The Gophers women’s basketball team opens 2026-27 ranked in two top-20 polls, but junior Tori McKinney’s season-ending injury raises questions. Sports columnist Charles Hallman talks with assistant coaches Aaron Horn and Ariel Braker, and looks at the Wolves’ DAZN problem and the passing of Jim Bibbs.
Tori McKinney
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Soph guard finds Gopher fans “something special’
Minnesota women’s basketball highlights include Tori McKinney’s strong sophomore season, Rachel Banham’s return to professional play, Sylvia Fowles’ coaching move, and a remembrance of Yevette Haskins.
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Former Minneapolis Washburn star leading his alma mater
MSR Prep Sports Shoutouts highlight 10 athletes, coaches, and leaders shaping Minnesota athletics as the new season begins.
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Metro women represent in collegiate championships
Five former metro girls basketball standouts competing in the NCAA Women’s Division I championship and the Women’s Basketball Invitational Tournament (WBIT) championship
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Gophers and fans celebrate WBIT Women’s Championship win
The Minnesota Gophers defeated Belmont 75-63 in the WBIT Women’s Championship, with Tori McKinney being named Tournament MVP after scoring a career-high 26 points.
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State tournament ’24: Crump, McGill, Bishop and Scott represent
Aaliyah Crump, Liv McGill, Zahara Bishop, and Aneisha Scott led their teams to the state girls basketball championship games and were named to the all-tournament teams in their respective classes.