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Niko Medved Named Head Coach of Minnesota Basketball

3/24/2025

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Niko Medved, a Minneapolis native, is set to take the helm as head coach of Minnesota's men's basketball team after a stellar run at Colorado State, where he achieved a remarkable 26-10 record and an NCAA Tournament berth. His six-year contract, pending Board of Regents approval, aims to breathe new life into Minnesota's faltering program.

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Story summary

Niko Medved, a Minneapolis native, is set to take the helm as head coach of Minnesota's men's basketball team after a stellar run at Colorado State, where he achieved a remarkable 26-10 record and an NCAA Tournament berth. His six-year contract, pending Board of Regents approval, aims to breathe new life into Minnesota's faltering program.