Divine Ugochukwu - College Basketball News & Rumors

17 minutes in return Ugochukwu chipped in five points (2-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and one steal across 17 minutes during Monday's 80-51 victory over USC.

Impact Ugochukwu missed MSU's last game due to an illness, but was back in the starting lineup for his typical minutes workload in what turned out to be a lopsided defeat of the Trojans. The sophomore's overall output is a little too inconsistent for fantasy purposes, but he'll continue to see regular run in Tom Izzo's backcourt with a clean bill of health.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Off injury report Ugochukwu (illness) is not part of the injury report for Monday's game against USC.

Impact Ugochukwu missed the Spartans' most recent contest due to an illness, but he'll be in uniform for Monday's matchup with the Spartans. Ugochukwu has started in four straight appearances, averaging 9.3 points across 18.8 minutes during that stretch.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Friday Ugochukwu (illness) is out for Friday's game at Nebraska.

Impact Ugochukwu is out for this game due to an illness. This is not expected to be a serious issue, though, so Ugochukwu might be able to return against USC on Monday.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Friday Ugochukwu (undisclosed) is questionable for Friday's game at Nebraska.

Impact It's unclear what Ugochukwu is dealing with, as he has yet to miss a game this season and pops up on the injury report as the Spartans get set to resume Big Ten play. The guard has started the last four games for Michigan State, and is averaging 9.3 points and 1.3 assists in that span, but he'll be a game-time call in Lincoln.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Jeremy Fears Jr. Scores New Career High to Lead No. 9 Michigan State Past Cornell

Jeremy Fears Jr.'s landmark night helped the Spartans overcame a sluggish start in a big win over the Big Red on Monday night.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Jeremy Fears Jr. Scores New Career High to Lead No. 9 Michigan State Past Cornell

Ugochukwu and No. 9 Michigan State host Toledo

No. 9 Michigan State hosts the Toledo Rockets after Divine Ugochukwu scored 23 points in Michigan State's 76-72 victory against the Penn State Nittany Lions

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores season-high 23 Ugochukwu supplied 23 points (8-10 FG, 5-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, one assist and three steals over 27 minutes during Saturday's 76-72 victory over Penn State.

Impact Ugochukwu has been coming off the bench all season in favor of incumbent guard Kur Teng, but that changed Saturday, and the end result was his best scoring and minutes total of the season. It remains to be seen if that trend will continue when MSU faces off against Toledo on Tuesday.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Divine Ugochukwu Career Game Helps Michigan State Avoid Upset Bid by Penn State

Divine Ugochukwu scored a career-high 23 points, as Michigan State overcame a sloppy performance to beat Penn State on Saturday.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Divine Ugochukwu Career Game Helps Michigan State Avoid Upset Bid by Penn State

Divine Ugochukwu was UNSTOPPABLE 🔥

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

No. 9 Michigan State Spartans vs. Penn State Nittany Lions Highlights | FOX College Hoops

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Starting Saturday Ugochukwu is included in the starting rotation for Saturday's game against Penn State.

Impact Ugochukwu gets his first crack at the starting rotation, replacing Kurt Teng in the lineup. The sophomore guard will look to make an impact as he has averaged 3.9 points on 11.3 minutes across nine appearances.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gets hot, scores season high Ugochukwu provided 16 points (6-7 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, two assists and two steals across 16 minutes during Tuesday's 89-56 victory over East Carolina.

Impact Ugochukwu has served primarily as the backup point guard to Jeremy Fears over the season's first six games -- a role that has resulted in limited playing time, and until Tuesday, limited scoring. The sophomore found his shooting stroke in this lopsided matchup, but his minutes will presumably be capped again once the matchups get tougher, starting Thursday against North Carolina.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 11 Michigan State beats East Carolina 89-56 in Fort Myers Tip-Off

Jaxon Kohler and Divine Ugochukwu each scored 16 points to lead No. 11 Michigan State’s balanced attack as the Spartans beat East Carolina 89-56 in the Fort Myers Tip-Off

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Watch new MSU PG Divine Ugochukwu hit game-winner in Moneyball Pro-A New Spartans point guard Divine Ugochukwu made a game-winning play on Tuesday in the Moneyball Pro-Am event

JULY 30, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Prominent Big Ten basketball analyst breaks down Michigan State PG commit Divine Ugochukwu Former Michigan forward and current Big Ten analyst Ant Wright gave his breakdown on Michigan State point guard transfer Divine Ugochukwu

MAY 25, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Michigan State basketball adds another point guard in Miami transfer Divine Ugochukwu Michigan State basketball landed a third offseason transfer with the commitment of former Miami (Florida) point guard Divine Ugochukwu.

MAY 18, 2025 • LANSINGSTATEJOURNAL.COM

Commits to Michigan State Ugochukwu is transferring to Michigan State, per Joe Tipton of On3.com.

Impact Ugochukwu will join the Spartans after averaging 5.3 points, 1.9 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.0 steals in 28 games during his freshman season at Miami. He has three years of eligibility remaining and should be a regular contributor in Michigan State's rotation during the upcoming season.

MAY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

REPORT: Miami transfer says Texas Tech, Michigan State, and USC are recruiting him the hardest The Texas Tech Red Raiders are reportedly in the hunt for Miami transfer Divine Ugochukwu. As a freshman for the Hurricanes, Ugochukwu finis...

MAY 4, 2025 • SI.COM

Planning to leave Hurricanes Ugochukwu is planning to enter the transfer portal, Jamie Shaw of On3.com reports.

Impact Ugochukwu will search for a new team to play out his second collegiate season for after playing in 28 games (16 starts) for Miami in his freshman campaign. The 6-foot-3 guard 5.3 points, 1.9 rebounds, 2.3 assists and one steal on 20.2 minutes per game this season. He should garner high-level attention especially as he's still an underclassman.

APRIL 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to action Ugochukwu (hip) ended Saturday's 117-74 loss to SMU with seven points (2-4 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound and one assist in 17 minutes.

Impact Ugochukwu posted seven points, one rebound and one assist in his return to the court during Saturday's blowout loss to SMU. The 6-foot-3 freshman, who is averaging 5.7 points, 1.4 rebounds and 1.5 assists across 15 games this season, will look to help the Hurricanes rebound against Stanford on Wednesday.

JANUARY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Officially out Saturday Ugochukwu (hip) is out for Saturday's outing against Wake Forest, Conor O'Neill of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Ugochukwu was deemed doubtful to play ahead of the conference matchup, and he'll now officially be inactive. The freshman point guard's absence will keep Jalil Bethea as the starting point guard and elevate guard Austin Swartz to get his first start since December.

JANUARY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed doubtful to play Ugochukwu (hip) is doubtful to play Saturday against Wake Forest, per the Miami Herald.

Impact Ugochukwu has started the last five games for the Hurricanes, but the freshman appears unlikely to play against Wake Forest on Saturday. He's already the replacement for Nijel Pack, who remains out indefinitely. It's unclear who would replace Ugochukwu, who averages 5.6 points, 1.4 rebounds and 1.5 assists.

JANUARY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers hip injury Ugochukwu (hip) suffered a left hip injury during Wednesday's 80-65 loss to Florida State, per Christopher Stock of 247Sports.com.

Impact Ugochukwu played just 11 minutes against the Seminoles before going down with the injury, finishing the contest with six points on three-of-five shooting. The 6-foot-3 guard has gotten off to a solid start in his freshman season, averaging 5.6 points in 14.4 minutes per game. The timeline for his return is thus far unknown, but his next chance to return will come when the Hurricanes host Wake Forest on Saturday.

JANUARY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Divine Ugochukwu Career Game Helps Michigan State Avoid Upset Bid by Penn State

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No. 11 Michigan State beats East Carolina 89-56 in Fort Myers Tip-Off