Jonathan Aybar - College Basketball News & Rumors

Jacksonville State defeats Florida International 65-56 in Conference USA Tournament quarterfinal

Jaron Pierre Jr. scored 19 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to lead No. 2 seed Jacksonville State to a 65-56 win over No. 10 seed Florida International in a Conference USA Tournament...

MARCH 13 • Associated Press

Ituka scores 29 points, Pierre adds 22 to lead Jacksonville State over FIU 84-79 in 2OT

Jao Ituka scored 29 points and Jacksonville State beat Florida International 84-79 in double overtime

MARCH 1 • Associated Press

Expected to play Monday Aybar (rest) is participating in warmups ahead of Monday's game against Howard and is expected to play, Kevin Barral reports.

Impact Aybar didn't play against Florida National on Nov. 14 due to rest, but he's available and shouldn't have any restrictions to play. He's started in his previous two appearances, averaging 9.0 points and 3.5 rebounds on 16.0 minutes per contest.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out Thursday Aybar (rest) is out Thursday versus Florida National, Kevin Barrel of SINow reports.

Impact Aybar will miss Thursday's game as a rest day. He started the first two games of the season after undergoing surgery on his ankle in January and missing the second half of the season. His next chance to play is Monday versus Howard.

NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy for 2024-25 season Aybar (foot) is healthy for the beginning of Florida International's 2024-25 season, The Paws Up Podcast reports.

Impact According to Kevin Barral of Sports Illustrated, who co-hosts The Paws Up Podcast, Aybar has recovered from the foot injury that prematurely ended his 2023-24 season by January. Aybar's first year at Florida International did not differ much from his three seasons with Northern Florida. He provides an adequate source for points, rebounds, shooting percentage and free throw percentage.

OCTOBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out for remainder of season Aybar underwent surgery on his ankle Thursday and is out for the remainder of the season, Kevin Barral of Sports Illustrated reports.

Impact Aybar will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery for a break in his ankle. The junior started in all 13 games he was available for this season and averaged 7.2 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.2 steals in 22 minutes per game. During Aybar's recent absences, Mohamed Sanogo has seen an increase in playing time.

JANUARY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Aybar (foot) won't play in Saturday's game versus UTEP, Kevin Barral of Paws Up Podcast reports.

Impact Aybar will miss his second straight game Saturday due to a foot injury. Aybar's next chance to suit up is Thursday's matchup with Liberty.

JANUARY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. New Mexico State Aybar (foot) is out for the Panthers' game Thursday against New Mexico State, according to Kevin Barral of Fish On First.

Impact Aybar was recently seen using crutches and wearing a walking boot, suggesting his impending game absence is caused by a foot injury. After playing New Mexico State, the Panthers are expected to host UTEP on Saturday. The last time Aybar did not play, Jaidon Lipscomb was added to their starting lineup at Utah Tech on Dec. 30. He logged 13 points and five steals then.

JANUARY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available again Aybar (undisclosed) logged two points (1-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and one rebound across his 16 minutes during Florida International's 70-63 loss Saturday at Jacksonville State.

Impact Fortunately for Aybar, he was out only once due to the undisclosed problem that caused his DNP of Florida International's game Dec. 30 at Utah Tech. But perhaps because the junior student recently became available, he was limited to playing fewer than 20 minutes again. One-game absences followed by restricted game time have been a frequent occurrence for Aybar since December. Ideally for him, he can get back to November form, which includes him averaging 9.6 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.6 steals across nine games.

JANUARY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Saturday Aybar (undisclosed) is expected to retake the floor Saturday against Jacksonville State, Kevin Barral of Sports Illustrated reports.

Impact Aybar was unable to last up the sneakers last time out, but he participated fully in practice Friday and appears set to make his return to action Saturday. Aybar has racked up 7.7 points, 3.8 boards, 1.4 assists and 1.3 steals per contest for FIU this season while shooting 57.4 percent from the field and 76.2 percent from the charity stripe, both career-best marks.

JANUARY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sits against DII opponent Aybar (undisclosed) did not take the court for the second time in three games in Saturday's 146-55 victory over Trinity (FL).

Impact After starting the first nine games of the year and averaging 9.6 points and 4.4 rebounds over that span, Aybar sat out a Dec. 2 contest against LIU-Brooklyn. He was back in the starting lineup 11 days later against Florida Atlantic but ended up being held scoreless in just 10 minutes on the court of a 34-point loss. He sat out entirely again Saturday, though it's worth noting that the scheduled game came against a well overmatched DII opponent. If this was just a regular maintenance day to help get Aybar closer to 100 percent, he'll hopefully be available Tuesday against Stetson.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Surprise absence Saturday Aybar did not take the court in Saturday's 74-59 victory over LIU-Brooklyn.

Impact According to Kevin Barral of Sports Illustrated, Aybar was not in uniform in advance of the game and didn't participate in warmups, though no specific injury was reported. Aybar had been a key contributor for FIU, starting all nine prior games and reaching double figures in his last four, putting him on pace for a career-best 9.6 ppg. He'll have plenty of time to recuperate from whatever is ailing him, as FIU doesn't play another game until Dec. 13 at Florida Atlantic.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aybar leads North Florida against Kennesaw State after 26-point game

North Florida hosts the Kennesaw State Owls after Jonathan Aybar scored 26 points in North Florida's 68-62 loss to the Stetson Hatters

JANUARY 4, 2023 • Associated Press

Aybar leads North Florida past Trinity Baptist 92-44

Jonathan Aybar scored 18 points as North Florida romped past Trinity Baptist 92-44

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • Associated Press

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Jacksonville State defeats Florida International 65-56 in Conference USA Tournament quarterfinal

Ituka scores 29 points, Pierre adds 22 to lead Jacksonville State over FIU 84-79 in 2OT

Aybar leads North Florida against Kennesaw State after 26-point game

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