Brenton Knapper - College Basketball News & Rumors

Santa Clara wins ninth straight with 84-72 victory over Seattle

Freshman Sash Gavalyugov scored 21 points off the bench and Santa Clara won its ninth straight game with a 84-72 victory over Seattle

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Ensminger's 13 help Santa Clara down Pacific 71-56

Led by Jake Ensminger's 13 points, the Santa Clara Broncos defeated the Pacific Tigers 71-56

FEBRUARY 5 • Associated Press

Makes three threes Knapper ended with 11 points (4-5 FG, 3-4 3Pt), one rebound and one assist over 22 minutes during Wednesday's 71-56 win over Pacific.

Impact The senior was one of four Santa Clara players in double figures for the game. Knapper is shooting just 28.7 percent from beyond the arc this year, so Wednesday's game was a bit of an outlier.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Santa Clara runs winning streak to six with 104-73 victory over reeling Loyola Marymount

Brenton Knapper had 22 points, Allen Graves added a double-double and Santa Clara upped its winning streak to six by handing Loyola Marymount a sixth straight defeat, 104-73

FEBRUARY 1 • Associated Press

Returns to action Wednesday Knapper (undisclosed) totaled seven points (2-2 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and two assists in 20 minutes during Wednesday's 85-69 win over Pacific.

Impact Knapper missed Santa Clara's win over Loyola Marymount, but returned to action Wednesday night and offered seven points and two dimes. The senior guard limited his absence to one game, and his health shouldn't be an issue moving forward.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't play Saturday Knapper (undisclosed) didn't play in Saturday's 103-72 win over Loyola Marymount.

Impact The reasons behind Knapper's absence are uncertain, but Santa Clara didn't miss their senior point guard in a 31-point blowout win. Knapper will aim to return against Pacific on Wednesday, Jan. 14.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

No. 8 Gonzaga beats Santa Clara 89-77 behind 34 points and 11 rebounds from Graham Ike

Graham Ike had 34 points and 11 rebounds to power No. 8 Gonzaga to an 89-77 victory over Santa Clara

JANUARY 9 • Associated Press

Santa Clara defeats Portland 92-85

Led by Elijah Mahi's 22 points, the Santa Clara Broncos defeated the Portland Pilots 92-85 on Tuesday

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Mahi, Knapper rally Santa Clara to 63-60 victory over North Texas 63-60

Elijah Mahi had 17 points and Brenton Knapper scored the final three points to help Santa Clara rally for a 63-60 victory over North Texas

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Hammond scores 20, 6 players score in double figures in Santa Clara's 86-75 win over Minnesota

Christian Hammond scored 20 points to lead Santa Clara to an 86-75 victory over Minnesota in both team’s final game of the Acrisure Invitational on Friday night

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Available and starting Knapper (arm) is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against Louisiana-Lafayette.

Impact Knapper is back after a one-game absence, and he should continue to make his presence felt on both ends of the court for Santa Clara. He's averaging 8.8 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 2.0 steals per game in his first four outings of the season.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing vs. Idaho State Knapper (arm) is out for Tuesday's game against Idaho State, Thomas Dunn of Write for California reports.

Impact Knapper will miss a game for the first time this season. It's an unfortunate time, as the floor general was coming off back-to-back double-digit scoring performances. Knapper will aim to return against Louisiana-Lafayette on Friday.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hammond scores 27 as Santa Clara beats Nevada 98-83

Led by Christian Hammond's 27 points, the Santa Clara Broncos defeated the Nevada Wolf Pack 98-83 on Saturday

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Available Thursday Knapper (undisclosed) is available for Santa Clara's matchup against Loyola Marymount on Thursday, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Knapper will make his return to action after missign the team's previous game against San Francisco with an undisclosed injury. The junior guard has averaged 4.1 points in 13.2 minutes per game in a reserve role for the Broncos this season.

JANUARY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DNP vs. San Francisco Knapper (undisclosed) did not play during Santa Clara's win Saturday against San Francisco.

Impact Knapper will be questionable for Santa Clara's next game.

JANUARY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fully cleared Knapper (knee) is fully cleared for basketball-related activities, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact From the last game of Santa Clara's 2023-24 season until now, Knapper had been recovering from a knee injury. It is of the past though, as he is ready to begin his junior season of college basketball. There was no sophomore slump for Knapper, quite the opposite instead with his averages of 6.0 points and 2.3 rebounds across 22 games (16 started).

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remaining out Monday Knapper (knee) will not appear in Monday's matchup with St. Mary's, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Knapper will miss his second-consecutive game with a knee injury as Santa Clara faces off against St. Mary's. The 6-foot sophomore has appeared in 22 games this season (16 starts), averaging six points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.4 assists on 18.9 minutes per game. If the Broncos are victorious on Monday, Knapper's next chance to suit up will come on Tuesday night.

MARCH 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out against San Diego Knapper (undisclosed) did not play during Santa Clara's game Saturday against San Diego.

Impact According to Thomas Dunn of Write for California, an undisclosed problem caused Knapper's absence when Santa Clara defeated San Diego during the 2024 WCC Tournament's third round Saturday. Currently, it is unknown whether or not he will be available again before the tourney ends.

MARCH 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out Thursday versus Pacific Knapper (leg) is out for Thursday's game versus Pacific, Thomas Dunn of The Santa Clara reports.

Impact Knapper injured his leg in Saturday's loss at San Francisco and had to be helped off the floor without putting weight on his leg. That injury will keep him out of Thursday's contest and threatens to take more games from him moving forward. In 18 games (13 starts) this season he is averaging 5.4 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 17.2 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Saturday Knapper won't play in Saturday's game versus Portland, Thomas Dunn of The Santa Clara reports.

Impact Knapper is set for his second consecutive absence while dealing with an ankle issue, leaving the Broncos down a starting member of the backcourt. The sharpshooter will have to wait until Thursday against Pepperdine for his next chance to retake the court.

JANUARY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns against BYU Knapper (undisclosed) logged two points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and two rebounds in 11 minutes during Thursday's 81-74 win over BYU.

Impact Knapper may not be a major fantasy factor while serving as guard depth for the Broncos, but the freshman was back in action after missing the previous two games. After a key road win, Santa Clara now sits at third in the WCC with an 8-5 conference record.

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Misses second game in a row Knapper (undisclosed) missed his second consecutive game in Saturday's 71-69 victory over Loyola Marymount.

Impact Knapper averaged 13.7 mpg through the first 25 games of the season while serving as the backup point guard to Carlos Stewart, but he's now missed two games in a row, and the team hasn't provided any explanation. With Knapper sidelined, Stewart logged 33 minutes, while shooting guard Brandin Podziemski logged a full 40 minutes and picked up some extra ball-handling reps. Knapper's next chance to return will be Thursday at BYU.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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