Julius Thedford - College Basketball News & Rumors

Epps, Hubbard help Mississippi State survive frenetic finish in 71-66 win over Memphis

Jayden Epps scored 19 points and Mississippi State fought off Memphis for a 71-66 win

DECEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Starting at Mississippi State Thedford (knee) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game at Mississippi State, Parth Upadhyaya of DailyMemphian.com reports.

Impact Thedford will return after a three-game absence as the Tigers take on the Bulldogs. The sophomore guard will get his third start of the campaign in the away showing. He's averaging nine points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.1 steals on 16.7 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Practices Friday Thedford (knee) was spotted at Memphis' Friday practice.

Impact Thedford, who has missed the last three games with a knee injury, was active and participating at Friday's practice. The 6-foot-4 sophomore transfer from Western Kentucky has appeared in seven games this season (two starts), averaging nine points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.1 steals on 16.7 minutes per game. Thedford's official status for Saturday's game against Mississippi State is unknown, but the sophomore guard looks like he is on track to return soon.

DECEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out once again Thedford (knee) is sitting out Wednesday as Memphis takes on Vanderbilt, per Roman Cleary of Bluff City Media.

Impact Thedford will now miss his third straight game. The sophomore guard, who averages 9.0 points and 5.1 rebounds, will get his next chance to play against Mississippi State on Dec. 20.

DECEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Thedford (knee) will not play in Saturday's game against Louisville, Parth Upadhyaya of DailyMemphian.com reports.

Impact Thedford will back-to-back games as he continues to work his way back from a knee injury. The sophomore guard will aim to be back for Wednesday's game against Vandy.

DECEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful vs. Louisville Thedford (knee) appears doubtful for Memphis' clash with Louisville on Saturday, Dec. 13, per Parth Upadhyaya of DailyMemphian.com.

Impact The initially feeling around Thedford's availability for the tilt with Louisville was positive, but now, it appears that the guard is doubtful to play. "Julius is still kinda at about 50%. ... I don't think we'll have Julius," head coach Penny Hardaway told reporters Thursday. Thedford, who averages 9.0 points and 5.1 rebounds, now appears primed to miss his second straight game.

DECEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to return vs Louisville Head coach Penny Hardaway indicated that Thedford (knee) should make his return against Louisville on Dec. 13, per Parth Upadhyaya of DailyMemphian.com.

Impact Thedford previously missed the team's last game against Baylor due to a knee injury and wasn't given a clear timeline to return. Hardaway's update is certainly a positive development, as it indicates he isn't expected to miss any more time. The 6-foot-4 wing has averaged nine points and 5.1 rebounds in16.7 minutes per game for the Tigers this season.

DECEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Timeline unclear Thedford (knee) does not have a firm timetable to return from his knee injury, Jason Munz of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports. The

Impact Head coach Penny Hardaway clarified that he's not overly concerned about Thedford's injury but he's also not sure when he'll be back. Thedford suffered a knee injury Wednesday, and it sounds unlikely he'll be back for a clash with Louisville on Dec. 13.

DECEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Saturday Thedford (knee) isn't playing Saturday versus Baylor, per Parth Upadhyaya of DailyMemphian.com.

Impact Thedford will mis his first game of the season after sustaining a knee injury during Wednesday's win over New Orleans. He will now have a week to get healthy before the team's next game versus Louisville on Dec. 13.

DECEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers knee injury in win Thedford sustained a knee injury late in the first half of Memphis' win over New Orleans, per Jason Munz of the Memphis Commercial Appeal.

Impact Thedford had an efficient 13 points on 5-of-6 from the field before he left the game for the Tigers and didn't return. The severity of his ailment is currently unclear, but if he's forced to miss extended time, it would be a sizable loss for the Tigers. Thedford averages 9.0 points and 5.1 rebounds, mostly off the bench, in 2025-26 thus far.

DECEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Berry scores 17 off the bench, Memphis defeats New Orleans 86-70

Quante Berry scored 17 points off of the bench to lead the Memphis Tigers over the New Orleans Privateers 86-70 on Wednesday

DECEMBER 4 • Associated Press

Scores 15 in win Thedford notched 15 points (5-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-6 FT), six rebounds, one block and three steals in 24 minutes during Wednesday's 74-58 win over Southern Illinois.

Impact The Tigers snapped a four-game losing streak and Thedford fell one point shy of his season high. The 6-4 guard has been playing effective minutes off the bench and has grabbed at least five boards and hit two 3-pointers in the last four games. When he plays more than 20 minutes, he has scored in double digits twice. Look for Thedford to get more playing time on Wednesday against New Orleans.

NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Julius Thedford scores 15 as Memphis takes down Southern Illinois 74-58

Julius Thedford scored 15 points off of the bench to help lead the Memphis Tigers over the Southern Illinois Salukis 74-58

NOVEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Fleming scores 25, grabs 12 rebounds as UNLV defeats Memphis 92-78

Led by Howard Fleming Jr.'s 25 points and 12 rebounds, the UNLV Rebels defeated the Memphis Tigers 92-78

NOVEMBER 17 • Associated Press

Starts, scores 16 Thedford chipped in 16 points (5-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 6-7 FT), six rebounds and one assist across 23 minutes during Sunday's 92-78 loss to UNLV.

Impact Thedford was one of the few bright spots in what was a rough game for the Tigers. He made his first start of the season. The 6-4 sophomore fouled out after 11 minutes against Ole Miss on Tuesday. As coach Anfernee Hardaway looks for answers, Thedford may get more playing time, particularly against tough opponents like Purdue against whom Memphis plays on Thursday.

NOVEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Participating in practice Thedford (kneecap) participated in Monday's practice, Jason Munz of The Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact Thedford suffered a dislocated kneecap toward the end of the 2024-25 campaign while playing for Western Kentucky. The sophomore transferred to Memphis over the offseason and appears to be fully over the injury. Thedford started in six of his 18 appearances last season, averaging 12.4 points and 3.8 rebounds across 21.9 minutes.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Lands with Memphis Thedford has committed to joining Memphis for the 2025-26 season, the team announced.

Impact Thedford joins the Tigers after playing his freshman season with Western Kentucky. The 6-foot-4 guard averaged 12.4 points and 3.8 rebounds on 21.9 minutes across 18 appearances, including six starts.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Entering transfer portal Thedford (kneecap) is entering the transfer portal, VerbalCommits.com reports.

Impact Thedford didn't play for Western Kentucky since Jan. 18, and now he's set to change programs. He averaged 12.4 points, 3.8 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game across 18 appearances (six starts) in 2024-25.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful to return this season Thedford (knee) is doubtful for the remainder of the 2024-25 season, Jeff Nations of Bowling Green Daily News reports.

Impact Head coach Hank Plona said on Tuesday that Thedford will likely miss the rest of the season. He has missed the last nine games since suffering a dislocated kneecap and a torn ligament in the Jan. 18 game at Middle Tennessee State. The freshman had a strong start to his collegiate career prior to the injury as he was averaging 12.4 points and 3.8 rebounds across his 18 appearances (six starts).

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Set to miss multiple weeks Thedford has suffered a dislocated kneecap and tore ligament that will sideline him for multiple weeks, Samantha Money of WNKY News 40 reports.

Impact Thedford, who sat out during Friday's 77-67 loss against Louisiana Tech, will miss significant time after suffering a kneecap injury in the second half of last Saturday's game against Middle Tennessee State. The 6-foot-4 freshman was off to a fast start to his collegiate career, averaging 12.4 points, 3.8 rebounds, 0.9 assists and 0.6 steals on 21.9 minutes per game.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Thedford and Western Kentucky take down Liberty 71-70

Julius Thedford led the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers with 18 points and secured the victory with a 3-pointer with 33 seconds left as the Hilltoppers took down the Liberty Flames 71...

JANUARY 3 • Associated Press

Thedford scores 19 off the bench, Western Kentucky beats Marshall 90-82

Julius Thedford scored 19 points off of the bench to help lead the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers past the Marshall Thundering Herd 90-82

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • Associated Press

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