Men’s basketball: Gophers add Villanova transfer Malachi Palmer
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.