10 Photos Of Kimberly and Rachel Saunders, Former Minnesota Golden Gophers Dancers

By Brian Kalchik

10 Photos Of Kimberly and Rachel Saunders, Former Minnesota Golden Gophers Dancers

Kimberly and Rachel Saunders — No man defines Minnesota basketball more than Flip Saunders. Not only did Saunders attend and coach at the university, but all of his children attended the university, including his twin daughters Kimberly and Rachel. Here are 10 photos of the former Minnesota Golden Gophers dancers. All information comes from innovatedance.com and gophersports.com.

10. Kimberly and Rachel Saunders

Kimberly and Rachel Saunders

10. Kimberly and Rachel Saunders

Kimberly and Rachel Saunders — Both Kimberly and Rachel began dancing at the age of two.

9. Kimberly and Rachel Saunders

Kimberly and Rachel Saunders

9. Kimberly and Rachel Saunders

Kimberly and Rachel Saunders — Both got their start at the Summit Dance Shoppe, where they danced for 15 years apiece.

8. Kimberly and Rachel Saunders

Kimberly and Rachel Saunders

8. Kimberly and Rachel Saunders

Kimberly and Rachel Saunders — At the age of 10, both Kim and Rachel appeared on the national TV show 'Star Search,' where they performed a jazz routine.

7. Kimberly and Rachel Saunders

Kimberly and Rachel Saunders

7. Kimberly and Rachel Saunders

Kimberly and Rachel Saunders — At Wayzata High School in Minnesota, both danced on the High School Varsity Dance Team for four years.

6. Kimberly and Rachel Saunders

Kimberly and Rachel Saunders

6. Kimberly and Rachel Saunders

Kimberly and Rachel Saunders — Both won three state titles, and Kimberly was named All-State in her senior year while Rachel was named Honorable Mention.

5. Kimberly and Rachel Saunders

Kimberly and Rachel Saunders

5. Kimberly and Rachel Saunders

Kimberly and Rachel Saunders — Both girls were named captains during their junior and senior years.

4. Kimberly and Rachel Saunders

Kimberly and Rachel Saunders

4. Kimberly and Rachel Saunders

Kimberly and Rachel Saunders — After high school, both Kimberly and Rachel attended the University of Minnesota, the school that their father, Minnesota Timberwolves coach Flip Saunders, attended.

3. Kimberly and Rachel Saunders

Kimberly and Rachel Saunders

3. Kimberly and Rachel Saunders

Kimberly and Rachel Saunders — Both were four-year members for the Golden Gophers Dance Team.

2. Kimberly and Rachel Saunders

Kimberly and Rachel Saunders

2. Kimberly and Rachel Saunders

Kimberly and Rachel Saunders — Kimberly studied Elementary Education in college and Rachel studied Strategic Communications.

1. Kimberly and Rachel Saunders

Kimberly and Rachel Saunders

1. Kimberly and Rachel Saunders

Kimberly and Rachel Saunders — Throughout their time at Minnesota, Kimberly and Rachel won eight national championships.

Brian Kalchik is a Detroit Lions writer for www.RantSports.com. Follow him on Twitter, like him on Facebook or add him to your network on Google+.

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