and Grayson Grove all set to return.

WNBA News / Bring Me The News / April 2

Former Gophers star Janel McCarville joining Lynx as assistant coach

Former University of Minnesota star Janel McCarville, who spent three seasons with the Lynx during her WNBA playing career, is returning to the organization as an assistant coach on Cheryl Reeve's staff, the team announced on Thursday.

Nasir Whitlock News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / April 2

Could a Former Minnesota Mr. Basketball Fill the Gophers’ Transfer Portal Needs?

Former DeLaSalle High School star Nasir Whitlock is the latest Minnesota native to reveal their intentions to enter the transfer portal. Could the Gophers be interested after he led Lehigh to its first NCAA Tournament appearence since 2012?

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / April 2

Why Isaiah Johnson-Arigu Should Be on Minnesota’s Transfer Portal Radar

Former Totino-Grace High School standout Isaiah Johnson-Arigu joined a long list of Minnesota natives set to enter the transfer portal on Wednesday, after one season at St.

Isaac Williams News / Last Word On Sports / April 1

Baylor vs Minnesota: Prediction, Preview, Odds

The Big 12 meets the Big 10 in the Crown Tournament quarterfinals as the Baylor Bears tangle with the Minnesota Golden Gophers. This contest will take place at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / March 31

Will Gophers Target Former Minnesota Prep Star Daniel Freitag in Transfer Portal?

Multiple reports emerged on Tuesday that University of Buffalo guard Daniel Frietag intends to enter the transfer portal when it opens next week. The Bloomington, Minnesota native had a breakout sophomore season with the Bulls, which makes him one of the more interesting players in the portal.

Isaac Asuma's Return is the Next Step in Cementing Gophers Legacy

Isaac Asuma will return for his third season at Minnesota in 2026-27, according to a post on X from the school's official NIL collective Dinkytown Athletes on Tuesday.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / March 31

Gophers Lose Veteran Forward to Transfer Portal After NCAA Tournament Run

Veteran forward Niamya Holloway became the first player from Gophers women's basketball to enter the transfer portal this offseason on Tuesday morning.

Minnesota's Season Ends as No. 1 UCLA Pulls Away in Sweet 16

Minnesota was a massive underdog for good reasons Friday night in Sacramento, California, and the No. 1 UCLA Bruins were simply too good for the Gophers to pull an upset in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA women's basketball tournament.

Watch: Ohio State at Minnesota | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Baseball | 03/27/2026

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / March 26

Dawn Plitzuweit’s Minnesota Rebuild Is a Coaching Masterclass

The modern era of college sports has completely changed expectations for how fast it should take to rebuild a program. The transfer portal has transformed common team-building strategies, which has made many people think you should be able to build a winning team overnight, but that's not always the case.

Lindsay Whalen News / Swish Appeal / March 26

Welcome to Minnesota Madness, as the Golden Gophers are in the Sweet 16 in head coach Dawn Plitzuweit’s third year

From the summer to the fall of 2018, Lindsay Whalen went from point guard of the Minnesota Lynx to head coach of the University of Minnesota women’s basketball team.

College Basketball (W) News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / March 26

What Makes Minnesota-UCLA Different This Time? One Key Player

The Gophers face a serious uphill battle as significant betting underdogs for Friday's Sweet 16 matchup against No. 1 seed UCLA. Sophomore guard Tori McKinney could be the key to pulling off the biggest upset of March Madness this year.

College Basketball (W) News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / March 25

5 Ways the Gophers Could Find March Magic in Upset Bid Against No. 1 Seed UCLA

The Gophers are currently 18.5-point betting underdogs for their Sweet 16 game on Friday night against No. 1 seed UCLA. That means that their implied probability of advancing to the Elite Eight round is roughly 6.25%.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / March 25

Which St. Cloud State Players Could Follow Brett Larson to Minnesota?

The Gophers officially hired St. Cloud State's Brett Larson as their new men's hockey head coach on Tuesday. The first question many people ask after a new coaching hire in college sports is whether or not any players will follow in the transfer portal.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / EssentiallySports / March 25

WWE Icon Brock Lesnar Gets Real About Sharing Minnesota Spotlight With Kevin Garnett

Talking trash and mowing down rivals was what Kevin Garnett produced on a nightly basis. Even though it was never in a WWE ring, his skills are still apt for the squared circle.

Gophers to Hire St. Cloud State's Brett Larson as New Men's Hockey Head Coach

The Gophers search for a new men's hockey head coach is over, and they are hiring St. Cloud State's Brett Larson. Minnesota parted ways with longtime head coach Bob Motzko last Wednesday, and they've found his replacement less than one week later.

Gophers Set for UCLA Sweet 16 Rematch—Can Minnesota Pull the Upset?

The Gophers are officially set to take on No. 1 seed UCLA in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday at 6:30 p.m. CT in Sacramento, California.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / March 23

Mystery Candidate? No Contact With Ferschweiler? Latest Gophers Hockey Coach Buzz

In a bit of a surprising revelation, esteemed college hockey insider John Buccigross says the Minnesota Golden Gophers have not reached out to Western Michigan about interviewing head coach Pat Ferschweiler.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Bring Me The News / March 23

5 finalists for 2026 Minnesota Mr. Basketball revealed

On the eve of the opening day of the 2026 Minnesota boys' basketball state tournament, the five finalists for the annual Mr. Basketball award have been announced.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / March 22

Amaya Battle sends Minnesota women’s basketball to Sweet 16 with epic game-winner

With the 2026 women’s basketball March Madness fully underway, there was a spectacular moment at the end with the Minnesota Golden Gophers beating Ole Miss on Sunday.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Bring Me The News / March 22

Two Minnesota teams to compete in 2026 NCAA men's hockey tournament

The 2026 men's hockey NCAA Tournament bracket was revealed on Sunday afternoon, and it will feature two schools from the State of Hockey. The Gophers did not make the tournament for the first time since 2018-19, but Minnesota Duluth and Minnesota State will compete for the chance at a National Championship.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Total Apex Sports / March 21

Minnesota Rallies Past Green Bay 75-58 in 2026 March Madness 1st Round

The No. 4 seed Minnesota Gophers found themselves locked in a tense battle against a tough No. 13 seed Green Bay Phoenix squad. Luckily for Minnesota, they managed to secure a 75-58 victory.