Trevor Mbakwe enrolls at Minnesota

UPDATE: Moving this to the top. Maturi has ruled that Mbakwe will be allowed to practice, but has yet to make a decision as to whether the forward will be eligible to play in games.


Former Marquette and Miami Dade forward Trevor Mbakwe has enrolled at Minnesota. That's good news for the Golden Gophers, as Mbakwe is talented enough that he will compete for a starting spot along the front line.

Problem is, he may not be eligible, at least right away. You see, a woman accused Mbakwe of assaulting her back in early April. Mbakwe says it was a case of mistaken identity and that he has four witnesses putting him at a different location.

He said, she said.

So what do you do if you're Minnesota AD Joel Maturi? Let Mbakwe suit up, even though he still has these charges pending? Or do you suspend him with the knowledge that Mbakwe may actually be 100% innocent in the matter?

Mbakwe's lawyer is trying to push the court date back until after the season, which makes Maturi's decision that much more difficult. According to Twincities.com, he'll make a decision by Tuesday.

Its a tough call. I think I would let him play. Innocent until proven guilty, right?

What would you do here?