Minnesota is making plans to hire Colorado State’s Niko Medved as its next head coach, according a person with knowledge of the decision

Niko Medved, who revitalized the Colorado State basketball program, is heading home to take the reins of the Gophers, the University of Minnesota announced Monday. Why it matters: Medved, a Roseville grad and former University of Minnesota assistant,

Colorado State Rams men's basketball fell to the Maryland Terrapins in the second round of the NCAA Tournament Sunday. Maryland claimed victory in the dying seconds of the second half 72-71. Rams guard Jalen Lake put CSU in winning position during the dwindling seconds of the game with a 3-point shot that gave the Rams a 71-70 lead over Maryland.

Madness continues today with 16 more games, including the end of the men’s second round and the beginning of the women’s second round. Follow our live coverage.