Daniel Akitoby - College Basketball News & Rumors

Kenyon Giles scores 28 to lead Wichita State over UTSA 84-67

Led by Kenyon Giles' 28 points, the Wichita State Shockers defeated the UTSA Roadrunners 84-67

MARCH 2 • Associated Press

Riley and East Carolina take down UTSA 82-81

Jordan Riley scored 27 points to lead the East Carolina Pirates and Demitri Gardner made three free throws with three seconds remaining as the Pirates took down the UTSA Roadrunner...

FEBRUARY 26 • Associated Press

Starts, scores 17 Akitoby logged a season-high 17 points (8-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt), nine rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 39 minutes during Wednesday's 82-81 loss to East Carolina.

Impact After coming off the bench in the loss to Tulsa on Sunday, Akitoby started and played a season high of minutes. Coach Austin Claunch went with a six-man rotation to the benefit of the 6-9 senior. The Roadrunners lost their third straight game and host Wichita State on Sunday. Akitoby could start for the fifth time in the last six games.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

East Carolina visits Simpson and UTSA

UTSA hosts the East Carolina Pirates after Jamir Simpson scored 20 points in UTSA's 100-74 loss to the Tulsa Golden Hurricane

FEBRUARY 24 • Associated Press

Green, Popoola guide Tulsa to 100-74 romp over UTSA

David Green had 27 points, Ade Popoola scored 26 with 10 rebounds and Tulsa beat UTSA 100-74

FEBRUARY 23 • Associated Press

UTSA earns 88-79 victory over Charlotte, snaps 17-game skid

Led by Jamir Simpson's 20 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, the UTSA Roadrunners defeated the Charlotte 49ers 88-79 to snap a 17-game skid

FEBRUARY 15 • Associated Press

Riley scores 19 as East Carolina knocks off UTSA 88-72

Led by Jordan Riley's 19 points, the East Carolina Pirates defeated the UTSA Roadrunners 88-72 on Wednesday

FEBRUARY 12 • Associated Press

Starts, double-doubles Akitoby closed Wednesday's 88-72 loss to East Carolina with 16 points (7-12 FG, 2-3 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist and one steal in 31 minutes.

Impact Akitoby started for the first time since Jan. 18, but he missed two games in that span. The 6-9 senior had his first double-double of the season and set season highs across the board. The Roadrunners lost their 16th straight game and head to Charlotte on Sunday for a date with the 49ers. Akitoby did not play in the Jan. 7 loss to Charlotte.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Nelson scores 25 as South Florida defeats UTSA 109-88

Led by Izaiyah Nelson's 25 points, the South Florida Bulls defeated the UTSA Roadrunners 109-88 on Wednesday

FEBRUARY 5 • Associated Press

Returns from two-game absence Akitoby (undisclosed) accumulated a season-high 14 points (7-8 FG), eight rebounds and two blocks over 24 minutes during Wednesday's 109-88 loss to South Florida.

Impact Akitoby had his best game of the season across the board. Perhaps he just needed a break from all of the losing that the Roadrunners are doing this season. The team has dropped 15 straight games. The 6-9 senior had not scored in his three previous games before sitting out.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Wednesday Akitoby (undisclosed) is available on Wednesday at South Florida.

Impact Akitoby has missed the last two games for UTSA, but the senior forward is available once again on the road in Tampa Bay. He averages 2.8 points and 2.7 rebounds off the bench this season.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Out Wednesday Akitoby is listed out ahead of Wednesday's game against UAB.

Impact Akitoby will miss back-to-back games as he continues recovering from an undisclosed injury. He will aim to be back for next week's contest against South Florida.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Hargress scores 15 of 23 from 3-point range to send Colorado hurtling past UTSA 88-64

Barrington Hargress scored 23 points on 9-of-12 shooting including 5 of 7 from 3-point range and Colorado beat back UTSA after halftime for an 88-64 win

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Lands with UTSA Akitoby has committed to joining Texas-San Antonio for the 2025-26 season, Tobias Bass of The Athletic reports.

Impact Akitoby joins the Roadrunner after playing the previous two seasons with Morgan State in search of a better opportunity for what is likely his final collegiate year. The 6-foot-9 forward averaged 9.4 points and 7.3 rebounds on 23.9 minutes across 32 appearances, including 25 starts.

APRIL 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Top-seed Norfolk State defeats Morgan State 58-55. advances to MEAC championship game

Christian Ings scored 19 points as top-seeded Norfolk State held off No. 5 Morgan State 58-55 to advance to Saturday's Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Tournament championship game

MARCH 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Hobbs hits game-winner, scores 33 to rally Morgan State over Howard 91-90 in MEAC quarterfinal

Kameron Hobbs drove for a go-ahead layup with six seconds left and finished with 33 points to rally Morgan State to a 91-90 victory over Howard in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference...

MARCH 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Khali Horton scores 28 as Coppin State beats Morgan State 82-75 in OT

Khali Horton had 28 points to lead Coppin State to an 82-75 overtime victory over Morgan State on Thursday night in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference regular-season finale

MARCH 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Kameron Hobbs scores 20 to help Morgan State defeat Delaware State 87-81

Led by Kameron Hobbs' 20 points, the Morgan State Bears defeated the Delaware State Hornets 87-81

MARCH 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Delaware State visits Morgan State following Akitoby's 23-point game

Morgan State hosts the Delaware State Hornets after Daniel Akitoby scored 23 points in Morgan State's 75-72 victory over the Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks

MARCH 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Morgan State defeats Maryland-Eastern Shore 75-72

Led by Daniel Akitoby's 23 points, the Morgan State Bears defeated the Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks 75-72 on Saturday