Minnesota Fires Coach Ben Johnson

Minnesota fires Ben Johnson: 'Ruthless' decision came overnight after first-round exit from Big Ten Tournament
Minnesota fired coach Ben Johnson after four seasons in an announcement posted to social media at 2:19 a.m. ET following the team's season-ending loss Wednesday in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament to Northwestern.
Minnesota Dismisses Coach Ben Johnson After Early Big Ten Tournament Exit
Mere hours after exiting the Big Ten men's basketball tournament in the first round, Minnesota is making a coaching change. The Golden Gophers have dismissed coach Ben Johnson, they announced early Thursday morning following their 72–64 loss to Northwestern Wednesday.
Minnesota fires men’s basketball coach Ben Johnson after 4 seasons, 0 NCAA Tournaments
Johnson, 44, coached the Gophers for four years with one trip to the NIT and one winning season. This year, Minnesota finished 15-17 overall and 7-13 in Big Ten play but won five games on the road. Johnson was 56-71 in four seasons and 22-57 in league competition. He was 1-4 in the Big Ten tournament.
Minnesota fires men's basketball coach Ben Johnson
The University of Minnesota fired men's basketball coach Ben Johnson, athletic director Mark Coyle announced Thursday.
Minnesota fires basketball coach Ben Johnson after 4 seasons at alma mater with 56-71 record
Minnesota fired coach Ben Johnson on Thursday after four years of repeatedly rebuilding rosters at his alma mater without coming close to an NCAA Tournament appearance.
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Ben Johnson was a Xavier Musketeers assistant for three seasons before Minnesota named him its head coach in March 2021.
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