Q&A: Amir Coffey Talks Pitino, Gophers NIT Run and Up-Tempo Style of Play

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Amir Coffey will be the recipient of a big time recruitment and has already built a good relationship with the Gophers coaching staff. Amir Coffey, a sophomore wing from Hopkins, is considered the state’s top prospect in the Class of 2016. Coffey helped lead the Royals to 30-2 record this season as they finished runner-up […] READ MORE


Q&A: Chaska Lineman Bronson Dovich and Gophers Have Mutual Interest

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Dovich is considered one of the state’s top lineman in the Class of 2015. Bronson Dovich, a junior offensive tackle from Chaska (MN) High, helped lead the Hawks to. Dovich is considered one of the state’s top lineman in the Class of 2015.   Gopher Hole.com caught up with Dovich to learn the latest on […] READ MORE


Q&A: Junior Guard Jimmy Whitt Receives Gophers Offer as Recruiting Takes Off

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Jimmy Whitt, a 6-2, 170-pound junior guard from Columbia (MO) Hickman, is one of the fastest rising players in the Midwest. Jimmy Whitt, a 6-2, 170-pound junior guard from Columbia (MO) Hickman, is one of the fastest rising players in the Midwest. Whitt helped lead the K.C. Run GMC team to the Jayhawk Invitational title […] READ MORE


Q&A: De La Salle’s Sacar Anim: “I love the Barn. Great atmosphere.”

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The Gophers are recruiting both Jarvis Johnson and Sacar Anim. Sacar Anim, a junior wing from Minneapolis (MN) De La Salle, helped lead the Islanders to their third state Class 3A state title in March. Anim, who is considered one of the state’s top prospects in the Class of 2015, is starting for the second […] READ MORE


Q&A: Alex Illikainen Talks Recruiting, Says Coach Pitino Had a Great Year

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Just two days after his son was born, Gophers Richard Pitino made the trip to Grand Rapids to watch Illikainen play. Alex Illikainen, a 6-9, 210-pound junior from Grand Rapids, is considered one of the top players in the state in the Class of 2015 and is considered a very high priority recruit for head […] READ MORE




Q&A: In-Coming Gophers LB Jonathan Celestin Says His Strength Is His Killer Instinct

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Rodney Smith (L) and Jonathan Celestin (R) will bring a bit of Georgia with them to Minnesota. Jonathan Celestin, a linebacker from Jonesboro (GA) Mundy’s Mill, signed with Minnesota in February and will join high school teammate Rodney Smith in Dinkytown this summer.   Celestin helped lead Mundy’s Mill to an 8-5 mark, losing to […] READ MORE



Q&A: Lakeville’s Jordan Cardenas Talks Gophers, Recruiting and Playing With His Brother

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Jordan Cardenas, a 6-foot junior, 190-pound defensive back from Lakeville (MN) North, recently attended the Golden Gopher Junior Day. Jordan Cardenas, a 6-foot junior, 190-pound defensive back from Lakeville (MN) North, recently attended the Golden Gopher Junior Day. Cardenas, along with twin brother Jesse, helped lead a Panther defense that had five shutouts and finished […] READ MORE