Gopher Q&A: Joey King Talks Transition to the U, Teams Work Ethic and Guitar Hero

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The Gophers new PF is a self-proclaimed Guitar Hero big shot. As Richard Pitino continues his roster make-over, a new addition that will likely have an immediate impact (assuming he gets cleared by the NCAA to play immediately) is Drake transfer Joey King. The Minnesota native returns home and will give the Gophers an inside-outside […] READ MORE



J.P. Macura Discusses Butler Coaching News, Recent Gophers Visit and More

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Gophers coaches will be evaluating Macura closely over the next few weeks. J.P. Macura, 6-foot-5, 185-pound wing from Lakeville North may not be part of the “Big Three” of Minnesota 2014 top recruits. However, that has not prevented Boston College, Butler, Creighton, Dayton, Drake, Florida State, Iowa State, Kansas State, Saint Louis and Xavier from […] READ MORE


PICTURES!! Norwood Teague Unveils Gophers Master Facilities Plan

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Gophers AD Norwood Teague unveiled an ambitious, bold and aggressive Master Facilities Plan Wednesday afternoon in front of the University’s Board of Regents. The $190 million dollar Phase One initiative is designed to be a “Gopher athlete village” and is reportedly going to be privately funded.     READ MORE


Reid Travis Discusses Gonzaga Visit, Says He Talks to Gophers Staff 2-3 Times Per Week

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Reid Travis, a 6-foot-7, 228-pound rising senior forward from Minneapolis (MN) DeLaSalle, played in the Big Man Skills Academy this past week and recently visited Gonzaga. Reid Travis, a 6-foot-7, 228-pound rising senior forward from Minneapolis (MN) DeLaSalle, played in the Big Man Skills Academy this past week and recently visited Gonzaga. He scored 19 […] READ MORE


Tyus Jones Talks AAU Ball, Baylor Official Visit and Richard Pitino

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Tyus Jones, a 6-foot-2, 180-pound rising senior point guard from Apple Valley (MN) High, is ranked as the number three prospect in the Class of 2014. He is thought to be a must-get recruit for his final list of seven programs, including Minnesota. GopherHole.com caught up with Jones Tuessday to learn the latest on his […] READ MORE


Road to Selection Sunday: July Means Nonconference Schedules?

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Will Richard Pitino put together a non-conference home schedule that Gopher fans will clap about? The month of July is about as slow as it gets for college basketball fans, but one thing we do learn is the nonconference schedules for most of the nation’s 351 Division I programs. By the end of the month, […] READ MORE


Jarvis Johnson on Gophers Assistant Ben Johnson: “We are pretty tight, I would say.”

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Jarvis Johnson, a 2015 point guard from Minneapolis (MN) DeLaSalle, received a scholarship offer from Minnesota in April. Jarvis Johnson, a 2015 point guard from Minneapolis (MN) DeLaSalle, received a scholarship offer from Minnesota in April. Johnson helped lead the Islanders to its second Class AAA state title as they finished 30-1 and were undefeated […] READ MORE


Rashad Vaughn on U: “I talk to Coach Pitino a lot…The fan base is wonderful.”

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Vaughn says he’s leaning towards deciding on a college in April. Rashad Vaughn, a 6-foot-6 rising senior guard is ranked as the number eleven player in the Class of 2014, according to ESPN.  GopherHole.com caught up with Vaughn Sunday evening at Bloomington Jefferson to learn the latest on his recruitment, where he will play his […] READ MORE


Chris Monter’s Gophers Basketball Recruiting Nuggets & Tid-Bits

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Minnesota Gopher basketball target Reid Travis continues to shine this spring. Travis was named to the ten-man All-Star team at the NBA Top 100 camp. He averaged 10 points and five rebounds and helped lead his team, the Celtics, to the championship.   Travis, who is ranked #40 by ESPN in the Class of 2014, […] READ MORE