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Joe Nelson

Joe Nelson

Joined: Nov 15, 2023

'Ready to do some dirty work': Caleb Williams commits to Minnesota

Williams was a star scoring guard for Division III Macalester College in Minnesota.

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Nov 30, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Cam Christie (24) looks on

Transfer portal slams Gophers again as Cam Christie reportedly enters

Christie could still choose to stay in the NBA draft.

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Dec 9, 2023; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte 49ers guard Lu'Cye Patterson (25) looks to pass

Minnesota homecoming for Charlotte transfer Lu'Cye Patterson?

Patterson is in the portal with one year of eligibility remaining.

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Feb 24, 2024; Berkeley, California, USA; Oregon Ducks guard Brennan Rigsby (4) shoots against the

Gophers land Oregon guard Brennan Rigsby in transfer portal

Rigsby could compete for a starting job in 2024-25.

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Sep 9, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck looks on

Virginia Tech quarterback transfer commits to Minnesota

Dylan Wittke has four years of eligibility remaining.

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Georgia wide receiver Tyler Williams (10) slaps hands with fans during the Dawg Walk before the

Georgia transfer wide receiver Tyler Williams commits to Minnesota

Williams was a four-star recruit in the Class of 2023.

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Jan 12, 2024; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Elijah Hawkins (0) dribbles

Report: Blue bloods hounding Gophers' Elijah Hawkins

Hawkins has entered the transfer portal after announcing he was staying at the U of M.

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Dec 26, 2023; Detroit, MI, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck on the sidelines

Minnesota loses a fourth scholarship player to the spring portal

Victor Pless joins Cade McConnell, De'Eric Mister and Tariq Watson in the portal.

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Feb 6, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Elijah Hawkins (0)

Gophers' Elijah Hawkins switches gears, enters NCAA transfer portal

Hawkins previously stated that he was "definitely" coming back for his senior season.

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Dec 20, 2023; Spokane, Washington, USA; Jackson State Tigers guard Ken Evans Jr. (2) shoots the ball

5 transfer portal players the Gophers have reportedly contacted

Minnesota appears to be on the hunt for forwards and guards.

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Michigan forward Taylor Woodson (21) guards Iowa guard Caitlin Clark (22) during the Big Ten
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Former Hopkins star transfers from Michigan to Minnesota

Taylor Woodson was one of the top prep players in the state in 2022-23.

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Gophers player opening eyes at spring practice: Devin Eastern

Eastern is espected to start on Minnesota's defensive line in 2024.

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