Joseph Tugler - College Basketball News & Rumors

Flagg, Broome, Clayton are among the Final Four players to watch in a showdown between No. 1 seeds

Fittingly for an NCAA Tournament in which big schools from big conferences took record numbers of spots in the first week, then hogged them all for the second week, the Final Four...

MARCH 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Sets tone as Cougars advance Tugler finished with six points (3-7 FG), nine rebounds and two assists over 24 minutes during Sunday's 69-50 win over Tennessee.

Impact Tugler controlled the glass with a team-high nine boards during Houston's dominant victory over Tennessee. The sophomore forward opened the game with an offensive rebound and a put back that set the tone right away for the Cougars while also leading a dominant Houston defensive effort that allowed just 15 first-half points to the Vols. Up next for Tugler and the Cougars is a high-stakes rematch of last year's Sweet 16 against Duke in next week's Final Four.

MARCH 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Houston and Tennessee will match elite defenses in their bids to reach the Final Four

If you like defense, this NCAA Tournament Midwest Region final is for you

MARCH 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Milos Uzan's late bucket on inbound play sends Houston into Elite Eight with 62-60 win over Purdue

Milos Uzan soared for an uncontested layup on a beautifully executed inbound play with 0.9 seconds left, and No. 1 seed Houston survived a late collapse to beat fourth-seeded Purdu...

MARCH 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Texas Tech's JT Toppin selected by Big 12 coaches as league's top player and newcomer

Texas Tech sophomore forward JT Toppin has been selected by Big 12 coaches as the league’s player and newcomer of the year

MARCH 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Back in starting unit Tugler is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Baylor.

Impact Tugler didn't start in Senior Night, but he's back in the first unit in his regular role. He's averaging 5.8 points, 5.7 rebounds and 2.0 blocks per contest this season while starting in 23 of 30 appearances.

MARCH 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't start on Senior Night Tugler won't get the start on Houston's senior night against Kansas, Chris Baldwin of PaperCity Magazine reports.

Impact Tugler will come off the bench for the first time since Nov. 30. Ja'Vier Francis will get the start in his stead, as Houston will honor its seniors in its final home game of the 2024-2025 season. Still, expect Tugler to get into the game early and play a big role as per usual.

MARCH 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doing the dirty work Tugler ended with six points (3-4 FG), eight rebounds, one assist and one block across 27 minutes during Monday's 76-65 victory over Baylor.

Impact Tugler hauled in eight boards to go along with six points, an assist and a block during Monday's win. Tugler, who took only four shots, is not relied upon to score all that often but has been highly valuable by doing the dirty work off the glass, recording at least seven boards for the sixth-consecutive game. The sophomore forward is second on the team, averaging 6.2 rebounds per contest while ranking first blocks, rejecting 2.2 shots per contest.

FEBRUARY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Posts rare offensive output Tugler produced 12 points (5-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds and one block in 28 minutes during Wednesday's 63-49 win over West Virginia.

Impact Tugler scored 12 points while adding seven boards as the Cougars cruised to victory over the Mountaineers. It was the second time during conference play Tugler has reached double-figures in the scoring column and just the third time he's topped five points during that same period despite starting all nine games. The sophomore forward is averaging 5.8 points, 5.1 boards and 2.3 blocks since the start of Big 12 play.

JANUARY 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

First career double-double Tugler provided 13 points (5-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-6 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 26 minutes during Saturday's 87-57 victory over Kansas State.

Impact Tugler crashed the glass for a career-high 10 boards en route to collecting his first career double-double. The sophomore forward added two blocks, marking the eighth-consecutive game he's recorded multiple rejections. Tugler took over the starting role from Ja'Vier Francis eight games ago and has maintained his grip thanks in large part to his defense. As a starter, Tugler is playing 19.9 minutes per contest, averaging 6.4 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.8 blocks.

JANUARY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Filling role for Cougars Tugler chipped in three points (1-3 FG, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, two assists, three blocks and one steal in 24 minutes during Monday's 65-46 victory over TCU.

Impact Tugler entered the starting lineup in favor of Ja'Vier Francis back on Dec. 7 and, perhaps coincidentally, the Cougars haven't lost a single game since. The sophomore forward's contributions have been modest, as Tugler is posting 5.4 points and 5.3 rebounds across 19.0 minutes per contest, but they're still superior to the player he replaced. While there hasn't been any indication the current alignment will change, Tugler's fantasy ceiling is still a bit limited, as he has the lowest offensive usage rate among starters.

JANUARY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joseph Tugler, Emanuel Sharp help No. 7 Houston hammer Hofstra Joseph Tugler scored 17 points on 6-of-6 shooting off the bench while Emanuel Sharp made all five of his three-point attempts, leading No.7...

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • THESTATE.COM

Tugler has 17 off the bench in No. 7 Houston's 80-44 win over Hofstra

Joseph Tugler had 17 points off the bench, Emanuel Sharp added 16 points and No. 7 Houston beat Hofstra 80-44

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • Associated Press

Paces team with career-high 17 Tugler finished Friday's 80-44 victory over Hofstra with 17 points (6-6 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 3-5 FT), four rebounds, four assists and one block in 17 minutes.

Impact Tugler paved the way off the bench with a perfect night from the floor, needing just 17 minutes to contribute a career-high 17 points. It was the second double-digit scoring effort this season in four games for Tugler, who also added four boards, four assists and a blocked shot during his career night. Tugler played 31 minutes off the bench against Auburn in what has been Houston's closest game, suggesting that more minutes and a potential rise in production could be ahead as the games become more competitive.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Produces off bench Tugler registered 10 points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 6-8 FT), six rebounds, two blocks and two steals across 31 minutes during Saturday's 74-69 loss to Auburn.

Impact Tugler moved to the bench thanks to the return of Ja'Vier Francis but still managed 31 minutes on the floor. The sophomore forward doubled his scoring output from the first game of the season and added two steals and two blocks on the defensive end. Tugler is the first man off the bench for the Cougars and should see an uptick in minutes and production this season following averaging 3.8 points, 4.1 rebounds, 1.1 blocks and 0.9 steals in just over 16 minutes per contest last season.

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fully cleared to return Tugler (foot) has been fully cleared to resume all basketball activities, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Tugler, who underwent a season-ending foot surgery in March, is ready to roll for the Cougars ahead of the 2024-25 season. The 6-foot-7 sophomore appeared in 28 games prior to his injury (one start), averaging 3.8 points, 4.1 rebounds, 0.9 steals and 1.1 blocks on 16.1 minutes per game. The defensive-minded forward will look to build upon what was a productive freshman season despite his injury.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

From Kansas to Marquette, health could help to decide NCAA Tournament

Players' health could help to decide this year's NCAA Tournament with many top-seeded and bubble teams not at 100 percent.

MARCH 18, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

From Kansas to Marquette, health could help to decide NCAA Tournament

Expected to miss rest of season Tugler (foot) is expected to miss the remainder of the season with a stress injury on his right foot, Chris Baldwin of Paper City Magazine reports.

Impact Tugler logged at least 10 minutes in every game this season and will now be forced to sit out the rest of the 2023-24 campaign. The freshman forward averaged 3.8 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.1 blocks on 16.1 minutes across 28 games, including one start.

MARCH 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Moves back to bench Tugler isn't in the starting five for Saturday's game versus West Virginia.

Impact J'Wan Roberts will reclaim his starting role from Tugler after missing the previous game with a quadriceps injury. Tugler is averaging 4.4 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.8 steals and 1.8 blocks in 18.0 minutes across his last five appearances coming off the bench.

JANUARY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Pennsylvania Tugler is in the starting lineup to face Pennsylvania on Saturday-

Impact Tugler will enter the starting lineup with J'Wan Roberts (quadriceps) sidelined. This will be Tugler's first start of the campaign. He's averaging 3.2 points and 3.8 rebounds per contest while shooting 57.1 percent from the field.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Houston's Joseph Tugler skies for the rejection to prevent Xavier from taking the lead

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

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