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McKinley Wright IV preparing for NBA Draft July 11, 2021 Senior guard McKinley Wright IV eyes the net during the last few seconds of the Pac-12 Tournament Championship game. March 13, 2021 (Casey Paul / CU Independent) From the moment McKinley Wright IV began his college basketball career for the University of Colorado in 2017 to his final game in March, he proved himself as one of the best players in the Pac-12. Now with a lengthy resume, the 22-year-old is preparing for the 2021 NBA Draft on July 29. ESPN ranked Wright as the 57th best available player with less than a month remaining unti...

A year ago, @MNTeenActivists started an Instagram account. Four days ago they mobilized a statewide movement. Author: Kent Erdahl Updated: 7:05 PM CDT April 19, 2021 MINNEAPOLIS — At 1 p.m. Monday, students at more than 110 schools across Minnesota walked out of class and gathered to protest racial injustice, and honor the life of Daunte Wright and others killed during interactions with police. It was a large show of unity that started with a small group of student activists. "This walkout is about making a statement to, not only the school districts who do l...

Copy shortlink: Adding perimeter talent to the Gophers men's basketball roster has been a priority for new coach Ben Johnson so far with the transfer portal. Johnson's first four commitments this spring are going to help the Gophers mainly in the backcourt, but they're now looking hard to add some inside depth as well. Most recently, Marquette big man Theo John has been contacted by the Gophers, according to sources. The 6-foot-9 former Champlin Park standout entered his name into the transfer portal this week and could use the NCAA's extra year of eligibility granted ...

Gophers goalie Jared Moe transferring to Wisconsin The sophomore who started two games in 2020-21 announced via Twitter he'll play for Minnesota's Big Ten rival.   April 6, 2021 — 6:23pm Text size Copy shortlink: Jared Moe is trading in Gophers maroon and gold for Badgers cardinal and white. The goalie, who completed his sophomore season for the Gophers in 2020-21, announced Tuesday via Twitter that he is transferring to Wisconsin. "Thank you Minnesota for the past two years. I am now happy to announce that I will be co...

Minnesota Scene: Gophers fifth in NCAA women's cross-country By NEWS SERVICES Text size Copy shortlink: Led by an eighth-place finish by Bethany Hasz, the Gophers placed fifth at the NCAA women's cross-country championships on Monday in Stillwater, Okla. It was the highest NCAA team finish in program history. Minnesota scored 239 points, marking the seventh top-12 team finish in program history and just the fourth top-10 finish for the Gophers women at the NCAA national meet, dating to 1983. Minnesota's previous best finish saw the Gophers c...