Minnesota has officially found its next men's basketball coach. Medved led Colorado State to the Round of 32 in the NCAA Tournament.

After leading Colorado State to three NCAA Tournament appearances in the last four seasons, Niko Medved is coming home. Medved, a Roseville native, will become Minnesota’s next men’s basketball

The university fired previous coach Ben Johnson following a disappointing 15-17 season that ended with a first-round exit in the Big Ten Tournament. Johnson, a Minneapolis native and former Gophers player, had two seasons left on his contract, requiring a $2.92 million buyout. His $1.95 million annual salary was the lowest in the conference.