Minnesota has hired one of its own to lead its basketball program. Director of Athletics Mark Coyle announced Monday that Colorado State’s Niko Medved has agreed to a six-year deal to become the Gophers next head coach. He replaces Ben Johnson, who was fired after four seasons earlier this month.

Minnesota has hired Colorado State’s Niko Medved as its next coach. The native of the Twin Cities area and former student manager for the Gophers had the Rams within one basket of the Sweet 16.

Niko Medved is set to take over as head coach of the Minnesota men's basketball team following a successful run at Colorado State. The Rams were eliminated from the NCAA tournament on Sunday night, and the Golden Gophers moved quickly to bring Medved back to his home state and make him the head coach at his alma mater.

Derik Queen banked in a fadeaway jumper at the buzzer, and Maryland advanced to the Sweet 16 in a thriller, beating Colorado State 72-71 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

The freshman center banks in the winning shot as time expires, giving the Terrapins a dramatic 72-71 win over Colorado State in the second round of the NCAA tournament.