Race Thompson, a 6-foot-7 junior forward from Robbinsdale (MN) Armstrong, is one of the top big men in the Midwest in the Class of 2018 and is considered the number three prospect from Minnesota in the class. Thompson received a scholarship offer from Minnesota last year. Thompson averaged 20.1 points and 8.9 rebounds per […] READ MORE
Recruiting Articles
Gopher Football Position Preview: Linebackers
By: Daniel House- Follow on Twitter: @DanielHouseNFL You’ll be hard pressed to find a positon group with more talent on the Gopher football team than at linebacker. With two upper classmen in the starting lineup, including Jonathan Celestin and Cody Poock, the linebacker room has veteran leadership to pair with young talent. Former linebackers coach Mike Sherels deserves […] READ MORE
Q&A: Gophers Commit Daniel Oturu Discusses How He’s Trying to Recruit Others to Join Him at the U
Daniel Oturu, a 6-foot-9 rising 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. 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 […] READ MORE
Gopher Football Position Preview: Defensive Line
By: Daniel House- Follow on Twitter: @DanielHouseNFL A new defensive system, depth concerns, and inexperience leave a few question marks on defense as the 2017 season approaches. The Gophers’ defensive line faces depth concerns on the edge after Hendrick Ekpe graduated and Gaelin Elmore transferred. The team didn’t necessarily lose production, but will need to compensate for lost snaps. This […] READ MORE
Q&A: Tre Jones on Recruitment: “I am just taking it slow. I’m not leaning anywhere yet.”
Tre Jones, a 6-foot-2 rising senior point guard from Apple Valley (MN) High, is considered the top player in the state in the Class of 2018. Jones helped lead the Eagles to the Class AAAA state title wIth a 60-54 win over previously undefeated Champlin Park as he finished 24 points, 18 rebounds and five […] READ MORE
Gopher Football Position Preview: Offensive Line
By: Daniel House- Follow on Twitter: @DanielHouseNFL Injuries, offseason surgeries, and transfers had the Gophers’ coaching staff in a tricky position during spring ball. 7-on-7 was the new craze as head coach P.J. Fleck and his staff improvised to accommodate the loss of three offensive linemen. The Gophers consistently practiced with four offensive linemen, drastically limiting the […] READ MORE
Q&A: Josh Aune on Committing to U: “I wanted to be a Gopher. It’s a dream come true.”
Josh Aune, a 6-foot-2, 200-pound defensive back/linebacker from St. Paul (MN) Highland Park, committed to Minnesota Friday. Aune helped lead the Scots to a 6-4 record this past season, losing to Fridley 49-40 in the second round of the Class 4, Section 4 playoffs. Aune received his first BCS scholarship offer from Minnesota […] READ MORE
Q&A: Big AAU Season Has Jarvis Thomas’ Stock on the Rise, Planning Upcoming Visit to U
Jarvis Thomas, a 6-foot-8, 220-pound rising senior forward from Orono (MN) High, is one of the top wings in the Midwest in the Class of 2018 and is considered the number six prospect in the class. His strong play this spring has earned him offers from power conferences such as the ACC, SEC and Big […] READ MORE
Q&A: Gabe Kalscheur Talks Recruiting, Upcoming Visit to Gophers
Photo Courtesy of Star Tribune. Gabe Kalscheur, a 6-foot-2, 189-pound junior guard from Minneapolis (MN) DeLaSalle, is considered one of the top players in the Minnesota Class of 2018. Kalscheur received a scholarship offer from Minnesota last summer. Kalscheur averaged 18.1 points per game as junior for the Islanders, who finished 27-3, winning a […] READ MORE
Gopher Football Position Preview: Wide Receivers
Heading into the 2017 season, when Gopher football fans think of the wide receiver position, the first two words that pop into their minds are potential and inexperience. The Gophers have 17 wide receivers on their roster, but only four of them notched a reception last year. The Gophers top four returning receivers combined to catch […] READ MORE