Gopher Basketball at Williams Arena

Gopher Basketball has been rocking lately, have you made it to a game? Williams Arena has been packed with fans coming to watch the gophers destroy on the court. Make plans to visit Williams Arena soon!

Williams Arena Address

The Williams Arena address is: 1925 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN

Williams Arena Parking

In the vicinity of Williams Arena includes street parking, ramp parking, and surface lots. The arena is on the west end of the campus off of University Avenue, next to TCF Bank Stadium. When TCF opened, it took some Williams Arena Parking away. It didn't take all of it however. The parking lot just a block north followed by a ramp two blocks west of the rink. The ramp is fairly easy to find a spot, but it's getting out of the ramp that tends to take a little longer.

If you'd prefer to park on the street, Washington and Oak Street provide meters if there are avaliable ones. If those aren't open, the next best bet is to look for a meter on University Avenue headed towards St. Paul. The last resort would be looking for several smaller lots around the arena that can charge anywhere from $8 to $20.

Norwood Teague U of M Athletic Director

Norwood Teague is the new athletic director for the University of Minnesota Gophers. Welcome Norwood Teague!

We are excited to have Teague and hope he provides great support and leadership for the Gophers basketball team.

Marvin Taylor Dies at 60

Marvin “Corky” Taylor, who played basketball for the Gophers from 1970-1973 and was a member of their 1972 Big Ten title team, died Thursday due to complications from lung cancer.

He was 60.

Taylor wrapped up his career averages 3.3 points and 3.7 rebounds.

Taylor is often remembered for his role in the infamous Gophers/Ohio State brawl in 1972, which started when Taylor kneed Ohio State's Luke Witte in the groin.

Tubby Smith Receives Contract Extension

Tubby Smith had his Gophers basketball contract extended for three years with a relatively small salary increase. Smith's overall compensation with the new deal will depend primarily on incentive bonuses based on his and the team's performance.

Smith has two seasons remaining on his current contract. The new deal will run through the 2016-17 season.

Smith's current annual compensation is a bit over the $2 million mark. Salary has not been an issue during negotiations relative to buyout compensation should Smith be terminated before the end of the contract.

New Williams Arena Gophers Basketball Scoreboard

The University of Minnesota announced recently plans to make improvements at Williams Arena before the start of the 2012-12 season. Mariucci Arena will receive upgrades as well.

The Gophers are installing new center-hung LED scoreboards, LED fascia boards and sound systems. All improvements should be completed in time for the new seasons.

The main board at Williams will be 11 feet, 7 inches tall by 13 feet, 8 inches wide.

See those new scoreboards in person! Buy Williams Arena tickets and check out the Gopher basketball team. Start saving money now!