Even though Royce White proved to be a rather significant distraction in his short time on campus, Minnesota coach Tubby Smith said he would "never say never" when asked if the prized recruit who never played a game could one day return to the Golden Gophers. White ...

Tubby Smith grew more terse and agitated by the minute on Friday, and the Minnesota coach had plenty of reasons to be. Off-the-court issues are dragging down a season that started with so much promise. Smith announced on Friday that junior point guard Al Nolen will not ...

High-flying freshman Rodney Williams had three dunks and a pair of 3s, finishing with 14 points to help 24th-ranked Minnesota pull away from Stephen F. Austin in an 82-42 victory on Monday night. Lawrence Westbrook and Devoe Joseph led the Gophers (2-0) with 15 points apiece and Damian ...

Another Minnesota basketball recruit is in trouble: Freshman forward Royce White faces misdemeanor charges of theft and fifth-degree assault for allegedly shoplifting and shoving a security guard at the Mall of America. Coach Tubby Smith announced indefinite suspensions Tuesday for White and senior guard Devron Bostick for violations ...