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Despite appearing in just twelve games last season before a torn PCL and meniscus brought his freshman season to an end, Maurice Walker enters the 2011-12 year with only three seasons to compete remaining. The big man from Canada played in two games more than would have otherwise allowed Minnesota to seek an additional year […] READ MORE
A. J. Hammons, a 7-foot, 278-pound center of Mouth of Wilson (VA) Oak Hill Academy, will visit Minnesota this weekend. Hammons shot 58% from the field as he helped lead the Warriors to a 29-4 record and a No. 4 ranking by the USA Today. GopherHole.com recently caught up with Oak Hill Academy head coach […] READ MORE
The Minnesota Gopher opens their home football schedule with a 2:30 game against New Mexico State. North Carolina wide receiver Jamel Haribson is the lone football player making his official visit this weekend. However, eight basketball players will be attending the Aggies’ game. Wally Ellenson, the first 2011 basketball commit, will be making his official […] READ MORE
Wally Ellenson, a 6-foot-5, 195-pound rising senior wing from Rice Lake (Wis.) High, has committed to Minnesota, giving Gopher head coach Tubby Smith his first commitment for the Class of 2012. Ellenson, who is one of the top players in the Midwest in the Class of 2012, shined this summer as a member of Minnesota […] READ MORE
Victor “V.J.” Beachem, a 6-foot-7 rising junior forward, is one of the Midwest’s top players in the Class of 2013. He played for the Eric Gordon All Stars this summer and spring and drew the attention of Minnesota head coach Vince Taylor. Beachem has attracted offers from several Midwest teams, including Minnesota and is one […] READ MORE
Alex Illikainen, a 6-foot-8, 192-pound rising freshman from Grand Rapids, is considered the top player in the state in the Class of 2015. He made an unofficial visit to Minnesota in May. GopherHole.com caught up with Illikainen this weekend at the Pacesetter Sweet 16 to learn the latest on early recruitment and expectations for his […] READ MORE
Wally Ellenson, a 6-foot-5, 195-pound rising senior wing from Rice Lake (Wis.) High, received a scholarship offer Saturday from Minnesota Gopher head coach Tubby Smith. Ellenson, who is one of the top players in the Midwest in the Class of 2012, shined this summer as a member of Minnesota Pump N Run AAU program this […] READ MORE
Nick Banyard, a 6-foot-8 forward from Flower Mound (TX) Marcus, helped lead Texas Assault to the adidas Super 64 17-and-under title last week. Banyard was part of a Marauders’ team that won the Texas Class 5A state title. Banyard has received plenty of recruiting interest from several top programs, including Minnesota. Head coach Tubby Smith […] READ MORE
Nick Banyard, a 6-foot-8 forward from Flower Mound (TX) Marcus, helped lead Texas Assault to the adidas Super 64 17-and-under title last week. Banyard was part of a Marauders’ team that won the Texas Class 5A state title. Banyard has received plenty of recruiting interest from several top programs, including Minnesota. Head coach Tubby Smith […] READ MORE
For most college kids, the summer represents an opportunity to hang out with friends and catch some sun. For Gopher guard Austin Hollins, this summer already presented the opportunity to represent his country for Reach USA, travel to China playing basketball and work on his game with players across the country. GopherHole’s Nadine Babu caught […] READ MORE