I really believe we can be good here. I really do." When Minnesota opted to move on from Ben Johnson after four seasons, Medved immediately became the top choice among experts.

As the top-ranked prospect in Minnesota for 2026, more schools are sure to come calling. As of Monday, Wiggins is the 69th ranked recruit in his class (11th-best SG), according to 247Sports.

East Ridge 2025 talent Cedric Tomes had an incredible junior year earning first team All State honors. He's also visited Minnesota numerous times and is a top Gopher target.

Thorson reunites with Medved after serving as an assistant with him for three years at Colorado State from 2018-21 and one year at Drake in the 2017-18 season. It will mark Thorson's fifth straight ...

University of Minnesota athletics director Mark Coyle, left, and head coach Niko Medved pose for a photo during an NCAA college basketball news conference, Tuesday, March 25, 2025, in Minneapolis.

The University of Minnesota is set to hire Niko Medved to lead the men’s basketball program according to some respected reporters: Breaking, and Bluesky gets it first: Colorado State coach Niko ...

Niko Medved’s hiring has all but reinvigorated the Minnesota Gophers basketball program. He brings a level of success from Colorado State that the program hasn’t seen in a while. Also, with ...

Context: Under new #Gophers coach Niko Medved, Evans averaged 10.6 points, 3.1 assists last season. Minnesota might have a roster spot earmarked for the rising junior.