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Parker Fox and Taylor Heise's engagement photo

Gophers power couple Taylor Heise and Parker Fox announce engagement

Former Gophers basketball player Parker Fox announced on Sunday that he is engaged to longtime girlfriend and Gophers hockey legend Taylor Heise.

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Parker Fox and Taylor Heise's engagement photo
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Gophers power couple Taylor Heise and Parker Fox announce engagement

Former Gophers basketball player Parker Fox announced on Sunday that he is engaged to longtime girlfriend and Gophers hockey legend Taylor Heise.

Tony Liebert
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Jan 2, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Dawson Garcia (3) dribbles the ball against the Purdue Boilermakers during the first half at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images
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Dawson Garcia inks deal with Detroit Pistons

Minnesota's star forward has gotten his NBA shot, and it's in the Midwest.

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Feb 2, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Dawn Plitzuweit on the sidelines during the fourth quarter against the UCLA Bruins at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images
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Gophers women’s basketball invited to prestigious Bahamas tournament

The Gophers women's basketball team will take part in the Baha Mar Hoops Pink Flamingo Championship as part of their nonconference schedule next season.

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Jan 16, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Dawson Garcia (3) celebrates his game winning three-point basket against the Michigan Wolverines after the game at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images
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NBA Draft profile: What are Dawson Garcia's chances of hearing his name called?

Minnesota could produce back-to-back NBA draft picks for the first time since 2003-04.

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Jan 2, 2014; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Gophers mascot Goldy Gopher during a time out late in the game between the Minnesota Gophers and the Michigan Wolverines at Williams Arena. The Wolverines defeated the Gophers 63-60. Mandatory Credit: Marilyn Indahl-Imagn Images
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Gophers basketball recruiting a pair of in-state 2027 wings

Minnesota is showing early interest in two of the state's best high school prospects.

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Nov 18, 2023; Omaha, Nebraska, USA; Texas Southern Tigers head coach Johnny Jones watches action against the Creighton Bluejays in the first half at CHI Health Center Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images
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Report: Gophers add home game against SWAC opponent to non-con schedule

Minnesota is expected to host Texas Southern on Dec. 14.

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Missouri head coach Dennis Gates watches his team face Vanderbilt during the first half at Memorial Gym in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, March 1, 2025.
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Date reportedly set for Gophers hoops road game against SEC school

Minnesota will reportedly face Missouri on November 12 in Columbia.

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Feb 15, 2025; Fort Collins, Colorado, USA; Colorado State Rams head coach Niko Medved in the first half against the Wyoming Cowboys at Moby Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
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Gophers are 'working hard' to add another neutral game to non-conference schedule

Niko Medved is well aware of the improvements Minnesota needs to make to its non-conference scheduling.

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Mar 23, 2025; Seattle, WA, USA; Colorado State Rams head coach Niko Medved reacts against the Maryland Terrapins in the second half at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Niko Medved rounds out first Gophers roster with a pair of late additions

Minnesota announced on Monday that it has added Maximus Gizzi and Max Lorenson to its 2025-26 roster.

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Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Dawn Plitzuweit cheers on her team during the second half of the NCAA women's basketball game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Value City Arena in Columbus on Feb. 13, 2025. Ohio State won 87-84 in overtime.
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Dawn Plitzuweit signs contract extension with Gophers through 2031

Plitzuweit is under contract with Minnesota for the next six seasons.

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Nov 28, 2024; Paradise Island, Bahamas, BHS; Davidson Wildcats forward Bobby Durkin (2) drives to the basket as Providence Friars guard Corey Floyd Jr. (14) defends during the second half at the Imperial Arena at the Atlantis Resort. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Analyst suggests Gophers' Year 1 success under Medved will hinge on two players

Minnesota will need to knock down its three point shots in order to have success this season.

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Jan 20, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Mara Braun (10) shoots as Michigan State Spartans guard Moira Joiner (22) defends during the first half at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images
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Gophers' Mara Braun among star-studded USA women's AmeriCup trials roster

Braun is alongside some of the best returning players in women's college basketball.

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Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Dawn Plitzuweit cheers on her team during the second half of the NCAA women's basketball game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Value City Arena in Columbus on Feb. 13, 2025. Ohio State won 87-84 in overtime.
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Gophers add seventh-year forward from the transfer portal

Minnesota has seemingly finalized its 2025-26 roster with its 15th projected player.

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Chloe Johnson
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3 Minnesota phenoms ranked in top 25 of 2028 national rankings

Chloe Johnson, Ari Peterson and Sahara Wilson are considered three of the best players in the country.

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Feb 25, 2025; Coral Gables, Florida, USA; Miami (Fl) Hurricanes forward Kiree Huie (15) grabs a rebound as Duke Blue Devils center Patrick Ngongba II (21) defends during the second half at Watsco Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images
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Not done yet? Gophers reportedly interested in Miami transfer big man

Minnesota still has two spots open on its 2025-26 roster.

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Vanderbilt’s A.J. Hoggard (11) and M.J. Collins Jr. (2) take the ball away from California forward B.J. Omot (20) during an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Incoming Gophers transfer to reportedly miss summer workouts with injury

Minnesota will be without one of its nine transfer portal additions this summer.

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Dec 29, 2024; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Campbell Fighting Camels guard Jasin Sinani (13) on the court in the second half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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Report: Gophers schedule showdown with the Campbell Fighting Camels

The Campbell Fighting Camels? Laugh all you want. Just know that when you mock the Camels, you're likely insulting 1970 Twins Cy Young winner Jim Perry.

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Nov 16, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Missouri Tigers head coach Dennis Gates calls a play against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the first half at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images
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Gophers schedule rumblings: Missouri in November? Chicago State at home?

Minnesota's 2025-26 schedule is slowly coming together.

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Feb 12, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Gophers mascot Goldy Gopher entertains the crowd prior to the game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Harrison Barden-Imagn Images
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Gophers offer 6-foot-10 forward following Pangos All-American Camp MVP

Minnesota is the first Big Ten offer for 2026 big man Quinn Costello.

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Langston Reynolds
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With Cade Tyson signed, here's what the Gophers' depth chart could be in 2025-26

Reynolds, Asuma, Durkin, Tyson and Crocker-Johnson in the starting five?

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Mar 17, 2025; Dayton, OH, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Cade Tyson (5) shoots the ball during the First Four Practice at UD Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
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Gophers add sharpshooter North Carolina transfer Cade Tyson

Tyson was one of the top three-point shooters in the country at Belmont in 2023-24. He played a limited role at North Carolina last season.

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Dec 14, 2024; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Cade Tyson (5) shoots a three point shot as La Salle Explorers guard Corey McKeithan (2) defends in the second half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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Portal thoughts: Is UNC transfer Cade Tyson the final piece to the Gophers' puzzle?

Tyson is one of the most intriguing uncommitted players left in the transfer portal.

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Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Dawn Plitzuweit cheers on her team during the second half of the NCAA women's basketball game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Value City Arena in Columbus on Feb. 13, 2025. Ohio State won 87-84 in overtime.
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Gophers offer highly-touted 6-foot-5 high schooler, No. 1 post player from Arizona

Minnesota is the latest school to offer one of the best players in the class of 2027.

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Jan 16, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Dawson Garcia (3) works around Michigan Wolverines guard Nimari Burnett (4) during the first half at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images
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Dawson Garcia ends 43-year drought, earns prestigious Big Ten award

Garcia has been rewarded after a standout 2024-25 season with the Gophers.

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Nov 28, 2024; Paradise Island, Bahamas, BHS; Davidson Wildcats forward Bobby Durkin (2) reacts against the Providence Friars during the second half at the Imperial Arena at the Atlantis Resort. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Where does Minnesota's incoming transfer portal class rank nationally?

The national media has differing opinions on Minnesota's portal haul.

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