The Gopher men's basketball team signed 3 players to National Letters of Intent Wednesday on the first day of the early signing period.  Two of the 3 players are from Minnesota.  The two are Hopkins forward Royce White and Robbinsdale Cooper swingman Rodney Williams.  Minnesota also signed California point guard Justin Cobbs.  The Gophers also get transfer Trevor Mbakwe from Marquette.  Mbakwe played his high school ball at Henry Sibley.  The top guys amongst this group is Royce White.  He's considered one of the top recruits in the country.