ERNEST UDEH JR. NEWS

Reneau scores 23 points, leads Miami over Georgetown 78-65

Malik Reneau scores 19 of his 23 points in the first half, leading Miami to a 78-65 victory over Georgetown on Friday night at the ESPN Events Invitational

NOVEMBER 29 • Associated Press

Playing vs. BYU Udeh (lower body) is available and starting against BYU on Thursday.

Impact The Hurricanes will be close to full strength Thursday since both Udeh and Tru Washington (lower body) will be available. Udeh will return from a two-game absence. He has been one of the best players for Miami this season, averaging 7.3 points and 9.3 rebounds per game across the team's first four contests before going down and missing the past two.

NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

GTD on Thanksgiving Udeh (lower body) is a game-time decision ahead of Thursday's matchup against BYU, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Udeh will be hoping to make his return to action after missing each of the last two contests for the Canes due to a lower body injury. The 6-foot-11 center had averaged 7.3 points and 9.3 rebounds per game across the team's first four contests before going down. If he is unable to suit up on Thursday, Salih Altuntas will likely continue to see an expanded role in his absence.

NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Delaware State Udeh (lower body) is out for Sunday's game against Delaware State, according to Justice Sandle of Sports Illustrated.

Impact Udeh's lower body will cause a second consecutive DNP, the first logged Thursday against Elon. In his place, Dante Allen stepped in and up, finishing with 14 points (4-8 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds and two steals. Miami will continue to go smaller with Allen again Sunday.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Missing first game of season Udeh (lower body) is out for Thursday's game against Elon, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Udeh will miss his first game of the season as the Hurricanes take on Elon at home. The senior center will now aim to return to the court this upcoming Sunday versus Delaware State. He's averaged 7.3 points, 9.3 rebounds and 2.0 blocks on 24.3 minutes across four starts so far this campaign.

NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Excellent in season opener Udeh ended Monday's 86-69 win over Jacksonville with 14 points (5-5 FG, 4-6 FT), 14 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal across six minutes.

Impact Udeh averaged 6.6 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game for TCU in 2024-25, so he was expected to be a reliable contributor for Miami right away. That's exactly what happened, as the big man made all of his shots from the field, thrived on the glass and was also excellent as a rim protector. Udeh should see consistent minutes as Miami's starting center as long as he stays healthy.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Commits to Miami Udeh has committed to transfer to Miami on Friday, per Joe Tipton of On3.com.

Impact Udeh will transfer for the second time in his collegiate career after spending the past two seasons at TCU. The 6-foot-11 center started all 30 games he appeared in, averaging 6.6 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.2 assists, while also contributing over one block and one steal per game.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Will enter portal again Udeh will enter the NCAA's transfer portal, according to Travis Branham of 247Sports.

Impact Udeh has one year of collegiate eligibility and a redshirt remaining. Prior to TCU, he was enrolled at Kansas. Changing teams from KU benefited Udeh, who is hoping he will strike lightning twice.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Records sixth double-double Udeh logged 16 points (6-6 FG, 4-7 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal over 28 minutes during Saturday's 89-78 win over UCF.

Impact Udeh was perfect from the floor while recording his sixth double-double of the season, including collecting seven of his 11 boards on the offensive end. The junior forward was one of three players in this game to post a double-double, adding an assists, two blocks a steal to aid in the Horned Frogs' victory. The 16 points matched a season high for Udeh, who's not usually relied upon for his offense, having tallied just four double-digit efforts across 18 conference games. Through that stretch, he's scored 6.0 points on an impressive 63.3-percent shooting from the floor, with his greatest value coming by way of the ancillary statistics, compiling 7.2 boards, 1.4 steals and 1.2 blocks per contest.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Posts fifth double-double Udeh accumulated 11 points (5-6 FG, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist and one steal over 33 minutes during Tuesday's 69-66 win over Texas Tech.

Impact Udeh recorded his fifth double-double of the season during the upset victory over Texas Tech with six of his 10 boards coming off the offensive glass. It was the first time in nine games that Udeh had reached double figures in either category. Since the start of conference play, Udeh has only topped 10 points three times in 15 contests, averaging 5.6 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.6 steals and 1.1 blocks during Big-12 action.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Dominates during upset win Udeh closed Sunday's 74-71 victory over Baylor with 16 points (5-9 FG, 6-8 FT), 15 rebounds, four blocks and one steal in 32 minutes.

Impact Udeh led the way for the Horned Frogs during Sunday's upset win over Baylor, logging 15 boards to go along with 16 points and four blocks. Both the scoring and rebounding totals represented season-best efforts for the junior center who recorded his fourth double-double of the season. Udeh's performance came on the heels of scoring just 11 points total over the previous four games.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Posts third double-double Udeh amassed 10 points (3-4 FG, 4-5 FT), 14 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 34 minutes during Monday's 90-81 loss to Arizona.

Impact Udeh contributed a season-high 14 boards, including six on the offensive end, en route to his third double-double of the season. The junior center has helped on both ends of the floor through 10 games this season, averaging 9.2 points, 8.6 rebounds (3.1 offensive), 1.5 steals and 1.5 blocks across 27.1 minutes.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs second double-double Udeh logged 10 points (5-6 FG), 11 rebounds, one assist, three blocks and one steal in 31 minutes during Monday's 58-49 victory over South Alabama.

Impact Udeh posted his second double-double of the season while adding three blocks and a steal on the defensive end. It's the third-straight game Udeh has reached a double-figure scoring total and the fourth time he's hit double figures on the glass. Through eight games, the junior forward is averaging 9.1 points, 8.4 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 1.8 blocks across 26.6 minutes per contest.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Playing Thursday Udeh (back) will play in Thursday's game against Santa Clara, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Udeh had missed the Horned Frogs' last two games with a back injury, but it appears the junior center is good to go on Thanksgiving. The 6-foot-11 Udeh has been impactful when he's on been on the floor, averaging eight points and 9.3 rebounds per game for the Horned Frogs through three contests this season.

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Tuesday Udeh (back) will not appear in Tuesday's game against Alcorn State, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Udeh will miss his second-consecutive game with a back injury as the Horned Frogs take on Alcorn State. The 6-foot-11 junior started in each of TCU's first three games, averaging eight points, 9.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.7 blocks on 22.7 minutes per game. In Udeh's absence, David Punch is expected to continue starting at the five spot for TCU.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing vs. Michigan Udeh won't be available for Friday's game against Michigan due to a back injury, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Losing Udeh is a huge blow for TCU, as the big man plays a key role for the Horned Frogs on both ends of the court. Udeh is averaging 8.0 points and 9.3 rebounds per game in his first three appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Posts double-double Udeh contributed 13 points (5-9 FG, 3-4 FT), 11 rebounds and one block across 16 minutes during Monday's 105-59 victory over Florida A&M.

Impact Udeh needed just 16 minutes to produce his second career double-double during Monday's blowout victory. Udeh started all 29 games he played in last season, averaging 17.3 minutes, 4.3 points and 5.3 rebounds per contest. While Monday's performance likely won't be the norm, expect Udeh to see an uptick in minutes and production this season for the Horned Frogs.

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable vs. Central Florida Udeh (lower leg) is questionable for TCU's game Saturday against Central Florida, according to Steven Johnson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

Impact Udeh is still without a clean bill of health as TCU's team prepares for its last game before the 2024 Big 12 Tournament. The big man is trying to prevent his sixth consecutive DNP. But if Udeh must sit out again, Xavier Cork is expected to be TCU's starting center again Saturday.

MARCH 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Second-straight miss Udeh (undisclosed) will miss Saturday's matchup against Cincinnati, Jamie Plunkett of 247sports reports.

Impact Udeh will miss his second-straight game after starting every game of the season for the Horned Frogs up to that point. The big-man averages 4.2 points and 5.3 rebounds on 16.6 minutes per game this year.

FEBRUARY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sees 23 minutes Udeh totaled three points (1-1 FG, 1-2 FT), five rebounds and three steals in 23 minutes during Saturday's 71-59 loss to Iowa State.

Impact Udeh played 20-plus minutes for the fourth time in 10 conference games, hitting on his only field-goal attempt while contributing five boards and three steals. It was the third conference game in which he recorded a steal, posting multiple steals each time. Udeh is not relied upon for much offense, but does contribute some ancillary stats when he's on the floor. He's started all 10 conference games, seeing 18.8 minutes of court time per contest and averaging 3.9 points, 5.5 boards, 1.0 steals and 0.7 blocks.

FEBRUARY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ernest Udeh's first career double-double leads TCU past Texas A&M-Commerce 77-42

Ernest Udeh Jr. had 13 points and 18 rebounds for his first career double-double and TCU routed Texas A&M-Commerce 77-42

JANUARY 1, 2024 • Associated Press

Ernest Udeh Jr. says Frogs are "all here for one goal, one mission" Kansas transfer Ernest Udeh Jr. is meshing well with the rest of the Horned Frogs.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Ernest Udeh Jr. race 'takes turn not many anticipated' Last week, the Duke basketball program hosted Ernest Udeh Jr. for his only official visit to date as a transfer target. He posted pictures o...

MAY 25, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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MAY 18, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Breaking Down The Visit: Ernest Udeh Jr. The Blue Devils have been patient, but have reached out to and are now hosting the former McDonald's All American and Kansas Jayhawk for a v...

MAY 16, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM