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Throughout the ups and downs for Richard Pitino's Gophers this season, there was a theme that reared its ugly head from beginning to end. This was Pitino's worst-shooting team during his eight seasons with the program. You couldn't tell his players that, though. The 13th-seeded Gophers went down with guns blazing from long distance in Thursday's 79-75 loss to Big Ten tournament No. 5 seed Ohio ...

Gophers coach Richard Pitino knew his team had no business looking ahead to a potential second-round matchup with Ohio State in the Big Ten tournament this week in Indianapolis. After all, the Gophers had lost seven straight games entering Wednesday's opening round, but the talk quickly shifted to the next opponent after a 51-46 win against Northwestern. Pitino and his players respect the No. ...

The University of Minnesota has gone 14 years without hiring a person of color as a head coach and remains the only Big Ten institution without a single person of color in the role of president, athletic director or head coach. With men's basketball coach Richard Pitino's tenure likely nearing an end, the Gophers' lack of diverse leadership is drawing renewed scrutiny. Even before the ...

The two members removed include a white man in his 30s (Juror No. 20) and a Hispanic man in his 20s (Juror No. 36). The two new members include a Black man in his 40s (Juror No. 79) and a white woman in her 40s (Juror No. 85)... 

Gophers redshirt senior big man Eric Curry overcame several injuries to finish his career on the court this year, but he said Friday this will be his last season playing basketball. The 6-foot-9 Memphis native is one of three players who will be honored Saturday on Senior Day vs. Rutgers, including transfer Brandon Johnson and walk-on Hunt Conroy. The NCAA will allow athletes this season to ...

The second half was only 77 seconds old when coach Richard Pitino stormed onto the court, clapping in anger, as his dazed players headed to the bench for a timeout. A lunchtime pickup game had broken out at Williams Arena, and the Gophers were getting run out of their own gym. For all practical purposes, the contest was over at halftime, but it felt like a mercy rule should be instituted after ...

Minnesota guard Gabe Kalscheur will miss three to four weeks with a broken finger on his shooting hand.

Terrapins put it all together for needed victory over Minnesota Emily Giambalvo, The Washington Post Feb. 14, 2021 FacebookTwitterEmail Maryland Terrapins forward Galin Smith blocks a shot from Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Jamal Mashburn on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021.Washington Post photo by Toni L. Sandys COLLEGE PARK, Md. - Marylands potential revealed itself at Xfinity Center on Sunday night. The Terrapins have struggled at times this season - sometimes because their offense becomes stagnant a...

Marylands best defense for a stagnant offense is not to let its guard down Emily Giambalvo, The Washington Post Feb. 13, 2021 FacebookTwitterEmail Marylands offensive struggles have put more pressure on guard Eric Ayala (5) and the Terps to get defensive stops, such as this one against Wisconsin and forward Tyler Wahl.Washington Post photo by Jonathan Newton. The Maryland mens basketball team faced a difficult challenge when Ohio State visited Xfinity Center earlier this week. The No. 4 Buckey...

Atlanta. minnesotas casey obrien will be honored with the high school spirit award. he was diagnosed with a rare bone cancer. he spent more than 200 days in the hospital. has undergone numerous rounds of chemotherapy and beaten 14 surgeries. made his debut for the golden gophers as the place holder. it was an awesome moment. last night, i had the privilege to speak with casey about what playing college football this year has meant to him. >> i mean, its been -- its been a rollercoaster, for sure...