The Gophers have been recruiting Piper hard all season long. Djuan Piper, a 6-6 small forward from Seattle (WA) Rainier Beach, visited Minnesota February 8th and attended the Gophers’ 66-60 win over Indiana and has received heavy interest from Minnesota throughout his senior season. Piper was the hero for Rainier Beach as they won […] READ MORE
Recruiting Articles
Q&A: Big Time OT Gabe Megginson on Gophers: “I like their offensive style and schemes.”
Gabe Megginson has a Gopher offer along with more than 20 others. Gabe Megginson, 6-5, 289-pound junior offensive tackle from Jacksonville (IL) High, is one of the top lineman in the Midwest. Megginson recently picked up a scholarship offer from Minnesota in addition to Akron, California, Illinois, Illinois State, Indiana, Iowa State, Miami, Michigan State, […] READ MORE
Q&A: Junior DB Adam Buirge on Gophers: “I love the coaches.”
Adam Buirge, a 6-foot, 180-pound junior defensive back from Brooklyn Park (MN) Park Center, has already received two scholarship offers and is getting interest from several Division I schools such as Minnesota. Adam Buirge, a 6-foot, 180-pound junior defensive back from Brooklyn Park (MN) Park Center, has already received two scholarship offers and is getting […] READ MORE
Q&A: Only a Freshman, Gary Trent Jr. Already Has a High Major Offer
Gary Trent Jr., a 6-3 freshman from Apple Valley, averaged 10.2 points per game as a first year starter for the defending Class AAAA champions. Gary Trent Jr., a 6-3 freshman from Apple Valley, averaged 10.2 points per game as a first year starter for the defending Class AAAA champions. Trent Jr. helped lead the […] READ MORE
Q&A: Eden Prairie RB Anthony Anderson Heading to Iowa JUCO, Still Talking With Gophers
Anderson is still being recruited by the Gophers and could be a member of the 2016 recruiting class. Anthony Anderson, a senior running back from Eden Prairie (MN) High, helped lead the Eagles to three straight state titles and a number one ranking this year. Anderson, who had received recruiting interest from Minnesota, will attend […] READ MORE
Q&A: Lakeville South LB Josh Corcoran Says He Hears Most from Gophers, Huskers and Cyclones
Josh Corcoran, a 6-3, 228-pound junior linebacker from Lakeville (MN) South, is considered one of the state’s top players from the Class of 2015. Gopher Hole recently caught up with Corcoran to learn the latest on his recruitment and recent visit to Minnesota for Junior Day. Gopher Hole: You attended the Gopher Junior […] READ MORE
Q&A: In-Coming Gopher, Carlos Morris, Hoping for JUCO National Title, Will Be at U in June
Carlos Morris, a 6-5 sophomore guard from Chipola (FL) Junior College who committed to Minnesota last fall, has helped lead the Indians to the NJCAA Tournament. Chipola is the third seed and will open play Wednesday against 19th seed State Fair at 6:00. Carlos Morris, a 6-5 sophomore guard from Chipola (FL) Junior College who […] READ MORE
Q&A: Alex Illikainen on Relationship With Gophers Coaches: “We talk quite a bit.”
The Gophers coaching staff has made Alex a top priority for the 2015 recruiting class. Alex Illikainen, a 6-9, 210-pound junior from Grand Rapids, is considered one of the top players in the state in the Class of 2015. Illikainen helped lead Grand Rapids to a 16-10 mark, but they missed out on making their […] READ MORE
Q&A: Jarvis Johnson Talks Recruitment, Says He Has No Leader
Gophers Coaches Richard Pitino and Ben Johnson watched Jarvis earlier this week. Jarvis Johnson, a 2015 point guard from Minneapolis (MN) DeLaSalle, has helped lead the Islanders to its third straight Class AAA championship game after a 67-41 win over Orono Friday afternoon, Johnson, who received a scholarship offer from Minnesota in April, helped […] READ MORE
Q&A: Lakeville Volleyball Star Alyssa Goehner on Committing to Gophers: “I’m really excited.”
Goehner switched from Marquette to Minnesota and chose the Gophers over Iowa. Alyssa Goehner, a 5-11 outside hitter from Lakeville North recently committed to Minnesota. Goehner had signed with Marquette in the fall, but re-opened her recruitment when Golden Eagles’ head coach Bond Shymansky left to coach his alma mater Iowa. Goehner, who picked […] READ MORE