Dawson Garcia, a 6-foot-10, 200-pound sophomore forward from Prior Lake (MN) High, is one of the state’s top players in the Class of 2020. Garcia helped lead the Lakers to a 14-11 record last season, losing to Edina 75-69 in the first round of the Class AAAA Section 2 playoffs. Garcia averaged 8.8 […] READ MORE
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Q&A: Daniel Oturu on the U: “When that journey starts, I am going to try to leave my mark there.”
Daniel Oturu, a 6-foot-9 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. He made it official by signing with Minnesota in the early signing period. Oturu is one of the top big men in the Midwest in the […] READ MORE
Road To Selection Sunday B1G Preview Part II: Gophers No Longer A Hunter, Now Among B1G’s Hunted
MICHIGAN STATE B1G Projection: 1st Preseason KenPom Rank: #10 NCAA Tournament Note: 20 consecutive appearances Key Returnees: 6-7 So. G/F Miles Bridges (16.9 ppg, 8.3 rpg), 6-8 So. F Nick Ward (13.9 ppg, 6.5 rpg), 6-5 So. G Joshua Langford (6.9 ppg, 41.6 3FG%) Key Newcomers: 6-11 Fr. F Jaren Jackson Jr., 6-8 Fr. F Xavier Tillman Season Opener: Nov. 10 (#295 […] READ MORE
GopherHole Giving Away an Amazing Char-Griller AKORN JR Kamado grill!!
The Jr. Akorn Kamado Kooker Charcoal grill features dual dampers, heat gauge, and triple wall steel with insulation to deliver a superior grilling experience. As part of our annual donation drive, we are excited to give away one amazing Char-Griller AKORN JR Kamado grill! All donors who donate at least $100 will be entered to […] READ MORE
Q&A: Gopher Commit Gabe Kalscheur on Playing with Oturu and Thomas: “It is going to be a lot of fun.”
Gabe Kalscheur, a 6-foot-2, 189-pound senior guard from Minneapolis (MN) DeLaSalle, committed to Minnesota in July, joining two of his Howard Pulley AAU teammates. Kalscheur is ranked as the fourth best player in the Minnesota Class of 2018. He received a scholarship offer from Minnesota last summer. Kalscheur averaged 18.1 points per game as junior […] READ MORE
Road to Selection Sunday: Preseason Field of 68 Projection + This & That
DESTINATION SWEET 16, U.S.A. — With the Twins season now over, it’s time to hone in our focus on Richard Pitino’s 2017-18 Minnesota Golden Gophers basketball team. Prior to key rotation forward Eric Curry’s season-ending knee injury, I felt pretty comfortable saying the Gophers would be a Sweet 16-caliber (at least) squad. Now, sans sophomore […] READ MORE
Q&A: Gophers Commit Jarvis Thomas on Playing with AAU Teammates: “It’s awesome. We are already in sync.”
Jarvis Thomas, a 6-foot-8, 220-pound senior forward from Orono (MN) High, committed to Minnesota last month. He is one of the top wings in the Midwest in the Class of 2018 and is considered the number three prospect in the Class of Minnesota. Thomas averaged 15.9 points per game as he helped Orono to […] READ MORE
Q&A: Jarvis Thomas Talks Recruiting Ahead of Tuesday’s Press Conference to Announce College Decision
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 Marquette, Iowa State, Arizona State, Oregon State and mostly […] READ MORE
Q&A: Race Thompson Talks Recruiting Including Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota and More
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
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