As the season winds down, every game will be critical as the Gophers try to make a push for the NCAA Tournament. With No. 19 Iowa traveling to Williams Arena, Minnesota faced another challenge against a quality opponent. They responded well during Sunday’s key conference matchup. The Gophers led by 16 points in the second […] READ MORE
Recruiting Articles
A Closer Look at the Gophers’ Coaching Staff Additions
The Gophers’ coaching staff is now set for next season. Minnesota announced the hiring of Rod Chance as cornerbacks coach on Monday. Chance fills a vacancy opened by defensive backs coach Jahmile Addae, who left the program for a position at his alma mater, West Virginia. With the addition of Chance, Minnesota has officially set […] READ MORE
Q&A: East Ridge Sophomore Kendall Brown on Home Town Gophers Offer: “It means everything.”
Kendall Brown, a 6-foot-7 sophomore guard from East Ridge (MN) High, is ranked as state’s top player in the Class of 2021 and the number 18 prospect in the country in his class by ESPN. Brown is averaging 15.9 points per game for the Raptors, who are off to a strong start. He scored […] READ MORE
Q&A: Ben Carlson Talks Recruiting, Gophers, College Visits and More
Ben Carlson, a 6-foot-8 junior forward from East Ridge (MN) High, is ranked as state’s third ranked player in the Class of 2020 and the number 61 prospect in the country in his class. Carlson is averaging 15.2 points per game for the Raptors. He scored a season-high 26 points in an 83-71 win […] READ MORE
Five Key Stats from the Gophers’ 2018 Season
After ending the season with two physically dominating wins, the Gophers enter the offseason with optimism surrounding a young roster. Sixty of the 113 players on the 2018 roster were underclassmen – the highest number in the country. When injuries hit the depth chart, many young players were thrust into extended action. Minnesota’s offense featured […] READ MORE
Q&A: 7-Foot Sophomore Chet Holmgren Talks Recruiting, Says Hometown Gophers Are “Definitely an Option.”
Chet Holmgren, a 7-foot, 175-pound sophomore center from Minneapolis (MN) Minnehaha Academy, is one of the top big men in the Midwest in the Class of 2021 and is considered the number one prospect from Minnesota in the class. Holmgren is averaging 18.4 points per game this season as Minnehaha is off to a 4-1 […] READ MORE
By the Numbers: Gophers finish season 7-6 after a dominating 34-10 win over Georgia Tech!
Wow. Of all the different scenarios that could have come out of Wednesday’s Quick Lane Bowl, the end result might have been the most surprising of them all. The Gophers stopped the No. 1 running team in the nation, holding them to just 206 rushing yards while running for over 260 yards as a team. […] READ MORE
2019 Gopher Football Recruiting Guide
On Wednesday, the Gophers will be officially signing 23 players to the 2019 recruiting class. There are two spots open and those will likely be filled in the coming days. Pending additional moves, P.J. Fleck and his staff will add a second consecutive top-35 class to Minnesota, according to 24/7 Sports’ rankings. The entire cycle […] READ MORE
Q&A: Lakeville North Junior RaJa Nelson Talks State Championship, Gophers and Recruiting
RaJa Nelson, a 5-foot-10, 175-pound junior from Lakeville North, helped lead the Panthers to a 13-0 record and a Class 6A state title as they defeated defending champion Eden Prairie 28-21 in the Prep Bowl. Nelson was named to the KARE-11 All-Metro team as an athlete after finishing with 142 carries for 874 yards […] READ MORE
Q&A: Jalen Suggs on Recruitment: “I have always had high interest in Minnesota. They are definitely high on my list.”
Jalen Suggs, a 6-foot-4, 198-pound junior guard from Minneapolis (MN) Minnehaha Academy, is one of the top guards in the Class of 2020 and is considered the number one prospect from Minnesota in the class. He is ranked #10 in the Class of 2020 by ESPN. Suggs averaged 16.0 points per game last season […] READ MORE