MANKATO, Minn. – Minnesota State head men's basketball coach Matt Margenthaler announced the signings of two players for the 2027-28 season.  Farmington, Minn., native, Briggs Sheridan signed with the Mavericks, along with St. Louis Park, Minn., native Matthew Johnson.  
 
All signings and transfers are contingent upon admission to MSU and compliance with NCAA rules, including certification by the NCAA Eligibility Center.
 
Sheridan is a 6-9 post player who earned second team all-conference honors in 2025-26 and earned honorable mention all-conference honors in 2024-25.  He helped lead his team under the direction of head coach Tharen Johnson to the sectional title in 2023-24.  
 
"Briggs is a big, versatile player who has the ability to score at all three levels," Margenthaler said.  "He has a great feel for the game, understands how to make plays and brings a combination of size, skill and basketball IQ making him a difficult matchup.  We're excited about his ability to impact our program."
 
Johnson, a 6-6 shooting guard earned all-conference honors at St. Louis Park High School as a junior and honorable mention all-conference honors as a sophomore for head coach Arsenio Richardson.  
 
"Matthew is a long, athletic wing who has a natural knack for scoring the basketball," Margenthaler said.  "His length and versatility will allow him to be an impact player on both ends of the floor.  He has the ability to score in a variety of ways and, defensively, he can guard multiple positions.  We're excited about the versatility and competitiveness he brings to our program."
 
The No. 9-ranked Mavericks open the 2026-27 season Friday at noon CT in Kansas City, Mo., against Missouri S&T. Minnesota State's home opener is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 17, when the Mavericks host Dakota State at 7 p.m. in the Taylor Center.
 
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