Erick Reader is a 6-foot-8, in-state Gophers forward with size and blue-collar upside
In the 2024-25 season, Erick Reader was a low-minute Minnesota forward with limited game action, but his 6'8", 215-pound frame and rebounding background from New Life Academy make him a classic hustle-fit prospect[1][2][3]. He entered Minnesota as a preferred walk-on, and early reports highlighted a strong rebounder who averaged 13.5 points and 8.8 boards in high school, suggesting toughness, effort, and a willingness to do the dirty work rather than chase the spotlight[8][10].
