Gideon George - College Basketball News & Rumors

Ends season with efficient night George notched nine points (3-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds and one block across 22 minutes during Monday's 76-69 loss to Saint Mary's.

Impact George didn't light up the stat sheet, but he did make almost every shot he took, including free throws. Barring an unlikely NIT bid for BYU, the senior forward has most likely played his last game of the season. The Nigeria native was a quality rotation piece for the Cougars this year, averaging 10.4 points and 5.8 rebounds on 43.2-percent shooting.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

George's 20 lead BYU past Portland 71-58

Led by Gideon George's 20 points, the BYU Cougars defeated the Portland Pilots 71-58

JANUARY 1, 2023 • Associated Press

Utah hosts George and BYU

BYU plays the Utah Utes after Gideon George scored 21 points in BYU's 97-64 victory over the Western Oregon Wolves

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • Associated Press

Gideon George to Return for Final Season with BYU Basketball George will return to BYU after entering the NCAA Transfer Portal

APRIL 21, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

What BYU's Caleb Lohner and Gideon George said about their decisions to transfer On Tuesday, Lohner and George turned to social media to explain their decisions to leave the BYU basketball program.

APRIL 19, 2022 • DESERET.COM

BYU swingman Gideon George declares for NBA Draft Gideon George is testing the waters at the next level.

APRIL 8, 2022 • SLTRIB.COM

BYU's Gideon George declares for NBA draft BYU forward Gideon George declared for the NBA draft after two seasons in the Cougars men’s basketball program. He left the option open to r...

APRIL 8, 2022 • DESERET.COM

George scores 27 to lead BYU past N. Iowa 90-71 in NIT

Gideon George had a career-high 27 points as BYU topped Northern Iowa 90-71 in the second round of the NIT

MARCH 20, 2022 • Associated Press

Gideon George's career night propels BYU men's basketball to NIT quarterfinals Provo • Gideon George drove the lane with the shot clock winding down. He came to a stop. Pump fake, pump fake again as the clock ticked tow...

MARCH 20, 2022 • SLTRIB.COM

Enters starting five George is starting Thursday's game against San Francisco, radio voice of the Cougars, Greg Wrubell, reports.

Impact George hasn't been part of the starting five since Nov. 27, but he's scored double digits off the bench in three of his last four matchups, earning himself another look. Caleb Lohner heads to the bench as a result.

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 13 off bench George notched 13 points (6-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt), five rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 20 minutes during Saturday's 76-73 loss to Pacific.

Impact George played well off-the-bench for the Cougars, reaching double figures for the third time in four games. He contributed across the board with five boards and a block and a steal on the defensive end, but his minutes were somewhat limited due to foul trouble. Through eight conference games, George is averaging 8.1 points and 4.6 rebounds per game.

JANUARY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

BYU's bench, including Gideon George and Hunter Erickson, comes through in nonconference finale BYU played listlessly in the first half against Division II foe Westminster before leading by as many as 21 in the second half in what ended...

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • DESERET.COM

George scores 17 to carry BYU past Westminster (UT) 65-53

Gideon George had 17 points off the bench to lead BYU to a 65-53 win over Westminster (UT)

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • Associated Press

Effective in return George closed with five points (2-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and one block in 23 minutes during Wednesday's 82-71 win over Utah State.

Impact George missed back-to-back games while dealing with an illness, and while he didn't return to his typical starting role Wednesday, he still was able to post a stat line reminiscent of earlier in the season. With Richard Harward (medical) sidelined indefinitely and Gavin Baxter (ACL) out for the season, the door is open for George to continue making steady contributions on the glass.

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will return off the bench Wednesday George (illness) will be available Wednesday against Utah State, Greg Wrubell reports.

Impact George managed to practice fully Tuesday and will make his return to the court following a two-game absence. The forward won't start in his return and is expected to be monitored carefully by coach Mark Pope. Trevin Knell will once again start at small forward for the Cougars.

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Should return Wednesday George (illness) is in line to rejoin the action Wednesday against Utah State, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact George returned to practice in a full capacity Tuesday, so it's not a huge surprise that he figures to be active after missing two games due to illness. It remains to be seen whether or not he will rejoin the starting five upon his return, but the senior should do so in short order even if it's not the case Wednesday.

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Misses second straight George (illness) did not take the court Saturday against Missouri State.

Impact With George sidelined his second consecutive game and Gavin Baxter out for the season with a torn ACL, Trevin Knell entered the starting lineup while Seneca Knight made his second consecutive start. Baxter's next chance to take the court will be Wednesday against Utah State.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Saturday George (illness) isn't starting Saturday's game against Missouri State, Wyatt Wheeler of the Springfield News-Leader reports.

Impact George missed Wednesday's game against Utah Valley due to an undisclosed illness and isn't listed among Saturday's starters. It's not yet clear whether he'll be available off the bench, but Trevin Knell and Seneca Knight will enter the starting lineup.

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out Wednesday George (illness) won't be available for Wednesday's game against Utah Valley, Greg Wrubell reports.

Impact George is unavailable Wednesday due to an undisclosed illness and will miss his first game of the season. The forward is averaging 5.7 points, 7.0 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 21.3 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fans encouraged to donate shoes at BYU-SDSU game for Gideon George Shoe Drive BYU player is collecting shoes to send back to his homeland of Nigeria.

NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • DESERET.COM

George lifts BYU past Portland 105-60 PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Gideon George had 19 points and 13 rebounds as BYU easily defeated Portland 105-60 on Thursday. Matt Haarms and Brando...

FEBRUARY 5, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

George lifts BYU past Portland 105-60 Gideon George had 19 points and 13 rebounds as BYU easily defeated Portland 105-60 on Thursday. Matt Haarms and Brandon Averette added 15 points each for the Cougars.

FEBRUARY 5, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

George lifts BYU past Portland 105-60

Gideon George had 19 points and 13 rebounds as BYU rolled past Portland 105-60

FEBRUARY 5, 2021 • Associated Press

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George's 20 lead BYU past Portland 71-58

Utah hosts George and BYU

George scores 27 to lead BYU past N. Iowa 90-71 in NIT

George scores 17 to carry BYU past Westminster (UT) 65-53

George lifts BYU past Portland 105-60