Daniel Rivera - College Basketball News & Rumors

Njie and UTSA host UAB

UTSA plays the UAB Blazers after Baboucarr Njie scored 25 points in UTSA's 70-64 loss to the Temple Owls

22 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Joseph Pinion scores 23 as South Florida takes down UAB 82-69

Led by Joseph Pinion's 23 points, the South Florida Bulls defeated the UAB Blazers 82-69

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Scores 14 in loss Rivera recorded 14 points (3-4 FG, 8-11 FT), four rebounds, one assist, one block and three steals across 23 minutes before fouling out of Thursday's 82-69 loss to South Florida.

Impact The 6-7 Rivera has been a solid albeit unexceptional producer in conference play. Through six games, the Bulls are 3-3 and Rivera is averaging 13.0 points on 52.7 percent from the field and 6.0 rebounds. He may get a chance to boost his numbers next Wednesday against UTSA.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lindsay-Martin posts double-double as UAB knocks off Tulane 82-69

KyeRon Lindsay-Martin scored 19 points off of the bench to lead the UAB Blazers past the Tulane Green Wave 82-69

JANUARY 15 • Associated Press

UAB visits Brumbaugh and Tulane

Tulane hosts the UAB Blazers after Rowan Brumbaugh scored 23 points in Tulane's 85-52 victory against the UTSA Roadrunners

JANUARY 13 • Associated Press

Carlyle's 25 help Florida Atlantic down UAB 76-71

Led by Kanaan Carlyle's 25 points, the Florida Atlantic Owls defeated the UAB Blazers 76-71 on Wednesday

JANUARY 8 • Associated Press

Westry, UAB take down South Florida 109-106 in OT

Chance Westry scored 24 points, including six in double, as the UAB Blazers took down the South Florida Bulls 109-106 on Sunday

JANUARY 4 • Associated Press

Wichita State defeats UAB 75-70

Led by Kenyon Giles' 26 points, the Wichita State Shockers defeated the UAB Blazers 75-70

JANUARY 1 • Associated Press

Scores 18 in loss Rivera produced 18 points (7-9 FG, 4-5 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one block in 27 minutes during Wednesday's 75-70 loss to Wichita State.

Impact Rivera has been on a nice shooting streak. In his last four games, the 6-7 senior has converted 71.4 percent (20-of-28) from the field on his way to 13.0 points. He has scored in double digits in three of the last four games after being held to single-digit scoring in four straight games.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chance Westry's 31 lead UAB past Cleveland State 101-77

Led by Chance Westry’s 31 points, the UAB Blazers defeated the Cleveland State Vikings 101-77

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Valdes scores 26, Dowd makes game-winner to lead Troy past UAB 86-85

Victor Valdes led Troy with 26 points and Thomas Dowd hit the game-winning layup at the buzzer as the Trojans defeated UAB 86-85 on Sunday

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores nine, snags nine boards Rivera racked up nine points (4-9 FG, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and two steals over 25 minutes during Monday's 76-61 loss to Middle Tennessee.

Impact Rivera has been held to single digit scoring in his three most recent games after scoring at least 10 points in five of his first six games. The 6-7 senior has continued to hit the boards and is averaging 7.4 rebounds to go along with 12.0 points. With Evan Chatman and KyrRon Lindsay-Martin, Rivera should be part one of the best frontcourts in the American Conference.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Meyer scores 24 in UAB's 80-72 victory against South Alabama

Led by Jacob Meyer's 24 points, the UAB Blazers defeated the South Alabama Jaguars 80-72 on Friday

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Chance Westry scores 21 to propel UAB to 112-56 romp over Rhodes

Led by Chance Westry's 21 points, the UAB Blazers defeated the Rhodes Lynx 112-56

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores 20, grabs 15 boards Rivera supplied 20 points (7-13 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 5-10 FT), 15 rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal over 29 minutes during Monday's 112-56 win over Rhodes.

Impact Rivera almost had two games of production in one against a non-Division I school. He had only one assist in the first four games. The 6-7 senior pushed his averages to last year's production levels when he was with Massachusetts with 11.8 points and 8.0 rebounds through five games.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Copeland, McNeil each score 18 as NC State gets by UAB, 94-70

Quadir Copeland and Paul McNeil Jr. each scored 18 points as NC State defeated UAB 94-70 on Friday night

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores 12, grabs seven boards Rivera accumulated 12 points (6-7 FG, 0-2 FT), seven rebounds, one block and one steal across 43 minutes during Friday's 94-70 loss to North Carolina State.

Impact The Massachusetts transfer has been scoring efficiently in the paint. Through two games, he has converted 68.8 percent of his field goals and has averaged 11.0 points with 5.5 rebounds. The 6-7 senior has missed all four of his free throws. Rivera will look to convert from the free throw stripe on Tuesday against Alabama State.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Blazers Rivera has signed with UAB, the program announced.

Impact Rivera entered the portal in April after a strong season for UMass in which he started 29 games, averaging 11.9 points, 7.4 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.4 blocks. The 6-foot-6 Puerto Rican wing figures to immediately factor into the Blazers' rotation if not their starting five.

JULY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Enters portal Rivera has decided to enter the transfer portal, VerbalCommits.com reports.

Impact Rivera started in each of his 29 appearances for UMass in 2024-25, but just like it happened when he was a regular starter for Bryant in 2023-24, he'll change programs again. Aiming to feature for a third different school in three college years, Rivera enters the portal after averaging 11.9 points, 7.4 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.2 steals per game in 2024-25.

APRIL 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

McKeithan scores 30, La Salle takes down UMass in Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament 78-71

The La Salle Explorers defeated the Massachusetts Minutemen 78-71 in the Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament led by Corey McKeithan's 30 points

MARCH 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Available vs. La Salle Rivera (knee) will be available against La Salle on Wednesday, Michael Bergman of A10Talk.com reports.

Impact Rivera has missed the last three games for the Minutemen, but he'll return for the first round of the A10 Tournament against La Salle. That's big for UMass, as the forward is an every-game starter who averages 11.5 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.2 steals.

MARCH 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Saint Bonaventure hosts Diggins and UMass

UMass visits the Saint Bonaventure Bonnies after Rahsool Diggins scored 29 points in the Minutemen's 91-88 victory over the Rhode Island Rams

MARCH 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Will miss rest of regular season Rivera (knee) will miss the rest of the 2024-25 regular season, Samantha Sands of The Massachusetts Daily Collegian reports.

Impact Rivera has been a steady member of the first unit for UMass this season, but he'll miss the final week of the campaign with a knee injury. He's expected to return in time for the A10 Tournament, though.

MARCH 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rivera scores 16, UMass downs NJIT 80-68

Led by Daniel Rivera's 16 points, the UMass Minutemen defeated the NJIT Highlanders 80-68

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • Associated Press

Daniel Rivera throws down a two-handed dunk to help Bryant shrink the lead against Xavier

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

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