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Q&A: Ben Carlson Talks Recruiting, Gophers, College Visits and More

Ben Carlson, a 6-foot-8 junior forward from East Ridge (MN) High, is ranked as state’s third ranked player in the Class of 2020 and the number 61 prospect in the country in his class.

Carlson is averaging 15.2 points per game for the Raptors. He scored a season-high 26 points in an 83-71 win over Cretin-Derham Hall.

Carlson helped lead the Raptors to a 23-6 record last year, losing to Cretin-Derham Hall 62-52 in the Class AAAA Section 4 finals.

Gopher Hole recently caught up with Carlson to talk recruiting and his junior season.

Gopher Hole: Breakdown Sports has you ranked as the number one team preseason.