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When It Came to Nolan Groves, Gophers Won Recruiting Battle over Badgers

Nolan Groves committed to the Minnesota Gophers on Wednesday, becoming head coach Niko Medved's first transfer portal addition this spring.
A native of Long Lake, Minnesota, Groves spent his freshman year at Texas Tech before seeking a return home with a program offering "hometown aspect" and system fit.
The 6-foot-5 guard, named the 2025 Minnesota Gatorade Player of the Year, averaged 5.8 minutes across 23 games as a freshman with three years of eligibility remaining.
After visiting the university on Wednesday, Groves cancelled his planned Wisconsin trip, citing Medved's system: "Niko's offense, I think, just really, really is a perfect fit."
The Gophers plan additional portal moves this offseason as Groves joins a backcourt that remains wide open with Isaac Asuma returning as potential lead guard for 2026-27.

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