Cullen Russo was originally recruited by Tubby Smith and Vince Taylor, and is now hearing from Ben Johnson. Cullen Russo, a 6-foot-9, 210-pound forward from New Mexico (NM) JC, is a name that many Gopher fans might recall. He was recruited by Tubby Smith and the Gophers while in high school and is now back on […] READ MORE
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Q&A: Two-Sport Athlete Tyler Johnson Hearing from Gophers in Football and Basketball
Johnson has a football scholarship offer from Minnesota and Iowa, and a basketball offer from North Dakota State. Tyler Johnson, a 6-foot-2 junior from Minneapolis (MN) North, is one of the state’s top two-sport athletes. He recently landed a scholarship offers from Iowa and Minnesota in football and North Dakota State for basketball. Johnson […] READ MORE
Q&A: Sacar Anim Talks Recruitment After Latest Scholarship Offer From Marquette
Sacar Anim, a senior wing from Minneapolis (MN) DeLaSalle, helped lead the Islanders to their third state Class 3A state title in March as they finished 26-3 last year and won its last 23 games. Anim, who is considered one of the state’s top prospects in the Class of 2015, has seen his recruitment pick […] READ MORE
Q&A: Amir Coffey Visits Gophers, Cyclones; Updates Recruitment and Leg Injury
Amir Coffey attended the Gophers game last night against Nebraska and was the recipient of quite a few “We Want Coffey” chants from the student section. Amir Coffey, a junior wing from Hopkins, is considered the state’s top prospect in the Class of 2016. Coffey helped lead the Royals to 30-2 record last season as […] READ MORE
Q&A: Jarvis Johnson Working for 4th State Title, Looking Forward to Playing With Mason, McBrayer and Dorsey
Jarvis Johnson has been a regular at Gopher games this year. Jarvis Johnson, a 6-foot-1 senior point guard from Minneapolis (MN) DeLaSalle, committed to Minnesota in September and signed with the Gophers in the early signing period. Johnson helped lead the Islanders to its third straight Class AAA championships in March as they finished […] READ MORE
Q&A: Michael Hurt On Committing to Gophers: “It felt like home to me.”
Gophers fans hope that Hurt will have lots of high fives during his Minnesota career. Michael Hurt, a 6-foot-7 junior forward from Rochester (MN) John Marshall, committed to Minnesota Friday after Gopher head coach Richard Pitino and assistant coach Ben Johnson watched him play against Fairbault. Hurt is one of Minnesota’s top players in the […] READ MORE
Q&A: Matthew Hurt Making Impact As 8th Grader, Gophers Showing Strong, Early Interest
Matthew Hurt is a 6-6 eight grader who is already receiving interest from Minnesota and Northwestern. Matthew Hurt, a 6-foot-6 eighth grade forward from Rochester (MN) John Marshall, is considered Minnesota’s top players in the Class of 2019. Hurt averaged 18 points and eight rebounds per game as a seventh grader on the Rockets’ “B” […] READ MORE
Q&A: Brock Bertram Says He Has Always Been a Gopher Fan, Would Mean A Lot to Play at U
Brock Bertram, a 6-foot-11, junior center from Apple Valley (MN) High, is one of the top players in the state in the Class of 2016. Bertram averaged 11.5 points per game as a second year starter for the 27-2 Eagles last year, who lost to Cretin-Derham Hall for the Section 3AAAA title game 89-77 in […] READ MORE
Q&A: Michael Hurt Has 9 Offers, Says Gophers Coaches Think His Game Fits U’s Style
Michael Hurt, a 6-foot-7 junior forward from Rochester (MN) John Marshall, is one of Minnesota’s top players in the Class of 2016. He received a scholarship offer from Minnesota this Fall and is one of just two in-state players to get a home state offer in the Class of 2016. Hurt averaged 16.1 points […] READ MORE
Q&A: Gary Trent Jr. on Gophers Pitino: “I like his style of play and I like his coaching.”
Gary Trent Jr on Gophers: “I am cool with Coach Pitino. I like his style of play and I like his coaching.” Gary Trent Jr., a sophomore guard from Apple Valley (MN) High, was offered by Minnesota this summer. Trent Jr. is averaging 28.7 points per game this season as the Eagles are off to […] READ MORE