Howie Fleming Jr. - College Basketball News & Rumors

Fresno State beats UNLV 98-96 on buzzer-beater after wild comeback

Fresno State pulled off a stunning comeback to defeat UNLV 98-96 on Tuesday night

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Heidbreder's buzzer beater caps Fresno State's rally in final 23 seconds to down UNLV 98-96

Jake Heidbreder scored 29 points and his basket from the left baseline at the buzzer gave Fresno State an improbable 98-96 win over UNLV

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Active game in defeat Fleming produced 23 points (9-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-6 FT), nine rebounds, four assists and six steals in 37 minutes during Tuesday's 98-96 loss to Fresno State.

Impact The senior scored a lot and led the Rebels in rebounds, assists and steals, though he did commit five turnovers. Fleming is only averaging 9.9 points per game this season, but he has scored more than 20 now in three separate contests. The point guard leads UNLV in rebounds (5.9 per game) and assists (3.2 per contest) for the year.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Gibbs-Lawhorn scores career-high 33, UNLV beats Boise State 89-85 in OT

Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn had a career-high 33 points, six assists and five rebounds to help UNLV beat Boise State 89-85 in overtime

JANUARY 14 • Associated Press

Good to go Saturday Fleming (undisclosed) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Air Force.

Impact Fleming will be good to go for the home contest after entering the game with a questionable tag. The senior guard has averaged 9.1 points, 5.6 rebounds and 3.2 assists across 11 games (10 starts) this season.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Uncertain to play Saturday Fleming (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game against Air Force.

Impact Fleming is a key player for UNLV, and the Rebels will aim to have him back for this contest. The star guard is averaging 9.1 points, 5.6 boards and 3.2 assists per game in 2025-26.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

9 points in return Fleming posted nine points (2-2 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 4-6 FT), two rebounds and one steal in UNLV's 63-60 loss to Tennessee State.

Impact Fleming missed the Runnin' Rebels win over Stanford on Dec. 7 with an eye ailment, but the guard returned against Tennessee State and offered up a solid outing off the bench. He'll look to return to the starting five against Fresno State on Dec. 20.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with conjunctivitis Fleming didn't play Sunday against Stanford due to conjunctivitis, according to UNLVRebels.com.

Impact The reasons behind Fleming's absence from Saturday's game against Stanford are now known. He'll have almost an entire week to recover, as UNLV's next contest will be against Tennessee State on Saturday, Dec. 13.

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Sunday Fleming (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus Stanford, per Steve Cofield of Cofield & Company reports..

Impact Fleming will miss his first game of the season, as he's currently battling an undisclosed injury. His next chance to play will be the team's Dec. 13 matchup versus Tennessee State.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pharrell Payne scores 20 to lead Maryland over UNLV 74-67 in Players Era Festival nightcap

Pharrell Payne scored 16 of his 20 points in the second half to lead Maryland to a 74-67 victory over UNLV in the nightcap of the Players Era Festival

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Rebels earn blowout victory in Josh Pastner's return to Memphis Senior guard Howie Fleming Jr. had a career-high 25 points, and the UNLV men’s basketball team rolled to a victory in coach Josh Pastner’s r...

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • REVIEWJOURNAL.COM

Drops 25 in win Fleming finished with 25 points (9-16 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 6-7 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist and one steal over 39 minutes during Sunday's 92-78 win over Memphis.

Impact Fleming finished tied for the team lead in points with Isaac Williamson and led the team in rebounds. Both were by far his highest outputs of the young season, though the senior has started all four contests.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joining the Runnin' Rebels Fleming has announced his commitment to UNLV, per his personal X.com account.

Impact Fleming will join the Runnin' Rebels after a standout season with UTRGV. The 6-foot-5 junior, who previously appeared with Illinois State and Winthrop, averaged 12.3 points, 6.4 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 0.8 steals across 31 games (25 starts) with the Vaqueros last season.

APRIL 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hitting portal Fleming has entered the transfer portal, according to The Portal Report.

Impact Fleming will try to find a new program to play for after spending the 2024-25 season at Texas Rio Grande Valley. He should have several suitors, though. Fleming averaged 12.3 points, 6.4 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game while shooting 42 percent from three this season.

MARCH 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

SE Louisiana visits UT Rio Grande Valley following Thorn's 25-point game

UT Rio Grande Valley plays the SE Louisiana Lions after Dekedran Thorn scored 25 points in UT Rio Grande Valley's 88-78 win over the New Orleans Privateers

MARCH 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Starts season-ending loss Fleming (ankle) posted eight points (3-7 FG, 2-6 3Pt), five rebounds, two assists and one block over 22 minutes before fouling out of Friday's 78-65 loss to UNI.

Impact Fleming reportedly tweaked his ankle Thursday but managed to play his usual Friday against Northern Iowa in what will be his last contest of the season. He closes out the year averaging 5.9 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.3 steals over 22.0 minutes per game while showing significant improvement from beyond the arc, shooting 40.0 percent.

MARCH 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tweaks ankle Thursday Fleming suffered an ankle injury during Thursday's win over Indiana State, Jim Benson of The Bloomington Pantagraph reports.

Impact Fleming reportedly tweaked his ankle during the second half of Thursday's 58-53 win over Indiana State, however the extent of the injury is unclear at this time. He finished with seven points, six rebounds, four assists and one steal in 24 minutes of action. If he can shake it off quickly, he should be available when the Redbirds play Northern Iowa on Friday.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Return to the court Saturday Fleming (hip) had zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound, four assists and one steal in 14 minutes during Saturday's 60-57 loss to Indiana State.

Impact After missing the teams previous game with a hip injury, Fleming returned to the floor playing 14 minutes in his return. The sophomore guard has started in 16 of 22 appearances this season, averaging 5.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.4 steals in 22.5 minutes per game this season.

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up pre-game Fleming (hip) was seen warming up pre-game and should be good to go against Indiana State on Saturday, Jim Benson of The Bloomington Pantagraph reports.

Impact Fleming has averaged 5.4 points and 4.2 rebounds per game and should put up similar numbers today as long as the hip injury is truly behind him.

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

May play Saturday Coach Dan Muller said Friday he's hopeful Fleming (hip) can play Saturday against Indiana State, Jim Benson of The Bloomington Pantagraph reports.

Impact Fleming was sidelined for Wednesday's loss to Valparaiso, but he has a good chance of returning to the starting lineup Saturday. The sophomore has made 16 appearances for Illinois State this season and is averaging 5.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.4 steals in 22.5 minutes.

FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will not play Wednesday Fleming (hip) will not play Wednesday against Valparaiso, Jim Benson of The Bloomington Pantagraph reports.

Impact After previously being a game time decision, Fleming is officially out Wednesday while nursing a hip pointer. Fleming has started 16 games this season, averaging 5.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.9 assists and a team leading 1.4 steals in 22.5 minutes per game this season. His next chance to return is Saturday against Indiana State.

FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hopeful to play Wednesday Coach Dan Muller is hopeful that Fleming (hip) will be able to play in Wednesday's game against Valparaiso, Jim Benson of The Bloomington Pantagraph reports.

Impact Fleming suffered a hip pointer in last Saturday's game. The team should have a better idea based on how Fleming responds in practice this week as to his ability to play Wednesday.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Sunday Fleming (undisclosed) will be available Sunday against Valparaiso, Jim Benson of The Bloomington Pantagraph reports.

Impact Fleming failed to play against Wisconsin during the middle of the week but will be back for a conference meeting against Valparaiso. The 6-5 sophomore has been a steady contributor this year, averaging 5.5 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.5 steals in 23.4 minutes per game.

JANUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

DNP against Badgers Fleming (undisclosed) did not take the court in Wednesday's 89-85 OT loss to Wisconsin.

Impact The only clue given for Fleming's prospective absence was the fact that he did not participate in warmups -- per Jim Benson of The Pantagraph -- but otherwise no full explanation was given. The Redbirds also suffered an in-game loss when Mark Freeman went down with an ankle injury after just 11 minutes. Still, the team put up a valiant effort in taking a ranked Wisconsin team to overtime, helped out by 23 points from Antonio Reeves and another 22 from Sy Chatman. Fleming's status is uncertain heading into a Jan. 2 matchup at Valpo.

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns and grabs nine boards Fleming (undisclosed) posted four points, nine rebounds, five assists, three steals and two blocks during Tuesday's win over Chicago State.

Impact Fleming returned from an undisclosed injury and was a major factor across all statistical categories in 23 minutes of action. The freshman is currently averaging 5.0 points and 3.3 rebounds this year.

DECEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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Fresno State beats UNLV 98-96 on buzzer-beater after wild comeback

Heidbreder's buzzer beater caps Fresno State's rally in final 23 seconds to down UNLV 98-96

Gibbs-Lawhorn scores career-high 33, UNLV beats Boise State 89-85 in OT

Pharrell Payne scores 20 to lead Maryland over UNLV 74-67 in Players Era Festival nightcap

SE Louisiana visits UT Rio Grande Valley following Thorn's 25-point game