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It's too bad we don't have any Gopher hoops reporters in the local media who have actual sources and are plugged in. Unfortunately, we just have to wait for news to break from national media every time something happens. Ryan James is a good guy it seems and is connected to the high school...

I'm no Ben Johnson apologist but what is he supposed to do when DTA (a cute little mom and pop shop) musters together $50k offers for these players and another program comes in an wants to pay $200-$500k to scoop them up off our roster? College basketball is grimey as sh** these days and there...

Also, I'm keeping an eye on Taison Chatman from Ohio State. Have heard a few rumblings (not yet sure what he'll end up deciding to do) but if he does hit the portal the Gophers would have a good shot to bring him home. Pretty raw still and needs a full year of consistent play in a reserve role...

I've watched Cornell several times this year. This dude's a junkyard dog who is all over the court, plays with an New York edge and is very physical, and keeps his balance / can finish around the rim with the best of them. Very efficient player who does several different things well that...

None of the programs that he holds offers from is likely to have offered him significant cash (excuse me, "NIL" deals) outside of Florida State. While USC may have the potential to offer a small package, they just fired their DC and their defense has been the laughing stock of CFB for the past...

Note: Just reposting what I posted on Tuesday now that its official. Celeste Taylor from Duke committed to Ohio State during her visit last weekend and made it public today. That is a massive addition for a program that's looking to get over the hump and reach the Final Four. ACC DPOY, Duke's...

Rumors swirling that Celeste Taylor from Duke committed to Ohio State over the weekend and will be going public with it sometime soon. That is a massive addition for a program that's looking to get over the hump and reach the Final Four. ACC DPOY, Duke's leading scorer this season, Naismith...

I'm just being honest here... put yourself in the shoes of a semi sought-after transfer (or recruit) who is capable of making a positive impact on several P5 programs. Why would you choose Minnesota over other options if you don't have deep connections to the state? The NIL opportunities here...

Haha! Not quite. I hope to re-tune into an NCAA tournament program in 2 seasons and pretend this handful of years never happened. Have to try and manifest it somehow.

Ok admittedly I haven't tuned into the MBB program since the Coffey/Oturu years, so I don't know too much about the team these days but I decided to tune into the game tonight like I do on the rare occasion and all I can say is: Wow this team sucks! Hope they get better over the next few...

Some random transfer player thoughts... Eric Hunter Jr (Purdue, CG): Still think he's the perfect fit that seems within reason to round out our starting lineup. Hope Ben is leveraging that pre-existing relationship to reach out there Grant Sherfield (Nevada, CG): Seems like a pipe dream, but...

Of course a lot of internet smoke out there right now, but I'm following that one semi-closely and rumors are that Ohio State and Miami are the major frontrunners. Take that with a grain of salt though. EDIT: He's set to commit at 3:30 tomorrow afternoon.

I see Ihnen as someone who has to own his role and be good at it to be a key factor on this year's team. (i.e. hit open threes, defend and rim protect at a high level, and bring some quiet nastiness to the court). Think of him needing to provide Jaden McDaniels-like value to really help this...

Purdue's Eric Hunter Jr. entered into the portal as of this afternoon. The missing piece for this roster imo... seasoned off guard with lots of big game experience who can be our defensive stalwart, hit open 3s at a reliable rate and put up 10 ppg for us.

Yes. One of those fake insiders who throws s*** at a wall to see what sticks. No actual sources.

Sheesh, moving on to his 4th school and he hasn't played more than 1 season at any of his previous 3 programs. I'd still take him though 😂

We could definitely use Thompson and we need guards. He's been a key rotation player on some very good Purdue teams, has had solid showings in some NCAA Tournament games, and carries Big Ten experience and a dependable 3-pt shot. Not many guys would be starting over Jaden Ivey either. I'd take...

Adding the 2 A&M guys seemed like the only hope to patch over a roster in transition over the next couple of years. Barring Johnson competing for and landing any of the other notable transfers out there, this is a roster that feels like will be in a world of hurt for the next several seasons.

Umm, all I can say is wow. Jack Sawyer, the #2 recruit in the 2021 class and early enrollee had FOUR sacks in their spring game today. Already getting comparisons to Chase Young and the Bosa brothers from those close to the program. They are also reportedly favored to land the #1 recruit in the...

That's where I'm at. Excited for what Ben is able to do as he gets more traction but resigned to the fact that this is probably a bottom end B1G team for the next two years. Not a popular opinion to voice, but I'm just speaking honestly. I'll say that if Ben can close the borders more, we're...