(Minneapolis, MN) — The University of Minnesota was introduced as new men’s basketball coach Niko (NEE’-ko) Medved today on campus. The 51-year old Medved comes to the Golden Gophers after seven seasons as head coach at Colorado State. The Roseville native is reportedly signing a six-year contract with his alma mater. He was a student manager at the U of M under Clem Haskins in the 1990s and later a Gopher assistant coach. Medved said, “this job was too special to pass up.” He says “now is the right time” to build something special. Medved arrived in Minneapolis last night after meeting with this Colorado State team yesterday.
MNN sports director Mike Grimm spoke with Medved in the team’s locker room prior to the official introduction:
