Richard Pitino

University of Minnesota head men’s basketball coach Richard Pitino announced Thursday that sophomore forward Eric Curry suffered a left knee injury, and will miss the upcoming season.

(KROC AM) -- The 2017 Golden Gopher Road Trip, featuring several high profile head coaches, rolled into Byron yesterday afternoon at Somerby Golf and Country Club. Among the coaches speaking to the 360 Gopher fans in attendence were head basketball coach Richard Pitino, hockey coach Don Lucia,  new head football coach P...

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Guiding Minnesota to the best single-season turnaround in the country last year has earned coach Richard Pitino a contract extension.

Last season, the Minnesota Gophers didn't have a chance for post season accolades. This year there's almost not enough room!

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Milwaukee guard Akeem Springs has joined Minnesota next season as a graduate transfer.

Minneapolis, MN (KROC-AM News) - A member of his leaving the University of Minnesota men's basketball team is leaving.

Indianapolis, IN (Learfield) -- The University of Minnesota Men’s basketball team opens the Big Ten Tournament on Wednesday against Illinois. This will be the third meeting between the two schools this seasons and Illinois captured wins in each of the first two match ups.

Minneapolis, MN (GopherSports.com) - The University of Minnesota men’s basketball team will welcome three new members starting in 2016, including Rochester John Marshall standout Michael Hurt.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) --€” Minnesota coach Richard Pitino is defending his embattled father, Rick Pitino, as allegations swirl around the Louisville program that a former staffer paid escorts to have sex with former recruits and players.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — One of Minnesota's top incoming freshmen has been denied medical clearance to play for the team.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — One of Minnesota's top incoming freshmen has been denied medical clearance to play for the team.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Texas A&M forward Davonte Fitzgerald is transferring to Minnesota.

(Gophersports.com) -- Head coach Richard Pitino announced Tuesday the signing of Ahmad Gilbert (Philadelphia, Pa./Constitution HS), with the 6'6", 190-pound wing set to join the Minnesota men's basketball team this summer.

There have been a slew of basketball openings in recent days, as happens most years at this time.  This year there has been speculation that some of these schools are after Minnesota Gopher head coach Richard Pitino. The coach and the University have heard enough and felt the need to respond...