Minnesota's Sophie Hart is thriving at home. Her nickname even rhymes with the mascot

When Sophie Hart decided about three years ago to transfer home to Minnesota, her then-teammates at North Carolina State sent her off with a clever nickname. Hart's father liked it so much he spearheaded a T-shirt line. The 6-foot-5 Hart has helped the Gophers, who are ranked 18th in the latest Associated Press poll, reach the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2018.

By DAVE CAMPBELL