There probably isn't another out-of-state 2019 recruit the Gophers could've signed who is more familiar with Minnesota than Tre' Williams.
Williams has family and close friends in the Twin Cities, including five-star Minnehaha Academy 2020 point guard Jalen Suggs.
Williams spoke to the Star Tribune recently about his breakout senior season, his excitement about joining the Gophers and trying to recruit his buddy Suggs.
Q: How well do you know point guard Jalen Suggs?
A: Growing up, I used to go out to Minnesota every single summer since I was 8 years old. My mom had family out there. ... We call each other cousins. Blood couldn't make us any closer.
Q: Wouldn't it be cool for you guys to play together with the Gophers?
A: No doubt. I've been in his ear nonstop. If me and him team up at Minnesota, then it could be big time.
MARCUS FULLER
