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U coaching hire expected soon with Colorado State’s Medved the favorite

Colorado State coach Niko Medved cheers during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Washington, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Sam Morris)

Niko Medved could be the next Gophers men’s basketball coach after making his third NCAA tournament in four seasons with Colorado State.

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Analysis: Can the next Gophers men’s basketball coach sell himself to Minnesotans like Fleck?

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Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck shook hands with University of Minnesota Athletic Director Mark Coyle following his team's 40-17 win against Illinois, bringing the Gophers' 2019 team record to 5-0.

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