Donald Hand Jr. - College Basketball News & Rumors

Joining Loyola-Chicago Hand (knee) has committed to Loyola-Chicago for the 2026-27 season, according to Jeff Goodman of TheFieldof68.com.

Impact Hand was one of the few bright spots for Boston College during the 2025-26 season, averaging 12.4 points and 4.4 rebounds per game despite shooting just 22.6 percent from three. Hand should have a prominent role on offense for Loyola-Chicago in 2026-27 as long as he's able to recover from his knee injury during the offseason.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Will enter portal Hand (knee) will enter the NCAA's transfer portal, according to Jeff Goodman of The Field of 68.

Impact As part of Boston College for four seasons, Hand not only logged 57 starts but also recorded 10.7 points per game despite a 35.6 field goal percentage. The junior's 2022-23 season can be redshirted, indicating that he still has collegiate eligibility. Injured or not as part of the transfer portal, Hand will be an attractive option nonetheless.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Done for the day Hand (knee) won't return to Saturday's matchup versus Notre Dame, per Kim Rankin of Sports Illustrated.

Impact Hand is done for the day after injuring his right knee. In his absence, Marko Radunovic and Jayden Hastings could be in line for increased playing time.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves with injury Hand left Saturday's game against Notre Dame with a lower leg injury, per Kim Rankin of Sports Illustrated.

Impact According to Rankin, Hand went straight to the locker room and was unable to put any weight on the injured leg. Before departing, the junior logged seven points (2-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), one rebound and one steal in nine minutes.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Wednesday Hand (leg) is off the injury report for Wednesday's game against Wake Forest.

Impact Hand is set to return from a three-game absence due toa leg injury. The veteran wing is averaging 13.8 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.4 assists across 33.0 minutes per game this season. His return will likely push Chase Forte back to the second unit.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Hand (leg) is listed out ahead of Saturday's game against SMU.

Impact Hand will miss his third consecutive match as he continues working his way back from a leg injury. The 6-foot-5 guard has been a key contributor for Boston College, averaging 13.8 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.4 assists on 24 starts. He will aim to be back for Tuesday's encounter with Wake Forest.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to play Saturday Hand (leg) is questionable for Saturday's game against SMU.

Impact Hand was deemed game-to-game earlier this week, so the questionable tag isn't surprising. He's in the midst of a strong season and is averaging 13.8 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game in 2025-26 while being one of the Eagles' most reliable scoring weapons.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed game-to-game Hand (knee) is considered game-to-game for Boston College, per Mike Sidhly of 247Sports.com.

Impact Hand has missed the past two games for Boston College, but he's got a shot to return any day now given that he's considered "game-to-game." The starting wing is in the midst of a strong season, averaging 13.8 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.4 assists. His next chance to play comes Saturday at SMU.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Hand (leg) is listed as out for Tuesday's game against Florida State.

Impact Hand will miss a second straight game due to a leg injury. His absence opened up a spot in the starting lineup for Chase Forte last time out. Hand's next chance to play will come Saturday at SMU.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. California Hand (leg) is out for Saturday's game against California.

Impact Hand suffered a leg injury against Stanford, exiting after just 10 minutes played, and the injury is severe enough to keep him sidelined from this contest as well. He's averaging 13.8 points per game for a struggling BC team, so his absence will be greatly felt. His next chance to suit up will come against FSU on Tuesday, Feb. 17.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoing MRI Head coach Earl Grant revealed that Hand (leg) will undergo an MRI to assess his leg injury, per Nick Petralia of WZBC Sports.

Impact Hand suffered the injury during the first half of Wednesday's contest against Stanford, exiting after just 10 minutes played. The 6-foot-5 junior has been a star for BC this season, averaging 13.8 points and five rebounds per game across 24 contests. He will hope for positive news on the injury but will be looked at as questionable moving forward until further updates become available.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Earl Grant Provides Injury Update on Boston College Men's Basketball Guard Donald Hand Jr. The Eagles guard exited their game against Stanford with 7:45 remaining in the first half on Wednesday night.

FEBRUARY 12 • SI.COM

Boston College Men's Basketball Guard Donald Hand Jr. Exits Game Against Stanford The Eagles guard left the court with an apparent leg injury in the first half of their game against the Cardinal.

FEBRUARY 12 • SI.COM

Finds three-point stroke Hand contributed 20 points (6-9 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 4-7 FT), four rebounds and two assists across 38 minutes before fouling out of Saturday's 74-68 loss to Miami (FL).

Impact Hand had a rough day earlier in the week in a tough matchup against Duke, but he bounced back here and ended up recording his fifth 20-point game of the year. He finally got it together from distance here with his most three-pointers made of any game in 2025-26, but even with that taken into account, he's still shooting a career-worst 23.3 percent from three, which is the driving factor behind Hand's scoring total being down this year.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Reneau leads Miami (FL) against Boston College after 24-point game

Miami (FL) plays the Boston College Eagles after Malik Reneau scored 24 points in the Hurricanes' 86-85 loss to the California Golden Bears

FEBRUARY 6 • Associated Press

No. 4 Duke hosts Hand and Boston College

Boston College visits the No. 4 Duke Blue Devils after Donald Hand Jr. scored 20 points in the Eagles' 73-66 loss to the Virginia Cavaliers

FEBRUARY 2 • Associated Press

Thijs De Ridder's 17 points leads No. 17 Virginia past Boston College 73-66

Thijs De Ridder scored 17 points, Malik Thomas had 14 and No. 17 Virginia held off Boston College 73-66 on Saturday

JANUARY 31 • Associated Press

De Ridder leads No. 17 Virginia against Boston College after 32-point game

No. 17 Virginia faces the Boston College Eagles after Thijs De Ridder scored 32 points in the Cavaliers' 100-97 overtime win against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish

JANUARY 30 • Associated Press

Shrewsberry scores 22 as Notre Dame pulls off 68-64 comeback win over Boston College

Braeden Shrewsberry scored 22 points and Notre Dame beat Boston College 68-64 in a double-digit second half comeback

JANUARY 25 • Associated Press

Kapke's 3-pointer with 22 seconds left sends Boston College past Pitt 65-62

Boden Kapke scored 19 points and his 3-pointer with 22 seconds left was the game-winning basket as Boston College left Pittsburgh in the ACC cellar with a 65-62 win

JANUARY 22 • Associated Press

Comes close to double-double Hand accumulated 10 points (3-10 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds and one assist across 32 minutes during Wednesday's 65-62 victory over Pittsburgh.

Impact Hand didn't have his best shooting performance, but he was still one of three players who scored in double digits for the Eagles in this win. He's averaging 10.2 points per game in six ACC contests while scoring in double digits in all but one of those outings.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Payne scores 26 points as Boston College upsets Syracuse 81-73 in OT for first ACC win

Fred Payne scored 26 points, and Donald Hand Jr. hit a game-tying 3-pointer in the final seconds of regulation as Boston College outscored Syracuse 17-9 in overtime to win 81-73 an...

JANUARY 17 • Associated Press

Syracuse takes on Boston College after Freeman's 25-point game

Syracuse faces the Boston College Eagles after Donnie Freeman scored 25 points in the Orange's 94-86 victory over the Florida State Seminoles

JANUARY 16 • Associated Press

Porter leads No. 22 Clemson against Boston College after 26-point performance

No. 22 Clemson takes on the Boston College Eagles after Jestin Porter scored 26 points in Clemson's 76-61 win over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish

JANUARY 13 • Associated Press

Boston College visits Porter and No. 0 Clemson

No. 0 Clemson plays the Boston College Eagles after Jestin Porter scored 26 points in Clemson's 76-61 victory over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish

JANUARY 13 • Associated Press

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