Minnesota Golden Gophers NCAA Basketball News

Richard Pitino has been with the Gophers for a couple months now and already it is apparent that recruiting is going to be not only a primary focus for this new staff, but it may also be a strength.

This is Amelia Rayno's second season on the Gophers' basketball beat. She learned college basketball in North Carolina , where fanhood is not an option.

Gopher guard Andre Hollins, right, and Badger Traevon Jackson dive for a loose ball in the second half against Wisconsin in February.

Sandy Cohen, a 2014 guard out of Wisconsin, raised his profile in the spring playing with Playground Elite on the EYBL circuit.

Former Hopkins High School basketball star Joe Coleman on Tuesday asked University of Minnesota Coach Richard Pitino to be released from the team, the Pioneer Press reported .

ShowMeMizzou.com has the latest on the recruitment of a Missouri Tigers basketball shot-blocking target who shares where things are with him and his plans to sign in the fall.

Illinois' D.J. Richardson defends against Minnesota's Joe Coleman during a Big Ten game in Champaign, Ill., Jan.

This is Amelia Rayno's second season on the Gophers' basketball beat. She learned college basketball in North Carolina , where fanhood is not an option.

The latest name to pop up on the 2014 recruiting radar is a four star big man who may be the best shot-blocker in the class.

Officials announced Wednesday that the Gopher men's basketball team will host Florida State in early December as part of the Big 10/ACC Challenge.

Mathieu averaged 17.1 points, 6.5 assists and 6.1 rebounds for Central Arizona College last season.

Mathieu averaged 17.1 points, 6.5 assists and 6.1 rebounds for Central Arizona College last season.

This is Amelia Rayno's second season on the Gophers' basketball beat. She learned college basketball in North Carolina , where fanhood is not an option.

A handful of prospects raised their play in Hampton for the EYBL event. Sandy Cohen and Mikal Bridges emerged, while Terry Larrier took his game to another level.

HAMPTON, Va. --- Rashad Vaughn joined the EYBL circuit this year in search of the biggest stage and the toughest competition.

The plan has always been for Alvin Ellis to play in the Big Ten. The Chicago De La Salle wing originally signed with the Minnesota Golden Gophers.