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In Part 3 of its interview with Dave Telep of Scout.com, Dave discusses Minnesota Golden Gopher coach Tubby Smith and evaluates his staff and in-coming recruiting class. Telep is exposed to more coaching staffs across the country than just about anyone out there, and has a very good feel for how recruits look at the different staffs. (Read More)

Sanjay Lumpkin, a 6-foot-5, 185-pound rising junior forward from St. Louis Park (MN) Benidle St. Margaret’s, is one of the state’s top players in the Class of 2012. Lumpkin averaged 5.8 points per game as a sophomore for the Red Knights, who finished 24-6. They lost in the state tournament quarterfinals to Grand Rapids 70-61. Lumpkin scored in double figures in six of 29 games, including a season-high 14 points versus Holy Angels and St. Francis. GopherHole.com caught up with Sanjay Lumpkin to learn the latest on his recruitment and his Minnesota connections. (Read More)

In Part 1 of its interview with Scout.com’s leading basketball recruiting analyst, Dave Telep, Dave discussed how he turned a passion into a full-time profession with a national following as well as discussed what he’d like to change about recruiting and the impact of message boards on recruits and their families. In Part 2 of 3, Dave discusses some war stories from his years on the road – ranging from the best player he’s ever scouted to some of the best and worst analysis he’s had as well as some interesting commentary on the crazy things that coaches and families say to him on the recruiting trail. (Read More)

The business of college football and basketball recruiting has evolved so much over the years, but one thing is certain, it is big business. High school players, parents, AAU and high school coaches and even college coaches pay attention to what the leading recruiting analysts think of a player and the reviews they give of a tournament and no voice is as respected at the national level for basketball recruiting than Scout.com’s Dave Telep. GopherHole.com had the unique opportunity to learn about Telep’s background, how many hours he spends evaluating players, his thoughts on Tubby Smith and the Gopher coaching staff and so much more. (Read More)

Jonathan Holton, a 6-foot-8 senior forward from Coral Gables (FL) High, has seen his recruitment go through the roof after a strong summer with the Gold Coast and Each One Teach One AAU programs. Holton has received scholarship offers from schools such as East Carolina, Florida International, High Point, Marshall, Murray State, Oakland, Rhode Island, Rice, Temple, Tulsa and Western Kentucky. However, bigger programs have gotten involved after a strong July. GopherHole.com caught up with Gold Coast Basketball’s Jarrod Lazarus to learn the latest on Holton’s recruitment. (Read More)

In part two of his interview with Gophers recruit, Andre Hollins, the Memphis senior tells GopherHole's Chris Monter about his interest in the Gophers and what current Gopher Austin Hollins says about the U. (Read More)

Andre Hollins, a 6-foot-2 guard from Memphis (TN) White Station, will make an official visit to Minnesota in September. Hollins has a strong spring and summer for the Memphis Magic AAU program. Hollins had a strong spring, leading the Memphis Magic Elite to the Select division championship of the Bob Gibbons Tournament of Champions, where he averaged 20 points per game and made 20 of 21 free throws throughout the event. He also played in the Cream of the Crop Top 20 game at Pangos All-American camp. (Read More)

Josh Oglesby, a 6-foot-5 rising senior guard from Cedar Rapids (IA) Washington, is one of the top outside shooters in the country. Oglesby has narrowed his list to Arizona State, Illinois, Iowa and Minnesota and is planning to make visits to all the schools in the next month. GopherHole.com caught up with Oglesby to earn the latest news on his recruitment and visit plans. (Read More)

Tyus Jones, a 6-foot rising 9th grade point guard from Apple Valley (MN) High, is considered Minnesota's top player in the Class of 2014 and one of the best in the state, regardless of age. Jones helped lead his Eagles’ team to the Tubby Smith Team Camp title. Jones received plenty of hype as an eighth grader starting for a Lake Conference team. However, he lived up to and exceeded expectations as he averaged 16.5 points per game and led the Metro area in assists. Jones scored in double figures in 21 of 28 games as the Eagles finished 20-8. (Read More)

Joe Coleman, a 6-foot-3 rising senior wing from Hopkins, shined at the Pacesetter Sweet 16, leading the Royals to the title as he scored 28 points in a 69-48 win over Eastview. Coleman finished as the fourth leading scorer in the recent Peach Jam, averaging 21.6 points per game. GopherHole.com caught up with Coleman to learn the latest on his recruitment. (Read More)