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Minnesota Basketball: Gophers land PG Ta’Lon Cooper in the transfer portal

The biggest need of the offseason for the Gophers was point guard. After securing a commitment from Dawson Garcia to play inside, Ben Johnson and staff have landed a point for their second transfer this offseason.

Ta’Lon Cooper

Ht: 6’4”
Wt: 190
Former school: Morehead State

In his third season playing for the Eagles, Cooper averaged 9.1 points, 5.9 assists and 4.5 rebounds per game. He made the Ohio Valley 1st team All-Conference. His Eagle’s team finished 3rd in the OVC and came close to knocking off undefeated Murray State in the OVC Championship game.