2026 Recruiting



I think Jahnke is going to have a big season. I would love for her to get offered and commit sooner rather than later.
 




Dawn was in Wisconsin last night to watch Natalie Kussow.
Wish Kussow would release a top 5-10 list. Lots of teams putting in a lot of work to recruit her. She’s been to Iowa recently. Purdue, which has had players from her high school, also been in to see her recently. Probably many more. Her recruitment has been pretty quiet on her end.
 
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Wish Kussow would release a top 5-10 list. Lots of teams putting in a lot of work to recruit her. She’s been to Iowa recently. Purdue, which has had players from her high school, also been in to see her recently. Probably many more. Her recruitment has been pretty quiet on her end.
Coach P may not land Kussow; but, I do feel its just a matter of time that she lands a highly top recruit (top 20). It only takes one to bring in more and make a complete turn.
 

Coach P may not land Kussow; but, I do feel its just a matter of time that she lands a highly top recruit (top 20). It only takes one to bring in more and make a complete turn.
You never know. COACH P and staff, are high quality coaches. Good at developing players. Minnesota may have a shot.
 

Here is the known/confirmed offers for 2026 at this time. Now keep in mind the Gophers themselves or these players may have stopped recruiting or have a private list that doesn't include the Gophers. Also Cail Jahnke and Vienna Murray in MN don't have an official offer yet but are the likely only other two that in-state could get an offer for 2026.

Out-of-State Offers:

Natalie Kussow,
5’10 G, Arrowhead HS (WI) (ESPN Super 60-#16)

Amari Byles, 6’2 W, DeSoto HS (TX) (ESPN Super 60-#17)

Ashlyn Koupal, 6’3 F, Wagner HS (SD) (ESPN Super 60-#21)

Ariyana Cradle, 5’8 G, Westerville South HS (OH) (ESPN Super 60-#41)

Adaline “Ady” Sheplee, 6’3 F, Rice Lake HS (WI) (ESPN Super 60-#42)

Lee Lee Bell, 6’1 W/F, Minot HS (ND)

Jayla Williams, 5’10 G/W, Ankeny HS (IA)

Ellie Muller, 6’2 F, Dowling Catholic (IA)

Lillian Barnes, 5’10 G, Valparaiso HS (IN)
 




26' Isabella Sangha (@isabellasanghaa) 6’3" Forward from Pine Crest High School (FL) receives an offer.
Took an official visit to Iowa State this summer. Only official visit I saw. Also has several Ivy League offers and offers from ISU, Kansas State, Mississippi State, Ole Miss, South Florida, Florida Atlantic, George Mason.
 

Got to keep offering since it seems everyone is saying no to us.
 

Got to keep offering since it seems everyone is saying no to us.
Interesting that the Gophers seemingly have passed on Vienna Murray from East Ridge. Perhaps not a position fit or perhaps Coach P simply not interested. Her late 2025 offers are Oklahoma, Iowa, BYU, Missouri, ASU, Purdue. She made this ESPN list (top left) of 2026 national prospects who showed significant improvements this summer. (Kussow also on the list.)

 



Interesting that the Gophers seemingly have passed on Vienna Murray from East Ridge. Perhaps not a position fit or perhaps Coach P simply not interested. Her late 2025 offers are Oklahoma, Iowa, BYU, Missouri, ASU, Purdue. She made this ESPN list (top left) of 2026 national prospects who showed significant improvements this summer. (Kussow also on the list.)

Yeah its a miss for sure.
 

Is there still talk about giving athletes 5 years of eligibility? If so could mean they would have to tell recruits for 2026 that Battle, Heyer could be back too? Would make a difference if only 4 open spots vs 6. Curious to know where those talks have ended. Thanks
 

Any known official visitors for the football game tomorrow night? Lots of official visits being taken this week across the country.
 



Yeah its a miss for sure.
Sometimes players are not considered for reasons other than their ability on the floor. In addition to positional need, Coach P is very much into making sure it’s a good fit with chemistry, personality, and heart, as well as other aspects of the player as well. I’m not saying anything about this player, but we don’t know why she was not considered. (Or perhaps the lack of interest was on her end.)
 



“Paben has drawn a good mix of offers, going over double digits this summer. She added Creighton, George Washington, UTSA and Minnesota in the last few days after adding Boston College, Illinois State and North Dakota following the prior live period.”

 




Think there's a non-zero chance Kenny gets chased out and class could become even stronger
 










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