Five Gophers men’s basketball newcomers who could have an immediate impact

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Five Gophers men's basketball newcomers who could have an immediate impact The Gophers open a new season Wednesday against Oral Roberts, and there will be some immediate opportunities for at least five newcomers to make their mark.

The Minnesota Star Tribune November 4, 2024 at 5:59PMBrennan Rigsby, a transfer from Oregon, brings high-level athleticism to the Gophers. (Anthony Souffle/The Minnesota Star Tribune) Eligibility left: One year

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Hometown: De Beque, Colo.

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Five Gophers men's basketball newcomers who could have an immediate impactSkinny: The bouncy Oregon transfer, who boasts a 40-inch vertical jump, made an entertaining first impression with his three-point range and crowd-pleasing dunks in two exhibitions. Rigsby led the Gophers with 16.5 points per game on 57% field goal shooting (12-for-21) and 50% on three-pointers (7-for-14).

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Eligibility left: Four years

Skinny: First time Edmonds played at the Barn was when he scored 12 points in Texas San Antonio's loss to the Gophers last season. His inside presence could be big for the Gophers with Mitchell's shoulder injury.

Trey Edmonds, a 6-10 transfer from Texas San Antonio, fills an immediate need inside. (Anthony Souffle/The Minnesota Star Tribune) Femi OdukalePosition:

Eligibility left: One year

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Hometown: New York

Skinny: New Mexico State transfer with Minnesota ties will try to duplicate his success the last time he played in a power conference (Seton Hall and Pittsburgh) when he had highs of 28 points, nine assists and six steals in different games. Lingering hip injury kept him out of exhibition games.

Femi Odukale, a transfer from New Mexico State, has experience and tools to play in a power conference like the Big Ten. (Anthony Souffle/The Minnesota Star Tribune) about the writer Marcus FullerMarcus Fuller covers Gophers men's basketball and college basketball for the Star Tribune. He has 13 years of experience covering Twin Cities college and professional sports.

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