Ben Carlson, a 6-foot-8 sophomore forward from East Ridge (MN) High, is one of the state’s top players in the Class of 2020. The Gophers recently had Richard Pitino, Ben Johnson and Kimani Young at Carlson’s game vs Minnehaha Academy. Carlson helped lead the Raptors to a 22-6 record last season, losing to Cretin-Derham […] READ MORE
Recruiting Articles
Q&A: Class of 2020 Big Man Dawson Garcia on Gophers: “They are really recruiting me hard right now.”
Dawson Garcia, a 6-foot-10, 200-pound sophomore forward from Prior Lake (MN) High, is one of the state’s top players in the Class of 2020. Garcia helped lead the Lakers to a 14-11 record last season, losing to Edina 75-69 in the first round of the Class AAAA Section 2 playoffs. Garcia averaged 8.8 […] READ MORE
Pride on Ice Preview: Gophers Host Wisconsin in Border Battle
No. 14 Wisconsin (9-6-2 overall, 3-3-1 B1G) vs No. 7 Minnesota (9-6-1 overall, 3-4-1-1 B1G) Date: Friday, Dec. 1, 2017 Location: 3M Arena at Mariucci | Minneapolis, Minn. Puck Drop: 7:05 p.m. CT TV: FOX Sports North PLUS Stream: BTN2Go | FOX Sports Go | TSNGO Radio: 1130 KTLK AM | 103.5 FM | Listen […] READ MORE
Q&A: Daniel Oturu on the U: “When that journey starts, I am going to try to leave my mark there.”
Daniel Oturu, a 6-foot-9 senior center from St. Paul (MN) Cretin-Derham Hall, committed to Minnesota in February, picking the Gophers over Kansas, Nebraska, Baylor, Georgia Tech and Memphis. He made it official by signing with Minnesota in the early signing period. Oturu is one of the top big men in the Midwest in the […] READ MORE
Q&A: Eden Prairie QB Cole Kramer Talks Recruiting and Heavy Family Ties to Gopher Sports
Cole Kramer, a 6-foot-1, 175-pound junior quarterback from Eden Prairie (MN) High, has helped lead the Eagles to an undefeated mark and a spot in the Class 6A semifinals. Kramer helped lead the Eagles to a 11-0 record this season. They face Maple Grove in the semifinals of the Class AAAAAA tournament Thursday. […] READ MORE
Q&A: Lakeville North Junior Bryce Benhart on Gophers: “I like them a lot.”
Bryce Benhart, a 6-foot-9. 295-pound junior offensive tackle from Lakeville (MN) North, is considered the top line prospect in the state in the Class of 2019. Gopher Hole recently caught up with Benhart after the Panthers’ 42-14 first round playoff win over Buffalo to learn the latest on his junior season and recruitment. […] READ MORE
By the Numbers: Gophers Crush Cornhuskers 54-21
On Saturday, Rodney Smith took the opening kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown and the Gophers never looked back. Minnesota racked up 409 rushing yards en route to a dominating 54-21 victory over Nebraska. “For them to come out and play like they did today, that shows their courage, their strength, the process the culture […] READ MORE
Gophers Game Preview: Minnesota Favored Over Visiting Cornhuskers
Nebraska (4-5 overall, 3-3 B1G) at Minnesota (4-5 overall, 1-5 B1G) When: Saturday, 11:00 a.m. CT – Minneapolis, Minn. Stadium: TCF Bank Stadium (50,805) TV/Radio: FS1, KFAN 100.3 FM Coach: Mike Riley (3rd) Spread: Minnesota -2½ , o/u: 47½ INSIDE THE GAME Cornhuskers at a Glance Nebraska has only lost to the Gophers twice in […] READ MORE
Q&A: Gophers Commit Nathan Boe on U’s 2018 Recruiting Class: “We are all just “Elite” people.”
Nathan Boe, a 6-foot-5, 265-pound center from Lakeville (MN) North, committed to Minnesota in June. Boe has helped lead the Panthers to a 7-3 record this past season, beating Buffalo 42-14 and Totino-Grace 42-7 in the first two rounds of the Class AAAAAA playoffs. GopherHole recently caught up with Boe. Gopher Hole: […] READ MORE
Road To Selection Sunday B1G Preview Part I: Penn State Eyeing First NCAA Tournament Bid Under Pat Chambers
ROAD TO NEW YORK, NEW YORK — Welcome to the 2017-18 college basketball season, arguably in these parts the most anticipated Minnesota Gophers season since 1997-98, when Gopher fans still were basking in the glow of a 1997 Final Four run that most definitely happened (if the NCAA says North Carolina’s tournament runs happened, then so did Minnesota’s). 5th-year Gophers head coach […] READ MORE