That's the common perception but I think it is more hype than fact and based a lot on the state being a hotbed of fans. Local fans alternately gripe about the Gophers missing on local talent or complain they have too much medicore local talent.

I haven't seen many of the "one that got away" ending up being huge P5 level stars. We did strike gold with Seanna Johnson, that's one they likely regret missing on.
Paige Bueckers is obviously an exception being ranked #1 but she's going elite blue blood unless Wahlen pulls a recruiting coup.