University of Minnesota Athletics
2016-17 Men's Basketball Roster

Stephon Sharp
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Position:
- Guard
- Hometown:
- Bloomington, Minn.
- High School:
- Hopkins
2016-17Â |Â Sophomore Season:
Appeared in nine games - sank a pair of free throws against UL-Lafayette (11/11) - grabbed a steal at Florida State (11/28) - dished an assist against Georgia Southern (12/9) - appeared in two minutes of play against Nebraska (3/2).
2015-16 | Freshman Season:
Appeared in 15 games, including four starts - posted three double-digit scoring games - made collegiate debut against ULM (11/15) - scored three points, two assists, one block and a rebound against Chicago State (12/16) - recorded a block and an assist at Nebraska (1/12) - started and scored 19 points, adding three rebounds, one steal and one assist at Illinois (2/28) - led all players with 16 points and added four rebounds and three assists against Wisconsin (3/2) - scored 13 points, five rebounds, two assists and a block at Rutgers (3/5) - recorded six points, one rebound and an assist vs. Illinois (3/9 - BTT).
High School:
Was a three-time letterwinner for the Royals - averaged more than 15 points, six rebounds and two assists per game during his senior season - as a junior, scored 10 points and three rebounds per game - was a member of the state runner-up and Lake Conference and section championship teams - team finished as the top-ranked Class 4A school in the state of Minnesota - National Honor Society member.
Personal:
Parents are Rebecca and Darryl Sharp - has a younger sister, Saige - uncle, Duer Sharp played football at Wisconsin and is the commissioner of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) - lists playing in 2012 and 2014 state championships as biggest sports thrill - plans to major in sports management.