Daniel Rivera - College Basketball News & Rumors

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

Season over before it starts Rivera underwent foot surgery Wednesday and will miss the entirety of the 2022-23 season, Stu Durando of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Rivera is a JUCO transfer from Odessa College in Texas with three seasons of eligibility remaining. It was unclear how he would have factored in on a team like the Billikens loaded with returning talent, but he should see opportunities next year provided the recovery goes as planned.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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