Minnesota might be known for its hockey, but 65 basketball players would disagree with that statement. They are Minnesota natives who are playing Division I basketball this season.
Minnesota has plenty of local talent on its roster, including leading scorer Blake Hoffarber from Hopkins, who is averaging 14.8 points and a team-best 4.9 assists per game.
Trevor Mbakwe, who played at Henry Sibley and St. Bernard's, is leading the Big Ten with 10.5 rebounds per game.