Former Gophers signee Parker Jefferson lands at Gonzaga

Originally posted on Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI
By Tony Liebert | Last updated May 2, 2025 1:04 PM ET

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Waxahachie, Texas, 2025 big man Parker Jefferson verbally committed to the Gophers last November. After the firing of Ben Johnson, he requested a release from his Letter of Intent (LOI), and he has now landed at college basketball powerhouse Gonzaga.

NEWS: 2025 Top-150 recruit Parker Jefferson has committed to Gonzaga, his agent Ryan Murphy (@Ryanmurphhoop) told @On3Recruits.

The 6-10 center was previously signed to Minnesota. https://t.co/IZFNFEI2uU pic.twitter.com/JvRHdh5jwk
— Joe Tipton (@TiptonEdits) May 2, 2025

Listed at 6-foot-9, Jefferson was very productive at Inglewood High School as a senior, averaging 16.3 points, 11.2 rebounds and 2.1 blocks per game. The latest 247Sports Composite ranks him as the 164th-best player in the class of 2025.

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Jefferson was accompanied by Jacob Ross and Kai Shinholster in Johnson's final 2025 high school recruiting class. Shinholster opted to remain with the Gophers, but Ross is still looking for a new school. Jefferson was viewed as their top commit, and he will now play for future Hall of Fame head coach Mark Few.