Colorado State basketball head coach Niko Medved is heading off to Minnesota, but not without sharing a final letter to the Rams.

Minnesota was making plans to hire Colorado State’s Niko Medved as its next head coach on Monday, according a person with knowledge of the decision.

Minnesota has hired one of its own to lead its basketball program. Director of Athletics Mark Coyle announced Monday that Colorado State’s Niko Medved has agreed to a six-year deal to become the Gophers next head coach. He replaces Ben Johnson, who was fired after four seasons earlier this month.