Tyus Jones: “There is a lot upside to staying at home”

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Jones has added recent offers from North Carolina and Kentucky. Tyus Jones, a 6-foot-2 rising junior point guard from Apple Valley, continues to make a name for himself nationally. He led all player at the recent Peach Jam in scoring (25.8 points per game), field goals (57), three-point percentage (10 of 15 – 66.7%) and […] READ MORE


Alex Foster says Gophers One of Two Favorites, Will Set Up Visits Soon

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Foster is high on the Gophers and Auburn. Alex Foster, a 6-foot-7, 219-pound forward from Chicago (IL) Seton Academy, is one of the top players in a loaded Class of 2013 big man from Illinois. Foster is hearing from many schools, including Minnesota, which is one of his favorites. GopherHole.com recently caught up with Foster […] READ MORE



Minnesota Gophers to Face Duke in Battle 4 Atlantis Opener

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Coach K will likely be in a bad mood when having to deal with the athleticism of Trevor, Rodney and Dre. The University of Minnesota men’s basketball team will open the second annual Battle 4 Atlantis tournament against Duke, tournament directors announced today. The Gophers and Blue Devils matchup is scheduled to begin at 2:30 […] READ MORE



Tubby Smith, Gophers Agree to Contract Extension

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Smith has a 103-68 record at Minnesota. University of Minnesota director of athletics Norwood Teague announced today that head men’s basketball coach Tubby Smith has agreed to terms on a contract extension through the 2016-17 season. “I am pleased to announce that Coach Smith and Gopher Athletics have agreed on a contract extension,” Teague said. […] READ MORE




J.B.’s Jottings – July 19, 2012

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Minnesota Pump N Run’s Best Buy Summer Classic tips off tonight in Bloomington, MN; The Gophers have some catching up to do in the 2013 recruiting class.  (Photo by Nikki Boertman) READ MORE


Reid Travis: “I would always consider the “U” on the top of my list, no matter what.”

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Reid Travis, a 2014 forward from Minneapolis DeLaSalle, recently added a Minnesota scholarship basketball offer. Reid Travis, a 2014 forward from Minneapolis DeLaSalle, recently added a Minnesota scholarship basketball offer. Travis, who is one of the state’s top two-sport athletes, had an outstanding season as the quarterback for the Islanders and is one of the […] READ MORE