The University of Minnesota’s search for a new men’s basketball head coach continues as the NCAA Tournament approaches its final stages. Despite 10 days having passed since Ben Johnson’s departure, the school remains without an official replacement. Colorado State’s Niko Medved is currently favored to take on this role, but his team’s ongoing NCAA Tournament run may impact his decision.
Medved’s connection to Minnesota could play a part in his potential hiring, as his wife Erica is from Morgantown, West Virginia. However, the Mountaineers’ coaching search started earlier than the Gophers’, and Medved would need to secure a lucrative deal to leave his alma mater.
The Gophers are expected to make a decision soon, with AD Mark Coyle indicating a preference for quick action due to the upcoming transfer portal opening on March 24. However, a win in their NCAA Tournament game could extend the process into next week.
Other power conference schools, such as Indiana and Iowa, have already filled coaching vacancies. Meanwhile, Texas and Villanova remain open, with potential candidates emerging in the coming days. The Minnesota Gophers On SI will continue to provide updates on this developing story.
Source: https://www.si.com/college/minnesota/gophers-basketball/coaching-carousel-dominoes-continue-to-fall-are-the-gophers-next