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
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Q&A: De La Salle’s Sacar Anim: “I love the Barn. Great atmosphere.”
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
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: Mali Native Bakary Konate Commits to Gophers, Brings Rim Protection to Minnesota
Bakary Konate, a 6-11 senior center from Wichita (KS) Sunrise Christian Academy, became the fifth player to commit to Minnesota when he announced that he will play for the Gophers next fall Wednesday. Bakary Konate, a 6-11 senior center from Wichita (KS) Sunrise Christian Academy, became the fifth player to commit to Minnesota when he […] READ MORE
Q&A With Zach Lofton: Minnesota Native Hopes to Fulfill Dream of Playing for Gophers
Lofton visited Minnesota this past weekend and could be just days away from joining the program he has dreamt of playing for. Zach Lofton, a 6-foot-4 sophomore guard, averaged 11.3 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game at Illinois State this past season. He helped lead the Redbirds to an 18-16 mark, losing to […] READ MORE
Q&A: Sophomore Tyler Johnson Hearing from Gophers as He Helps Put North HS Back on Map
Only a sophomore, Johnson was a guest of the Gophers for two games this year. Tyler Johnson, a 6-2 sophomore from Minneapolis (MN) North, helped lead the D1 17-and-under AAU program to a win in the Comets Shootout this past weekend in St. Cloud. Johnson averaged 19.6 points per game as a sophomore as […] READ MORE
Q&A: Wisconsin Junior SF Billy Wampler Says Its Exciting to Get Call From Gophers Ben Johnson
As a junior, Wampler averaged 25.5 points per game and had 18 games of more than 20 points with seven contests of more than 30 points. Billy Wampler, a 6-6 junior small forward from Eau Claire (WI) Regis, helped lead Regis to a 15-9 mark this season, losing to Mondovi 54-39 in the playoffs. He […] READ MORE
Q&A: Djuan Piper Talks Recruiting, Says Gophers are a “program on the rise.”
The Gophers have been recruiting Piper hard all season long. Djuan Piper, a 6-6 small forward from Seattle (WA) Rainier Beach, visited Minnesota February 8th and attended the Gophers’ 66-60 win over Indiana and has received heavy interest from Minnesota throughout his senior season. Piper was the hero for Rainier Beach as they won […] READ MORE
Q&A: Only a Freshman, Gary Trent Jr. Already Has a High Major Offer
Gary Trent Jr., a 6-3 freshman from Apple Valley, averaged 10.2 points per game as a first year starter for the defending Class AAAA champions. Gary Trent Jr., a 6-3 freshman from Apple Valley, averaged 10.2 points per game as a first year starter for the defending Class AAAA champions. Trent Jr. helped lead the […] READ MORE
Q&A: In-Coming Gopher, Carlos Morris, Hoping for JUCO National Title, Will Be at U in June
Carlos Morris, a 6-5 sophomore guard from Chipola (FL) Junior College who committed to Minnesota last fall, has helped lead the Indians to the NJCAA Tournament. Chipola is the third seed and will open play Wednesday against 19th seed State Fair at 6:00. Carlos Morris, a 6-5 sophomore guard from Chipola (FL) Junior College who […] READ MORE