Minnesota fires basketball coach Ben Johnson: Who will replace him?
Another Big Ten basketball job is open. Minnesota fired Ben Johnson after four seasons, Director of Athletics Mark Coyle announced Thursday morning. The Gophers (15-17) had their season end on Wednesday when they lost to Northwestern in the opening game of the Big Ten Tournament.
Minnesota fires men’s basketball coach Ben Johnson after 4 seasons, 0 NCAA Tournaments
Johnson, 44, coached the Gophers for four years with one trip to the NIT and one winning season. This year, Minnesota finished 15-17 overall and 7-13 in Big Ten play but won five games on the road. Johnson was 56-71 in four seasons and 22-57 in league competition. He was 1-4 in the Big Ten tournament.
1hon MSN
The challenge at Minnesota of growing the men's basketball program into a consistent Big Ten contender has probably never ...
University of Minnesota Director of Athletics Mark Coyle spoke to the media on Friday, which was the first time since firing Ben Johnson earlier this week. He had a lot to say, but the main takeaway ...
If the Gophers men’s basketball team is given the option to continue playing beyond the Big Ten Conference tournament in ...
Results that may be inaccessible to you are currently showing.
Hide inaccessible results
Feedback