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Lennox wide receiver Drake Mikkelsen (2) runs with the ball on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, at Lennox High School in Lennox, South Dakota.

The Gophers have gotten off to a great start in the 2027 high school recruiting cycle with 11 verbal commitments.

Lennox wide receiver Drake Mikkelsen (2) runs with the ball on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, at Lennox High School in Lennox, South Dakota.

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The Gophers have gotten off to a great start in the 2027 high school recruiting cycle with 11 verbal commitments.

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Wyatt Liebentritt on an unofficial visit to Minnesota.

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Minnesota added another intriguing prospect to its 2027 recruiting class on Friday.

Brodie Metzger on an unofficial visit to Minnesota.

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Minnesota is having another busy week on the high school recruiting trail.

Feb 1, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Niko Medved reacts from the bench during the first half against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Bryce Jordan Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

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Minnesota officially made a handful of additions to its 2026-27 roster this week.

Basha tackle Dajohn Yarborough (75) waits on the sidelines to play Brophy Prep during a game at Central High School in Phoenix on Aug. 28, 2025.

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Two prospects from Basha High School in Arizona have made significant decisions about their recruitments.

Winters Grady on his transfer portal visit to Minnesota.

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The Gophers completely revamped their 2026-27 roster through the transfer portal last week.

Jan 12, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans center Rayah Marshall (13) and Penn State Nittany Lions center Gracie Merkle (44) jockey for rebounding position during the first quarter at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

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Minnesota made its most significant pickup of the offseason on Monday.

Jan 3, 2026; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Niko Medved gestures to his team against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first half at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

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The Gophers still have two spots available on their 2026-27 roster.

Will Clausen on a Gameday Visit to the University of Minnesota.

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Minnesota continues to find success on the recruiting trail, as it builds its 2027 class.

Feb 21, 2026; Syracuse, New York, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Kyan Evans (0) controls the ball during the first half against the Syracuse Orange at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn Images

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Minnesota has reeled in a big transfer portal fish with North Carolina guard Kyan Evans.

Feb 24, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Niko Medved in the second half against the Michigan Wolverines at Crisler Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

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The Gophers have added a pair of national champions this offseason.

Oct 21, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; UCFís Leah Harmon speaks to media during Big 12 Womenís Basketball Media Day at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Sophia Scheller-Imagn Images

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Minnesota has found the experienced ball handler it has been looking for in the transfer portal.

Mar 18, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; Michigan Wolverines center Malick Kordel (32) chases the ball during a practice session ahead of the first round of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Keybank Center. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

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Minnesota appears to be interested in a 7-foot-2 international big man.

Feb 11, 2026; Lubbock, Texas, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders guard Nolan Groves (8) enters the game against the Colorado Buffaloes in the second half at United Supermarkets Arena. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images

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Nolan Groves is set to return to Minnesota after playing his first season of college basketball at Texas Tech.

Michigan guard Winters Grady (10) looks on from the bench during the second half against Nebraska at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026.

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Minnesota reportedly hosted another transfer portal target for a visit on Wednesday.

Aug 28, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck looks on before the game against the Buffalo Bulls at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

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Minnesota is looking at another impressive cycle on the high school recruiting trail for the 2027 class.

Mar 11, 2026; Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA; Lehigh Mountain Hawks guard Nasir Whitlock (1) reacts after defeating the Boston University Terriers in the Patriot League Championship at Stabler Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-Imagn Images

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Minnesota will need to find a new point guard for the 2026-27 season.

Mar 12, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Kyan Evans (0) brings the ball up court during the first half against the Clemson Tigers at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

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Minnesota is waiting to see where one of its top transfer portal targets opts to play next season.

Nov 3, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Chansey Willis Jr. (0) reaches foe the ball against Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs during the first half at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

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Minnesota officially had its fifth transfer portal entry of the offseason on Tuesday.

Mar 27, 2026; Sacramento, CA, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Dawn Plitzuweit during a Sweet Sixteen game of the Sacramento Regional 2 of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images

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Minnesota's women's basketball program is still looking for its first transfer portal commitment of the offseason.

Dec 29, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide forward Taylor Bol Bowen (7) guards Yale Bulldogs forward Isaac Celiscar (8) during the second half at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: David Leong-Imagn Images

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Minnesota appears to be in the mix for Yale transfer Isaac Celiscar.

St. Cloud State hockey freshman Austin Burnevik picks up the puck behind the Boston College goal during a game Nov. 2, 2024 at home in the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center. The Huskies lost 2-1.

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New Minnesota head coach Brett Larson clearly had a plan for how he wants to rebuild the roster heading into 2026-27.

Outside view of 3M Arena at Mariucci.

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Minnesota continues to revamp its roster under first year head coach Brett Larson.

Fans inside 3M Arena at Mariucci in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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Minnesota is bringing in a Spartans goaltender in the transfer portal for the second consecutive offseason.

St. Cloud State men's hockey freshman Austin Burnevik skates up the ice during an exhibition game Oct. 5 at home against Minnesota. The Huskies lost 5-1.

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Larson is bringing two big-time talents with him from St. Cloud to Minneapolis.