The Gophers have finalized their roster for the 2026-27 season, but recruiting never stops. They signed three scholarship freshmen in the 2026 high school cycle, two of whom are from Minnesota. Here are the top local prospects in the 2027 high school class that Gophers fans should know.Baboucarr Ann, G (Maple Grove)Ann is far and away Minnesota's No. 1 in-state target in the 2027 cycle. Re-offering him a scholarship and getting him on campus for an unofficial visit last June was a priority for Niko Medved after taking over the program. He has returned to campus a few times since, but the Gophers will have to recruit against some of the other top college programs in the area, mainly Wisconsin and Iowa State.Ann is a consensus four-star prospect and a top-60 player in the country, according to the 247Sports Composite. He plays high school basketball at Maple Grove, and he's currently playing his final AAU season with D1 Minnesota. A commitment from the 6-foot-5 wing would be a game-changer for Medved's program.Ahmed Nur, F (Hopkins)Nur is the top-ranked player in the state, according to 247Sports, and No. 2 behind Ann, according to Rivals. He has been a fast-rising prospect, and he's a four-star on both services. The Gophers had yet to offer him a scholarship, but they've shown preliminary interest. He currently holds offers from Arizona State, Washington, Mississippi State, West Virginia and San Diego State.— Travis Branham (@TravisBranham_) May 22, 2026The 6-foot-8 forward plays his high school ball for Hopkins, and he plays on the 3SSB AAU circuit. A recent article from National Basketball Analyst for 247Sports, Travis Branham, makes it seem like momentum could be building with the Gophers. It's still relatively early in the cycle, but he's certainly a name to keep an eye on. He could continue to rise up recruiting boards very quickly.