Texas Tech transfer guard Nolan Groves announced his commitment to the Gophers on Wednesday, following a visit to the program this week. "COMING HOME #SkiUMah," he captioned an Instagram post on Wednesday. — Tony Liebert (@TonyLiebert) April 16, 2026 Groves was originally committed to Yale before a standout senior season at Orono High School. He averaged 34.1 points, 8.5 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 3.0 steals per game, en route to winning the 2025 Minnesota Gatorade Player of the Year. The big schools came calling, and he reopened his recruitment. Minnesota pursued Groves as a high school prospect last offseason, but Niko Medved was just recently hired. Wisconsin was also interested, but Texas Tech came in with an offer he couldn't refuse. He played his freshman season for the Red Raiders and averaged just 5.7 minutes per game on a loaded roster. Groves showcased his versatility and toughness as a 6-foot-5 guard, with 17 rebounds in his first college game against Lindenwood.…