Emmanuel Stephen - College Basketball News & Rumors

Gibbs-Lawhorn scores 21, UNLV downs Utah State 86-76

Led by Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn's 21 points, the UNLV Rebels defeated the Utah State Aggies 86-76

JANUARY 21 • Associated Press

UNLV hosts Fresno State following Collins' 24-point game

Fresno State visits the UNLV Rebels after Zaon Collins scored 24 points in the Bulldogs' 89-87 loss to the CSU Northridge Matadors

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

UNLV Rebels and the Tennessee State Tigers play in Henderson, Nevada

The UNLV Rebels square off against the Tennessee State Tigers at Lee's Family Forum in Henderson, Nevada

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Emmanuel Stephen, Kimani Hamilton rally UNLV to 75-74 victory over Stanford

Emmanuel Stephen posted a double-double, and Kimani Hamilton made the second of two free throws with two seconds remaining to rally UNLV to a 75-74 victory over Stanford

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Expected to return Sunday Stephen (hip) is expected to make his return during Sunday's matchup against Stanford, per Steve Cofield of ESPN.com.

Impact Stephen will make his season debut against against Stanford on Sunday after missing the start of the season due to a hip injury. The 7-foot center joined the Rebels in the off-season after transferring in from Arizona, where he averaged 1.3 points in 2.9 minutes per game across just eight contests last season. With Stephen coming off an injury, it remains to be seen to what extent the Rebels plan to ease him into the rotation.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Late December return Head coach Josh Pastner indicated that he is hopefule for Stephen (hip) to make his return by December 20 against Fresno State, per Steve Cofield of ESPN 1100/100.9 FM.

Impact Stephen was previously expected to miss all of November due to a hip injury, but it seems as if he has some more time in his recovery. The 7-foot big man has yet to play in a game for the Rebels this season since transferring in from Arizona in the off-season, where he averaged 1.3 points in 2.9 minutes per game across just eight contests last year. He will hope to make himself available for the Rebs before the new year.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to miss all of November Stephen (hip) is likely to be sidelined for the entire month of November, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Stephen's return to action appears slated to come mid-season for the Rebels. The Arizona transfer, who only played in eight games last season, should provide some nice size in UNLV's front court with his 7-foot frame, but it'll need to wait to get him involved until at least December.

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out for extended time Stephen is out for 8-12 weeks with a hip injury, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Stephen appears to have suffered an injury during offseason preparation for the Rebels' upcoming campaign. The sophomore center will aim to return to the court against Tennessee State on Dec. 13, though it could be beyond that date that he is healthy.

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

UNLV's Josh Pastner Comments On Latest Transfer Portal Addition On Tuesday, the UNLV Runnin' Rebels men's basketball team officially received their signed commitment from Emmanuel Stephen for the upcoming...

APRIL 9, 2025 • SI.COM

Transferring to UNLV Stephen has committed to UNLV for the 2025-26 season, Travis Branham of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Stephen was limited to just eight appearances off the bench as a freshman in the 2024-25 campaign. He'll look to earn a bigger role in a new program.

APRIL 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Enters transfer portal Stephen entered the NCAA's transfer portal Monday, according to Travis Branham of 247Sports.

Impact For the 2025 NCAA Tournament, Arizona logged more games (three) than an available Stephen recorded minutes (two). He has three years of collegiate eligibility and a redshirt remaining.

MARCH 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off bench Wednesday Stephen (knee) finished Wednesday's 96-64 victory over Samford with two points (1-1 FG) and one rebound in two minutes.

Impact Stephen was deemed a game-time decision leading up to this encounter. The freshman center made his seasonal debut with two points and one rebounds on two minutes off the bench. He will look to earn more minutes on Saturday's meeting sith Central Michigan.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to redshirt Stephen (knee ) is expected to redshirt the season, per AZ Desert Swarm.

Impact Stephen has yet to appear in a game this season and has been dealing with a knee injury recently, forcing him to miss practice. The freshman will likely have to wait until the 2025 season to make his debut.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not practicing Stephen isn't practicing due to a knee injury, Brian Pederson of AZ Desert Swarm reports.

Impact Stephen is reportedly likely to take a redshirt year this season, but he hasn't been able to participate in the Wildcats' practices due to a knee injury. We're likely to see the freshman debut in 2025-2026.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive Monday Stephen (undisclosed) is not dressed ahead of Monday's opener against Canisius, Bruce Pascoe of the Arizona Daily Star reports.

Impact Stephen, a likely redshirt candidate during the 2024-25 season, has been spotted in street clothes ahead of Monday's opener against Canisius. The 7-foot freshman, a top-150 prospect in the class of 2024, appears likely to preserve his eligibility this season.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Could redshirt 2024-25 season Stephen could redshirt Arizona's 2024-25 season, according to Bruce Pascoe of Tucson.com.

Impact Stephen is a center who could begin his collegiate career during Arizona's 2024-25 season. However, the Wildcats having Motiejus Krivas (7-foot-2, 260 pounds) and Tobe Awaka (6-foot-8, 250 pounds) available at center indicate Stephen may be better off redshirting this season.

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Gibbs-Lawhorn scores 21, UNLV downs Utah State 86-76

UNLV hosts Fresno State following Collins' 24-point game

UNLV Rebels and the Tennessee State Tigers play in Henderson, Nevada

Emmanuel Stephen, Kimani Hamilton rally UNLV to 75-74 victory over Stanford