Austin Parks - College Basketball News & Rumors

Scott's deep 3-point bomb sends Akron past Toledo, 79-76 for 3rd straight MAC crown

Reserve Shammah Scott scored 12 points and his 25-foot, 3-point basket with six seconds left helped Akron to a 79-76 win over Toledo in the Mid-American Conference title game

MARCH 15 • Associated Press

Blyden leads Toledo over Bowling Green 77-76 in Mid-American Conference Tournament

Leroy Blyden Jr. led the Toledo Rockets with 23 points as the Rockets defeated the Bowling Green Falcons in the Mid-American Conference Tournament 77-76 on Thursday

MARCH 12 • Associated Press

Blyden scores 22 as Toledo downs Ohio 79-67

Led by Leroy Blyden Jr.'s 22 points, the Toledo Rockets defeated the Ohio Bobcats 79-67 on Saturday

MARCH 1 • Associated Press

Wilson's 18 lead Toledo past Western Michigan 90-79

Led by Sonny Wilson's 18 points, the Toledo Rockets defeated the Western Michigan Broncos 90-79

FEBRUARY 12 • Associated Press

Davis and James Madison defeat Toledo 73-71

Cliff Davis scored 18 points to lead the James Madison Dukes and Justin McBride secured the victory with a free throw with 20 seconds remaining as the Dukes knocked off the Toledo...

FEBRUARY 7 • Associated Press

Gillespie and Kent State defeat Toledo 75-72

Delrecco Gillespie scored 25 points to lead the Kent State Golden Flashes and Cian Medley sealed the victory with a 3-pointer with 42 seconds remaining as the Golden Flashes defeat...

FEBRUARY 4 • Associated Press

Blyden, Wilson lead Toledo past Bowling Green 73-72

Leroy Blyden Jr. scored 16 points to lead Toledo and Sonny Wilson knocked down the game-winning 3-pointer with eight seconds left as the Rockets knocked off Bowling Green 73-72

JANUARY 25 • Associated Press

Bettiol scores 20 as UMass takes down Toledo 84-82

Led by Leonardo Bettiol's 20 points, the UMass Minutemen defeated the Toledo Rockets 84-82 on Tuesday

JANUARY 21 • Associated Press

Toledo knocks off Central Michigan 78-75

Led by Kyler Vanderjagt's 23 points, the Toledo Rockets defeated the Central Michigan Chippewas 78-75 on Saturday

JANUARY 3 • Associated Press

Prather's 17 points, 10 boards lead Robert Morris past Toledo 75-70

Led by Ryan Prather Jr.'s 17 points and 10 rebounds, the Robert Morris Colonials defeated the Toledo Rockets 75-70 on Saturday

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Austin Parks, London Praytor lead Toledo over D-II's Central State (Ohio) 102-58

Austin Parks and London Praytor posted double-doubles to lead the Toledo Rockets past D-II's Central State (Ohio) Marauders 102-58

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Lundblade scores 22, Belmont knocks off Toledo 87-72 for the Coconut Hoops championship

Led by Tyler Lundblade's 22 points, the Belmont Bruins defeated the Toledo Rockets 87-72 on Wednesday

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Craig and Blyden each score 18 in Toledo's 92-75 victory over Youngstown State

Led by Sean Craig's 18 points, the Toledo Rockets defeated the Youngstown State Penguins 92-75 on Wednesday

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Blyden's 20 help Toledo defeat Detroit Mercy 90-83

Led by Leroy Blyden Jr.'s 20 points, the Toledo Rockets defeated the Detroit Mercy Titans 90-83 on Saturday

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Former Ohio State center announces transfer destination Former Ohio State center Austin Parks has announced a transfer to the University of Toledo according to his social media on Wednesday.

APRIL 16, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Commits to Toledo Parks announced via social media that he has committed to joining Toledo for the 2025-26 campaign.

Impact Parks joins Toledo after two years with Ohio St. in search of more playing opportunity. The sophomore center averaged less than 10 minutes on 15 appearances during the 2024-25 season.

APRIL 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ohio State basketball center to enter the transfer portal In the first of what could be many moves with the Ohio State basketball roster, center Austin Parks announced intentions to enter the transf...

MARCH 19, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Heading to portal Parks has entered the transfer portal, Adam Jardy of The Columbus Dispatch reports.

Impact Parks made 15 appearances for the Buckeyes in the 2024-25 season, but he averaged a mere 8.3 minutes per game while coming off the bench. He'll look to earn a bigger role in another program in the upcoming 2025-26 campaign.

MARCH 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Sunday Parks (undisclosed) is available Sunday against Michigan.

Impact Parks appears poised to rejoin the Buckeyes after missing their previous eight games. The sophomore center averaged 1.4 points and 0.9 rebounds across 8.8 minutes in 12 games earlier this season.

FEBRUARY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Huskies Parks (undisclosed) is listed as out for Ohio State's game against Washington.

Impact Parks will now miss his eighth straight game. It remains unclear what the guard is dealing with, but he's only played 12 games this season and averages just 8.8 minutes when he does play.

FEBRUARY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return Monday Parks (undisclosed) is not on the injury report for Monday's game against Iowa.

Impact Parks has struggled to see the court regularly, but even when he's available, he doesn't play much. As such, he shouldn't have a lot of impact in most fantasy formats.

JANUARY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Boilermakers Parks (undisclosed) will sit out Ohio State's clash with Purdue.

Impact The reserve center will miss his second straight game and his seventh total on the season. Parks is seldom used even when he does play, averaging 1.4 points across 8.8 minutes.

JANUARY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Makes return Friday Parks (undisclosed) produced three points (1-1 FG, 1-4 FT), one rebound and two assists in 14 minutes during Friday's 104-60 win over Campbell.

Impact Parks, who missed the last two games due to an undisclosed injury, made his return to the floor in Friday's dominant win. He played a season-high 14 minutes and scored his first three points of the season.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out once again Parks (undisclosed) won't play against Evansville.

Impact Parks missed the Buckeyes' last game against Texas A&M with an undisclosed injury, one that appears to have carried over into game four. The reserve center totaled just 11 minutes over Ohio State's first two games, so he's not a huge loss for the Buckeyes' front court.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing vs. Texas A&M Parks (undisclosed) is out for Friday's game against Texas A&M.

Impact The reasons behind Parks' absence are unknown, but he wouldn't have played a significant role even if deemed available since he's just a backup in the frontcourt. Parks' next chance to play will come against Evansville on Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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