Churchill Abass - College Basketball News & Rumors

New team again, commits to UCF Abass has committed to Central Florida, according to Jon Chepkevich of DraftExpress.

Impact As part of New Orleans' 2025-26 team, Abass not only logged 8.4 points per game but also averaged 5.7 rebounds. Chepkevich's announcement indicates that for the junior, Central Florida will be his fourth-ever college.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

New Orleans meets Houston Christian in Southland Tournament

The New Orleans Privateers and Houston Christian Huskies play in the Southland Tournament

MARCH 8 • Associated Press

Johnson scores 17 as McNeese takes down New Orleans 66-63

Led by Larry Johnson's 17 points, the McNeese Cowboys defeated the New Orleans Privateers 66-63 on Saturday

MARCH 1 • Associated Press

New Orleans hosts UT Rio Grande Valley after Benson's 34-point game

New Orleans takes on the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros after Coleton Benson scored 34 points in New Orleans' 94-85 victory against the East Texas A&M Lions

FEBRUARY 6 • Associated Press

Coleton Benson scores career-high 34 to lead New Orleans over East Texas A&M 94-85

Coleton Benson scored a career-high 34 points to lead New Orleans to a 94-85 victory over East Texas A&M

FEBRUARY 3 • Associated Press

Northwestern State visits Abass and New Orleans

New Orleans hosts the Northwestern State Demons after Churchill Abass scored 20 points in New Orleans' 80-62 win over the Nicholls State Colonels

JANUARY 30 • Associated Press

New Orleans wins 80-62 against Nicholls State

Led by Churchill Abass' 20 points, the New Orleans Privateers defeated the Nicholls State Colonels 80-62 on Tuesday

JANUARY 28 • Associated Press

MJ Thomas, Churchill Abass both score 20 to help New Orleans secure 89-76 victory over Lamar

MJ Thomas and Churchill Abass both had 20 points to lead New Orleans over Lamar 89-76

JANUARY 20 • Associated Press

Patrick scores 29 as Stephen F. Austin defeats New Orleans 84-79

Led by Lateef Patrick's 29 points, the Stephen F

JANUARY 18 • Associated Press

Benson hits go-ahead 3-pointer, scores 30 to lead New Orleans over Southeastern Louisiana 79-76

Coleton Benson buried a go-ahead 3-pointer with two seconds left and scored 30 to rally New Orleans to a 79-76 victory over Southeastern Louisiana

JANUARY 13 • Associated Press

Benson's 33 lead New Orleans over Tulane 85-63

The New Orleans Privateers defeated the Tulane Green Wave 85-63 on Friday led by Coleton Benson's 33 points

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Trio of Tigers helps LSU pull away for 93-58 victory over New Orleans

Michael Nwoko scored 22 points, Marquel Sutton and Pablo Tamba added double-doubles and LSU rolled to a 93-58 victory over New Orleans

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

New Orleans wins 115-73 over Southern University at New Orleans

Led by Coleton Benson's 18 points, the New Orleans Privateers defeated the SUNO Knights 115-73 on Saturday

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Will start Saturday Abass will start at center for Wake Forest during Saturday's matchup versus Detriot.

Impact Abass will make his first start Saturday as Efton Reid is out with a migraine. Abass is averaging 2.8 points and 2.3 rebounds in his first four appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't play in opener Abass sat out Wake Forest's 64-49 opening night win over Coppin State.

Impact Abass doesn't appear to be injured, so it's possible the DePaul transfer simply hasn't cracked the Demon Deacons' rotation quite yet. He averaged 3.9 points and 3.5 rebounds last season at DePaul while appearing in 30 games and staring 13.

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Enters transfer portal Abass entered the NCAA's transfer portal Tuesday, according to Travis Branham of 247Sports.com.

Impact Abass continued to be part of the Blue Demons' starting lineup until their 2023-24 season ended against Villanova on March 13. At a minimum, the games started are expected to somewhat improve his portal stock.

MARCH 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Abass will be in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Butler.

Impact The freshman will be welcomed back in the starting lineup after coming off the bench for the last two games. The forward is averaging 3.4 points and 3.2 rebounds per game this season.

MARCH 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

DePaul's Churchill Abass makes a slam dunk to trim Creighton's lead

JANUARY 28, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Becomes starter Abass will start in Saturday's outing against Butler.

Impact Abass will make his first career start while forward Da'Sean Nelson will be moved to the bench. The 6-foot-9 forward averages 2.0 points and 2.5 rebounds on 11.2 minutes per game but with a start may exceed these averages against Butler.

JANUARY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

DePaul's Churchill Abass throws down a powerful two-handed dunk against South Dakota

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

DePaul's Churchill Abass throws down a powerful two-handed flush against South Dakota