Senior wing Amir Coffey of Hopkins became the second Minnesota native to commit to the homestate school Monday, joining Michael Hurt of Rochester John Marshall. This commitment leaves the Gophers with one scholarship available and many are speculating that Eric Curry of Little Rock (AK) Southwest Christian Academy could commit to Minnesota Wednesday morning. He is expected to make his choice between Minnesota, Iowa State and Arkansas.
Coffey is the highest rated recruit to pick the Gophers since Royce White, who also attended Hopkins. Coffey is currently ranked #33 by ESPN, #41 by Scout and #54 by Rivals.