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Minnesota off hook for buyout of Pitino, now at New Mexico

Associated Press

FILE - In this March 9, 2003, file photo, Minnesota's Ben Johnson (22) drives past Illinois Dee Brown (11) in the first half at Assembly Hall in Champaign, Ill. Minnesota has picked former player and assistant Johnson to be the new head men's basketball coach, according to a person with knowledge of the hire. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because university had yet to make the announcement. (AP Photo/John Dixon, File)

New Minnesota coach is former player, assistant Ben Johnson

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Minnesota head coach Richard Pitino questions a call as his team played against Ohio State in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Thursday, March 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Pitino takes over at New Mexico, looks to revitalize Lobos

By GLEN ROSALES - Associated Press

Minnesota head coach Richard Pitino watches his team during overtime of an NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers, Saturday, March 6, 2021, in Minneapolis. Rutgers won 77-70. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

New Mexico hires Pitino, as Minnesota aims higher once again

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Minnesota head coach Richard Pitino hugs guard Tre' Williams (1) following an NCAA college basketball game against Ohio State at the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Thursday, March 11, 2021. Ohio State defeated Minnesota 79-75. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Minnesota fires coach Richard Pitino after 8 seasons

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Minnesota head coach Richard Pitino directs his players in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern, Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Job in jeopardy, Gophers’ Pitino ‘not waving the white flag’

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Purdue guard Jaden Ivey (23) is fouled by Minnesota center Liam Robbins (0) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Robbins helping Gophers keep up with crowd of Big 10 big men

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Minnesota head coach Richard Pitino watches during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern at the Big Ten Conference tournament, Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Indianapolis. Minnesota won 74-57. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

AP Source: Pitino will return for 8th season with Minnesota

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Minnesota head coach Richard Pitino argues a call during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Indiana, Wednesday, March 4, 2020, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Big Ten tourney challenge gives Pitino, Gophers last chance

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Minnesota center Daniel Oturu, left, drives to the basket past Northwestern guard Pat Spencer during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Oturu leads Minnesota past Northwestern 83-57

By SARAH TROTTO - Associated Press

Minnesota's Daniel Oturu (25) drives against Wisconsin's D'Mitrik Trice during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Hannah Foslien)

Willis, sharpshooting Minnesota romp past Wisconsin 70-52

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Minnesota center Daniel Oturu (25) shoots in front of Purdue forward Trevion Williams (50) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Minnesota pushes sophomore Daniel Oturu as NBA prospect

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Transfers Carr, Willis lead Minnesota past CSU 85-50

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 16, 2019, file photo, Minnesota coach Rick Pitino watches the team play Indiana in an NCAA college basketball game in Minneapolis. Pitino has agreed to a two-year contract extension, coming off his first NCAA Tournament win in six seasons with the Gophers. The university announced the deal, subject to approval by the board of regents, on Sunday, April 7. Pitino will now be under contract until 2024. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)

Minnesota adds 2 years to Pitino deal after 1st tourney win

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Minnesota's Gabe Kalscheur (22) goes for a layup as Louisville's Steven Enoch (23) watches, during the second half of a first round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Des Moines, Iowa, Thursday, March 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)

Kalscheur, Gophers knock off Louisville 86-76

By LUKE MEREDITH - Associated Press