Fresh faces
A closer look at the Gophers' three freshmen:
Amir Coffey
No. 5 • G • 6-8, 195 pounds
Thursday's exhibition: He led the Gophers in minutes (33) and assists (five) to go along with six points and six rebounds.
At Hopkins: Star Tribune Metro Player of the Year and Minnesota Mr. Basketball his senior season. Led the Royals to the Class 4A state title. Is the highest-rated prospect to join the Gophers since Kris Humphries in 2003.
Eric Curry
No. 24 • F • 6-9, 235 pounds
Thursday's exhibition: The best player on the floor at times, getting a double-double (17 points, 14 rebounds) in 27 minutes off the bench.
At Southwest Christian Academy (Little Rock, Ark.): Rated as a top-100 player, Curry averaged 15 points and eight rebounds as a senior.
Michael Hurt
No. 42 • F • 6-7, 200 pounds
Thursday's exhibition: His two three-pointers, in 17 minutes of play, led the team.
At Rochester John Marshall: He was Minnesota Mr. Basketball runner-up to Coffey, and all-conference his sophomore, junior and senior seasons. First-team all-state last season when he averaged 19.1 points, 9.2 rebounds and 7.9 assists, finishing as the Rockets' career leading scorer.
