JACK NUNGE NEWS

Continues hot start Nunge registered 23 points (8-11 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 4-10 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, three blocks and one steal across 30 minutes during Tuesday's 78-65 victory over Fairfield.

Impact Nunge has scored at least 15 points in each of Xavier's first three contests. After averaging 13.4 points, 7.4 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per game last season, it appears the fifth-year season is amid a leap in production.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Double-double in defeat Nunge amassed 12 points (3-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-9 FT), 11 rebounds and one block over 28 minutes during Wednesday's 81-66 loss to St. John's.

Impact Nunge has been a bright spot for a Xavier team that is otherwise in free fall, as the Musketeers have lost seven of their last eight games. Nunge has at least performed well individually over that span, averaging 14.8 points and 8.0 rebounds. Still, it's possible Xavier has played itself out of tournament contention, though the Musketeers could help their case with a definitive victory over Georgetown on Saturday to close out the regular season.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back-to-back 22 point games Nunge ended with 22 points (6-11 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 8-10 FT), nine rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals across 35 minutes during Friday's 74-68 win over UConn.

Impact Nunge has been dynamite over the last five games, averaging 15.6 points, 7.2 rebounds and 1.6 blocks during 31.4 minutes. The junior recorded a 14-game high eight defensive rebounds, protecting the glass from second-chance opportunities. The 22-year-old has committed zero turnovers and distributed four assists over the last three games. He will seek to continue dabbling in the passing game with precision against St. John's on Wednesday.

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leading rebounder in loss Nunge accumulated 12 points (4-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and one block in 33 minutes before fouling out of Saturday's 69-65 loss to DePaul.

Impact Nunge has started four games for Xavier and averaged 12.3 points and 7.8 rebounds during 29.8 minutes over that period. He recorded five blocks against Butler on Tuesday and his aggression on defense continued into Saturday's game but resulted in him fouling out. The junior will search for a healthy balance of dominating defense and clean basketball against Seton Hall on Wednesday.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

No. 21 Xavier rallies from 17-point deficit, beats Creighton Jack Nunge and Paul Scruggs fueled a dramatic second-half turnaround that saw No. 21 Xavier score 29 of the first 31 points of the second ha...

JANUARY 29, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Added to starting five Wednesday Nunge is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Providence, Adam Baum of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact This will be Nunge's second start of the season, while Jerome Hunter will come off the bench. Nunge has been very strong when in the game this season, averaging 12.3 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks per contest.

JANUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nunge helps No. 20 Xavier rally past DePaul 68-67

Jack Nunge scored 15 of his 23 points in the second half, and No. 20 Xavier rallied for a 68-67 victory over DePaul

JANUARY 20, 2022

Contributes 12 points Nunge provided 12 points (3-11 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT), six rebounds, one assist and two blocks over 22 minutes during Saturday's 80-73 win over Creighton.

Impact Nunge surpassed 10 points for the first time since the layoff in Saturday's victory. The junior has averaged 9.7 points and six rebounds during 20.3 minutes over the last three games. With this performance, he is trending back towards his averages previous to the layoff, 12.5 points and 7.3 rebounds during 22.5 minutes. The junior's hustle was never in question, maintaining the rebound numbers, but he will look to solidify an offensive rhythm with the game against DePaul on Wednesday.

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unstoppable in win Nunge racked up 31 points (9-14 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 11-15 FT), 15 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 29 minutes during Saturday's 83-63 win over Cincinnati.

Impact Nunge's second double-double of the season was an exercise in pure domination as he paced the floor in both points and rebounds. He was fouled multiple times in an effort to stop his scoring onslaught, but when he completed a four-point play to begin the second half, it was clear nothing could stop the seven-footer on his way to a monster night. Over his last four appearances coming off of the bench, the junior has averaged 14.5 points and seven rebounds through 20 minutes.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nunge scores 31 to lift Xavier past Cincinnati CINCINNATI — Jack Nunge had a career-high 31 points plus 15 rebounds as Xavier easily defeated Cincinnati 83-63 on Saturday night.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • DAYTONDAILYNEWS.COM

Nunge scores 31 to lift Xavier past Cincinnati 83-63

Jack Nunge had 31 points plus 15 rebounds as Xavier easily beat Cincinnati 83-63

DECEMBER 12, 2021

Returns to court in exhibition Nunge (knee) had eight points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT) and three rebounds across 11 minutes off the bench in Friday's 100-59 exhibition victory over Ferris State.

Impact Nunge tore his meniscus in February and wasn't full contact as of mid-October, so it's great to see the 7-0 forward getting some run for the Musketeers. If he's not ready for a full workload, Dieonte Miles -- who started Friday's exhibition -- will presumably be asked to carry more of the load with Zach Freemantle (foot) likely sidelined multiple games.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Resumes full-contact practice Nunge (knee) resumed full-contact drills in practice this week, Adam Baum of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Nunge isn't suiting up in Xavier's scrimmage Friday, but he's making progress in his recovery from a torn meniscus that he sustained in February. Coach Travis Steele recently said that Nunge will likely be available for the team's exhibition game against Ferris State on Nov. 5.

OCTOBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Still not full-contact Nunge (knee) continues to be held out of full-contact, five-on-five drills, Adam Baum of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Nunge was once thought to be "close" to a return in late-August, but that simply hasn't come to pass. It appears Xavier will continue to stay cautious given this is the second major knee injury of the seven-footer's career. When the Musketeers are at full strength, Nunge and Zach Freemantle (foot) will likely be manning the frontcourt. Until then, it seems Dieonte Miles will be asked to take on an expanded role. Coach Travis Steele already ruled Nunge out of Friday's team scrimmage, but did acknowledge that he'll probably see the court a bit in a Nov. 5 exhibition against Ferris State.

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hawkeyes taking committee approach to replacing their stars

Iowa basketball coach Fran McCaffery goes into this season without two players who combined to average nearly 40 points and 15 rebounds per game last season

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Big Ten entering postseason eager to end NCAA title drought

The Big Ten hasn’t won an NCAA Tournament title since Tom Izzo coached Michigan State to the 2000 championship

MARCH 9, 2021

Garza, Weiskamp lead No. 9 Iowa over No. 4 Ohio State 73-57

Luka Garza had 24 points and 11 rebounds as No. 9 Iowa bounced back from a midweek loss to take down No. 4 Ohio State 73-57

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Iowa forward Jack Nunge suffers torn meniscus, marking his second season-ending knee injury in 2 seasons Iowa forward Jack Nunge will miss the remainder of the season after injuring his right knee in the Hawkeyes’ loss at Michigan on Thursday.

FEBRUARY 27, 2021 • MCALL.COM

Iowa forward Jack Nunge suffers torn meniscus, marking his second season-ending knee injury in 2 seasons Iowa forward Jack Nunge will miss the remainder of the season after injuring his right knee in the Hawkeyes’ loss at Michigan on Thursday.

FEBRUARY 27, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

No. 9 Iowa loses forward Nunge to season-ending knee injury IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa forward Jack Nunge will miss the remainder of the season after injuring his right knee in the ninth-ranked Hawke...

FEBRUARY 27, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

No. 9 Iowa loses forward Nunge to season-ending knee injury Iowa forward Jack Nunge will miss the remainder of the season after injuring his right knee in the ninth-ranked Hawkeyes’ loss at No. 3 Mich...

FEBRUARY 27, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

No. 9 Iowa loses forward Nunge to season-ending knee injury

Iowa forward Jack Nunge will miss the remainder of the season after injuring his right knee in the ninth-ranked Hawkeyes’ loss at No. 3 Michigan last Thursday

FEBRUARY 27, 2021