Men’s Basketball
Pitino’s Hired: Now What?
New University of Minnesota men’s basketball coach Rich Pitino is here.
But what does it mean to the local basketball community?
Rick Pitino Says Son Is Ready For Minnesota Job
Rick Pitino is one proud papa. A day after his son Richard Pitino agreed to become the next head coach at Minnesota, Rick Pitino proclaimed the 30-year-old up-and-comer “more than ready” for the challenge.
Fans Love New Gophers Coach’s Youth, Resume
One of the biggest names in college basketball is coming to Minnesota to coach the Gophers.
Source: Flip Saunders Declines Gophers Coaching Offer
Flip Saunders has declined the offer to coach the Gopher men’s basketball team, Mike Max has confirmed after talking to a school source.
Shaka Smart Staying At VCU
Highly sought VCU head men’s basketball coach Shaka Smart is staying put, according to a national source.
What Do Recruits Want In New Gophers Coach?
Sources in Virginia Commonwealth say they expect head men’s basketball coach Shaka Smart to sign a contract extension with the school, spurning potential offers from the Gophers and UCLA.
4 Gopher Teams, 4 Paramount Games
Friday’s a big night for Gopher athletics. Four Gopher teams — the men’s and women’s hockey and basketball teams are competing in prime time tournaments tonight.
Tommie Hoops Outlast Williams, Advance To Final Four
The University of St. Thomas men’s basketball team pulled off a gritty win Friday afternoon in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Division III tournament, topping Williams 82-79 in Salem, Va.
Beyond Bounds: Asst. UST Coach Mike Keating Thriving Back In Purple
If St. Thomas basketball’s assistant coach Mike Keating were to snag a nasty little paper cut while dishing out scouting reports, I’m certain his blood would not be a maroon hue.
Gophs Try To Get Road Game Back On Track At Purdue
The good news for Minnesota is that the last true road game of the season is this weekend.
St. Thomas Basketball Teams Start D3 Tournaments
The St. Thomas men’s basketball team starts the NCAA Division III tournament this weekend with a first-round game against Aurora University.
Melrose Basketball Team Transcends Language Barriers
One of the top-ranked boys basketball teams in the state is learning a new language in order to help out a teammate.
No. 21 Minnesota Beats North Florida 87-59
Rodney Williams with 15 points and eight rebounds as No. 21 Minnesota topped North Florida 87-59 Saturday.
Williams Leads Minnesota Rally Past Richmond 72-57
Rodney Williams helped Minnesota rally in the second half after a sluggish start, scoring 15 points with six rebounds and four assists in the Gophers’ 72-57 victory over Richmond on Sunday night.
Court Nixes $1M Award Against U. Of Minn., Smith
The Minnesota Supreme Court overturned a $1 million award against the University of Minnesota and men’s basketball coach Tubby Smith on Wednesday, ruling that although they treated a prospective assistant coach unfairly, they couldn’t be held financially responsible for backing out of a job offer that Smith lacked the authority to make.




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