Davion Mintz - College Basketball News & Rumors

Kentucky's Tshiebwe looks to expand his game next season

Kentucky forward Oscar Tshiebwe quickly learned that achieving his dream of being an NBA draft lottery pick requires more than being college basketball’s best player

APRIL 22, 2022 • Associated Press

Final Four fans flock to dome in return of open practices

The first open Final Four practices since 2019 had fans flocking to the Superdome to get a free and up-close view of coaches and players

APRIL 1, 2022 • Associated Press

'It's been the best decision of my life': Davion Mintz reflects on returning to Kentucky during senior night celebration Davion Mintz could’ve gotten on with his pursuit of a professional career after last season, but he wanted to win in a Kentucky uniform.

MARCH 2, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Davion Mintz described as 'ideal sixth man,' but will he win the SEC award? Kentucky’s Mintz and LSU’s Eason are among the candidates touted for the league’s Sixth Man of the Year honor.

FEBRUARY 21, 2022 • KENTUCKY.COM

Mintz scores21 points, No. 5 Kentucky beats Vanderbilt 77-69 LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Davion Mintz scored 21 points off the bench, hitting a 3-pointer during a pivotal 11-2 run, and No. 5 Kentucky overcam...

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • THESTAR.COM

Mintz has 21 points, No. 5 Kentucky beats Vanderbilt 77-70

Davion Mintz scored 21 points off the bench, hitting a 3-pointer during a pivotal 11-2 run, and No. 5 Kentucky overcame nearly blowing a double-digit lead to survive Vanderbilt 77-...

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • Associated Press

Slides back to bench Mintz will return to a bench role for Saturday's game against Kansas, Jordan Guskey of The Topeka Capital-Journal reports.

Impact Mintz played 35 minutes in his spot start against Mississippi State but produced just four points, four assists, two rebounds and a steal. With TyTy Washington back in the mix, Mintz will have to settle back into a sizable bench role, which figures to limit his minutes a bit more.

JANUARY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back in starting five Mintz will start Tuesday's game against Mississippi State.

Impact Mintz came off the bench the past three games and will rejoin the lineup with TyTy Washington (ankle) unavailable Tuesday. Mintz put up nine points (3-8 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 0-1 FT), two rebounds, and two assists in 33 minutes during his previous start this season.

JANUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not in starting lineup Mintz will come off the bench for Kentucky when they take on Tennessee Saturday.

Impact Mintz started Tuesday's game against Vanderbilt, but he will return to his normal role coming off the bench against Tennessee. Mintz has played in 13 games for the Wildcats, averaging nine points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game this season.

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Listed in starting lineup Tuesday Mintz is listed in the Wildcats starting lineup Tuesday, according to the Kentucky Men's Basketball official Twitter account.

Impact Mintz is set to make his first start of the season for the Wildcats on Tuesday against Vanderbilt. The 6-foot-3 guard averages 9.0 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 21.0 minutes this season. Mintz will replace Jacob Toppin in the Wildcats starting five.

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Eason, Pinson lead No. 21 LSU past No. 16 Kentucky, 65-60

Tari Eason capped his 13-point performance with a dunk following a Kentucky turnover with 13 seconds left, and No. 21 LSU held off No. 16 Kentucky 65-50

JANUARY 5, 2022 • Associated Press

Good shot volume in return Mintz (illness) closed with nine points (2-9 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 3-5 FT), five rebounds and one assist in 16 minutes during Tuesday's 76-64 win over Southern University.

Impact Mintz returned from a three-game absence, and while it was his lowest minutes total of the season, he still saw the most minutes among backcourt reserves and attempted the third-most shots among all Wildcats players on the evening. Kentucky as a team is shooting just 32.7 percent from beyond the arc, and that's an area Mintz can help with, as he's made 34.7 percent of his three-pointers (or greater) in each of his previous four collegiate seasons. He's on pace to shoot 38.9 percent this year after converting 37.8 percent with Kentucky a season ago.

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Coach John Calipari said that Mintz (illness) was back at practice, Jerry Tipton of the Lexington Herald-Ledger reports.

Impact Coach Cal said that Mintz made every shot in practice on Monday. He should be all good to go against Southern on Tuesday after having missed the last three games with an undisclosed illness.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not seen warming up Mintz (illness) was not seen warming up ahead of Monday's game against Central Michigan, Derek Terry of 247 Sports reports.

Impact Mintz looks set to miss his third straight game due to an illness. It's unclear if this was COVID-related or not. Kentucky won't play again until Dec. 7 which should give Mintz some time to get back to 100 percent.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Mintz (illness) remains out Friday against North Florida.

Impact An illness sidelined Mintz on Monday against Albany and will keep him on the bench for at least one more game. Whether or not he can return next Monday against Central Michigan remains to be seen.

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Monday Mints (illness) will not be available for Monday's game against Albany.

Impact Mintz is dealing with an illness and will not be able to go Monday. Kentucky will also be down Jacob Toppin and Lance Ware as well. Mintz should have a good chance of returning to the lineup Friday against North Florida.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Talented Memphis eager to end NCAA Tournament drought

Memphis has landed plenty of elite recruits, yet still hasn’t earned an NCAA Tournament bid during Penny Hardaway’s coaching tenure

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • Associated Press

No. 10 Kentucky looks to veterans, transfers for title run

John Calipari’s enthusiasm and optimism about his Kentucky squad comes from having his most experienced Wildcats roster in a while

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • Associated Press

The Courier-Journal One of the few bright spots in the worst UK basketball season since 1927 was Davion Mintz. Now he wants to repay the program he says saved his life.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • COURIER-JOURNAL.COM

Kentucky basketball: Davion Mintz kept positive attitude Davion Mintz managed to keep a positive attitude during his first season playing for Kentucky basketball despite COVID-19 restrictions and l...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • COURIER-JOURNAL.COM

Kentucky guard Davion Mintz will return for final season Guard Davion Mintz will withdraw from the NBA draft and return to Kentucky for his final season after leading the Wildcats in several offens...

JULY 1, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Kentucky guard Davion Mintz will return for final season

Guard Davion Mintz will withdraw from the NBA draft and return to Kentucky for his final season after leading the Wildcats in several offensive areas as a graduate transfer

JULY 1, 2021 • Associated Press

Eamonn Brennan: Davion Mintz announced his plans to return to... - The Athletic Davion Mintz announced his plans to return to Kentucky for the 2021-22 season and, boy, does that UK backcourt suddenly look stacked. Mintz...

JULY 1, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Kentucky outlook unclear; Calipari awaits transfer rulings

John Calipari is awaiting a pivotal ruling on the eligibility of transfers before he will know who’ll be around to help the Wildcats bounce back from the coach's first losing seaso...

MAY 28, 2021 • Associated Press

Kentucky guard Mintz enters NBA draft, has option to return

Kentucky guard Davion Mintz will enter the NBA draft but has left open options for him to possibly return to school

MAY 3, 2021 • Associated Press

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