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National Analyst/Regional Event Director for @Prephoops, writer at @northstarhoops, @breakdownusa book ✍🏻Gopher Gazette writer (@Minnesota247), 22 years 🏀💪🏽

Waconia, MN
Joined September 2009
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"Section 3AA: St. James is on the way up" Why do we think St. James is a team to keep a strong eye on this winter? We tell you that today, and know the name Caleb DeRose of Eden Valley-Watkins! @NorthstarHoops prephoops.com/2026/11/sectio…
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"The Mississippi 8 Preview" The Magic seem to be the big favorite but there are some teams we think might be ready to contend. We go into that, and list the best 25 players in the league! @NorthstarHoops prephoops.com/2026/11/the-mi…
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"The Daily Summit - NDSU Road Trip Starts Rough" - A couple @SDCoyotesMBB standouts in @JahniSummers & @BuzelisVincas - Another solid game from freshman @MaxIversen24 - what does the NDSU loss really mean, if anything? - that and more in the Daily Summit ryanjamesmn.substack.com/p/t…
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Know your Foe: #5 UCLA Bruins @C_Morrissette of @Bruin247Sports breaks down the #Gophers next opponent, the UCLA Bruins. Here's everything you need to know about Bob Chesney's team, including his score prediction for Saturday. 247sports.com/college/minnes…
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The Boys Tip Off Classic is Saturday, December 12th at 3️⃣ different locations -Edina HS -Macalester College -Southwest Christian HS List of games is ⬇️
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"The Daily Summit - Jacks Earn a High Major Win" A red-shirt freshman came up big in his debut as did a @GoJacksMBB preseason all league pick. And what's tonight? NDSU with a big game on the West Coast ryanjamesmn.substack.com/p/t…
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Both #Gophers coordinators face tough tasks with an undefeated UCLA this weekend, and they detail the challenge. "They have an elite scheme and they're doing a great job of getting pressure on the quarterback." 247sports.com/college/minnes…
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"Minnesota QB Drake Lindsey previews the #8 UCLA game and reviews his recent performance vs IU" #Gophers QB Drake Lindsey spoke with the media about what he is doing to improve and what he can expect from the Bruins this Saturday! @Minnesota247 247sports.com/college/minnes…
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"Analyzing how Minnesota's Football commitments fared Oct 30th" Drake Mikkelsen, Kevin Ferrygood & new commit Zack Shatek all contend for "Top Performer of the Week" plus a handful of future #Gophers saw their season end. Get caught up at @Minnesota247 247sports.com/college/minnes…
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"The Daily Summit" -Monday Results -The Main Summit Takeaway -The Top Performers from the league -Best Freshmen Debuts (Max, Jayden Moore, and more) -The first Power Ranking and more! ryanjamesmn.substack.com/p/t…
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After an easy #Gophers win over North Dakota, @RyanJamesMN and I are back with the latest edition of @talkgophbuckets. We cover all the action last night, plus give an early preview of upcoming foes St. Thomas and Cincinnati. 📺youtu.be/7okEHttbTw4?si=8hpm… 🎧247sports.com/college/minnes…
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Next Up: The game the Twin Cities has been waiting for... Tommies 🆚 Gophers Friday, Nov. 6 | 7 p.m. Williams Arena | Minneapolis #RollToms | #CompetitiveJoy
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"The Little Eight Preview" The best team in the league last season was Hillcrest Lutheran Academy. They were undefeated in league play and 22-6 overall. What happens this year? Can Hancock and Underwood take home the title? @NorthstarHoops prephoops.com/2026/11/the-li…
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