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Photo Courtesy of Star Tribune. Gabe Kalscheur, a 6-foot-2, 189-pound junior guard from Minneapolis (MN) DeLaSalle, is considered one of the top players in the Minnesota Class of 2018. Kalscheur received a scholarship offer from Minnesota last summer. Kalscheur averaged 18.1 points per game as junior for the Islanders, who finished 27-3, winning a […] READ MORE
The Minnesota Gophers have been a powerhouse for bringing through exceptionally talented young athletes and sports stars, so it is no surprise that hundreds of its alumni have graduated to the top level in their respective sports. Here are a few who made waves at college and then featured in the NBA, NFL and MLB. […] READ MORE
Brady Heiman, a 6-foot-10, 195-pound junior center from Springfield (NE) Platteview, is one of the top big men in the Midwest. Heiman averaged 15.7 points, 8.9 rebounds and 4.8 blocked shots per game as a junior as he helped lead the Trojans to a 21-5 record, losing to Alliance 65-60 in the first round […] READ MORE
While a first round knockout to Middle Tennessee wasn’t exactly what was drawn up, the season was a definite step in the right direction. A semifinal finish in the Big Ten tournament and a seat on the NCAA’s biggest stage are two huge positives for a program on the rise. A big hole will […] READ MORE
McKinley Wright IV, a 6-foot-1, 180-pound senior guard from Champlin Park (MN) High, was recently named Minnesota’s Mr. Basketball. Wright averaged 22.8 points, 8.0 rebounds and 7.4 assists per game this season for the Rebels, who finished runner-up in last week’s Class AAAA state tournament. Wright made his official visit to Minnesota last fall and […] READ MORE
Photo Courtesy of Flo Hoops. Tre Jones, a 6-foot-2 junior point guard from Apple Valley (MN) High, is considered the top player in the state in the Class of 2018. Jones helped lead the Eagles to Class AAAA state title Saturday win a 60-54 win over previously undefeated Champlin Park as he finished 24 […] READ MORE
Photo Courtesy of Star Tribune. Gabe Kalscheur, a 6-foot-2, 189-pound junior guard from Minneapolis (MN) DeLaSalle, is considered one of the top players in the Minnesota Class of 2018. Kalscheur received a scholarship offer from Minnesota last summer. Kalscheur scored 27 points to lead DeLaSalle to a 79-56 victory over Fergus Falls in the 3A […] READ 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
Dick Jonckowski has been the announcer for the Golden Gophers for over 31 years, and his journey to Shakopee and Williams Arena has been filled with unforgettable moments. Nicknamed as “The Polish Eagle”, Jonckowski has been the public address voice of Gopher baseball and basketball since 1986 with his bright motto of “Laugh and Live […] READ MORE
Jamir Harris, a 6-foot-2, 185-pound point guard from Elizabeth (NJ) Patrick School, signed with Minnesota last fall. Harris has helped lead the Patrick School to a 28-4 mark and a No. 1 ranking in the NJ.com Top 20. They will face #16 ranked Teaneck Sunday night at the Pine Belt Arena in the NJSIAA Tournament […] READ MORE