Akai Fleming - College Basketball News & Rumors

Riley Allenspach scores 20 and Cincinnati never trails in 95-72 victory over Dayton

Riley Allenspach scored 20 points and Cincinnati breezed to a 95-72 victory over Dayton

1 HOUR AGO • Associated Press

Ready to roll vs. Gophers Fleming (knee) is available against Minnesota on Monday night, per Scott Springer of The Cincinnati Enquirer.

Impact Fleming missed Cincinnati's second game against Green Bay with a knee ailment, but the sophomore guard is ready to return to the Bearcats. He had a good opening game against American, notching nine points, six rebounds, three assists, two steals and one block off the bench.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Green Bay, deemed day-to-day Fleming (knee) is out versus Green Bay on Thursday night and is considered day-to-day for the Bearcats, the program announced.

Impact Fleming played 17 minutes off the bench in the opener for the Bearcats, posting nine points, six rebounds, three assists and two steals in an easy win over American. Now, however, he's poised to miss game two, although considering he's day-to-day, the guard has a shot to return on Monday against Minnesota.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 10 off bench Fleming (knee) logged 10 points (3-5 FG, 1-1 3Pt), one assist and one steal across 10 minutes during Tuesday's preseason win over Oakland.

Impact Fleming's best attribute is his scoring ability. Last season, as a freshman for Georgia Tech, he logged 10.4 points per game. The sophomore's value will depend on how much he is used. In 17 games where Fleming has played at least 25 minutes, the guard logged double-digit points all but twice. Ten minutes is not a promising indicator that Fleming can continue his scoring prowess, but he may earn more playing time down the line.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

In uniform Tuesday Fleming (knee) is dressed ahead of Tuesday's exhibition against Oakland, according to Keegan Nickoson of BearcatJournal.com.

Impact Fleming is trending in the right direction toward being available after sitting out the team's previous exhibition against Illinois. His potential return would give Cincinnati another backcourt option heading into the regular season.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Fleming will not play in Saturday's match against Illinois due to a knee injury, the team announced.

Impact Fleming will miss the exhibition match as he tends a knee injury. He will aim to be available for the team's next matchup.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Commits to Cincinnati Fleming has committed to Cincinnati, On3 Sports reports.

Impact Fleming decided to move on from Georgia Tech after his freshman season, and he's now finally found his landing spot. The 6-foot-4 guard is primed for a solid role after averaging 10.4 points and 3.2 rebounds on 25.5 minutes per game this past campaign.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Entering transfer portal Fleming has entered the NCAA transfer portal, per Jeff Borzello of ESPN.com.

Impact Fleming will enter the portal following a single season with Georgia Tech. The 6-foot-4 freshman was an impact player for the Yellow Jackets this past season, averaging 10.4 points and 3.2 rebounds per game across 30 contests. He will retain three years of eligibility at his next destination.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Johnson and Davidson score 15 each, Clemson beats Georgia Tech 79-76

Butta Johnson and Nick Davidson each scored 15 points and Clemson rallied in the second half to beat Georgia Tech 79-76 on Saturday in a regular-season finale

MARCH 7 • Associated Press

Ames, Dort continue Cal's surge with 79-65 win over Georgia Tech

Dai Dai Ames scored 18 points and Lee Dort scored 16 points and California beat Georgia Tech 79-65 for the Bears’ fourth win in the last five games

MARCH 5 • Associated Press

Georgia Tech plays Cal, aims to end home slide

Georgia Tech will aim to break its seven-game home slide when the Yellow Jackets play Cal

MARCH 3 • Associated Press

McCray V scores 20, Florida State rolls past Georgia Tech 80-71

Robert McCray V scored 20 points, his ninth 20-plus point game of the season, and Florida State pulled away in the second half to defeat Georgia Tech 80-71 on Saturday

FEBRUARY 28 • Associated Press

Mikel Brown Jr. scores 19 points and No. 21 Louisville tops Georgia Tech 87-70

Mikel Brown Jr. scored 19 points, including seven during a 17-2 run midway through the second half that helped propel No. 21 Louisville past Georgia Tech 87-70

FEBRUARY 21 • Associated Press

Cole Certa scores career-high 37 points and Notre Dame tops Georgia Tech 89-74

Cole Certa scored a career-high 37 points, including a career-high seven 3-pointers, and Notre Dame rolled past Georgia Tech 89-74 to snap a five-game losing streak

FEBRUARY 14 • Associated Press

Okorie scores career-high 40 points, leads Stanford over Georgia Tech 95-72 to end 5-game skid

Ebuka Okorie scores a career-high 40 points, leading Stanford to a 95-72 victory over Georgia Tech. The game ends Stanford's five-game losing streak

FEBRUARY 8 • Associated Press

Dai Dai Ames scores career-high 29, Cal beats Georgia Tech after blowing 15-point lead

Dai Dai Ames scored a career-high 29 points and California blew a double-digit lead before the Golden Bears beat Georgia Tech 90-85

FEBRUARY 5 • Associated Press

Set to return Saturday Fleming (back) is available for Saturday's game against UNC.

Impact Fleming is set to return after a one-game absence. Don't be surprised if Fleming returns to the starting lineup right away, as he's been part of the first unit in each of his last 13 contests. Fleming is averaging 9.5 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game in a starting role this season.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Hokies Fleming (undisclosed) is out at Virginia Tech on Tuesday.

Impact Fleming has started the past 13 games for the Yellow Jackets, averaging 9.5 points and 3.8 rebounds in that span. However, he's set to miss his first game of the season as Georgia Tech travels to Blacksburg. He'll look to return on Jan. 31 back in Atlanta against North Carolina.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Carrying questionable tag Fleming (undisclosed) is questionable for Tuesday's game at Virginia Tech.

Impact It's unclear what kind of issue is affecting Fleming, but it's worth noting that he logged 20 minutes -- his fifth-lowest mark of the season -- in the win over Clemson on Saturday. If he's unable to suit up, look for Jaeden Mustaf and Davi Remagen to see more minutes in the backcourt.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

X-factor in upset Fleming closed with 16 points (5-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds and one steal across 33 minutes during Saturday's 78-74 win over North Carolina State.

Impact Fleming's outlier performance snapped a streak of five games in single digits and also matched his season-best rebounding total. The freshman did commit a season-worst five turnovers, but Georgia Tech still managed to hang on for the upset win. With a week off ahead, the Yellow Jackets next draw Clemson on Saturday.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Reeves, Washington lead 2nd-half charge in Georgia Tech's 78-74 win over Wolfpack

Kowacie Reeves Jr. scored 21 points, Lamar Washington added 18 and the two combined for 28 in the second half as Georgia Tech held off North Carolina State 78-74 on Saturday to sna...

JANUARY 17 • Associated Press

Ndongo notches double-double as Georgia Tech defeats Florida A&M 89-65

Baye Ndongo had a 15-point, 11-rebound double-double, Chas Kelley III added 14 points on 5-for-5 shooting, and Georgia Tech rolled past Florida A&M 89-65 on Sunday

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Fleming leads Georgia Tech against Florida A&M after 20-point game

Georgia Tech plays the Florida A&M Rattlers after Akai Fleming scored 20 points in Georgia Tech's 95-81 victory against the Lafayette Leopards

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores 20 points Saturday Fleming notched 20 points (4-8 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 11-12 FT), five rebounds and three assists in 30 minutes during Saturday's 95-81 victory over Lafayette.

Impact Fleming was one of three players who reached the 20-point mark in this win, with Lamar Washington (20 points, 10 assists, five rebounds) and Kowacie Reeves (20 points, nine boards) being the others. Fleming should remain a key contributor on offense for the Hokies.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Washington, Fleming and Reeves each score 20 as Georgia Tech beats Lafayette 95-81

Lamar Washington had 20 points, 10 assists and three steals, Akai Fleming and Kowacie Reeves Jr. also scored 20 points, and Georgia Tech beat Lafayette 95-81

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

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