Theo John, a 6-foot-9 junior center from Champlin Park (MN) High, helped lead the Rebels to a 31-1 record as they finished runner-up to Apple Valley in the Class AAAA title game, losing 64-61. He received a scholarship offer from Minnesota this past spring. John is averaging 17.2 points and 8.7 rebounds per game […] READ MORE
Recruiting Articles
Q&A: Thomas Barber on Tracy Claeys Being Named Head Coach: “We were really ecstatic, especially the defensive guys.”
Thomas Barber has already signed with the Gophers and will enroll early at the U. Thomas Barber, a 6-foot-1, 235-pound linebacker from Robbinsdale (MN) Armstrong, committed to Minnesota in the spring, following in the footsteps of his football family. Barber is the son of former Gopher standout Marion Barber and the younger brother of ex-Minnesota […] READ MORE
Q&A: Junior Nathan Reuvers Talks Recruiting, Says He Hopes for a Gophers Offer
Nathan Reuvers, a 6-foot-9 junior from Lakeville (MN) North, has emerged the past nine months as one of the state’s top prospects in the Class of 2017. Reuvers only averaged 6.5 points per game as a sophomore, but stepped up his play in the Class AAAA state tournament when senior Connor Flack was sidelined with […] READ MORE
Q&A: Gopher Commit Conner Olson on Tracy Claeys: “happy to play for him the next four years or so.”
Conner Olson, a 6-foot-5, 275-pound senior tackle from Monticello (MN) High, committed to Minnesota last May. Olson was named to the Minnesota Vikings All-State team at a recent Vikings game. Olson helped lead the Magic to an 8-2 mark this past season, losing to Rogers 36-20 in the second round of the Class AAAAA, […] READ MORE
Q&A: Kamal Martin on Tracy Claeys: “A guy like that is special to me.”
Kamal Martin, a 6-foot-3, 211-pound quarterback from Burnsville (MN) High, helped lead the Blaze to their first winning season since 2006. Martin committed to Minnesota before his senior season after previously verballing to Eastern Michigan. Martin will play linebacker at the U. Martin, who was one of ten finalists for the Mr. Football Award […] READ MORE
Q&A: Carter Coughlin on Tracy Claeys: “I am really excited to play for him in the coming years.”
Carter Coughlin, a 6-foot-4, 212-pound four-star senior linebacker from Eden Prairie, is considered the top in-state product from the Class of 2016. Coughlin was one of ten finalists for the Minnesota Mr. Award that was announced last Sunday. Coughlin helped lead Eagles to a 10-1 mark this season, losing to Totino-Grace 27-13. Eden Prairie […] READ MORE
Q&A: Tyler Johnson on Claeys: “A pretty cool dude and I am looking forward to playing for him.”
Tyler Johnson, a 6-foot-2, 179-pound senior from Minneapolis (MN) North, committed to the Gopher football program this fall. Johnson, who is one of the state’s top two-sport athletes, was one of ten finalists for the Mr. Football Award that was announced November 22nd. Johnson helped lead Minneapolis North to a 12-1 record, losing to […] READ MORE
Q&A: High School Volleyball Star Brittany McLean Excited for Collegiate Career with Gophers
Brittany McLean, 6-foot-1 outside hitter from Rosemount (MN) High, was recently named Minnesota Miss Volleyball. McLean helped the Irish to a 24-56 mark, losing to Prior Lake in the Class AAA Section 3 finals 3-2 Gopher Hole caught up with McLean Friday to learn the latest on signing with Minnesota and her senior season. […] READ MORE
The Good, The Bad and The Interesting: The Hey We Don’t Suck Edition
Aaaaaand, pause. Heading into the season, we knew there would be plenty of downs, a few ups, some growth and enough hiccups that patience would be required in Gandhi-level proportions. 7 games into the season, that forecast is holding largely true, as the Gophers have come from behind, melted down, lost games they should have […] READ MORE
Q&A: Two-Sport Athlete Matt Culhane Would Love to be a Gopher
Matt Culhane, a 6-foot-8, 320-pound senior offensive tackle from Rushford-Peterson (MN) High, would love to be a Gopher. The question is whether he will wind up on the football or track and field teams. Culhane, who is one of the state’s top three-sport athletes, attended the Minnesota-Michigan game as a visitor for the track […] READ MORE