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Watch: Top 2027 recruit Isaiah Santos details why he committed to Gophers basketball program
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk Darren Wolfson , as published by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· July 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Isaiah Santos, a 6-foot-5 small forward from Texas, has chosen to join the Gophers.
The University of Minnesota's men's basketball program has received a commitment from a top-ranked recruit. Isaiah Santos, a 6-foot-5 small forward from Texas, has chosen to join the Gophers. He is considered one of the top 100 players nationally and is the first commitment for the Class of 2027.
Santos made his decision after taking an official visit to the university last week. He had also visited other schools, including Texas Tech, Butler, and Colorado, over the summer. Further details about Santos' commitment and his decision to join the Gophers are available through an interview with him, which can be watched online.
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Category: local Published: July 31, 2026 Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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