Braeden Carrington - College Basketball News & Rumors

Enters portal again Carrington entered the NCAA's transfer portal Tuesday, Verbal Commits reports.

Impact Usually, NCAA juniors enter its transfer portal in an attempt to maximize their senior year's upside. Carrington is no exception, especially with his stock much higher than before. As part of Minnesota's basketball team, he entered the transfer portal during 2024.

MARCH 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Wright puts up 24 as No. 2 North Texas knocks off No. 10 Tulsa 77-59 in AAC quarterfinals

Led by Atin Wright's 24 points, the second-seeded North Texas Mean Green defeated the Tulsa Golden Hurricane 77-59 in the American Athletic Conference Tournament quarterfinals

MARCH 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores off bench Wednesday Carrington (undisclosed) racked up nine points (3-5 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 0-1 FT), three rebounds and one assist in 14 minutes during Wednesday's 78-68 loss to UAB.

Impact Carrington returned to action after missing four games due to injury. The junior guard will hope to get more minutes during Sunday's game against Tulane.

JANUARY 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Sunday Carrington (undisclosed) is out Sunday versus Witchita State.

Impact Carrington has now missed the pas four games as he continues to battle an undisclosed injury. His next chance to play will be Wednesday's matchup versus UAB and in his absence, Justin Amadi will get the start once again.

JANUARY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DNP Tuesday Carrington did not play in Tuesday's game against ECU as he deals with an undisclosed injury, the team reports.

Impact Carrington has missed three consecutive games as he continues to work his way back for full health. The junior guard will aim top be available for Sunday's meeting with Wichita State.

JANUARY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Carrington (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's matchup versus South Florida.

Impact Carrington will be sidelined for the second straight game as he continue to deal with an undisclosed injury. In his absence, Justin Amadi will start at power forward for Saturday's matchup.

JANUARY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Misses Charlotte game Carrington (undisclosed) didn't play in Tulsa's 69-63 win over Charlotte.

Impact It's unclear at this juncture what ailment caused the guard to miss time, but it's safe to assume the every-game starter is dealing with an injury of some kind. Carrington, who averages 8.8 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.0 assists, will get his next chance to play on Jan. 18 against South Florida.

JANUARY 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Carrington and Tulsa take down UTSA 82-77

Braeden Carrington scored 20 points to lead the Tulsa Golden Hurricane and Tyshawn Archie sealed the victory with a 3-pointer with 28 seconds remaining as the Golden Hurricane defe...

JANUARY 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Could return Saturday Carrington (concussion) has been progressing in his recovering and could play in Saturday's game versus Northwestern, Andy Greder of the Twin Cities Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Carrington has missed Minnesota's last two contests while dealing with a concussion but could suit up Saturday. If Carrington is able to play against Northwestern, he will likely serve as one of the team's primary bench options in the backcourt.

MARCH 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Indiana Carrington (concussion) is out for Minnesota's game Wednesday against Indiana, according to Marcus Fuller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune.

Impact Carrington was seen wearing street clothes during Minnesota's pre-game warmup Wednesday. The news is not all that surprising, considering he was recently in concussion protocol. Ideally for Minnesota, a few more days is all that Carrington needs before the 2023-24 Gophers finish their regular season Saturday at Northwestern.

MARCH 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available vs. FGCU Carrington (undisclosed) is available for Minnesota's game Saturday against Florida Gulf Coast, according to Marcus Fuller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune.

Impact Despite being questionable for the FGCU game, Carrington will participate in it. He logged 13 points (4-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), five rebounds and three steals during Minnesota's last game played, when the team hosted Nebraska on Wednesday.

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Saturday Carrington (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision ahead of Saturday's game against FGCU.

Impact The sophomore will be a game-time decision ahead of Saturday's game against FGCU. Carrington has averaged 6.2 points and 5.0 rebounds so far this season.

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stifled in loss Carrington supplied zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt), five rebounds and one assist over 28 minutes during Sunday's 76-58 loss to San Francisco.

Impact Carrington finished with zero points and five rebounds as the Golden Gophers were walloped by San Francisco on Sunday. The 6-foot-4 sophomore, who has been a solid contributor this season, averaging six points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 0.7 blocks on 26.8 minutes per game, was held in check by San Francisco. Carrington and Minnesota will look to get back on track Thursday against New Orleans.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores eight points off bench Carrington (leg) closed with eight points (2-4 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and two rebounds in 16 minutes during Thursday's 75-74 win over Rutgers.

Impact Carrington was not limited in Thursday's matchup after sustaining a leg injury last Saturday, playing his usual minutes off the bench. The freshman guard shot the ball well from deep on Thursday, tallying his first multi-three game since Dec. 22.

MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Should suit up Thursday Carrington (leg) returned to practice Wednesday and is expected to play in Thursday's game versus Rutgers, Marcus Fuller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Carrington hyperextended his knee in Saturday's game versus Nebraska. However, the freshman guard should continue to come off the bench Thursday.

MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Another leg injury Carrington suffered a leg injury during Minnesota's game Saturday at Nebraska, according to Ryan James of Northstar Hoops.

Impact This is the third time Carrington has hurt his leg across the Gophers' 2022-23 season. Currently, they are scheduled to host Rutgers on Thursday.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns against Penn State Carrington (leg) provided zero points (0-1 FG) and two rebounds across seven minutes during Saturday's 76-69 loss to Penn State.

Impact Carrington had been absent from Minnesota's previous seven games due to a leg injury, but returned Saturday in a seemingly limited capacity. The freshman guard will now look to expand his backcourt depth role.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up Saturday Carrington (leg) is warming up ahead of Saturday's matchup against Penn State, Marcus Fuller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reprots.

Impact Carrington hasn't played since Jan. 16 due to a leg issue. The freshman guard averaged 6.2 points and 3.9 rebounds in 21.9 minutes across 14 appearances before suffering the injury, so his potential return could provide a significant boost to Minnesota's backcourt depth.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out at least one month Carrington is out at least one month due to a leg injury, Andy Greder of the Twin Cities Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Currently, Carrington has a stress reaction to his right leg. Carrington's earliest date he can return is when the Gophers host Penn State on Feb. 18. The freshman will sit out at least nine of their games.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores six off bench Carrington accumulated six points (2-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and one steal across 20 minutes during Monday's 78-60 loss to Illinois.

Impact Carrington went scoreless in the last two games before getting back on the board Monday. While he's scored as many as 20 points in a game this season, Carrington hasn't gotten a tremendous amount of opportunities to make that a regular event.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago State visits Minnesota after Carrington's 20-point game

Minnesota takes on the Chicago State Cougars after Braeden Carrington scored 20 points in Minnesota's 72-56 victory over the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions

DECEMBER 22, 2022 • Associated Press

Five points, 10 rebounds in loss Carrington had five points (1-9 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds and one assist over 24 minutes during Sunday's 69-51 loss to Mississippi State.

Impact Carrington continues to feature from the bench but taking eight three point attempts and missing seven isn't a good way to earn a better role. He's still capable of putting up more points when he finds his form along with a good sense of winning rebounds, as he's averaging five per game on the glass.

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lackluster during debut Carrington logged zero points (0-4 FG, 0-3 3Pt), two rebounds and one block across 15 minutes during Minnesota's 69-53 loss Monday versus DePaul.

Impact Carrington was not able to make any of the four shots he attempted during his Gophers debut. He will try to redeem himself as their 2022-23 season goes on. Currently, he is expected to adjust as they continue using Ta'lon Cooper and Will Ramberg as their starting backcourt.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Monday Carrington (ankle) has been cleared to play Monday against DePaul, Marcus Fuller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Carrington missed the first two games of the season due to an ankle injury but will be available to make his collegiate debut Monday. It's not yet clear how much playing time he'll see in Minnesota's backcourt.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play against St. Francis Carrington (ankle) is out for Friday's game versus St. Francis, Andy Greder of the Twin Cities Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Despite warming up Friday, Carrington will miss his second consecutive game due to an ankle injury. Carrington's next opportunity to make his season debut will be Monday's game against DePaul.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Wright puts up 24 as No. 2 North Texas knocks off No. 10 Tulsa 77-59 in AAC quarterfinals

Carrington and Tulsa take down UTSA 82-77

Chicago State visits Minnesota after Carrington's 20-point game