Men’s Basketball

Former Gopher Corky Taylor Dies Of Lung Cancer

The University of Minnesota men’s basketball program is mourning the loss of one of its own on Thursday. Corky Taylor, who played for the Gophers from 1970 to 1973, died Thursday due to complications from lung cancer.

2012/06/28

Tubby Smith, University Of Minnesota, Gophers, Head Coach

Iowa Loss Rankles Gopher Coach Tubby Smith

The Gopher Men’s basketball team squandered a late, second half lead in losing to Iowa Wednesday night.

2012/02/02

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Love Named Team USA Finalist

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Love has been named one of 20 finalists for the United States Olympic men’s basketball team that will compete in London this summer.

2012/01/16

Gophers Have So Far Gotten By Without Mbakwe

The Minnesota Gophers passed their first week without star Trevor Mbakwe.

2011/12/05

Gophers Gear Up For Holiday Tournament In Florida

The Gophers men’s basketball team is in Florida for a Thanksgiving weekend tournament.

2011/11/23

Smith Treated For Prostate Cancer, Now Cancer Free

University of Minnesota men’s basketball coach Tubby Smith announced Wednesday that he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.

2011/05/11

Ralph Sampson III Will Return To Gophers

Sources tell WCCO that Ralph Sampson III plans to return to the Gopher men’s basketball program and not enter the NBA Draft.

2011/05/09

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St. Thomas Wins NCAA Division III Men’s Basketball Title

It’s been a tough few months for Minnesota sports fans. The Vikings, Wolves and Wild all struggled, not to mention a bunch of Gopher teams. However, the University of St. Thomas has been an island of success in that sea of struggles.

2011/03/21

Nance, Hannon Lead St. Thomas To D-III Title

Surprisingly reserved and composed after winning the Division III men’s basketball national championship, Tyler Nicolai spoke for three teammate and his coach.

2011/03/20

Tubby Smith Expects To Be Back At Minnesota

Minnesota coach Tubby Smith says he expects to be back at Minnesota next season.

2011/03/14

Freefall: Gophers Get Left Out Of NIT, Too

Minnesota’s late-season slide was sharp enough to keep the Gophers from even getting in the NIT.

2011/03/13

Nostalgia With Former Gopher Star Mychal Thompson

In an era sprinkled with first round picks, one stood out — Mychal Thompson.

2011/03/07

Northwestern Makes 1st NCAA D3 Tournament Trip

The Northwestern College men’s basketball team is in the NCAA Division III tournament for the first time.

2011/03/04

Minnesota Pounds Iowa, 62-45

Minnesota’s first response to its four-game losing streak was six points in 10 minutes against Iowa.

2011/02/13

Tubby Concerned About Hoffarber Wearing Down

Blake Hoffarber has played at least 34 of 40 minutes in nine of Minnesota’s 11 Big Ten games this season.

2011/02/09

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