Elijah Olaniyi - College Basketball News & Rumors

Sullivan, Davis carry Vermont past Stony Brook 98-65

Finn Sullivan had 19 points to lead five Vermont players in double figures as the Catamounts rolled past Stony Brook 98-65

JANUARY 13, 2022 • Associated Press

Olaniyi, Greene lead Stony Brook past Maine 80-72

Elijah Olaniyi and Tykei Greene scored 16 points apiece as Stony Brook defeated Maine 80-72

JANUARY 8, 2022 • Associated Press

Playing Saturday Olaniyi (leg) is set to return for Saturday's matchup with Maine Jordan Majewski of SB Nation reports.

Impact Olaniyi has missed the last 10 games for Stony Brook with his leg injury. The 6-foot-5 guard started the first three games for the Seawolves, averaging nine points, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.7 steals on 29.3 minutes per game. It is likely that he will be eased back into action as he last played on Nov. 22.

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting with leg injury Olaniyi has missed the last five games due to what head coach Geno Ford is calling a leg injury, Ethan Tam of the Stony Brook Statesman reports.

Impact Olaniyi transferred back to Stony Brook for the 2021-22 season after a one-year stint at Miami, returning to the program that helped him post career highs in scoring (18.0 ppg) and rebounding (6.5 rpg) back in 2019-20. It unfortunately sounds like he could be sidelined quite a while, as Ford was unable to provide a timetable, instead expressing hopefulness that he'll return eventually. Until then, players such as Anthony Roberts, Tykei Green and Omar Habwe will be asked to pick up the slack.

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Roberts' 3 at buzzer sends Stony Brook past Sacred Heart

Anthony Roberts hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer to send Stony Brook to a 75-72 victory over Sacred Heart on Monday

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • Associated Press

Guard Charlie Moore transferring from DePaul to Hurricanes

Guard Charlie Moore is transferring from DePaul to Miami, his fourth school, for his final year of eligibility

APRIL 19, 2021 • Associated Press

Miami Hurricanes guard Chris Lykes decides to turn pro

Dynamic 5-foot-7 Miami Hurricanes guard Chris Lykes has decided to turn pro after a senior season limited to two games because of an ankle injury

MARCH 25, 2021 • Associated Press

Scores 12 points in Monday's loss Olaniyi delivered 12 points (5-12 FG, 2-5 3Pt), six rebounds, two blocks and a steal across 39 minutes in Monday's loss at Virginia.

Impact Olaniyi has topped the 10-point mark in six of Miami's last seven games and has also grabbed four or more rebounds in each of the seven outings during that stretch. He's taken a step forward offensively of late and is averaging 14.3 points per game during that seven-game stretch.

MARCH 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Paces Hurricanes in loss Olaniyi registered 18 points (6-9 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 4-8 FT), seven rebounds, an assist, a steal and a block across 35 minutes in Saturday's loss against Georgia Tech.

Impact Olaniyi paced Miami in both points and rebounds, and this was clearly his most productive outing of the campaign in terms of importance to the team. He has been playing at a high level of late and has scored in double digits in five games in a row, averaging 15.8 points per game in that span.

FEBRUARY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Miami guard Lykes might return from layoff against Va Tech

Dynamic Miami Hurricanes point guard Chris Lykes is back at practice and may be back in action for the first time in two months Saturday against No. 16 Virginia Tech. The 5-foot-6...

FEBRUARY 5, 2021 • Associated Press

Records season-high four steals Olaniyi registered 10 points (4-10 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, four steals and a block across 34 minutes in Sunday's loss against Notre Dame.

Impact Olaniyi has scored 10 or more points in six of his last eight games, putting up a double-double in that span while also contributing on defense -- he is also averaging 4.8 rebounds and 0.9 steals per contest in that eight-game span. He endured a tough start to the season but seems to be turning things around of late.

JANUARY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Miami's Elijah Olaniyi Thunders Down The Dunk

DECEMBER 19, 2020 • YOUTUBE

Plays 37 minutes in debut Olaniyi posted seven points (2-12 FG, 0-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three assists, two rebounds and two steals across 37 minutes in Wednesday's 70-55 loss against Pittsburgh.

Impact Olaniyi paced the Hurricanes in minutes played and was tied for the team's scoring lead, but he missed two of his 12 field-goal attempts and undoubtedly looked rusty. The fact that he logged heavy minutes should be encouraging and this might lead to Olaniyi having a big role straight away for the Hurricanes. His next chance to play will come Dec. 19 against Jacksonville.

DECEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Horton, Toney help Pitt beat short-handed Miami 70-55

Au’Diese Toney and Ithiel Horton combined to score 29 of their 33 points in the second half as Pittsburgh pulled away for a 70-55 win over short-handed Miami

DECEMBER 17, 2020 • Associated Press

Starting in debut Olaniyi will start his debut game with the Hurricanes on Wednesday versus Pitt.

Impact Olaniyi should see considerable minutes with the Hurricanes shorthanded and figures to produce given the 18.0 points, 6.5 boards, 2.1 assists and 1.6 steals per game he averaged at Stony Brook last season.

DECEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for debut Olaniyi (transfer) is set to make his debut for the Hurricanes on Wednesday.

Impact Olaniyi is one of a mass group of transfer players expected to receive a blanket waiver from the NCAA to play immediately in 2020-21. Coach Jim Larranaga indicated that he anticipates Olaniyi playing hefty minutes right out of the gate, and that's not surprising given the Hurricanes' long injury list.

DECEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Could play significant minutes Coach Jim Larranaga said that if Olaniyi is ruled eligible that he will play significant minutes right away, Michelle Kaufman of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact The NCAA is expected to rule on Wednesday that all transfers are eligible immediately instead of requiring them to sit out the season as the normally would. Coach Larranaga said that if that happens, Olaniyi would play significant, and possibly all 40 minutes against Pittsburgh on Wednesday. We'll have to wait for final confirmation closer to game-time to be sure.

DECEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Hurricanes might have 6 scholarship players versus Pitt

Seven players for the Miami Hurricanes' basketball team are hurt, and coach Jim Larranaga figures he might have six scholarship players available for Wednesday's game against Pitts...

DECEMBER 15, 2020 • Associated Press

SG Elijah Olaniyi working to be a key contributor next season Stony Brook transfer shooting guard Elijah Olaniyi is embarking on a year of development before he is eligible for the 2021-22 season.

NOVEMBER 28, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM

VIDEO: Elijah Olaniyi excites crowd in final game at Stony Brook Watch transfer shooting guard Elijah Olaniyi in his final game at Stony Brook in the America East Conference Tournament.

JULY 28, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM

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MAY 18, 2020 • Associated Press

Guard Olaniyi decides to transfer from Stony Brook to Miami

MAY 18, 2020 • Associated Press

Elijah Olaniyi leaving Stony Brook for Miami The Miami Hurricanes are reaching into the transfer portal once again — this time in men’s basketball. Elijah Olaniyi, a talented guard for...

MAY 18, 2020 • NEWSDAY.COM

Canes Hoops: Miami Lands Stony Brook Guard Elijah Olaniyi The Hurricanes beat out Minnesota, Arkansas, Xavier and others for the former Seawolf.

MAY 17, 2020 • STATEOFTHEU.COM

Miami secures commitment from Stony Brook transfer Olaniyi Former Stony Brook guard Elijah Olaniyi is transferring to Miami, he announced Sunday. View this post on Instagram Thank you StonyBrook Bask...

MAY 17, 2020 • THESCORE.COM

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Sullivan, Davis carry Vermont past Stony Brook 98-65

Olaniyi, Greene lead Stony Brook past Maine 80-72

Roberts' 3 at buzzer sends Stony Brook past Sacred Heart

Guard Charlie Moore transferring from DePaul to Hurricanes

Miami Hurricanes guard Chris Lykes decides to turn pro

Miami guard Lykes might return from layoff against Va Tech

Horton, Toney help Pitt beat short-handed Miami 70-55

Hurricanes might have 6 scholarship players versus Pitt

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Guard Olaniyi decides to transfer from Stony Brook to Miami