DeLaSalle (Minneapolis, Minn.) shooting guard Gabe Kalscheur announced his commitment to the Gophers on Tuesday evening. He chose Minnesota over offers from Pittsburgh, Bowling Green, Drake, and others. He is ranked as a four-star player, according to ESPN and Scout.
At 6-foot-4, Kalscheur is a dynamite shooter, who drilled 43.6% of his three-point tries in the Nike EYBL circuit. He averaged 17.7 points, shooting 49% from the floor during Howard Pulley league action. Kalscheur is the sixth-ranked player in the state and catapults Minnesota’s 2018 recruiting class to fourth in the country and second in the Big Ten, according to 24/7 Sports.
Kalscheur has played an integral role in DeLaSalle’s stretch of six-straight state title appearances. He provides above average shooting ability and strong moves off the dribble. Kalscheur consistently drills contested jumpers, knocking down baseline shots with a hand in his face. He also finishes through contact at the rim and can be a threat behind the arch when guards penetrate and kick to him.
He is one of the most underrated players in the state and joins a 2018 recruiting class with four-star players Daniel Oturu and Jarvis Thomas already in the fold.