Jason Williamson, a 6-foot-2, 205-pound junior running back from Owatonna (MN) High, committed to Minnesota last month. Williamson was recently the second ever junior to win the Minnesota Gatorade Player of the Year. Williamson helped lead the Huskies to a 12-1 record as they won the Class 5A title, defeating Elk River 63-26 in […] READ MORE
Recruiting Articles
House Report: Coffey returns as the Gophers fall 67-49 to Ohio State
Sometimes it’s the little things that matter the most in life. The Gophers might have let a ten-point lead dwindle away in a 67-49 loss against Ohio State, but the return of sophomore Amir Coffey was a small silver lining. Coffey missed five games with a HAGL shoulder injury and scored his first points since […] READ MORE
Q&A: Future Gopher Daniel Oturu: “I am looking to get better each day.”
Daniel Oturu, a 6-foot-10 ½ and 225-pound senior center from St. Paul (MN) Cretin-Derham Hall, signed with Minnesota in the early signing period. Oturu is one of the top big men in the Midwest in the Class of 2018 and is considered the number two prospect from Minnesota in the class. Oturu is […] READ MORE
Gophers AD Mark Coyle: Reggie Lynch suspended from competition
University of Minnesota Athletics Director Mark Coyle has suspended center Reggie Lynch from competition. The decision was made after the University’s EOAA (Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action) office reportedly found he was responsible for alleged sexual misconduct. Coyle spoke with the media Friday and would not detail the length of the suspension, but said Lynch […] READ MORE
Q&A: Hopkins Junior Zeke Nnaji Talks Recruiting and Family Ties at Minnesota
Zeke Nnaji, a 6-foot-9 junior forward from Hopkins (MN) High, is one of the top forwards in the Midwest in the Class of 2019, Nnaji is averaging 19.6 points per game this season as Hopkins is off to an 10-1 start. He scored in double figures in every game, including six games of 20 […] READ MORE
Q&A: Sophomore PG Star Jalen Suggs: “I love what Pitino is doing with the program.”
Jalen Suggs, a 6-foot-3, 185-pound sophomore guard from Minneapolis (MN) Minnehaha Academy, is one of the top guards in the Midwest in the Class of 2020 and is considered the number one prospect from Minnesota in the class. Gopher Hole recently caught up with Suggs to talk about the latest on playing Apple Valley […] READ MORE
2018 Gopher Football Recruiting Guide
After watching film cuts on every player and talking to people associated with a few players, I have compiled notes on every single player in the Gophers 2018 recruiting class. Come back later today for quotes from P.J. Fleck on each player: The class currently ranks No. 27 nationally, which is second-highest rating in school […] READ MORE
Q&A: Matthew Hurt Putting Up Monster Numbers Early in Junior Season, Talks Recruiting and More
Matthew Hurt, a 6-foot-9, 205-pound junior forward from Rochester (MN) John Marshall, is considered Minnesota’s top player in the Class of 2019 and is ranked fifth by ESPN, Scout and Rivals nationally. Hurt comes from a basketball family. His older brother, Michael, is a current sophomore at Minnesota and was ranked as the number […] READ MORE
Gophers Richard Pitino, Goldy Gopher Help NCAA Unveil 2019 Men’s Final Four Logo
For more information, including details about how to volunteer, please visit finalfourminneapolis.com. The NCAA and the Minneapolis Final Four Local Organizing Committee (MLOC), along with Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton and University of Minnesota Men’s Basketball Head Coach Richard Pitino joined today at the North Commons Recreation Center in Minneapolis to reveal the official logo […] READ MORE
Pride on Ice Preview: Gophers Travel to Columbus For B1G Series
No. 7 Minnesota (10-7-1 overall, 4-5-1-1 B1G) vs No. 15/13 Ohio State (8-4-4 overall, 3-4-1 B1G) Date: Friday, Dec. 8, 2017 Location: Value City Arena | Columbus, Ohio Puck Drop: 5:30 p.m. CT TV: Big Ten Network Stream: BTN2Go Radio: 1130 KTLK AM | 103.5 FM | Listen Online Date: Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017 Location: […] READ MORE