Chase McCarty - College Basketball News & Rumors

Projected as breakout candidate McCarty is a breakout candidate for Iowa State's 2026-27 season, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Since mid-February, McCarty has logged a regular role as part of Houston. He not only recorded 15.7 minutes per game but also averaged 5.5 points and 3.0 rebounds, decent for his allotted time. Last season, Houston primarily relied on both 2026 draftees and seniors, so McCarty may log a significantly better role next season.

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Staying with Houston McCarty will stay with Houston for the 2026-27 season, Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact McCarty averaged just 12.2 minutes per game as a freshman in 2025-26. He shouldn't have much of a chance to start in the program in 2026-27, though he should see decent minutes off the bench.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Illinois clamps down on Houston for a 65-55 March Madness win to reach Elite Eight

David Mirkovic had 14 points and 10 rebounds, and third-seeded Illinois flexed its defensive muscles to eliminate last year’s national runner-up from the NCAA Tournament, beating H...

MARCH 27 • Associated Press

Plays off bench Saturday McCarty (undisclosed) racked up 10 points (3-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and one rebound in 19 minutes during Saturday's 79-74 loss to Arizona.

Impact McCarty was healthy enough to play 19 minutes off the bench, but he couldn't avoid the defeat against Arizona. McCarty ends the regular season with averages of 4.0 points, 2.4 rebounds and 0.4 steals per game while logging just 11.8 minutes per contest.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Saturday McCarty (undisclosed) will be a game-time call for Saturday's game against Arizona.

Impact McCarty played nine minutes and went scoreless in the win over Kansas on Friday. Even if he's cleared to play in this Big 12 Tournament final, he won't have much of an impact from a fantasy perspective.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Producing in expanded role McCarty notched 20 points (7-10 FG, 6-9 3Pt) and four rebounds over 22 minutes during Saturday's 82-75 win over Oklahoma State.

Impact It was a season-best scoring effort for McCarty, whose six triples were double his previous high mark for the season. The freshman reserve reached double figures for the third time this season with two of those efforts coming in the last three. His recent surge in production coincides with an uptick in playing time as McCarty has seen 20.3 minutes of action over the last four games after averaging just 9.8 minutes while recording two DNPs through the first 27 games.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

No. 5 Houston takes out the frustration of 3 straight losses with a 102-62 win over Colorado

Milos Uzan had 26 points and six assists, Joseph Tugler scored 14 and No. 5 Houston snapped its three-game losing streak with a 102-62 win over Colorado

FEBRUARY 28 • Associated Press

Off injury report McCarty (wrist) is available for Wednesday's game against UCF.

Impact McCarty missed Houston's most recent game due to a wrist injury, but the freshman forward has been given the green light to suit up Wednesday. McCarty is averaging 3.4 points and 2.2 rebounds over 10.2 minutes per game this season.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out Saturday McCarty (wrist) didn't play in Houston's 76-54 win over Cincinnati.

Impact McCarty was deemed a game-time call for the Cougars, but he wound up sitting out Houston's easy win over Cincinnati on Saturday. The bench guard, who averages 3.4 points and 2.2 assists, will look to return to action on Feb. 4 against Central Florida.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Saturday McCarty (wrist) is a game-time call for Saturday's game against Cincinnati, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact McCarty was limited to just one minute of action during Wednesday's 79-70 win over TCU after suffering a left wrist injury. He's been limited to a bench role this season, so if he's out, he's not expected to have a big impact in Houston's rotation. McCarty is averaging 3.4 points and 2.2 rebounds in 10.2 minutes per game across 20 bench outings in 2025-26.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Top freshman Kingston Flemings scores 25, Emanuel Sharp has 23 as No. 10 Houston beats TCU 79-70

Houston freshman Kingston Flemings scored 25 points, Emanuel Sharp had 23 and the 10th-ranked Cougars won 79-70 at TCU

JANUARY 29 • Associated Press

Scheduled for MRI McCarty (wrist) will undergo an MRI Thursday, Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact McCarty was limited to just one minute of action during Wednesday's 79-70 win over TCU, exiting with a left wrist injury in the contest. The 6-foot-5 freshman, who has been effective as a deep bench option this season, will undergo additional testing tomorrow.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Milos Uzan's 17 points leads No. 7 Houston in 77-48 win over West Virginia

Milos Uzan scored 17 points, Emanuel Sharp added 13 points and No. 7 Houston won its 10th straight game, 77-48 over West Virginia

JANUARY 14 • Associated Press

Sharp scores 22 points to lead No. 8 Houston over No. 14 Arkansas, 94-85

Emanuel Sharp scored 22 points, Kingston Flemings added 21 and No. 8 Houston used some excellent long-range shooting to beat No. 14 Arkansas 94-85

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Takes advantage of opportunity McCarty closed with 15 points (4-5 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one block across 14 minutes during Saturday's 99-57 win over New Orleans.

Impact McCarty took advantage of the blowout to post his best numbers of the season, tallying 15 points off the bench while adding six boards in the win. The freshman reserve reached double figures in minutes for the third-consecutive game and showed off his capabilities from long range, draining 3-of-4 from downtown during his career night. Expect performances like Saturday's to be few and far between for the young forward, who has averaged just seven minutes per contest in games decided by 10 points or fewer.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 7 Houston gets balanced offense in 99-57 win over New Orleans

No. 7 Houston has a four-game winning streak

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Foot healthy McCarty (foot) logged zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and one rebound across six minutes during Houston's 61-52 win Sunday against Mississippi State in Rosenberg.

Impact Back in May, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports announced that Houston's 2025-26 season would include a rotation role for McCarty. While that is the case, UH's latest game suggests that he will be a role player.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will undergo medical evaluation McCarty (foot) will undergo a medical evaluation, according to Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle.

Impact McCarty's left foot suffered a sprain Friday. Because he recently attended Houston and Texas' soccer game Sunday, then is when his injury became public. McCarty wore a protective boot, which the redshirt freshman will continue to wear for one week.

AUGUST 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will be part of Houston rotation McCarty (redshirt) will be part of Houston's rotation, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact For the NCAA's 2024-25 season, McCarty used a redshirt. Thus, he maintained his collegiate eligibility's freshman year.

MAY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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