Minnesota is ahead in quarterback recruiting with their 2026 quarterback in Illinois’ Owen Lansu already in the boat, which has allowed offensive coordinator Greg Harbaugh to get ahead and start working on the 2027 class.
One of the 2027 quarterbacks he went and saw live, and then subquently offered after doing so was Chandler (Ariz.) sophomore Will Mencl. Minnesota became the first power-four offer for Mencl, to which Kentucky and Kansas State have since followed suit.
Maple Grove defeated Park Center 72-68 led by the all-around play of Gopher offered sophomore Baboucarr Ann. The Crimson are moving on to the section final.
The Crimson hit the 20-win mark this evening and Ann has been their best all around player. Tonight he was their lead guard taking on the immense pressure of the Park Center guards and wings who picked up about three-quarters court all night making every initial pass of Baboucarr and others tough. In addition Ann is part creator, the second leading scorer, an improved shooter, a key rebounder for them and he defends
Ann was able to help limit Minnesota State-Mankato signed Manny Jentzen to two baskets and helped limited Bemidji State signed Abu Keita to nine points on three of eight shooting
Baboucarr was also the player that Maple Grove trusted with the ball to start their offense against a team full of fast athletes. He had four turnovers but Ann also had five turnovers.
The skills of Baboucarr get better with every game and at a long 6-foot-5 with a versatile game, he has the chance to be one of the more versatile prospects I have seen in some time. And he goes about the game as a hard worker and a leader in a somewhat similar way as current Gopher Isaac Asuma
