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Minnesota takes care of Northwestern

The Minnesota Golden Gophers beat the Northwestern Wildcats 69-51 on Sunday night, improving their record to 14-1 this season.

Golden Gopher women pick up first conference win

The Golden Gophers picked up the win on the road at the Kohl Center.

Timberwolves aim to stay above .500 in Utah

Minnesota kicks off a short road trip on Wednesday night when they visit the Jazz.

Minnesota enjoys 'statement' win over MSU

Minnesota forward Rodney Williams told reporters that Monday's 76-63 victory over Michigan State was a "statement game."

Minnesota beats North Dakota St., 70-57

The No. 13 Minnesota Golden Gophers won their seventh consecutive game when they beat the North Dakota State Bison, 70-57.

Tubby Smith gets 500th win in Gophers victory

The Minnesota Golden Gophers had four players score in double figures and defeated the USC Trojans for head coach Tubby Smith's 500th career victory.

Timberwolves roll to victory over Cavs

Minnesota held Cleveland to just 34 percent shooting in a win on Friday night.

Gophers face Nate Wolters, South Dakota State

Nate Wolters is a Minnesota native, but doesn't seem to hold a grudge that he ended up at South Dakota State after the Golden Gophers decided not to recruit him.

Hollins scores 41 as Minnesota beats Memphis

A career day from Andre Hollins sparked an upset.

Gophers add Alex Foster to 2013 recruting class

Minnesota basketball officially added three-star forward Alex Foster to its 2013 signing class on Wednesday.

Tyus Jones has Minnesota in final eight

The top high school junior's narrowed list of schools includes the Gophers.

Minnesota's Tubby Smith on the hot seat

Minnesota head coach Tubby Smith is on the hot seat heading into the 2012-13 season according to CBS Sports.

Saul Smith DUI is 'embarrassing' to Minnesota AD

Minnesota assistant coach Saul Smith was arrested for drunken driving on Saturday night.

Minnesota assistant Saul Smith on leave after DUI

The Gophers officially placed Tubby Smith's son, Saul, on administrative leave on Sunday after a DUI arrest over the weekend.

No jail time for Minnesota's Trevor Mbakwe

Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Trevor Mbakwe avoided jail time as a Miami-Dade court judge instead elected to extend his probation by two years and ordered Mbakwe to perform community service and attend AA meetings.

Gophers' Mbakwe could face jail time

Minnesota senior forward Trevor Mbakwe will be in court on Friday after violating the terms of his parole, and could face time in jail.

Gophers basketball lost recruit Daniel Edozie

Junior college power forward Daniel Edozie withdrew his verbal commitment from Minnesota on Monday.

Two Golden Gophers ranked in preseason top 100

Trevor Mbakwe and Rodney Williams were both ranked among the top 100 players on CBS Sports' preseason list.

Gophers land 6'8 junior college transfer

Minnesota Golden Gophers basketball program landed a verbal commitment from 6'8, 240-pound forward Daniel Edozie on Oct. 3.

Dahlman turns down Gophers

The all-time leading scorer in Minnesota high school basketball history, Rebekah Dahlman, has turned down an offer to play for the Gophers

Gophers Basketball Recruiting: Alvin Ellis Commits To Minnesota

Tubby Smith and the Minnesota Golden Gophers received a commitment from 6'4, 185-pound wing player Alvin Ellis on Sunday.

Gophers Basketball Recruiting: Tory Miller Ready To Take Trevor Mbakwe's Place

The University of Minnesota is set to host Tory Miller for the young player's first official recruiting visit.

New Minnesota Basketball Jerseys To Be Unveiled Soon

The Minnesota Golden Gophers are set to debut some new uniforms for their basketball team.

Minnesota Basketball Recruiting Update: Several Unofficial Visits This Past Weekend For Gophers

The Minnesota Golden Gophers had several potential basketball recruits in for unofficial visits this past weekend.

Tyus Jones Is Still In Mix For Minnesota

The nation's No. 2 overall recruit for 2014, Apple Valley High School point guard Tyus Jones, is still in the mix for the Gophers.

Cedric Hankerson Says 'Anything Can Happen' After Gophers Visit

Minnesota Golden Gophers recruit Cedric Hankerson was noncommittal after his official visit to the school. The shooting guard has a scholarship offer from Oklahoma State and will visit Boston University, Virginia Tech and Pennsylvania.

Tyus Jones Recruiting Update Includes No New News

Minnesota prep basketball star Tyus Jones has no update on his college recruitment.

Minnesota Chasing Prep Football Star Reid Travis To Play Basketball

The Minnesota Gophers are recruiting class of 2014 two-sport star Reid Travis to play basketball at Minnesota.

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Gophers Recruiting: Basketball Team Lands First 2013-14 Recruit

One of Minnesota' top potential recruits, Tory Miller, will make his official visit this week.

Gophers Recruiting: Basketball Team Hosting 3 Players Friday

The Gophers will welcome three 2013 prospects to campus on Friday for official visits.

Trevor Mbakwe Injury: Gophers Star Returned To Court Wednesday

Trevor Mbakwe took his first practice with his Minnesota Golden Gophers teammates for the first time since tearing his ACL a season ago.

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Gophers Basketball Schedule Released Thursday; Play Michigan State In First Game

The Minnesota Golden Gophers announced their schedule for the upcoming season on Thursday.

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