Jaylen Crocker-Johnson is emerging as a top power forward in the Big Ten, averaging over 13 points and nearly 7 rebounds per game while stepping up when it matters most. With a deep talent pool featuring standout returners like David Mirkovic and Amare Bynum, plus elite incoming transfers like Aiden Sherrell and top freshmen such as Baba Oladotun, JCJ holds his own — matching or exceeding most returning players and standing tall among newcomers, positioning him as a serious contender for the conference’s top five power forwards.

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The Gophers are turning up the heat on their nonconference schedule for 2026-27, locking in a high-stakes neutral-site showdown against SMU on December 12th in Frisco, Texas — part of a planned two-game series. With SMU under veteran coach Andy Enfield and a proven track record of 20-win seasons in the ACC, this matchup offers the Gophers a golden opportunity to boost their resume and silence critics of their past weaker slate. Alongside games against St. Thomas and California, the Gophers could face up to four power conference teams, marking a dramatic leap from last year’s two. With nine games already set and room for more, this is shaping up to be their most competitive nonconference slate in years — and they’re just getting started.

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Six-foot-nine forward Ahmed Nur is exploding onto the 2027 recruiting scene, already a top-50 four-star prospect and MVP of the NBPA Top 100 Camp, where he averaged 15 points and 7 rebounds while shooting an insane 60% from the field and 58% from three. His breakout performance has flooded him with offers—from West Virginia and Arizona State to Minnesota, Wake Forest, Syracuse, Alabama, and Kansas—making him one of the most sought-after players in his class. Minnesota, eager to reverse their recent in-state talent drought since Chet Holmgren in 2021, recently extended an offer and is making a serious push to land him, hoping he becomes the next big thing—and possibly a McDonald’s All-American.

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The Gophers are back on the court, kicking off their 2026-27 season prep with individual workouts and team practices, while fans can grab student tickets and follow their progress on social media. Meanwhile, the university announces a major long-term partnership with Blue Cross to enhance community health and professional development, blending athletic ambition with broader social impact.

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Wisconsin basketball just pulled off a major recruiting win with the commitment of 7-foot 2027 center Jack Thelen from Minnesota. After a strong visit to Madison, Thelen praised the Badgers’ belief in him and described his game as high-energy, focused on effort, rebounding, defense, and communication. He’s now the second commit in the 2027 class, joining Jalen Brown, and his addition signals a promising start to Wisconsin’s big man recruitment.

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Ahmed Nur, a six-foot-eight, four-star recruit and top Minnesota player for 2027, just got a scholarship offer from the Gophers under Coach Niko Medved — a move signaling a bold push to keep elite in-state talent home. Already MVP of the NBPA Top 100 Camp with 15 points and 7 rebounds per game, Nur joins a growing pipeline of local stars like Baboucarr Ann and Ty Schlagel, while Medved also bolsters the roster with 2026 recruits Nolen Anderson and Cedric Tomes, plus transfer Nolan Groves from Texas Tech. This isn’t just recruiting — it’s building a foundation for a new era in Minneapolis.

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