Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens News

Nick Petronio - Decent two-way play as sixth man Petronio (knee) logged six points (2-7 FG, 2-7 3Pt), two steals, one rebound and one assist across 28 minutes during Delaware's preseason loss to Towson.

Impact Even though Petronio did not Saturday's game, he logged the most minutes off Delaware's bench. By logging multiple three-pointers made and steals, he potentially showcased his best skills for the Blue Hens moving forward. Petronio will be difficult to gauge, as he has no in-game experience from his time with Boston College.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jameel Brown - Eased into preseason action Brown (lower leg) logged zero points (0-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and one assist across 15 minutes during Delaware's preseason loss to Towson.

Impact Brown was Delaware's only starter to log fewer than 20 minutes, and there have been no reports of a continued or new injury. He started each of his four games for last season's Blue Hens, averaging 9.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.0 three-pointers made and 1.8 steals.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kachi Nzeh - Joining Delaware Nzeh has committed to Delaware on Tuesday.

Impact Nzeh will spend the final year of his college eligibility at Delaware, where he figures to see time at both forward roles. He averaged a career-best 11.7 points per game in 32 starts for Little Rock in the 2025-26 campaign.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Petronio - Moving to Delaware Petronio has committed to Delaware, according to Jeff Borzello of ESPN.com.

Impact Petronio has missed the last two seasons while suffering two separate ACL injuries. It remains to be seen how much he'll be able to play in the 2026-27 campaign.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Steven Solano - Lands at Delaware Solano (undisclosed) will transfer to Delaware, per Feathers and Field Goals.

Impact Solano spent two seasons at St. Joseph's, but only appeared in 14 games total. Now, he'll take his talents to the Blue Hens, where he should have three years of eligibility remaining.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

DeShawn Harris-Smith - Lands with Delaware Harris-Smith (personal) will transfer to Delaware, the program announced.

Impact Harris-Smith only played in six games last year with Georgetown, averaging 5.2 points and 2.5 rebounds. The 6-foot-5 guard will now join the Blue Hens with what should be two years of eligibility remaining if he's able to secure a redshirt for the 2025-26 season.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Devin Dinkins - Linking up with Delaware Dinkins has committed to Delaware on Saturday.

Impact Dinkins joins Delaware after spending the 2025-26 season at Manhattan, where he averaged 12.1 points and 2.6 assists per game in 32 starts while logging 33.5 minutes per contest. Dinkins should find a path toward playing regularly in Delaware's backcourt in 2026-27.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Chuck Bailey III - Transfers to Delaware Bailey has committed to joining Delaware ahead of the 2026-27 campaign, Jeff Borzello of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Bailey joins Delaware after playing the last two seasons at Nevada. The 6-foot-4 guard averaged 6.3 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.0 assists on 18.0 minutes across 33 appearances.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas' 20 lead Louisiana Tech over Delaware 81-38

Led by Avery Thomas' 20 points, the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs defeated the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens 81-38 on Saturday

MARCH 7 • Associated Press

Louisiana Tech visits Delaware after Bates' 34-point performance

Louisiana Tech visits the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens after AJ Bates scored 34 points in the Bulldogs' 76-71 victory over the Liberty Flames

MARCH 7 • Associated Press

Cavan Reilly - Still sidelined Reilly (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Saturday's game versus Louisiana Tech.

Impact Reilly has not played since the Blue Hens' opener on Nov. 3. The senior started 33 of 32 games for Delaware last year, averaging 12.4 points in 32.7 minutes.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Delaware hosts Louisiana Tech following Bates' 34-point game

Louisiana Tech faces the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens after AJ Bates scored 34 points in the Bulldogs' 76-71 win over the Liberty Flames

MARCH 6 • Associated Press

Walker leads Sam Houston against Delaware after 23-point game

Sam Houston plays the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens after Jacob Walker scored 23 points in the Bearkats' 86-81 win against the Missouri State Bears

MARCH 4 • Associated Press

Harris scores 22 off the bench, Kennesaw State takes down Delaware 90-82

Jaden Harris scored 22 points off of the bench to help lead the Kennesaw State Owls past the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens 90-82

MARCH 1 • Associated Press

Bouna Kebe - Out vs. Kennesaw State Kebe (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Kennesaw State.

Impact It'll be Kebe's 11th absence in Delaware's last 12 games. The senior has appeared in 14 contests this season, averaging 1.2 points in 5.8 minutes.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Get to Know a College Basketball Mid-Major: Conference USA

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FEBRUARY 27 • FOX SPORTS

Get to Know a College Basketball Mid-Major: Conference USA

Tyler Houser - Out for remainder of season Houser (undisclosed) will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 season, Feathers and Field Goals reports.

Impact Houser missed the previous two games as he dealt with an undiclosed injury but will not be forced to sit out the remainder of the year. The senior center closes out the year averaging 14.2 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.7 assists on 33.3 minutes across 26 appearances.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Fernandez leads Delaware against Kennesaw State after 30-point game

Delaware visits the Kennesaw State Owls after Justyn Fernandez scored 30 points in the Fightin' Blue Hens' 80-70 overtime loss to the Jacksonville State Gamecocks

FEBRUARY 27 • Associated Press

Franklin, El Moutaouakkil lead Jacksonville State to 80-70 OT win over Delaware

Jamar Franklin scored 24 points and Mostapha El Moutaouakkil added seven points in the overtime as the Jacksonville State Gamecocks took down the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens 80-70

FEBRUARY 27 • Associated Press

Bouna Kebe - Ruled out Thursday Kebe (undisclosed) is out for Thursday's game at Jacksonville State, per the Conference USA availability report.

Impact Kebe, who has not appeared in the last seven games, will miss his eighth consecutive game as he deals with an undisclosed injury. He's not played much when he's been healthy, so his absence won't make a significant impact on the contest. His next chance to suit up is Saturday at Kennesaw State.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Delaware visits Jacksonville State following El Moutaouakkil's 38-point game

Jacksonville State takes on the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens after Mostapha El Moutaouakkil scored 38 points in Jacksonville State's 82-78 loss to the Sam Houston Bearkats

FEBRUARY 25 • Associated Press

Justyn Fernandez - Scores 22 in loss Fernandez finished with 22 points (5-14 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 11-13 FT), six rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals in 40 minutes during Saturday's 78-66 loss to Middle Tennessee.

Impact While Fernandez was extremely cold from beyond the arc in the weekend loss, he made the most of his other opportunities and still dropped 22 points. The senior guard was also a force on defense, grabbing two steals and sending back a shot. He'll look to shoot more efficiently this Thursday at Jacksonville State.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Middle Tennessee wins 78-66 against Delaware

Led by Sean Smith's 18 points, the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders defeated the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens 78-66

FEBRUARY 21 • Associated Press

Tyler Houser - Sitting out Saturday Houser (undisclosed) is out Saturday for Delaware's game at Middle Tennessee State.

Impact Houser will miss his first game of the season. That's a big deal for the Blue Hens, as the starting forward averages 14.2 points and 5.4 rebounds this season 50/38/82 shooting splits.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Delaware visits Middle Tennessee following Houser's 24-point game

Delaware visits the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders after Tyler Houser scored 24 points in the Fightin' Blue Hens' 88-87 overtime loss to the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers

FEBRUARY 20 • Associated Press

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