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Charlotte hoops transfer Patterson returns home, commits to Gophers
Minneapolis native Lu'Cye Patterson, who averaged 14.6 points per game for Charlotte last season, is transferring home to Minnesota.
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The impact of NIL on U men's basketball in a wild transfer portal window
Marcus Fuller joins the Daily Delivery podcast to discuss how NIL money is radically changing player movement in men's college basketball — and how that's impacting the U.
Two U men's basketball targets featured on this star-filled AAU team
The D1 Minnesota team of high school sophomores is among almost 300 teams playing this weekend at an AAU tournament that will take over gyms in the west metro.
Gophers women's track and field team has next rising throwing star: Nabwe
The Gophers head to the Big Ten women's outdoor track and field championships with a powerful 1-2 throwing duo of Shelby Frank and Annie Nabwe.
Gophers softball falls to Nebraska 11-2 in Big Ten tournament quarterfinals
The Gophers might miss out on making their 11th consecutive NCAA tournament with the loss.
Souhan: South Carolina's Staley brings humor, wisdom to St. Kate's
Speaking at "Breaking Barriers," South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley teases one of her own NCAA title-winning players, St. Michael-Albertville's Tessa Johnson.
Gophers shortstop Oakland named Big Ten softball player of the year
Jess Oakland, the Gophers' sophomore leader at shortstop, ranks among the nation's leaders in batting average (.455), home runs (19) and on-base percentage (.553).
U golfer McCauley ties for second in Auburn Regional, advances to NCAA championships
Gophers sophomore Isabella McCauley shot a final-round 7-under 65 on Wednesday to finish in a tie for second in the Auburn (Ala.) Regional and earn a spot in the NCAA championships.
Gophers add running back Jaren Mangham from Michigan State
Minnesota will be Mangham's fourth school. He was an American Athletic Conference honorable mention pick at South Florida and was at Colorado, too.
Reusse: Ex-Twins pitching coach Johnson brings velocity to Georgia
Wes Johnson was asked about the strength of the Southeastern Conference in baseball. "There is our league and there is everybody else," he replied.
Big Ten softball's best hitter? She plays shortstop for the Gophers.
The Gophers will open the Big Ten softball tournament on Wednesday with the conference's top hitter on their side. Jess Oakland has been a force as a sophomore.
Schedule makeover: U women's basketball gets opponents for 18-team Big Ten
With the Big Ten adding four teams for the 2024-25 season, the Gophers are scheduled to play only one conference opponent in a home-and-home series.
Texas San Antonio big man Edmonds commits to Gophers as a transfer
Colorado native Trey Edmonds scored in double figures 11 times last season before entering the transfer portal and picking Minnesota.
U volleyball adds Oregon transfer who was Minnesota prep star
Kate Thibault, the former Watertown-Mayer standout, will provide immediate depth in the back row. She was the top libero in Minnesota's high school graduating class in 2023.
Home runs by Perry, Berkland power Gophers over Nebraska
Kyle Remington pitched 3⅓ innings of shutout relief with five strikeouts to save the victory. Gophers starter Tucker Novotny allowed two runs and five hits in 5⅓ innings.
WWE releases Gable Steveson, closing a chapter for former Gophers sensation
Gable Steveson, who starred for Apple Valley and the Gophers before winning Olympic gold in 2021, was not a popular figure in the ring for WWE.
Caitlin Clark's WNBA debut is tonight. You can watch for free.
The game between the Indiana Fever and Dallas Wings is being streamed as part of a free preview of the WNBA's League pass app.
Gophers football: Seven transfers with big impact potential
The Gophers addressed quarterback, running back, wide receiver and offensive line needs through the portal, and made some key pickups on defense, too.
Gophers are finding their golfers at Minnesota high schools
Three of the state's top boys players have committed to the U, and the top-ranked girls player will join her successful sister on the U roster.
U gets Macalester star, N. Mexico St. wing who has been at 3 other schools
Macalester guard Caleb Williams scored 41 points against the Gophers in an exhibition game; New Mexico State wing Femi Odukale has also played at Pitt and Seton Hall.