When Ta’Lon Cooper decided to enter the portal, point guard became the Gopher’s biggest offseason need. And they have filled that void with Mike Mitchell Jr, from Pepperdine.
NEWS: Pepperdine transfer Mike Mitchell Jr. tells me he’s committed to Minnesota.
The sophomore guard averaged 11.4 points, 4.1 rebounds, and five assists this season. Shot 43.3% from the field and 44% from three.
Story: https://t.co/rWhLtHSRmZ pic.twitter.com/Gtst4kSRSA— Joe Tipton (@TiptonEdits) March 29, 2023A point guard was desperately needed and Ben Johnson landed a good one.