Jake Groves - College Basketball News & Rumors

Not starting Friday Groves is not in the starting lineup to face NC State on Friday.

Impact Groves totaled 15 points (5-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 11 rebounds and one steal over 35 minutes during Thursday's 66-60 OT victory over Boston College, and he'll head to the bench after starting in each of the Cavaliers' last four contests. Taine Murray will start over him.

MARCH 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Posts double-double in win Groves totaled 15 points (5-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 11 rebounds and one steal over 35 minutes during Thursday's 66-60 OT victory over Boston College.

Impact Groves was one of the best players for the Cavaliers in this tight win over the Eagles on Thursday. The senior, who has started in each of Virginia's last four games, should remain on that role when the Cavaliers take on NC State in the ACC Tournament semifinals on Friday.

MARCH 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Groves scores 17 off the bench, Virginia edges Clemson 66-65 after wild finish

Reserve Jacob Groves scored 17 points, Reece Beekman and Isaac McKneely scored 14 points each, and Virginia survived a wild finish to defeat Clemson 66-65

FEBRUARY 3, 2024 • Associated Press

Retreats to the bench Groves is not listed amongst Virginia's starters ahead of Saturday's showdown with NC State.

Impact Groves will come off the bench Saturday after starting in the Cavaliers' last eight games. The 6-foot-9 senior has appeared in all 14 games this season (10 starts), averaging 7.9 points, 2.6 rebounds and 0.9 assists on 21 minutes per game. Groves figures to remain involved despite coming off the bench.

JANUARY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient shooting effort Tuesday Groves finished with 12 points (5-7 FG, 2-3 3Pt), three rebounds and two steals in 26 minutes during Tuesday's 77-54 loss to Memphis.

Impact The Cavaliers suffered a blowout loss to Memphis, but Groves was one of the team's best players -- he rarely missed from the field and posted a solid overall stat line. Groves has started five games in a row and has scored at least eight points in four of those contests.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Double-digit scorer once again Groves closed with 11 points (4-6 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 21 minutes during Tuesday's 80-51 win over North Carolina A&T.

Impact Groves has played two games this season and has reached double-digit points in both contests. He also made an impact on the glass with his nine rebounds, though he profiles to be a scoring-first player as the season progresses. Thus, his fantasy value will live and die via his ability to score the rock.

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Former Oklahoma F Jacob Groves Transferring to ACC Powerhouse Groves announced he was transferring to Virginia on Tuesday evening after spending the previous two seasons with the Sooners.

APRIL 26, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Oklahoma Basketball Loses Another Player to the Transfer Portal The Sooners will be without another key member of last year’s team, as Jacob Groves has entered the transfer portal.

APRIL 5, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Report: Oklahoma forward Jacob Groves to enter NCAA Transfer Portal Oklahoma forward Jacob Groves has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal, per a report from On3 on Wednesday.The forward becomes the fifth Sooner...

APRIL 5, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Leading scorer in win Groves recorded 16 points (6-8 FG, 4-5 3Pt) and five rebounds over 25 minutes during Saturday's 61-50 win over Iowa State.

Impact Groves led all players in this low-scoring win over a stumbling Iowa State squad. This also marked the first time that the senior big man scored in double figures since shifting into a role off the bench over the last seven contests. The 6-foot-9 wing also saw his most extensive playing time since the Dec. 31 loss to Texas. Groves averaged 2.0 points and 1.5 rebounds while playing 10.2 minutes per game across the previous six games, so it's most likely that his fantasy value will return to a minimal level for Oklahoma's last two regular-season games.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Relegated to the bench Groves registered three points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and one assist over 13 minutes during Saturday's 93-61 loss to West Virginia.

Impact Groves came off the bench for the first time this season. This didn't come as much of a suprise, as the 6-foot-9 senior had already seen a significant downturn in his minutes per game over the previous four contests (13.5). Groves also averaged just 1.3 points and 2.5 rebounds during that span, so it appears he could likely be replaced by sophomore guard Bijan Cortes in the permanent starting rotation moving forward. The Sooners' next game will come Wednesday at No. 11 Baylor.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Modes stat line in tight loss Groves closed with two points (1-5 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 0-1 FT), four rebounds and one assist in 17 minutes during Saturday's 62-60 loss to Baylor.

Impact Groves logged one of his least productive outings of the season, as he's averaged 8.6 points and 2.7 rebounds over 19 starts for Oklahoma. He has scored in double figures six times this season, though the 6-foot-9 senior has been much less efficient during Big 12 play, as he's converting just 35.8 percent of his 7.6 field-goal tries per game. As a result, he should be seen as the third-most valuable fantasy option in the Sooners' starting frontcourt behind Jalen Hill and brother Tanner Groves.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

WATCH: Oklahoma F Jalen Hill & F Jacob Groves Bedlam Postgame Oklahoma forwards Jalen Hill and Jacob Groves met with the media following OU’s 72-56 loss to Oklahoma State.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

WATCH: Oklahoma F Jacob Groves & G Grant Sherfield Central Arkansas Postgame Oklahoma forward Jacob Groves and guard Grant Sherfield met with the media following OU’s 87-66 win over Central Arkansas.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Jacob Groves scores 26; Oklahoma beats C. Arkansas 87-66

Jacob Groves scored 19 of his career-high 26 points in the first half and Oklahoma cruised to an 87-66 victory over Central Arkansas

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • Associated Press

OU Basketball: Oklahoma Rolls Central Arkansas Behind Jacob Groves' Career Day Jacob Groves led the way in Oklahoma’s biggest offensive output of the season on Saturday afternoon.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Solid outing in tight loss Groves logged 14 points (5-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one steal across 33 minutes during Saturday's 70-66 loss to Villanova.

Impact Groves put up double-digit points for the fourth time this season, finishing as one of three Sooners players to eclipse 10 points in this last-minute loss to the Wildcats. The 6-foot-9 senior appears to have taken a real jump in his first season as a full-time starter, increasing his field-goal efficiency by 9.6 percent and his three-point shooting by 13.3 percent through eight games. Groves now sits third on the team in points per game (9.3) behind Grant Sherfield (16.3) and his brother Tanner Groves (11.1). He'll look to log another efficient performance against UM-Kansas City on Tuesday.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Groves brothers combine for 33, Sooners top Nebraska 69-56

Tanner Groves scored a season-high 17 points, Jacob Groves added 16 and Oklahoma beat Nebraska 69-56 to open the ESPN Events Invitational

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • Associated Press

Jacob Groves' late 3 lifts Oklahoma past South Alabama 64-60

Jacob Groves drilled a 3-pointer with just under three minutes left to give Oklahoma the lead while the Sooners held South Alabama scoreless for the final five minutes in their 64-...

NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • Associated Press

11 points in season opener Groves closed with 11 points (3-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds and one assist over 31 minutes during Monday's 52-51 loss to Sam Houston.

Impact Groves got the start in Monday's season opener after coming off the bench in 22 of his 34 games with the Sooners during the 2021-22 campaign. The 6-foot-9 senior also tied with his brother Tanner, who started at center, for the team's second-leading scorer in this upset loss. Groves will likely continue to start in Oklahoma's frontcourt alongside his sibling and forward Jalen Hill on Friday against Arkansas-Pine Bluff.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

WATCH: Oklahoma F Jacob Groves & F Tanner Groves Sam Houston Postgame Oklahoma forwards Jacob Groves and Tanner Groves met with the media following OU’s 52-51 loss to Sam Houston.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Starting in Monday's season-opener Groves is listed on the Sooners' starting lineup ahead of Monday's game against Sam Houston State,Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.

Impact Groves will appear alongside his brother, Tanner, in the starting lineup Monday. Groves started in 12 games for the Sooners last season, averaging 4.6 points and 2.9 rebounds in 17.3 minutes per game. As a regular starter, Groves will likely see a large increase in both his role and minutes this season.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

WATCH: Oklahoma F Jacob Groves Press Conference Oklahoma forward Jacob Groves met with the media on Monday ahead of the Sooners’ matchup with West Virginia.

MARCH 1, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Back to the bench Groves was not listed in the starting lineup for Oklahoma's game versus Oklahoma State on Saturday, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.

Impact Groves was replaced in the lineup by Elijah Harkless who hasn't started since Jan 22. Groves played poorly in his last start which may be the reason why Harkless is back in the starting lineup. Groves should return to his usual 15 minutes per game off the bench.

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Groves brothers lead Oklahoma past West Virginia 72-62

Tanner Groves scored 21 points, brother Jacob Groves added 12 and Oklahoma rolled to a 72-62 victory over West Virginia

JANUARY 27, 2022 • Associated Press

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Groves scores 17 off the bench, Virginia edges Clemson 66-65 after wild finish

Jacob Groves scores 26; Oklahoma beats C. Arkansas 87-66

Groves brothers combine for 33, Sooners top Nebraska 69-56

Jacob Groves' late 3 lifts Oklahoma past South Alabama 64-60

Groves brothers lead Oklahoma past West Virginia 72-62