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Men’s basketball: Gophers add Villanova transfer Malachi Palmer
TL;DR
The Gophers men's basketball team has signed Villanova transfer Malachi Palmer, a 6-foot-6 guard from Harrisburg, PA. Palmer has two years of eligibility left and averaged 4.6 points per game last season at Villanova.
Key points
- Gophers men's basketball signs Villanova transfer Malachi Palmer
- Palmer is a 6-foot-6 guard from Harrisburg, PA
- He has two years of eligibility remaining
- Averaged 4.6 points and 1.7 rebounds at Villanova
- Had a standout performance with 15 points against Seton Hall
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The Gophers men’s basketball program picked up a commitment from Villanova transfer guard Malachi Palmer on Sunday, a source confirmed to the Pioneer Press.
The 6-foot-6 native of Harrisburg, Pa., will have two years of eligibility remaining for the U.
As a sophomore at Villanova, he put up 4.6 points, 1.7 rebounds in 18 minutes per game last season. Palmer had a bigger role in March and had 11 points in Villanova’s first-round NCAA tournament game against Utah State. His best game was a 15-point outing in a win over Seton Hall on Feb. 4.
Villanova coach Kevin Willard said: “Malachi is a tough, physical guard that plays on both sides of the ball. He is an elite on ball defender and a natural scorer at the offensive end. His athleticism and size make him a perfect fit for the Big East. Malachi is a gym rat who keeps getting better, a tough shot-maker who knows how to put the ball in the basket. ”
As a true freshman at Maryland, Palmer played sparingly, only 185 minutes in 22 games.
The three-star recruit from Mt. Zion Prep in Baltimore reportedly picked the Terrapins over Seton Hall, West Virginia, Oklahoma State and Florida State.
Palmer takes one of two remaining spots on the Gophers’ roster for next season. Minnesota has now added five transfer to next year’s squad.
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Q&A
What are Malachi Palmer's stats from his time at Villanova?
Malachi Palmer averaged 4.6 points and 1.7 rebounds in 18 minutes per game during his sophomore season at Villanova.
How many years of eligibility does Malachi Palmer have left?
Malachi Palmer has two years of eligibility remaining after transferring to the Gophers.
What did Villanova coach Kevin Willard say about Malachi Palmer?
Villanova coach Kevin Willard described Palmer as a tough, physical guard and an elite on-ball defender with natural scoring ability.