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Wally Ellenson, a 6-foot-5, 195-pound rising senior wing from Rice Lake (Wis.) High, has committed to Minnesota, giving Gopher head coach Tubby Smith his first commitment for the Class of 2012. Ellenson, who is one of the top players in the Midwest in the Class of 2012, shined this summer as a member of Minnesota […] READ MORE
Victor “V.J.” Beachem, a 6-foot-7 rising junior forward, is one of the Midwest’s top players in the Class of 2013. He played for the Eric Gordon All Stars this summer and spring and drew the attention of Minnesota head coach Vince Taylor. Beachem has attracted offers from several Midwest teams, including Minnesota and is one […] READ MORE
Alex Illikainen, a 6-foot-8, 192-pound rising freshman from Grand Rapids, is considered the top player in the state in the Class of 2015. He made an unofficial visit to Minnesota in May. GopherHole.com caught up with Illikainen this weekend at the Pacesetter Sweet 16 to learn the latest on early recruitment and expectations for his […] READ MORE
Wally Ellenson, a 6-foot-5, 195-pound rising senior wing from Rice Lake (Wis.) High, received a scholarship offer Saturday from Minnesota Gopher head coach Tubby Smith. Ellenson, who is one of the top players in the Midwest in the Class of 2012, shined this summer as a member of Minnesota Pump N Run AAU program this […] READ MORE
Nick Banyard, a 6-foot-8 forward from Flower Mound (TX) Marcus, helped lead Texas Assault to the adidas Super 64 17-and-under title last week. Banyard was part of a Marauders’ team that won the Texas Class 5A state title. Banyard has received plenty of recruiting interest from several top programs, including Minnesota. Head coach Tubby Smith […] READ MORE
Nick Banyard, a 6-foot-8 forward from Flower Mound (TX) Marcus, helped lead Texas Assault to the adidas Super 64 17-and-under title last week. Banyard was part of a Marauders’ team that won the Texas Class 5A state title. Banyard has received plenty of recruiting interest from several top programs, including Minnesota. Head coach Tubby Smith […] READ MORE
Gopher Football The Minnesota Gopher will announce the hiring of Jerry Kill from Northern Illinois tomorrow at a press conference held at 2:00. The news has not overwhelmed many Gopher fans, but Kill has shown that he has been a winner wherever he has been. GopherHole.com has decided to extend a case of “œMinnesota Nice” […] READ MORE
Other Gopher Sports Kellie McNeil, a 5-foot-11 senior setter for Lakeville (MN) North, is the top volleyball player in the state and is ranked as the nation’s top setter high and #8 player in the country by prepvolleyball.com. The Gopher commit has lead the Panthers to a number one ranking in the state and hopefully […] READ MORE
Other Gopher Sports Rachel Banham, a 5-foot-8 point guard from Lakeville (MN) North, committed to Minnesota last September. Banham was named the Pioneer Press Player of the Year and co-Star Tribune Player of The Year along with teammate Cassie Rochel. GopherHole.com caught up with Banham at the Pacesetter Sweet 16 and talked to her about […] READ MORE