Minnesota forward Trevor Mbakwe was arrested and jailed on Monday night for allegedly violating a harassment restraining order obtained by a former girlfriend.

Mbakwe was booked into Ramsey County Jail on misdemeanor charges after he posted a message on a St. Paul woman's Facebook page.

The woman had previously filed a restraining order against Mbakwe.

"We are aware of the charges that have been filed against Trevor," Minnesota athletic director Joel Maturi said in a statement issued by the school. "Until we know all of the facts surrounding the charges it would be premature for us to have any further comment."

Mbakwe leads the Golden Gophers with 13.4 points and 10.4 rebounds per game.