Gophers captain Jimmy Snuggerud’s father, Dave, and grandfather Jim Westby were also star players for Minnesota.
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Minnesota football coach P.J. Fleck brought his staff to Tuesday’s news conference that introduced Niko Medved, then invited him to practice.
Roseville native and former Gophers men’s basketball assistant Niko Medved praised Williams Arena and sounded open to playing St. Thomas.
A look around major college sports and the crowded Twin Cities sports landscape tells you what you need to know about hiring Niko Medved.
During his introductory press conference Tuesday, Medved said he wants Thorson — who coached alongside him at Drake and Colorado State — to remain on staff with the Gophers.
The Gophers reached a memorandum of understanding with Medved, giving the sides two weeks to complete the deal.
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Podcast: Niko Medved’s to-do list with Gophers; Wolves, Wild in dangerous spots
Host Michael Rand starts with the Timberwolves, who lost for the third time in four games. Star Tribune columnist Chip Scoggins joins Rand for a breakdown of why the Gophers hired Niko Medved.