Only college sports has the offseason start while the postseason is still going on. Men’s college basketball is feeling that in a big way right now, with tons of coaching hires and transfer portal additions happening at the same time as the 2025 NCAA tournament trims its field to the Sweet 16.

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.

After leading the Rams to NCAA tournament appearances in three of the last four seasons, Niko Medved is returning to coach his alma mater.