The University of Minnesota basketball team officially announced on Tuesday the addition of transfer guard Akeem Springs.
Springs, a 6-4 wing who averaged 13.2 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.7 assists at Milwaukee last year, announced he had committed to Minnesota last week, filling the opening left available when freshman Kevin Dorsey transferred earlier this month.
"We are extremely excited about the addition of Akeem Springs," Gophers coach Richard Pitino said in a release. "He provides depth and versatility to our backcourt. Akeem will also add great leadership to our locker room."
Springs joins incoming freshmen Amir Coffey, Michael Hurt and Eric Curry in the Gophers' 2016 class – which is now full – and will be eligible to play right away due to graduating this spring, per NCAA rules.
