Nov 22, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Cal State Fullerton Titans guard Donovan Oday (5) collides with UCLA Bruins forward William Kyle III (24) during the second half at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

Gophers reportedly showing interest in Cal State Fullerton transfer guard

Originally posted on Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI
By Tony Liebert | Last updated May 11, 2025 1:41 PM ET

Minnesota added a late commitment from Maryland guard Chance Stephens on Friday, and Niko Medved might not be done looking in the transfer portal to fill out the rest of his 2025-26 roster.

According to a X post from the Athletic's Tobias Bass on Thursday, the Gophers are one of 11 schools that have contacted Cal State Fullerton transfer guard Donovan Oday.

Since entering the transfer portal, Donovan Oday has heard from the following schools, he tells @TheAthleticCBB

Minnesota
UTEP
Arizona State
UC Santa Barbara
UAB
Florida State
Indiana
Montana
Campbell
UTRGV
SFA

He averaged 12.8 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists this… pic.twitter.com/eYy4PPXK3o
— Tobias Bass (@tobias_bass) May 8, 2025

Listed at 6-foot-2, 185 pounds, Oday averaged 12.8 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game on 42.2/31.0/76.3 shooting splits last season for the Titans. He began his career at McNeese, and he'll have one year of eligibility remaining.

With the addition of Stephens, Minnesota now has five players that would be considered point guards or shooting guards, so the addition of Oday might be a little redundant. What it does show, is that the Gophers continue to be active.

The chances of the Gophers' interest in Oday becoming much more than Bass's post seem slim, but Medved and his staff are showing a willingness to pursue all avenues for talent evaluation. With three roster spots left, more depth along the frontcourt and some added shooting seem like more pertinent needs.