Potential Transfer Portal Targets for Golden Gophers in 2024-25 Season

The Minnesota Golden Gophers men’s basketball team is gearing up for an exciting 2024-25 season, with a solid starting five already in place. If Cam Christie decides to return for his sophomore season, the team will have a lineup featuring Elijah Hawkins, Mike Mitchell Jr., Christie, Dawson Garcia, and new transfer portal signee Frank Mitchell, a standout rebounder from Canisius.

While the starting lineup looks promising, the team is still looking to add depth to their roster. Returning players like Parker Fox and Kadyn Betts will provide valuable experience, while incoming freshmen Isaac Asuma and Grayson Grove are expected to make an immediate impact. The roles of reserves Erick Reader and Jackson Purcell are yet to be determined.

To bolster their roster, the Gophers have been active in the transfer portal, targeting players like Kasean Pryor, Seydou Traore, Ken Evans Jr., Myles Foster, and Bradley Ezewiro. Pryor, a 6-foot-10 forward from USF, put up impressive numbers last season, averaging 13 points and 7.9 rebounds per game. Traore, a freshman guard from Manhattan, also had a strong season, averaging 11.8 points and 8.2 rebounds.

Evans, the 2024 SWAC player of the year, is a talented guard with one year of eligibility remaining. Foster, a versatile forward, has shown his scoring and rebounding abilities throughout his college career. Ezewiro, a forward with experience at multiple schools, brings a well-rounded skill set to the table.

With the transfer portal open until May 1, the Gophers have some time to finalize their roster for the upcoming season. Fans can expect some exciting additions to the team in the coming days as they look to build on their success from last season.