AJ Brown - College Basketball News & Rumors

Comes off bench in exhibition Brown (shoulder) played nine minutes off the Gator bench and provided three points (1-4 FG, 1-3 3Pt), three rebounds and an assist in the overtime exhibition loss to Baylor on Sund...

Impact Brown played on the scout team last season as he recovered from shoulder surgery. The 6-4 senior hit 38.8 percent of his 3-pointers in 2024-25 when he averaged 13.2 points for Ohio. The older brother of Isaiah Brown could be a key bench player for the Gators.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Florida center Rueben Chinyelu is coming back for his senior season

Florida center Rueben Chinyelu is staying in college for his senior year

MAY 21 • Associated Press

Florida's Rueben Chinyelu declares for the NBA Draft while maintaining college eligibility

Florida center Rueben Chinyelu is entering the NBA Draft while maintaining his college eligibility

APRIL 20 • Associated Press

Will return to Florida Brown will return to Florida for the 2026-27 season, according to Kyle Lander of SI.com.

Impact Brown and his brother Isaiah are the latest two players who have decided to return to the Gators for the 2026-27 campaign, the same as Boogie Fland and Urban Klavzar. The junior guard didn't make a single appearance for the Gators in 2025-26 but will aim to have a bigger role in the rotation in 2026-27.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

After years of driveway battles, Isaiah and AJ Brown bring brotherly competition to the Gators AJ and Isaiah Brown are the first pair of brothers on a Florida men’s basketball team since Dwayne and Travis Schintzius in the 1989-90 seas...

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

Todd Golden says Boogie Fland, AJ Brown cleared from injuries for Florida basketball Todd Golden confirmed Boogie Fland and AJ Brown are cleared for full basketball-related activities after the duo were dealing with injuries.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Fully cleared Brown (shoulder) has been fully cleared for basketball activities, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Brown, a transfer from Ohio, missed the final three games of the Bobcats' season with a shoulder ailment. Prior to his injury, he put together a career year, averaging 13.2 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.3 steals while starting 29 games. The 6-foot-4 guard, now on a Florida Gators team looking to repeat as national champions, was hoping to be cleared by September and that's come to fruition. With no limitations, Brown is now ready to roll for head coach Todd Golden's squad and should be a significant part of the Gators' rotation during the 2025-2026 campaign.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hopes to be cleared by September Brown (shoulder) hopes to be fully cleared for basketball-related activities by September, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Back in March, Brown suffered a shoulder injury, which continues to affect him this August. But in less than one month, the guard looks to get clearance and establish himself as a legitimate option in Florida's top-heavy rotation. Boogie Fland, Xaivian Lee and Thomas Haugh are expected to be UF's primary perimeter going into their next season.

AUGUST 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ohio transfer guard AJ Brown signs with Florida basketball, per report Former Ohio University guard AJ Brown has officially signed with Florida basketball through the NCAA transfer portal for the 2025-26 season.

MAY 15, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Florida basketball gets commitment from former Ohio guard AJ Brown via transfer portal Florida basketball signed its second player out of the transfer portal this spring with the commitment of former Ohio Bobcats guard AJ Brown...

APRIL 24, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Orlando's AJ Brown joins Todd Golden's national champion Gators from Ohio U Former Orlando Christian Prep standout AJ Brown will transfer to UF to join Todd Golden’s Gators and team up with his younger brother Isaiah...

APRIL 24, 2025 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

Joining reigning champs Brown has committed to play for Florida for the 2025-26 season, per Keegan Popoe of On3.com.

Impact Brown will join the Gators following three years with Ohio. The 6-foot-4 sophomore was a star for the Bobcats this past season, averaging 13.2 points and 3.2 rebounds per game on 47/39/82 splits. He will retain two years of eligibility with Florida moving forward.

APRIL 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Florida basketball to host transfer guard AJ Brown for official visit Florida is hosting former Ohio guard AJ Brown for an official visit as the Gators look to add experience and depth to their backcourt.

APRIL 21, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Hits portal Brown has entered the transfer portal, Pete Nakos of On3.com reports.

Impact Brown will search for a new team after a three-year career with Ohio. The 6-foot-4 guard closed out this past campaign averaging 13.2 points 3.2 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.3 steals on 26.6 minutes per game.

APRIL 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Toledo Rockets play in MAC Tournament against the Ohio Bobcats

MARCH 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Ohio earns 75-66 win over Miami of Ohio

Led by AJ Clayton's 20 points, the Ohio Bobcats defeated the Miami RedHawks 75-66

MARCH 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Miami (OH) visits Mitchell and Ohio

MARCH 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Brown's 14 help Ohio knock off Central Michigan 57-55

Led by AJ Brown's 14 points, the Ohio Bobcats defeated the Central Michigan Chippewas 57-55

JANUARY 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores 14 in return to action Brown (shoulder) accumulated 14 points (5-5 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT) and two rebounds over 22 minutes during Monday's 88-78 loss to James Madison.

Impact Brown missed the final 24 games last season after suffering a shoulder injury and finally made his return to the floor in Monday's opener. He had a very efficient day, scoring 14 points on just five shots. He played 22 minutes, the fewest among the Bobcats' starters, so it'll be interesting to see if that number goes up over time as he settles back into high-level basketball.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Brown scores 28, Ohio defeats Ball State 90-70 in MAC

AJ Brown scored 28 points off of the bench to help lead the Ohio Bobcats past the Ball State Cardinals 90-70 in the Mid-American Conference Tournament

MARCH 9, 2023 • Associated Press

Plays eight minutes in return Brown scored three points (1-2 FG, 1-1 3Pt) in eight minutes during Friday's win against Akron.

Impact After missing the last three games due to an undisclosed injury, the freshman returned to the court, but was eased into action only seeing eight minutes of playing time. This shouldn't be the case moving forward, as Brown is averaging 16 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up Friday Brown (undisclosed) is warming up ahead of Friday's game versus Akron, Ashley Beachy of The Post reports.

Impact Brown could return to the lineup Friday after missing the previous three games with an undisclosed injury. If he can't play against Akron, his next chance to suit up is Tuesday's matchup with Buffalo.

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not warming up Brown is not warming up ahead of Saturday's game versus Miami (OH) and appears set to miss a second straight game, Ashley Beachy of The Post reports.

Impact Brown is slated to miss his second consecutive game with an undisclosed injury. The 6-4 freshman is averaging 10.6 points and 2.5 rebounds in 22.9 minutes per game and will try to return Tuesday at Northern Illinois.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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