The Golden Gophers have played in the Big Ten since the conference began sponsoring basketball in 1982.

The team plays its home games in Williams Arena and is currently coached by Dawn Plitzuweit.

The Golden Gophers also have three appearances in the AIAW women's basketball tournament.

Four players, Lindsay Whalen, Amanda Zahui B., and Janel McCarville, Rachel Banham were selected in the top four of WNBA draft.

The Golden Gophers have appeared in ten NCAA Division I Tournaments.