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Mar 11, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Niko Medved gestures to his team against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the first half at United Center.

Santos is also being pursued by Texas Tech and Vanderbilt, among others.

Mar 11, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Niko Medved gestures to his team against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the first half at United Center.

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Santos is also being pursued by Texas Tech and Vanderbilt, among others.

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Outside view of 3M Arena at Mariucci.

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Minnesota added another big-time 2009-born commitment on Monday.

Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Niko Medved reacts in the first half of the NCAA basketball game at Value City Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.

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Minnesota will have a lot of different options next offseason.

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The Gophers have landed a significant commitment from an in-state product.

Dec 29, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Niko Medved looks on during the first half against the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

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Another prep star from Minnesota is heading across the border to play for the Badgers.

Mar 26, 2026; Sacramento, CA, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Dawn Plitzuweit during practice ahead 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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Gophers women's basketball remains firmly in the mix for the top in-state prospect in the class of 2027.

Nashville Christian's Bryson Holt (21) runs the ball as Jackson Christian's Kelsey Rose (7) attempts to make a tackle during their game at Nashville Christian School

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Kelsey Rose Jr. has changed his mind about his college football future.

Milwaukee Panthers' Dylan O'Connell (2) celebrates his double as Milwaukee Panthers take on UCF Knights during the NCAA Regional Baseball tournament at Plainsman Park in Auburn, Ala. on Saturday, May 30, 2026.

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Minnesota added one of the most productive outfielders in the transfer portal on Friday afternoon.

Landon DuPont

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Previously believed to be out of the running for the likely No. 1 pick in the 2027 NHL Draft, a college hockey insider has breathed new life into the Gophers' chances to get Landon DuPont.

Nov 22, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck directs his team against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first half at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images

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The Gophers have completed the bulk of their high school recruiting for 2027 class.

St. Cloud Rox DH and St. Thomas sophomore Tanner Recchio celebrates an RBI hit during a game against the Willmar Stingers on Aug. 7, 2025 at Joe Faber Field. The Rox won 14-1.

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Minnesota remains busy in this year's transfer portal cycle.

Oct 11, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck looks on during the second half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

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The Gophers currently have 30 players verbally committed to their 2027 class.

Williams Arena

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Ahmed Nur is one of the fastest-rising recruits in the nation.

Dec 26, 2025; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Detailed view of a Minnesota Golden Gophers helmet during the Rate Bowl at Chase Field.

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Fehoko is commit No. 30 in Minnesota's big-time 2027 recruiting class.

Jyden German from Fort Myers High School runs for a touchdown during a jamboree game against Barron Collier at Estero High School on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024.

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Minnesota has landed a commitment from one of the most versatile high school football players in the state of Florida.

Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Niko Medved reacts in the first half of the NCAA basketball game at Value City Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.

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Nur is looking like one of the best high school players to come out of Minnesota in the last few years.

Siebert Field.

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Minnesota has had a busy start to this year's transfer portal cycle.

Oak Ridge's Wayne Gibson (4) is brought down by Maryville's Wyatt Wilber (44) in a TSSAA high school football game on October 30, 2025, in Maryville, Tenn.

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Minnesota landed another verbal commitment from the class of 2027 on Sunday night.

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Ahmed Nur is the top in-state recruit in the 2027 class.

Blake Betton on his Penn State official visit.

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Most of the top in-state prospects in the class of 2027 are now committed.

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

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The Gophers currently have the most 2027 verbal commitments in the entire country.

Blackman's James Stevenson (9) carries the ball as Maryville's linebacker Wyatt Wilber (44) makes the stop during the football playoff game on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, at Blackman.

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Minnesota appears to have made a late addition to its official visitor list this weekend.

Cameron Saunders (right) with Gophers defensive end Adam Kissayi (left) during his official visit.

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Saunders verbally committed to Minnesota over Arizona State, California and Utah on Tuesday.

Nov 29, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck looks on during the second half against the Wisconsin Badgers at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

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One of Minnesota's top targets in the class of 2027 continues to weigh all of his options.

Aug 28, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers fans wave towels before the game against the Buffalo Bulls at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

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Minnesota continues to do some early work with the 2028 high school recruiting cycle.