Efe Demirel - College Basketball News & Rumors

Allen, Templin propel Utah State to 74-69 victory over Grand Canyon

Drake Allen and reserve Karson Templin both scored 15 points to lead Utah State over Grand Canyon 74-69

MARCH 1 • Associated Press

Wyoming visits Grand Canyon following Meyer's 22-point showing

Wyoming visits the Grand Canyon Antelopes after Nasir Meyer scored 22 points in the Cowboys' 92-82 victory against the Fresno State Bulldogs

FEBRUARY 20 • Associated Press

Records double-double in win Demirel produced 14 points (6-9 FG, 2-6 FT), 11 rebounds and two blocks over 28 minutes during Tuesday's 73-63 victory over San Diego State.

Impact The center led Grand Canyon in rebounding for the game. Demirel is averaging 8.7 points and 5.2 rebounds per contest in 2025-26.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Henley's 21 lead Grand Canyon past San Diego State 73-63

Led by Jaden Henley's 21 points, the Grand Canyon Antelopes defeated the San Diego State Aztecs 73-63 on Tuesday

FEBRUARY 18 • Associated Press

Henley's 24 lead Grand Canyon past San Jose State 94-79

Led by Jaden Henley's 24 points, the Grand Canyon Antelopes defeated the San Jose State Spartans 94-79

FEBRUARY 15 • Associated Press

Bailey, Rolison lead Nevada to 66-60 OT win over Grand Canyon

Chuck Bailey III scored 18 points and Tyler Rolison added six points in the overtime as the Nevada Wolf Pack beat the Grand Canyon Antelopes 66-60 on Tuesday

JANUARY 28 • Associated Press

Grand Canyon hosts San Diego State following Byrd's 21-point game

San Diego State takes on the Grand Canyon Antelopes after Miles Byrd scored 21 points in the Aztecs' 83-79 victory over the New Mexico Lobos

JANUARY 20 • Associated Press

Demirel scores 14 as Grand Canyon knocks off San Jose State 76-58

Led by Efe Demirel's 14 points, the Grand Canyon Antelopes defeated the San Jose State Spartans 76-58

JANUARY 11 • Associated Press

Good to go Saturday Demirel (undisclosed) is available for Saturday's game against San Jose State.

Impact Demirel was initially listed as questionable for this game, but the big man will suit up and should handle his regular workload. Demirel has started in 10 of his 14 appearances this season, averaging 7.6 points and 5.2 rebounds per game.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable Demirel (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game against San Jose State.

Impact Demirel has been one of the most consistent players for Grand Canyon this season, and not having him around for Saturday would be a huge blow for the team. He's averaging 7.6 points and 5.2 rebounds per game in 2025-26.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Grand Canyon knocks off Boise State 75-58

Led by Jaden Henley's 22 points, the Grand Canyon Antelopes defeated the Boise State Broncos 75-58

JANUARY 8 • Associated Press

Contributes to win Demirel supplied 13 points (6-10 FG, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds and two blocks over 27 minutes during Wednesday's 75-58 victory over Boise State.

Impact The freshman center was one of four Grand Canyon players in double figures and helped the Lopes to a 38-28 rebounding advantage. Demirel has started the last six games, and 10 of 14 for the year, and is averaging 7.6 points and 5.2 rebounds per contest.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in double figures Demirel finished with 11 points (4-6 FG, 3-3 FT) and eight rebounds in 19 minutes during Monday's 91-79 victory over IU Indianapolis.

Impact The freshman center also started for the fourth game in a row. Demirel started the first four games of the season before moving to the bench. He is playing 20.7 minutes per game overall.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Grand Canyon knocks off IU Indianapolis 91-78

Led by Jaden Henley's 29 points, the Grand Canyon Antelopes defeated the IU Indianapolis Jaguars 91-78 on Monday

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Demirel leads Grand Canyon against Coastal Carolina after 22-point outing

Grand Canyon takes on the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers after Efe Demirel scored 22 points in Grand Canyon's 84-78 loss to the Oklahoma State Cowboys

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Fallah scores 25, Oklahoma State beats Grand Canyon 84-78, extends win streak to 9 games

Parsa Fallah scored 25 points, Kanye Clary made a pair of critical plays in the closing seconds, and Oklahoma State beat Grand Canyon 84-78 at the Jerry Colangelo Classic

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Plays 23 minutes off bench Demirel finished Wednesday's 59-46 loss to Iowa with four points (2-3 FG), six rebounds, one assist and two blocks over 23 minutes.

Impact The freshman center came off the bench for the third consecutive game after starting the first four, but he actually played more minutes than starting center Wilhelm Breidenbach, who only logged 15. Demirel has played at least 18 minutes in every game but one, and he's averaging 6.3 points and 4.1 rebounds per contest.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jaden Henley scores 22, Grand Canyon secures 85-72 win against Northwestern State

Led by Jaden Henley's 22 points, the Grand Canyon Antelopes defeated the Northwestern State Demons 85-72 on Friday

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Grand Canyon defeats Purdue Fort Wayne 90-71 in season opener

Nana Owusu-Anane and Jaden Henley scored 17 points apiece and Grand Canyon beat Purdue Fort Wayne 90-71 in a season opener

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

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