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April 12, 2019
Northeastern grad transfer from Cretin-Derham Hall hears from Gophers

Northeastern grad transfer from Cretin-Derham Hall hears from Gophers

Graduate transfer and former Cretin-Derham Hall guard Donnell Gresham Jr., who played for Northeastern this season, hopes to visit the Gophers. But Gresham scheduled trips to Loyola-Chicago and Georgia first.
Gophers
April 12, 2019
UMD, UMass: Six players to watch in the Frozen Four final

UMD, UMass: Six players to watch in the Frozen Four final

The Minutemen and Bulldogs survived tight NCAA semifinal games on Thursday. Here are three players from each team who will be key for Saturday's national title game.
Minneapolis
April 12, 2019
Minneapolis Final Four local organizing committee CEO Kate Mortenson spoke at the Ceremonial handoff from Super Bowl Host Committee to the 2019 Final

Kate Mortenson seeks up to $2M to turn Minnesota Sports Corp. into 'regional event catalyst'

CEO wants to "make our own success," but others say a new state-funded organization would duplicate work already being done.
Gophers
April 11, 2019
With Final Four over, could Minneapolis seek another big-time sports event?

With Final Four over, could Minneapolis seek another big-time sports event?

After playing host to the Super Bowl and a men's Final Four, Minneapolis could attempt to be host the College Football Championship playoff game. But not until 2025 at the earliest.
Gophers
April 11, 2019
Minnesota Duluth defenseman Nick McCormack celebrated the Bulldogs' 2018 NCAA championship at Xcel Energy Center.

NCAA Frozen Four preview

Thursday's semifinals and Saturday's championship game are in Buffalo, N.Y.
Gophers
April 11, 2019
Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs goaltender Hunter Shepard (32) eyed a shot that went wide of the net in the third period against the Minnesota-Duluth Bulldo

UMD's goalie brings 10-0 postseason run into Frozen Four semifinal

Hunter Shepard's route to Minnesota Duluth didn't follow a direct path after being named the top high school goalie in the state five years ago.
Gophers
April 10, 2019
Virginia and Texas Tech played in the NCAA basketball championship game at U.S. Bank Stadium on Monday night. Virginia won 85-77 in overtime.

Hartman: U.S. Bank Stadium GM touts success of Final Four

Patrick Talty has done several national events before and says he hasn't seen it done better.
Gophers
April 10, 2019
Can't watch this: Weather forces U's 'spring' football game indoors

Can't watch this: Weather forces U's 'spring' football game indoors

The Gophers moved their spring game at 11 a.m. Saturday from TCF Bank Stadium to their indoor practice facility and called off all fan related activities.
Gophers
April 10, 2019
'Hey, hang in there coach.' Fired Tim Miles on coming to the Final Four

'Hey, hang in there coach.' Fired Tim Miles on coming to the Final Four

What's it like to be at the Final Four when you've just been fired for the first time in your life? Former Nebraska coach Tim Miles shared the experience with Michael Rand.
Gophers
April 10, 2019
Virginia's Ty Jerome hoisted the championship trophy aloft Monday as he walked off the U.S. Bank Stadium court. The Cavaliers showed that not just the

This year's tournament signals a new era for NCAA basketball

College Basketball Insider: Successful teams take a page from the past to build winners for the future.
Gophers
April 10, 2019
The University of Minnesota Gophers football team held a practice at TCO Performance Center home of the Minnesota Vikings. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ •

Gophers hold practice at Vikings facility in Eagan

Coach P.J. Fleck moved practice from Athletes Village on campus to TCO Performance Center to reinvigorate his squad after several weeks of spring practice.
Gophers
April 10, 2019
Virginia's De'Andre Hunter made plenty of big plays in both games, including dunking between Texas Tech's Jarrett Culver (23) and Tariq Owens.

Ten shining moments from Minneapolis' Final Four

Lest we lose track of some of the moments we won't want to forget, let's round them up here.
Gophers
April 10, 2019
Virginia guard De'Andre Hunter (12) celebrated after making a three point shot during the second half. ] AARON LAVINSKY • Aaron.lavinsky@startr

Reusse: Above all else, Minneapolis was treated to outstanding basketball during Final Four

While others add up dollar signs and ratings points Tuesday, let's celebrate the most important thing: excellent basketball.
Gophers
April 9, 2019
A foul called on Auburn's Samir Doughty put Virginia's Kyle Guy at the foul line in the Final Four semifinals Saturday. Guy sank all three free throws

Reusse: Restrained officiating played its part in entertaining Final Four

The foul call in final second that decided Auburn-Virginia semifinal was outlier in the way the three games were whistled.
Gophers
April 9, 2019

Final Four: The magic of tournament years ending in 9

Those end-of-the-decade championship games, there's something about them:
Gophers
April 9, 2019
Michigan State tops very early Final Four projections for 2020

Michigan State tops very early Final Four projections for 2020

Michigan State appears to be the favorite among early projected teams to make the 2020 Final Four in Atlanta.
Gophers
April 9, 2019
Virginia celebrates its overtime victory over Texas Tech in the NCAA Men's Basketball Championship game Monday night at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Virginia: From one-and-done to Number One with an overtime

The Cavaliers reached college basketball's pinnacle by defeating Texas Tech in overtime, one year after a stunning NCAA tournament upset in which they lost to a No. 16 seed in the opening round.
Minneapolis
April 9, 2019
Virginia celebrates its overtime victory over Texas Tech in the NCAA Men's Basketball Championship game Monday night at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Final Four gives the Twin Cities one more shining moment

As the Twin Cities area wrapped up host duties for the men's basketball tournament, it proved once again that it can host a national megaevent.
Gophers
April 9, 2019
Virginia's Kyle Guy was named Most Outstanding Player of the Final Four. The Cavaliers junior scored 24 points in 45 minutes on Monday night.

Souhan: Guy's journey. Death threats and haters to reveling in a title

Virginia's Kyle Guy wore his heart on his sleeve throughout the Final Four, and gave us a peek behind a conquering athlete who was "in a dark place" after his team was shocked in 2018.
Gophers
April 9, 2019
Legends of the Final Four, all on one team

Legends of the Final Four, all on one team

Star Tribune readers were asked this month to pick from a list of the greatest players and coaches in Final Four history and create a dream team. Here are the winners.
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