Jalen Leach - College Basketball News & Rumors

Wisconsin Badgers and Northwestern Wildcats play in Big Ten Tournament

MARCH 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Shut down for 2024-2025 Leach (knee) is out for the remainder of the 2024-2025 campaign with a torn ACL, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Leach missed the Wildcats' loss to Washington on Saturday with what was at the time reported to be a knee injury. The severity of the ailment was not known, and this is sobering news for a Northwestern team that continues to be hampered by injuries. Justin Mullins got the start for Leach on Saturday, and that figures to continue moving forward.

FEBRUARY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday night Leach (knee) won't be available for Northwestern against Washington on Saturday night.

Impact The guard is listed as out on the Big Ten injury report, meaning he'll miss his first game of the season. The Wildcats' starting point guard averages 14.3 points, 2.1 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.0 steals this season since transferring from Fairfield. Leach's next chance to play will come against Oregon on Feb. 11.

FEBRUARY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with knee injury Leach left Tuesday's win over USC late in the second half with a knee injury and will undergo testing Wednesday, SB Nation reports.

Impact Leach scored six points on just 2-of-10 shooting from the field in 32 minutes. Northwestern can ill afford to lose another starter with Brooks Barnhizer out for the season with a foot injury.

FEBRUARY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hits five threes against Wisconsin Leach ended Saturday's 75-69 loss to Wisconsin with 23 points (8-14 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds and seven assists over 37 minutes.

Impact Leach stepped up in the absence of Brooks Barnhizer, posting a team-high 23 points, seven rebounds and seven assists during Saturday's loss against the Badgers. The 6-foot-4 senior transfer from Fairfield, has started in all 22 games this season, averaging 14.7 points, 2.1 rebounds, 3.3 assists and one steal on 31.5 minutes per game. With Barnhizer out for the rest of the season, Leach is a top contender to see a big production jump for the Wildcats.

FEBRUARY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 17 Wisconsin Badgers vs. Northwestern Wildcats Highlights | FOX College Hoops

FEBRUARY 1, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Team-high 23 points in defeat Leach supplied 23 points (8-12 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT) and four assists in 31 minutes during Wednesday's 79-72 loss to Rutgers.

Impact Leach converted on 8-of-12 looks from the field, closing with 23 points and four assists during Wednesday's loss against the Scarlet Knights. The 6-foot-4 senior has been on a roll for Northwestern as of late, averaging 18.5 points and five assists across the Wildcats' last four games, while shooting 54.9 percent from the field. Leach will look to help Northwestern rally during Saturday's matchup with the Badgers.

JANUARY 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leads the way in loss Leach finished Sunday's 83-74 loss to Illinois with 17 points (7-15 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, four assists and one steal across 35 minutes.

Impact Leach converted on 7-of-15 looks from the field, closing with 17 points, two rebounds, four assists and a steal during Sunday's loss against in-state rival Illinois. The 6-foot-4 senior transfer from Fairfield has filled in nicely with the Wildcats, averaging 13.9 points, two rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.2 steals across 20 starts. Leach continues to shoot the ball well from outside, converting on 36.9 percent of his looks from three on the season (4.2 attempts per game).

JANUARY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Northwestern Wildcats vs. No. 20 Michigan Wolverines Highlights | FOX College Hoops

JANUARY 19, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Scores 11 in lopsided loss Leach logged 11 points (4-8 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 0-2 FT), one rebound, two assists and one steal in 22 minutes during Sunday's 79-61 loss to Purdue.

Impact Leach converted on 3-of-7 looks from range, closing with 11 points, two assists, a rebound and a steal during Sunday's loss against the Boilermakers. The 6-foot-4 senior transfer from Fairfield continues to shine with his new team, averaging 13.5 points, 1.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.4 steals across 15 starts. Leach, who boasts a 42.5/35.5/86.2 shooting line, will look to help the Wildcats bounce back against Michigan State on Sunday.

JANUARY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Notches 16 points in win Leach contributed 16 points (5-16 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), one rebound, two assists, one block and one steal across 30 minutes during Sunday's 71-60 win over Georgia Tech.

Impact Leach converted on 2-of-7 looks from range, closing with 16 points during Sunday's win over the Yellow Jackets. The 6-foot-4 senior has started in all 11 games this season, averaging 14.5 points, 2.1 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 0.9 steals on 30.5 minutes per game. Leach, a transfer from Fairfield, will look to rebound from a poor shooting night against DePaul on Saturday.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 16 points Friday Leach ended Friday's 70-66 OT win over Illinois with 16 points (6-14 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-5 FT), three rebounds and five assists in 43 minutes.

Impact Leach played a season-high 43 minutes during Friday's overtime win over the Fighting Illini, closing with 16 points, three rebounds and five assists in the contest. The 6-foot-4 senior has been productive after transferring over from Fairfield this offseason, averaging 14.3 points, 2.2 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 0.9 steals across 10 starts. Leach currently boasts a 43.4/34.2/86.3 shooting line, scoring 15-or-more points in five games this season.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nearly perfect against UNLV Leach accumulated 15 points (5-6 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, one assist and one steal in 22 minutes during Friday's 66-61 victory over UNLV.

Impact Leach converted on 5-of-6 looks from the field on Friday, bouncing back from a 3-of-12 outing against Butler on Thursday, as the Wildcats took down UNLV. The 6-foot-4 senior has started in all eight games this season after transferring in from Fairfield, averaging 14.8 points, 2.1 rebounds, two assists and one steal on 28.6 minutes per game. Leach has converted on 40 percent of his looks from deep this season while attempting 3.8 threes a game.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Game-high 21 points in win Leach produced 21 points (7-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 6-6 FT) and four rebounds in 27 minutes during Friday's 68-50 victory over Pepperdine.

Impact Leach converted on 7-of-12 looks from the field and all six attempts from the line, closing with 21 points and four rebounds during Friday's win over the Waves. The 6-foot-4 senior transfer from Fairfield has logged three games with 15-or-more points in his first six outings with the Wildcats, scoring with ease in his transition to a power-five team. Leach and the Wildcats will tip-off against Butler on Thursday night to open the Arizona Tip-Off.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Leach helps Northwestern sail past Pepperdine Jalen Leach scored 21 points to help Northwestern post a 68-50 win over Pepperdine on Friday night at Evanston, Ill.Nick Martinelli added 20...

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • THESTATE.COM

Jalen Leach scores 15 of his 21 points in the second half and Northwestern beats Pepperdine 68-50

Jalen Leach scored 15 of his 21 points in the second half, Nick Martinelli added 20 points and Northwestern beat Pepperdine 68-50

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • Associated Press

Northwestern plays Montana State following Leach's 27-point game

Northwestern faces the Montana State Bobcats after Jalen Leach scored 27 points in Northwestern's 67-58 overtime victory against the Eastern Illinois Panthers

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • Associated Press

Explodes for 27 points against Eastern Illinois Leach notched 27 points (5-12 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 15-16 FT), one rebound, one assist and one steal across 42 minutes during Friday's 67-58 OT win over Eastern Illinois.

Impact Leach cashed in on 15-of-16 attempts from the charity stripe, finishing with 27 points in Friday's overtime win. The 6-foot-4 senior transfer from Fairfield is off to a strong start with his new team, averaging 15.5 points, 1.8 rebounds, three assists and one steal on 29 minutes per game (four games).

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leach scores season-high 25 points to lead Northwestern past Eastern Illinois 67-58 in OT

Jalen Leach scored a season-high 27 points and Nick Martinelli scored 16 points and Northwestern needed overtime to beat Eastern Illinois 67-58

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • Associated Press

Scores 16 points against UIC Leach closed with 16 points (5-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-7 FT), one rebound, three assists and two steals across 26 minutes during Tuesday's 83-74 victory over UIC.

Impact Leach remains productive for the Wildcats after transferring in from Fairfield this offseason. Through three games, the 6-foot-4 senior is averaging 11.7 points, two rebounds, 3.7 assists and one steal on 24.7 minutes per game. Leach will look to remain consistent as Northwestern starts to take on tougher competition in the coming weeks.

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in program debut Leach produced 12 points (5-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, six assists and one steal over 25 minutes during Monday's 90-46 victory over Lehigh.

Impact Leach posted 12 points, five rebounds, six assists and a steal, logging a productive night on both ends of the floor for the Wildcats in their season opener. The 6-foot-4 senior, a transfer from Fairfield is far from a 1-for-1 replacement for Boo Buie, but he will have a lot of opportunity to fill the shoes of the former Northwestern guard.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fairfield Transfer Jalen Leach Talks Commitment to Northwestern Following Jalen Leach's commitment to Northwestern, he spoke with 247Sports about the decision and what his role will look like next season.

APRIL 23, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Jalen Leach Set To Visit Hokies This weekend will give Mike Young and his staff an opportunity to add another instant-impact piece to their roster.

APRIL 12, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Leach's 22 lead Fairfield over Iona 68-63 in MAAC Tournament quarterfinal

Led by Jalen Leach's 22 points, the Fairfield Stags defeated the Iona Gaels 68-63 in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Tournament

MARCH 14, 2024 • Associated Press

Leach and Fairfield host Marist

Fairfield takes on the Marist Red Foxes after Jalen Leach scored 21 points in the Stags' 88-64 win against the Siena Saints

FEBRUARY 29, 2024 • Associated Press

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