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Eighth Grader Jayden Moore Gains Early Attention
Jayden Moore, a point guard from Hopkins (MN) High, is ranked as the top eighth grader in the state. Moore has scored in double figures in four of nine games this season and is averaging 8.9 points per game as the Royals are off to an 8-1 start. Moore scored a season-high 15 points versus […] READ MORE
Clemson DT transfer Darnell Jefferies commits to Minnesota
Jan. 10, 2021: In back-to-back seasons, the Gophers have added a Clemson DT from the transfer portal, this time it is Darnell Jefferies who will be coming to Dinkytown. –> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter The Gophers continue to add from the transfer portal. Former Clemson defensive tackle Darnell Jefferies is the latest to join the Maroon […] READ MORE
Minnesota suffers first road loss of the season 73-60 at Indiana
Jan. 9, 2021: After a tough loss on Tuesday against Illinois, the Gophers fell 73-60 at Indiana, dropping consecutive games for the first time this season. –> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter Full Game Recap: First Half: It was a different story for Payton Willis and the Gophers to start Sunday’s contest. Four early points from the […] READ MORE
Gophers Jack LaFontaine Signs A One-Year Entry-Level Deal With The Carolina Hurricanes
Jan. 9th, 2022: Gophers Goaltender Jack LaFontaine leaves the team after signing a one-year ELC with the Carolina Hurricanes. –> Follow @Dylanloucks4 on Twitter The Carolina Hurricanes have announced that the team has signed goaltender Jack LaFontaine to a one-year, entry-level contract. The current deal will pay LaFontaine $750,000 at the NHL level and $70,000 […] READ MORE
DeLaSalle Sophomore Casmir “Cash” Chavis Gets Early Attention
Casmir “Cash” Chavis, a 6-foot-2 sophomore guard from Minneapolis (MN) DeLaSalle is one of the state’s top players in the Class of 2024. Chavis scored 21 points in the Islanders’ 61-58 loss to #1 ranked Class AAA Totino-Grace in the Breakdown Big 12 Classic and had ten in their 61-58 loss to Minneapolis South […] READ MORE
Notre Dame OL Quinn Carroll comes home and commits to Gophers
Jan. 5, 2021: The Gophers’ busy Tuesday in the transfer portal was highlighted by Edina, Minn. native and former Notre Dame OL Quinn Carroll opting to return home, committing to Minnesota. –> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter Recruiting news often seems to come in bunches, and Tuesday was no different. Hours after landing a commitment from […] READ MORE
Minnesota adds Vanderbilt DL Lorenza Surgers from the transfer portal
Jan. 5, 2021: Vanderbilt transfer defensive lineman Lorenza Surgers committed to the University of Minnesota, Tuesday, becoming the third player to join the Gophers from the transfer portal this offseason. –> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter The transfer portal never sleeps! 6-foot-5, 265 pounds defensive lineman Lorenza Surgers is the latest player to join the Maroon & Gold. After […] READ MORE
Gophers struggle against Cockburn and Illinois losing 76-53
Jan. 4, 2021: A 13-day layoff seemed to hurt the Gophers, falling () to Illinois in their first game since Dec. 23. –> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter Full Game Recap: First Half: In a night where Minnesota brought back their old-school benches, the Gophers struggled out of the gate. After an early 8-0 Illinois run, […] READ MORE
Hopkins Junior Taylor Woodson Talks Recruitment
Taylor Woodson, a 6-foot junior guard from Hopkins (MN) High is ranked as the second-best junior in Minnesota by Prep Hoops and is the #27 player in the country in the Class of 2023, according to ESPN. Woodson has scored in double figures in seven of eight games this season and is averaging 16.0 […] READ MORE