Isaiah Ihnen - College Basketball News & Rumors

Ruled out again Ihnen (knee) is out for Saturday's matchup against Missouri State.

Impact Ihnen has yet to appear in a game this season and is now set to miss another contest. He is expected to miss the remainder of the campaign, although he was seen warming up prior to the Jan. 16 win over Texas El Paso, leaving his injury status uncertain.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't play Saturday Ihnen (knee) didn't play in Saturday's win over Texas El Paso.

Impact Ihnen was seen warming up before the start of the game despite having = reportedly been ruled out for the remainder of the season back in December. While his injury status is now unclear, Ihnen's next chance to play will be Wednesday's game versus Western Kentucky.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up in uniform Ihnen (knee) is warming up in uniform ahead of Saturday's matchup versus Texas El Paso, per A Sea of Red.

Impact Ihnen was previously reported to be out for the remainder of the season due to a knee injury he suffered in December but has seemingly recovered faster then expected. The 6-foot-9 forward was averaging 10.4 points and 4.3 rebounds across 18.2 minutes in the 11 games he appeared in before getting hurt.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss rest of season Ihnen (knee) will miss the rest of the 2025-26 season after suffering another injury, according to Jon Manson of ASeaofRed.com.

Impact Ihnen suffered a new knee injury during his rehabilitation process from another knee problem. He didn't play a single game for Liberty in 2025-26, and the junior will aim to come back stronger for the 2026-27 campaign.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers another injury Ihnen (ankle) is dealing with another injury and doesn't have a timetable for a return, ,A Sea of Red reports.

Impact The new injury is uncertain, but it remains to be seen just how long Ihnen will be sidelined for. "We don't know yet. He will see a doctor in the next 24 hours. We will evaluate it them," head coach Ritchie McKay said.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Saturday Ihnnen (ankle) will not play in Saturday's game against Coppin State, A Sea of Red reports.

Impact Ihnnenhas yet to make his seasonal debit as he continues recovering from an ankle injury. His next chance to suit up will be against NC State.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined vs. FAU Ihnen (knee) didn't play in Liberty's 88-68 win over Florida Atlantic.

Impact Ihnen has yet to play in any of the Flames' three games this season. The junior missed the final 24 games of the 2024-2025 campaign, and is still dealing with the repercussions of that knee ailment. His next chance to play will come on Nov. 17.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out Friday Ihnen (knee) is out for Friday's game against College of Charleston, according to A Sea of Red.

Impact Ihnen will miss a second straight game with a knee injury. His next chance to play will come against Florida Atlantic on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. KCU Ihnen (knee) is out for Monday's game against Kentucky Christian, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact As for Liberty, Monday includes the 2025-26 Flames' first game. According to their head coach Ritchie McKay, Ihnen's injury status is day-to-day. So after Monday, Liberty's subsequent game may include him.

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Still fighting back from injury Ihnen (knee) is still fighting back from injury, according to Jon Manson of ASeaofRed.com.

Impact Ihnen suffered a knee injury in December 2024. The specific problem remains a lingering issue, considering knee troubles are what dented his previous seasons. Liberty's team expects Ihnen to be available before the 2025-26 Flames begin their regular season, but with the potential caveat that he serves a minutes restriction.

OCTOBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

To miss rest of season Ihnen will miss the rest of the season with an undisclosed injury, A Sea of Red reports.

Impact Ihnen has missed the last three games and now will be forced out for the rest of the season. He's in his first year with the program after transferring in following three seasons at Minnesota. He was averaging a career-high 10.4 points and 4.3 rebounds in 18.1 minutes per contest.

JANUARY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kaden Metheny scores 22 as Liberty beats Mississippi Valley State 89-52 for 6th straight victory

Kaden Metheny had 22 points and Liberty upped its win streak to six with an 89-52 victory over Mississippi Valley State

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • Associated Press

Ihnen leads Liberty against Mississippi Valley State after 25-point performance

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • Associated Press

Ihnen scores 25, Liberty beats Central Penn 93-36

Led by Isaiah Ihnen's 25 points, the Liberty Flames defeated the Central Penn Knights 93-36

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • Associated Press

Porter scores 16, Liberty takes down McNeese 62-58 in Paradise Jam consolation round

Led by Colin Porter's 16 points, the Liberty Flames defeated the McNeese Cowboys 62-58 in a consolation round game at the Paradise Jam tournament in the Virgin Islands

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • Associated Press

Porter scores 17, Ihnen 16 to help Liberty beat Kansas St. 69-67 in Paradise Jam semis

Colin Porter scored 17 points, Isaiah Ihnen added 16 on 7-of-12 shooting and Liberty held off Kansas State for a 69-67 win in the semifinals of the Paradise Jam

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • Associated Press

Liberty rolls to a 68-47 win over College of Charleston

Zach Cleveland scored 20 points and the Liberty Flames pulled away in the second half to top the Charleston (SC) Cougars 68-47

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • Associated Press

Efficient outing in rout Ihnen totaled 13 points (5-6 FG, 3-3 3Pt), five rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals over 17 minutes during Saturday's 77-57 victory over FGCU.

Impact Ihnen knocked down 3-of-3 shots from range, closing with 13 points, five rebounds, one block and two steals in just 17 minutes of action against FGCU. The 6-foot-9 junior has made the most of his role in 2023, averaging 6.1 points, 3.6 rebounds, one assist and 0.7 steals on 17.8 minutes per game across 10 appearances (seven starts). Despite recently losing his starting spot, Ihnen has remained heavily involved for Minnesota, and he should continue to be moving forward.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gophers teammates Parker Fox and Isaiah Ihnen have been joined at the knee for the past 2 years

Parker Fox and Isaiah Ihnen are back on the court this season for Minnesota after missing the last two years with consecutive ACL tears

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • Associated Press

Nearly perfect in win Ihnen ended Friday's 102-76 win over UTSA with 20 points (7-7 FG, 5-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and six rebounds across 19 minutes.

Impact Ihnen was a perfect 7-of-7 from the field, finishing with 20 points and six rebounds across just 19 minutes of action Friday. The 6-foot-9 junior, who has been eased into the fold after suffering a season-ending knee injury in 2022, has been stellar in his limited opportunities. It remains to be seen how involved Ihnen will be with the likes of Pharrel Payne and Dawson Garcia in the Golden Gophers' frontcourt.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Germany to Gophers: Isaiah Ihnen grows with basketball program through two injuries Gophers basketball forward Isaiah Ihnen is the longest tenured player on the roster. The German native has gone through two knee injuries an...

OCTOBER 18, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Garcia, Payne sidelined for Gophers in latest injury setback

Minnesota sidelined leading scorer Dawson Garcia and top reserve Pharrel Payne for the game against Indiana due to injuries that further depleted the last-place team in the Big Ten

JANUARY 25, 2023 • Associated Press

Young Gophers will bring Battle back to punishing Big Ten

Elevating Minnesota to the top of the Big Ten remains a challenge for second-year coach Ben Johnson

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • Associated Press

Isaiah Ihnen second Gophers forward out for season after knee injury during summer practice Junior forward Isaiah Ihlen is the second player to suffer a season-ending knee injury, which could cause coach Ben Johnson to change his pl...

AUGUST 2, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Minnesota's Ihnen has 2nd straight season-ending knee injury

Minnesota junior forward Isaiah Ihnen will miss the upcoming season

AUGUST 2, 2022 • Associated Press

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