After 1 a.m. Thursday, the Gophers athletics department announced it has parted ways with men’s basketball coach Ben Johnson. The decision came hours after Minnesota lost its first-round game in the Big Ten’s conference tournament in Indianapolis.

The University of Minnesota fired men's basketball coach Ben Johnson, athletic director Mark Coyle announced Thursday. Johnson led the Golden Gophers to a 57-71 record over four seasons. They were 15-17 this season,

The University of Minnesota is parting ways with Gopher men's basketball head coach Ben Johnson after a disappointing exit at the men's Big 10 Basketball Tournament.