Minnesota's decision to fire men's basketball coach Ben Johnson follows the Golden Gophers' dismal performance this season, finishing with a 15-17 record. This marks the conclusion of Johnson's leadership since the 2021-22 season, where the team failed to make the NCAA tournament, last participating in 2019. Athletic director Mark Coyle emphasized the need for the program to compete at a championship level in a highly competitive conference. Johnson ends his coaching tenure with a record of 56-71 overall and 22-57 in the Big Ten.
"The expectation for our program is to compete for championships, and unfortunately, we have not done that in the last four years," Minnesota athletic director Mark Coyle said.
Johnson departs with an overall record of 56-71, going 22-57 in the Big Ten, indicating the struggles faced during his tenure.
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