Washburn Sophomore RB Jeffrey Jones Gets Early Gopher Interest

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Jeffrey Jones, a 5-foot-10, 180-pound sophomore running back from Minneapolis Washburn, is one of the top players in the state in the Class of 2014. The two-sport standout attended the Minnesota Junior Day and their Friday Night Camp Under The Lights. GopherHole.com recently caught up with Jones to learn the latest on his early recruitment […] READ MORE


Lakeville South QB Mitch Leidner To Enroll In January

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Mitch Leidner, a 6-foot-5 1/2, 223-pound senior quarterback from Lakeville South, committed to Minnesota in June after a strong performance during their annual 7-on-7 passing tournament. He recently decided that rather than enroll in the summer, he will graduate here to enter Minnesota in January. GopherHole.com caught up with Leidner after practice Wednesday to learn […] READ MORE


Wisconsin Forward Wally Ellenson Commits to Minnesota!

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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


Fort Wayne Junior V.J. Beachem Is High On Gophers’ Radar

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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


Freshman Big Man Alex Illikainen Making A Name For Himself

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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 Lands Gopher Offer

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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


Gophers Offer Texas Forward Nick Banyard

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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


Texas Forward Nick Banyard Gets Gopher Gazes

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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


Spring Practice Report: Wide Receiver News

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Gopher Football One of the biggest topics of discussion this spring for members of the media covering the University of Minnesota football team has been the depth – or more accurately, the lack thereof – at the wide receiver position. Two newsworthy items relating to the wide receiver position took place in the first practice […] READ MORE