Eden Prairie's Jackie Johnson, a top 100 national recruit and the top Minnesota recruit in the Class of 2012 according to Hoopgurlz, has verbally committed to play for the Gophers.

"I chose Minnesota because it is a great school that is close to home," Johnson said. "I felt like i fit in best with the team, coaches, and overall playing style here. After going on my official visit i knew inside this was the place for me."

Quote from on Jackie's decision to go to Minnesota:

"Jackie is a throwback, a Bill Russell type of player," said Andy Meinhardt, program director for Johnson's club team, the Minnesota Metro Stars. "She does what it takes to win games and makes all around her better. Minnesota is getting a true winner both on and off the floor."

The 6-2 Johnson averaged 14.2 points as a junior at Eden Prairie, helping the Eagles to a Class 4A runner-up finish.