Curtis Givens III - College Basketball News & Rumors

Heading to Columbus Givens has committed to play for Ohio State for the 2026-27 season, per On3.com.

Impact Givens will join the Buckeyes following a single season with Memphis. The 6-foot-3 sophomore averaged 9.4 points per game across 25 contests for the Tigers this past season. He will retain two years of eligibility with Ohio State moving forward.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Plans to enter portal again Givens plans to enter the NCAA's transfer portal, according to Joe Tipton of On3.

Impact After a college transfer from Louisiana State benefited Givens, he will use the NCAA's portal once again. The point guard not only became Memphis' primary PG (even more impressive considering his ex-teammates' experience) but statistically improved overall.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Memphis Tigers take on the Tulane Green Wave in AAC Tournament

The Memphis Tigers and Tulane Green Wave meet in the AAC Tournament

MARCH 10 • Associated Press

Enis scores 20 as South Florida knocks off Memphis 87-66

Led by Wes Enis' 20 points, the South Florida Bulls defeated the Memphis Tigers 87-66 on Thursday

FEBRUARY 20 • Associated Press

Starting Thursday night Givens (undisclosed) is starting for Memphis on Thursday night at South Florida, per Jason Munz of The Memphis Commercial Appeal.

Impact Givens was listed as questionable, but the sophomore guard -- who's started the last three games for the Tigers -- is available and starting Thursday night in Tampa Bay. Givens averages 9.7 points, 1.8 rebounds and 2.2 assists.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to play in Tampa Givens (undisclosed) is questionable Thursday night at South Florida.

Impact Givens has started the last three games for Memphis, and averages 12.3 points and 3.0 assists in that span. However, he's in danger of missing his first game since a two-game stretch of absences from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Utah State takes down Memphis 99-75

Michael Collins Jr. had 24 points and Mason Falslev scored 20 to help the Utah State Aggies beat the Memphis Tigers 99-75

FEBRUARY 15 • Associated Press

Puts up 17 points Givens registered 18 points (5-12 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 5-5 FT), four rebounds and two assists over 32 minutes during Saturday's 99-75 loss to Utah State.

Impact Givens has started the last three games for the Tigers whose roster is in flux. Zachary Davis and Hasan Abdul Hakim were suspended indefinitely prior to the game and Quante Berry sat out with a concussion. The 6-3 sophomore had his best scoring game in conference play and has averaged 12.3 points in his latest starts. Memphis will look to snap a two-game losing streak on Thursday against South Florida, which is in first place in the American Conference.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Bradshaw's 16 lead Memphis past Charlotte 77-54

Aaron Bradshaw scored 16 points, Julius Thedford had 11 points and 11 rebounds and three steals, and the Memphis Tigers defeated the Charlotte 49ers 77-54

FEBRUARY 8 • Associated Press

Returns from two-game absence Givens (knee) posted eight points (2-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-5 FT), five rebounds and three assists across 28 minutes during Thursday's 90-80 victory over UAB.

Impact Givens had missed the two previous games, but was able to play significant minutes off the Tiger bench as the team snapped a two-game losing streak. The 6-3 sophomore is averaging 9.1 points on 44.5 percent from the field. Memphis takes aim at surprising Charlotte on Sunday.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Available Thursday Givens (knee) is available for Thursday's game at UAB, Roman Cleary of Bluff City Media reports.

Impact Givens, who missed the last two games, will be available for Thursday's contest. He is not in the starting five, but he's set to be available off the bench. He's averaging 9.2 points, 1.7 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.2 steals per game this season.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable at UAB Givens (knee) is questionable for Thursday's game at UAB, per the AAC availability report.

Impact Givens, who has missed the last two games due to a knee injury, is questionable to make his return to the court Thursday. He's averaging 9.2 points per game in 14 appearances (seven starts) this season, so his return would be a nice boost for the Tigers if he can play.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Tulane Givens (knee) is out for Sunday's game against Tulane, according to Parth Upadhyaya of The Daily Memphian.

Impact Givens' injured knee required more than several days to recover. After the weekend, Memphis' next game is scheduled for Thursday at UAB.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Thursday Givens is out for Thursday's game against Florida Atlantic with a knee injury, Nick New of Memphis JRSM reports.

Impact Givens was not dressed out with the team and was not partaking in pregame warmups. It's unclear when exactly he got injured but coach Penny Hardaway only labeled him as day-to-day on his pregame radio show. Givens has started the last four games, averaging 11 points over that span. Sincere Parker (ankle) or Julius Thedford are candidates to join the starting lineup in Givens' place.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Vanterpool leads Florida Atlantic against Memphis after 22-point game

Florida Atlantic visits the Memphis Tigers after Devin Vanterpool scored 22 points in the Owls' 89-75 loss to the South Florida Bulls

JANUARY 28 • Associated Press

Wichita State earns 74-59 victory over Memphis

Kenyon Giles and Karon Boyd each had 14 points in Wichita State’s 74-59 victory against Memphis on Saturday

JANUARY 24 • Associated Press

Green leads Tulsa against Memphis after 26-point showing

Tulsa hosts the Memphis Tigers after David Green scored 26 points in Tulsa's 99-77 win against the UAB Blazers

JANUARY 20 • Associated Press

Sincere Parker scores 22 to help Memphis hand UTSA 11th straight loss, 95-69

Sincere Parker scored 22 points off the bench to help lead Memphis to a 95-69 victory over UTSA, handing the Roadrunners an 11th straight loss

JANUARY 19 • Associated Press

Givens' 12 lead Memphis over Temple 55-53

Led by Curtis Givens III's 12 points, the Memphis Tigers defeated the Temple Owls 55-53

JANUARY 15 • Associated Press

Starts, scores 12 Givens contributed 12 points (5-12 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 0-2 FT), four rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals in a season-high 33 minutes during Wednesday's 55-53 victory over Templ...

Impact The 6-3 sophomore had not started since Nov. 16 and missed five games with a thigh injury in early December. He had been limited to a combined 12 points in his three previous games, but was able to score well in the big win over the Owls. Givens hit double digits for the fifth time this season.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

McDaniel has 23, Memphis defeats Alabama State 88-67

Led by Dug McDaniel's 23 points, the Memphis Tigers defeated the Alabama State Hornets 88-67 on Monday

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Available at MSU Givens (thigh) is available for Saturday's game at Mississippi State, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Because of a bruised thigh, Givens did not play five games that Memphis logged in between Nov. 25 and Saturday. Givens is averaging 7.4 points, 1.6 rebounds and 1.4 steals this season.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out vs. Commodores Givens (thigh) is out against Vanderbilt on Wednesday night, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Givens will now miss his fifth straight game. The sophomore guard averages 7.4 points, 1.6 assists and 1.4 steals this season, and his next chance to play will come on Dec. 20 against Mississippi State.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Saturday Givens (thigh) has been ruled out for Saturday's matchup versus Lousville, per Parth Upadhyaya of DailyMemphian.com.

Impact Givens will miss a fourth straight contest as he continues to battle a thigh injury. The 6-foot-3 guard will now aim to make his return during Wednesday's matchup versus Vanderbilt.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Appears unlikely vs. Cards Givens (thigh) looks doubtful for Memphis' tilt with Louisville on Saturday, per Parth Upadhyaya of DailyMemphian.com.

Impact Givens has missed three straight contests and appears to be headed to a fourth absence. He and his backcourt mate Julius Thedford are both long-shots to play, as head coach Penny Hardaway said "I don't think we'll have Julius, (and) I don't think we'll have Curtis either." Givens averages 7.4 points and 1.6 assists this season.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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