The Top 10 Minnesota players in men's college basketball who aren't Gophers

November 24, 2020 at 5:32AM
Duke forward Matthew Hurt (21) reacted after a basket against Notre Dame last February.
Duke forward Matthew Hurt (21) reacted after a basket against Notre Dame last February. (Gerry Broome • Associated Press/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

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Marcus Fuller's potential team of Minnesota natives who left the state to star around the country.

McKinley Wright, Colorado

The Champlin Park guard is a candidate for Pac-12 player of the year, ranks second in school history in career assists.

Jalen Suggs, Gonzaga

One of the top freshmen in the country, the Minnehaha Academy product could be what the Zags need for another Final Four run.

Matthew Hurt, Duke

The former Rochester John Marshall star returned for his sophomore year to bolster a national title contender.

Dawson Garcia, Marquette

The 6-foot-11 Prior Lake big man and McDonald's All-America was named Big East preseason freshman of the year.

Nate Reuvers, Wisconsin

Lakeville native is Wisconsin's top returning scorer, making him the best player for the reigning Big Ten co-champion Badgers.

The next five: Brad Davison, Wisconsin; Ish El-Amin, Ball State; Trae Berhow, Northern Iowa; Race Thompson, Indiana; Jericho Sims, Texas

Others: Jamison Battle, George Washington; Isaac Johnson, Nicholls State; Theo John, Marquette; Rocky Kreuser, North Dakota State; Steffon Mitchell, Boston College; David Roddy, Colorado State; Tyler Wahl, Wisconsin; Kerwin Walton, North Carolina; Simon Wright, Elon


McKinley Wright
McKinley Wright (Howard Sinker/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Wisconsin's Brad Davison, sidelined by a suspension, celebrated after a teammate was fouled by a Michigan State player during last Saturday's victory over Michigan State.
Brad Davison (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Theo John
Theo John (AP/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
McKinley Wright
McKinley Wright (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Jalen Suggs
Jalen Suggs (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Matthew Hurt
Matthew Hurt (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Dawson Garcia
Dawson Garcia (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Nate Reuvers
Nate Reuvers (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

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Marcus Fuller

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Marcus Fuller covers Gophers men's basketball and college basketball for the Star Tribune. He has 13 years of experience covering Twin Cities college and professional sports. 

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