Former Gophers great Bobby Jackson was a first round pick in 1997 and went on to have a very nice NBA career. The 2014 NBA Draft will be held Thursday and it is expected that no Minnesota Golden Gopher will be drafted for the tenth straight year. There has not been a former Gopher selected […] READ MORE
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Q&A: Alex Illikainen Talks Recruiting, Plans on Playing Small Forward in College
The Gophers have made Alex a high priority for a few years. Alex Illikainen, a 6-9, 210-pound rising senior, announced Tuesday that he is transferring from Grand Rapids to prep power Brewster Academy. Illikainen had been considered one of the top players in the state in the Class of 2015 and leading candidate for Minnesota’s […] READ MORE
Q&A: Virginia Beach SF Chris Clarke Talks About Recent Visit to Gophers Campus
Chris Clarke, a 6-foot-6 small forward from Virginia Beach (VA) Cape Henry, is one of the nation’s most well-rounded players. Clarke was named first team All-Tidewater and was the Tidewater Conference Player of the Year after he averaged 18.2 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists and three steals this past year. Clarke helped pace Cape […] READ MORE
Video Profile: The Twin Cities and University of Minnesota Offer Student-Athletes a Unique Experience
One of the unique recruiting differentiators for all Gopher sports is the offerings that a major metropolitan area like the Twin Cities has to offer student-athletes during and after their college years. The Gophers put together a video highlighting these great offerings. READ MORE
Q&A: Allonzo Trier Says Gophers Want to Build Program Around Him; Says He Speaks With Kimani Young Often
The Gophers have made Trier a top target for more than a year. Allonzo Trier, a 6-foot-4 shooting guard who announced earlier today that he is transferring to Henderson (NV) Findlay Prep from Rockville (MD) Montrose Christian, is one of the nation’s top scorers. Trier leads all scorers in the EYBL with 29.4 points per […] READ MORE
Q&A: PG Kevin Dorsey Has Gophers Offer, Plans to Visit Minnesota in June
Dorsey has a scholarship offer from the Gophers. Kevin Dorsey, a 6-foot, 160-pound junior point guard from Fairfax (VA) Paul VI in the Class of 2015. Dorsey has seen his recruitment take off and currently holds offers from Minnesota, Creighton, Nebraska, Virginia Tech, VCU and others. Dorsey helped lead Team Takeover to a […] READ MORE
Q&A: Freshman PG Jack Sorenson Was Guest of Gophers, Hearing from U and Creighton
Sorenson was a guest of the Gophers during the season. Jack Sorenson, a 5-foot-11 freshman point guard from Lakeville (MN) South, is considered one of the state’s top players from the Class of 2017. Sorenson is averaged 20.7 points, 2.9 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game and is shooting 42.3% from the field, 39.6% […] READ MORE
Q&A: Amir Coffey Talks Pitino, Gophers NIT Run and Up-Tempo Style of Play
Amir Coffey will be the recipient of a big time recruitment and has already built a good relationship with the Gophers coaching staff. Amir Coffey, a sophomore wing from Hopkins, is considered the state’s top prospect in the Class of 2016. Coffey helped lead the Royals to 30-2 record this season as they finished runner-up […] READ MORE
Q&A: Junior Guard Jimmy Whitt Receives Gophers Offer as Recruiting Takes Off
Jimmy Whitt, a 6-2, 170-pound junior guard from Columbia (MO) Hickman, is one of the fastest rising players in the Midwest. Jimmy Whitt, a 6-2, 170-pound junior guard from Columbia (MO) Hickman, is one of the fastest rising players in the Midwest. Whitt helped lead the K.C. Run GMC team to the Jayhawk Invitational title […] READ MORE
Q&A: De La Salle’s Sacar Anim: “I love the Barn. Great atmosphere.”
The Gophers are recruiting both Jarvis Johnson and Sacar Anim. Sacar Anim, a junior wing from Minneapolis (MN) De La Salle, helped lead the Islanders to their third state Class 3A state title in March. Anim, who is considered one of the state’s top prospects in the Class of 2015, is starting for the second […] READ MORE