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    Michael Rand Podcast: A listener wonders if Ben Johnson is getting a fair shake with Gophers

    I strongly disagree. The overwhelming consensus following Ben's hire was that his ability to nurture and develop recruiting relationships with high school players would pay dividends locally and regionally. The entire hire was predicated on slowly building a program from the ground up with...
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    Gopher Softball 2025

    I didn't say anything about fan expectations. DietCokeFan asked: "So this coaching staff thought we would be able to compete with this pitching staff? The pitching staff needs a huge upgrade, as a head coach and someone who should understand pitching, I don't understand how they cant see this."...
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    Gopher Softball 2025

    Don't you think that the coaching staff tries to get the best pitchers and players every year? If everyone else turns you down, you dance with the one who brung you.
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    McKenna Johnson's Playing Time

    Let me be clear that I truly WANT Johnson to succeed as I am equally frustrated at the empty possessions, missed lay-ups, and extended minutes by the starters. Johnson is a wonderful rebounder for her size due to her quickness and instinct for the ball. Unfortunately, she scores at that high...
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    McKenna Johnson's Playing Time

    Nearly every game thread this season includes numerous comments regarding Johnson's playing time. I feel that this is a discussion worth having but it is hard to continue the discussion in drips and drabs across different threads every few days. Here is one thread devoted solely to Johnson and...
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    B1G Game 11: Gophers visit UCLA (2-2-25)

    Johnson seems to have a future but is clearly not ready at the moment. Others have already mentioned her deficiencies on the defensive end so I won't rehash that. Johnson has a decent shot and likes to drive to the basket which provide some hope that she can contribute. Unfortunately, she has...
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    Bleacher Report Names Battle as One of 10 Most Underrated Players

    Nice to see Battle getting a little recognition for her play so far this season. Ranking the 10 Most Underrated Women's College Basketball Players Right Now
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    B1G Game 7: Gophers visit Northwestern (1-19-25

    Does this work for you? Garcia's Buzzer Beater Gives Gophers Win over No. 20 Michigan
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    ***OFFICIAL OHIO STATE AT MINNESOTA IN-GAME THREAD!!!***

    The Gophers lead at half so there's nothing to write about. The fans will push this to 5 pages once the Gophers lose... that's just how it goes.
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    Amisha Ramlall 2027

    I am merely reminding posters that the staff IS recruiting top players nationally that they feel will fit the needs of the program. At this point, they are simply not landing the creme of the crop. But it is not for lack of trying. The top programs are throwing a lot of NIL around this year...
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    Amisha Ramlall 2027

    Coach Plitzuweit and the staff have offered and recruited top recruits from around the nation. They haven't pulled in many outside of the Midwest thus far but recently signed Zoey Bershers, a versatile big who can shoot from the outside, out of Arkansas. In our world of NIL, programs like the U...
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    Philly guard Kai Shinholster commits to the Gophers.

    I reread both GI articles and the article from Saturday with Ryan James said that he would be making his decision "very, very soon"... he didn't waste any time! Seems like a solid kid.
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    Philly guard Kai Shinholster commits to the Gophers.

    He must have been playing it very coy with his post visit interview as nothing here suggested that he committed while in town.
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    All Things Class of 2025 Gophers Basketball Recruiting Thread

    Ryan James provides details about the visit here in front of the paywall. Shinholster enjoyed his visit and hopes to make a decision soon.
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    St. Thomas recruit Ramogi Nyagodi

    Late to the discussion but your local bar, restaurant, strip club, and gun range isn't buying up the neighborhood to expand their business. You know what you are getting with them. No one in their wildest imagination would have guessed 10 years ago that UST would move out of the MIAC and into...
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    Gopher 2026 Volleyball Commitments

    In addition to a change in the coaching staff, we are also dealing with a seismic shift in NIL and free transfers. There is so much more static going on behind the scenes today than even 6 months ago.
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    Transfer Portal 2024

    The students most likely haven't technically been admitted to the U yet. I'd personally rather have the staff be all in on recruiting the portal and putting in the leg work to attract high school talent than worrying about a website in the first week of May. The roster should be updated by the...
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    Gopher Softball 2024

    The legal cases are already roiling and many expect that, as a condition of expected settlements,, Congress will be asked to establish sideboards in form of law. https://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/40071715/ncaa-pay-more-27b-settle-antitrust-suits-sources-say



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