Emmanuel Ugbo - College Basketball News & Rumors

Suspended from team Ugbo (suspension) will not appear in Saturday's game against Portland, Greg Woods of The Spokane Spokesman-Review reports.

Impact Ugbo has been suspended from Washington State for "violating team rules", and he will not appear in Saturday's game against the Pilots. It is unclear how long the 6-foot-8 senior, who is averaging 6.7 points and 3.5 rebounds on 18 minutes per game, will be away from the team.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Simon Hildebrandt scores 19 to lead Washington State over Pepperdine 95-79

Simon Hildebrandt had 19 points to lead six Washington State players in double figures and the Cougars beat Pepperdine 95-79

JANUARY 25 • Associated Press

Starting Thursday Ugbo is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game versus Gonzaga, Cougfan.com reports.

Impact Ugbo will get a start with Rihards Vavers (undisclosed) out with an injury. Following a 20-point outing Dec. 17, Ugbo has averaged 4.2 points and 3.2 rebounds in 18.5 minutes per contest, as his consistency has not been a strong suit this season.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Mercer visits Washington State following Ugbo's 20-point outing

Washington State hosts the Mercer Bears after Emmanuel Ugbo scored 20 points in Washington State's 78-63 victory against the Eastern Washington Eagles

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Mercer visits Washington State after Ugbo's 20-point outing

Washington State takes on the Mercer Bears after Emmanuel Ugbo scored 20 points in Washington State's 78-63 win over the Eastern Washington Eagles

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Ugbo scores 20 off the bench, Washington State defeats Eastern Washington 78-63

Emmanuel Ugbo scored 20 points off of the bench to lead the Washington State Cougars over the Eastern Washington Eagles 78-63 on Wednesday

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Plays off bench Tuesday Ugbo (ankle) recorded five points (2-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt), a rebound and an assist across 14 minutes off the bench in Tuesday's loss to Arizona State.

Impact Ugbo was healthy enough to see minutes off the bench, and he should stay involved for the Cougars as long as he remains healthy. Ugbo was coming off four straight starts, so he should return to the starting lineup sooner rather than later.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive Wednesday Ugbo (ankle) won't play in Monday's game against Chaminade, Greg Woods of The Spokane Spokesman-Review reports.

Impact Ugbo rolled his ankle last week against Southern Utah, and the issue will prevent him from playing in the Cougars' Maui Invitational opener. His next chance to play will come Tuesday against a yet-to-be-determined opponent. Simon Hildebrandt is stepping into the starting lineup for Ugbo.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves Wednesday with injury Ugbo (ankle) left Wednesday's game versus Southern Utah due to an injury, Greg Woods of The Spokane Spokesman-Review reports.

Impact Just a couple minutes into Wednesday's game Ugbo rolled his ankle and was helped off the floor to be evaluated. Nearing halftime, he has yet to return to action. He also was reportedly not putting any weight on that injured right ankle. It's unclear if he'll be able to make a return to the floor Wednesday but considering the inferior opponent, the coaching staff may keep him out even if it's not too serious.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Yates, Diallo double up to send Washington past Washington State 81-69

Wesley Yates III scored 26 points and Washington beat Washington State 81-69

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Tomas Thrastarson scores 19 to lead Washington State over St. Thomas-Minnesota 81-71

Led by Tomas Thrastarson's 19 points, the Washington State Cougars defeated the St. Thomas-Minnesota Tommies 81-71

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Kristian Gonzalez scores 18 off bench to rally Idaho past Washington State 83-81 in opener

Kristian Gonzalez scored 18 points off of the bench to lead the Idaho Vandals over the Washington State Cougars 83-81 in a season opener

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Commits to Washington State Ugbo has committed to Washington State for the 2025-26 season, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Ugbo will make the switch from Boise State to the Cougars after entering the portal early in April. The 6-foot-8 forward averaged 3.1 points and 2.3 rebounds across 10.1 minutes. He now has at least two years of eligibility left.

APRIL 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bids Boise Farewell Ugbo will enter the transfer portal, per B.J. Rains of BroncoNationNews.com.

Impact Ugbo played a rotational role with Boise State in 2024-2025, averaging 3.1 points and 2.3 rebounds across 10.1 minutes. The forward will now look for another program, where he should have at least two seasons of eligibility remaining.

APRIL 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Degenhart and Boise State knock off top-seed New Mexico in MWC Tournament semifinals 72-69

Tyson Degenhart scored 22 points to lead the fifth-seeded Boise State Broncos and Andrew Meadow secured the victory with a 3-pointer with 46 seconds left as the Broncos knocked off...

MARCH 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Meadow scores 22, Degenhart has double-double; Boise St. ends on a 10-2 run to beat Fresno St. 66-61

Andrew Meadow scored 22 points, Tyson Degenhart had a double-double and Boise State beat Fresno State 66-61

MARCH 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Starting Wednesday Ugbo is listed in Boise State's starting five ahead of Wednesday's game against Nevada.

Impact Ugbo will take the place of the struggling O'Mar Stanley as the Broncos shake up their starting five. The 6-foot-8 sophomore is averaging 2.9 points and 2.3 rebounds on 8.5 minutes per game this season.

JANUARY 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Granted NCAA waiver Ugbo has received an NCAA waiver and will be eligible for the 2024-25 season, B.J. Rains of BroncoNationNews.com reports.

Impact Ugbo is available to start the season after his eligibility waiver was approved by the NCAA. The 6-foot-8 sophomore from the Netherlands missed the entirety of last season due to an eligibility issue and was at risk to miss the first half of the 2024-25 season prior to being granted a waiver. It is unclear where Ugbo will shake out in the Boise State rotation, but the early rumor is that he will push for minutes off the bench for the Broncos.

OCTOBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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