Trevor Mbakwe

Gophers’ Mbakwe Done For The Year
Gophers’ Mbakwe Done For The Year
Gophers’ Mbakwe Done For The Year
Gopher senior forward Trevor Mbakwe is reportedly done for the season with a torn ACL in his right knee. The injury was suffered Sunday night when the team played in Orlando, Florida in the Old Spice Classic Championship game against Dayton. Mbakwe layed on the court before he was assisted off the court without putting any pressure on the knee.
Gopher Men’s Basketball Loses; Mbakwe Hurt
Gopher Men’s Basketball Loses; Mbakwe Hurt
Gopher Men’s Basketball Loses; Mbakwe Hurt
The Gopher men's basketball team lost 86-70 in the Championship game of the Old Spice Classic in Orlando, Florida Sunday night. The more devastating loss is the injury to leading scorer and rebounded Trevor Mbakwe. Mbakwe suffered a severe knee injury early in the 2nd half while positioning himself for a rebound.
Gopher Basketball Edges DePaul At Old Spice Classic
Gopher Basketball Edges DePaul At Old Spice Classic
Gopher Basketball Edges DePaul At Old Spice Classic
The Gopher men's basketball team defeated DePaul 86-85 Thursday afternoon in the quarterfinals of the Old Spice Classic in Orlando, Florida. Trevor Mbakwe had 16 points and 12 rebounds and Rodney Williams chipped in 18 points for Minnesota. The Gophers shot 51 percent from the field and outrebounded the Deamon Deacons 37-24.
Gopher Men’s Basketball Tops Fairfield
Gopher Men’s Basketball Tops Fairfield
Gopher Men’s Basketball Tops Fairfield
The Gopher men's basketball team defeated Fairfield of Connecticut 67-57 Thursday night to improve to 3-0. Both Minnesota and Fairfield turned the ball over too much. The Gophers had 23 turnovers while Fairfield had 20. Trevor Mbakwe led the Gophers with 20 points and 10 rebounds and he did most of his damage from the free throw line where he was 16-18.
Gopher Men’s Basketball Downs Jacks
Gopher Men’s Basketball Downs Jacks
Gopher Men’s Basketball Downs Jacks
The Gopher men's basketball team defeated South Dakota State 71-55 Monday night to improve to 2-0. Minnesota trailed by 3 early in the 2nd half before overpowering the Jackrabbits. Trevor Mbakwe led the Gophers with 17 points and 10 rebounds, Ralph Sampson III had 10 points and Chip Armelin added 9 points for Minnesota.
Gophers, Mbakwe Beat Bucknell
Gophers, Mbakwe Beat Bucknell
Gophers, Mbakwe Beat Bucknell
The Gophers downed Bucknell 70-58 Friday night in their regular season opener at Williams Arena. Minnesota led by at halftime and outscored Bucknell 37-27 in the 2nd half. Trevor Mbakwe led the Gophers with 17 points and 10 rebounds, Austin Hollins added 13 points and Ralph Sampson III added 8 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists.
Gopher Men’s Basketball Beats Augustana
Gopher Men’s Basketball Beats Augustana
Gopher Men’s Basketball Beats Augustana
The Gopher men's basketball team defeated Augustana 72-60 in exhibition play Monday night at Williams Arena. Trevor Mbakwe led the Gophers with 22 points and 13 rebounds and Rodney Williams added 10 points. Minnesota freshman guards Andre Hollins (3 points) and Joe Coleman (5 points) were mostly held in check.
Gopher Men’s Basketball Tops Bemidji State
Gopher Men’s Basketball Tops Bemidji State
Gopher Men’s Basketball Tops Bemidji State
The Gopher men's basketball team defeated Bemidji State 71-58 in an exhibition game Tuesday night at Williams Arena. Trevor Mbakwe led the Gophers with 17 points and 11 rebounds, Ralph Sampson III added 15 points and Rodney Williams chipped in 10 points. Freshman point guard Andre Hollins added 6 points and 8 assists and freshman shooting guard Joe Coleman chipped in 7 points.
Gophers’ Mbakwe Gets Preseason Honor
Gophers’ Mbakwe Gets Preseason Honor
Gophers’ Mbakwe Gets Preseason Honor
Gopher forward Trevor Mbakwe is one of 50 men's college basketball players listed on the John Wooden watch list for the Wooden basketball player of the year award. Mbakwe is a 6'8 245 pound senior forward who averaged 13.9 points and 10.5 rebounds a game in 2010-2011 with Minnesota.

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