Professional Basketball Player Trevor Mbakwe, former Minnesota Golden Gopher, stopped by the studio to tell us his story. Explains the time he found out the hype around Blake Griffin was real. What it was like being on the nike circuit. Being a part of the High School class that features the likes of Michael Beasley, Blake Griffin, OJ Mayo, Eric Gordon and Kevin Love. And what it was like competing against those guys. Talks about the unique competition/friendship he had with Cole Aldrich. Reason for leaving Henry Sibley to go to St. Bernards. And his long journey through college with many ups and downs on his way to playing in the pros. Why he had to turn down an opportunity of a shot at the NBA for guaranteed money overseas. What it's like raising a family overseas.
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