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Nebraska's top player commits to Gophers

Elliott Eliason, a 6-11 senior center from Chadron, Neb., became Tubby Smith's first recruit from the 2010 class when he made a verbal commitment to the program Wednesday night.

September 17, 2009 at 4:00PM

Elliott Eliason made a verbal commitment to the Gophers Wednesday night, according to rivals.com.

The 6-11 center from Chadron, Neb., is Tubby Smith's first commitment in the 2010 class. He's a three-star prospect on rivals.com.

Eliason averaged 15 points, 10 rebounds and four blocks per contest during his junior season at Chadron High School.

This is a good move for Minnesota. The 6-11 talent who won Nebraska's Gatorade Player of the Year honors will start his freshman year when centers Ralph Sampson III and Colton Iverson begin their junior seasons.

The Gophers have two scholarships left for 2010 players.

Eliason's high school hoped to attend the annual Gatorade Timberwolves Shootout, a showcase for high school teams. But it wasn't financially feasible, according to Eliason's coach, Craig Nobling.

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Myron Medcalf

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Myron Medcalf is a local columnist for the Minnesota Star Tribune and recipient of the 2022 Society of Professional Journalists Sigma Delta Chi Award for general column writing.

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