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Cory Joseph
Evan Daniels of ScoutHoops.com, Nov 19, 2009
Cory Joseph has thought long and hard about the recruiting process. He's finally narrowed his list and has set his last official visit.   Full Story


Chris Monter of GoldenSports.net, Nov 17, 2009
Joey King, a 6-foot-7 1/2, 205-pound sophomore forward from Apple Valley (MN) Eastview, is considered one of the top players in the state's Class of 2012. King attended the Gophers' game versus Stephen F. Austin. GoldenSports.Net caught up with King to learn the latest on his recruitment.   Full Story

Joey King Gets Minnesota Interest

Chris Monter of GoldenSports.net, Nov 16, 2009
Rob Poole, a 6-foot-4 junior shooting guard from Haddonfield (NJ) Paul VI, made an unofficial visit to Minnesota this past weekend and attended the Gopher football game versus South Dakota State. Poole has already received several mid major offers. GoldenSports.Net caught up with Poole and his father to learn the latest on his recruitment.   Full Story

New Jersey's Rob Poole Makes Gopher Visit

Scout.com of ScoutHoops.com, Nov 12, 2009
Who's the best shooter in the Class of 2010? How about top horse player? To finish up, we play a little word association with Scout.com's scouts.   Full Story

Cory Joseph

Chris Monter of GoldenSports.net, Nov 11, 2009
Thirty players are expected to sign letter of intents with Big Ten schools Wednesday, the first day of the early signing period. All eleven conference teams will sign at least one player and Ohio State leads the way with six commitments. The following is a   Full Story

Elliott Eliason is one of 30 Big Ten commitments

Bob Redman of FightinGators.com, Nov 10, 2009
The Florida Gators need a true point guard in the 2010 recruiting class and one of the very best visited Gainesville this past weekend. Detroit's Ray McCallum was in town Friday through Sunday and liked what he saw from his visit. The Gators are one of his final five schools and he talked about each of the five.   Full Story

Ray McCallum

Evan Daniels of ScoutHoops.com, Nov 10, 2009
Cory Joseph has visited four schools and has three others still vying for his services. Will he sign early or hold off for the second period?   Full Story

Cory Joseph

Evan Daniels of ScoutHoops.com, Nov 5, 2009
Cory Joseph is a coveted 2010 point guard. He's taken a handful of official visits and still may take another. Will he sign early or late?   Full Story

Cory Joseph

Chris Monter of GoldenSports.net, Nov 4, 2009
Josh Oglesby, a 6-foot-5 junior guard from Cedar Rapids (IA) Washington, will take an unofficial visit to Minnesota to watched the Gopher face Tennessee Tech. Oglesby is one of the outside threats in the Midwest and had a strong spring and summer playing for the Iowa Barnstormers. GoldenSports.Net caught up with Iowa Barnstormers coach Jamie Johnson to learn the latest on Oglesby's recruitment.   Full Story

Josh Olglesby to visit Minnesota

Chris Monter of GoldenSports.net, Nov 4, 2009
Shelby Moats, a 6-foot-7 junior forward from Waconia (MN) High, has picked up a recent fourth scholarship offer from William & Mary. GoldenSports.Net caught up with Moats Sunday at the Minnetonka Fall League to learn the latest on his recruitment.    Full Story

Waconia F Shelby Moats picks up fourth offer

Mike Fowler of GoSpartans.net, Nov 3, 2009
As expected, Detroit Southeastern and USA Basketball star Brandan Kearney committed to Michigan State at at 12 noon press conference today.   Full Story


Mike Fowler of GoSpartans.net, Nov 2, 2009
If Brandan Kearney puts on a Michigan State basketball hat and commits to the Spartans, what does it mean for the Michigan State recruiting class of 2011 and what domino effect could it have on the rest of the top juniors considering the Spartans. As always GSN goes deep to dig up the answers, Get INside to get the analysis.   Full Story
Brandan Kearney
One of the Nation's Top Players Will Chose on Tues

Matt Birchenough of TurtleSportsReport.com, Nov 1, 2009
At 6-foot-3 and 180 pounds, 2011 prospect Aaron Cosby has begun to receive interest from some of the top programs in the country. One school he hopes to hear from is the Maryland Terrapins.   Full Story


Chris Monter of GoldenSports.net, Oct 27, 2009
Cole Stefan, a 6-foot-3 senior guard from Minnetonka, is one of the top outside shooters in the Class of 2010. He is getting interest from several top programs, but has not yet had time to make any official visits. GoldenSports.Net caught up with Stefan Sunday at the Minnetonka Fall League to learn the latest on his recruitment.   Full Story

Cole Stefan still open on college choice

Sam Webb of GoBlueWolverine.com, Oct 26, 2009
Mt. Pleasant (MI) SG Trey Zeigler made his way to Ann Arbor for his official visit last weekend. The talented youngster had already been to Michigan a number of times before, so this visit was about getting to know a different aspect of the Maize & Blue… and he came away extremely impressed.   Full Story
Trey Zeigler
Trey Zeigler

Thomas W. Mehl of ChippewasInsider.com, Oct 22, 2009
The Central Michigan men's basketball program is on a roll. A day after receiving a verbal commitment from Nate VanArendonk, another standout Michigan prep player has verbally committed to the Chippewas.   Full Story

Jevon Harden (Courtesy: Inside Prep Sports)

Chris Monter of GoldenSports.net, Oct 22, 2009
Joe Coleman, a 6-foot-3 wing from Hopkins, is one of the top juniors in the state. Coleman came off the bench last year for the 31-0 Royals, who won the Class AAAA state title. Hopkins lost all five starters to graduation and Coleman will be counted on to carry more of the scoring load this season. Coleman attended Tubby's Tip-Off and GoldenSports.Net caught up with him to learn the latest.   Full Story

Joe Coleman attended Tubby Tip-Off

Evan Daniels of ScoutHoops.com, Oct 21, 2009
Ray McCallum is half way through his official visits. On Tuesday the talented lead guard recapped his recruiting situation with Scout.com.   Full Story

Ray McCallum

Chris Monter of GoldenSports.net, Oct 18, 2009
Trevor Mbakwe, a 6-foot-8, 240-pound forward who is expected to add a physical presence to the Minnesota Gopher frontcourt, shined this summer in the Howard Pulley Summer League and many observers felt that he was the Gophers' best player Friday night in an opening scrimmage. GoldenSports.Net caught up with Mbakwe during Friday's media day to learn about his expectations for the upcoming season.   Full Story

Trevor Mbakwe shined in Tip-Off scrimmage

Mike Fowler of GoSpartans.net, Oct 15, 2009
Detroit Southeastern star swingman Brandan Kearney has set a decision date of November 3 to make his collegiate decision and many believe it will be Michigan State. Get INside to get all the details.   Full Story


Chris Monter of GoldenSports.net, Oct 14, 2009
Hasan Lipscomb, a 5-foot-11, 200-pound running back from Houston (TX) Cy Ridge who signed with Minnesota in February, is redshirting at Blinn (TX) JC, according to his former high school coach Gary Thiebaud after suffering a knee injury. Lipscomb picked Minnesota after receiving interest from from Baylor, Iowa State, Nebraska and Texas A&M. Blinn has shined, going 6-0 and ranked #1 in the NJCAA.   Full Story

Hasan Lipscomb is redshirting at #1 Blinn JC

Dave Telep of ScoutHoops.com, Oct 14, 2009
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Raise your hand if you thought Brad Beal would have made his pick by now? There was a time when the No. 10 junior nearly made the call. However, as he told us last weekend, the decision is a difficult one.   Full Story

Brad Beal (USA Basketball)

Chris Monter of GoldenSports.net, Oct 12, 2009
Wally Ellenson, a 6-foot-4 sophomore guard from Eau Claire (WI) Memorial, made an unofficial visit to Minnesota this past weekend. Ellenson helped lead the Playground Warriors 15-and-under AAU team to runner-up finishes at the Hoosier Shootout and Kentucky Hoopfest this summer. GoldenSports.Net caught up with Ellenson to learn the latest on his recruitment.   Full Story

Wally Ellenson makes Minnesota visits

Dave Telep of ScoutHoops.com, Oct 12, 2009
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Junior Brandan Kearney has a leader. The Detroit high school standout spoke with Scout.com at the recent USA Basketball mini-camp.   Full Story


Sam Webb of GoBlueWolverine.com, Oct 8, 2009
Mt. Pleasant (MI) SG Trey Zeigler hosted coaches from Michigan in his home Monday and has been on official visits to Oklahoma and UCLA in recent weeks. Now the talented youngster is looking ahead to his remaining visits, including the one he’ll take to Ann Arbor in the not too distant future.   Full Story
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