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Can the slumping Golden Gophers regain some momentum and capture the school's first NCAA tourney win since 1997? ESPN Insider has the answer, along with advanced metrics, scouting intel and best- and worst-case scenarios for all 68 teams.

Story | Conversation | March 15, 2013

Minnesota 73, Penn St. 44

Rodney Williams snapped out of a funk to score 23 points and No. 23 Minnesota got a much-needed confidence boost with an 84-65 victory over Nebraska on Tuesday night.

Andre Hollins had 22 points and six assists and Rodney Williams added 15 points and six rebounds to lift No. 9 Minnesota to a 76-63 victory over No. 18 Michigan State on Monday.

Rodney Williams scored a season-high 19 points, including a 360-degree dunk off a fast break, and Trevor Mbakwe grabbed a career-high 18 rebounds to lead 13th-ranked Minnesota past North Dakota State 70-57 on Tuesday night.

Rodney Williams with 15 points and eight rebounds as No. 21 Minnesota topped North Florida 87-59 Saturday.

Joe Coleman scored 16 points, Rodney Williams added 14 and No. 21 Minnesota beat defending Atlantic Coast Conference champion Florida State 77-68 on Tuesday night in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge.

Chad Ford takes a look at five seniors who have the potential to climb draft boards this season in advance of the 2013 draft.

Blog | Conversation | November 23, 2012

Minnesota 72, Richmond 57

Minnesota 72, Tennessee St. 43

Minnesota 82, Toledo 56

Minnesota 72, American U. 36

The Minnesota Supreme Court overturned a $1 million award against the University of Minnesota and men's basketball coach Tubby Smith on Wednesday, ruling that although they treated a prospective assistant coach unfairly, they couldn't be held financially

Minnesota forward Trevor Mbakwe got the sixth season of eligibility he wanted. The school also welcomed the NCAA's decision.

Minnesota 78, Middle Tennessee 72

Minnesota 78, Miami 60