JUSTIN MCKOY NEWS

McKoy scores 16, Hawaii beats CSU Northridge 75-68 in Big West quarterfinal

Led by Justin McKoy's 16 points, the third-seeded Hawaii Rainbow Warriors defeated seventh-seeded CSU Northridge 75-68 in the Big West Conference quarterfinals

MARCH 15, 2024 • Associated Press

Hawaii faces UC Davis after McKoy's 26-point showing

Hawaii visits the UC Davis Aggies after Justin McKoy scored 26 points in the Rainbow Warriors' 73-65 win over the Long Beach State Beach

FEBRUARY 29, 2024 • Associated Press

McKoy scores 26, leads Hawaii past Long Beach State 73-65

Justin McKoy finished with 26 points to guide Hawaii to a 73-65 victory over Long Beach State

FEBRUARY 25, 2024 • Associated Press

Hawaii visits UCSD after McKoy's 22-point game

Hawaii visits the UCSD Tritons after Justin McKoy scored 22 points in the Rainbow Warriors' 79-71 loss to the Long Beach State Beach

JANUARY 19, 2024 • Associated Press

Justin McKoy commits to Hawaii The former UNC forward has found a new home after playing two seasons with the Tar Heels.

APRIL 5, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Hits transfer portal McKoy has elected to enter the transfer portal, Jeff Goodman of Stadium reports.

Impact McKoy didn't see much action during the 2022-23 campaign, averaging 1.7 points and 1.2 rebounds in 5.4 minutes per game (11 contests). He'll now set his focus on exploring his other options, though he still has the option to return to UNC for the 2023-24 season.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays two minutes McKoy played two minutes during Saturday's 62-57 loss to Duke.

Impact Even with a part in North Carolina's starting lineup, McKoy failed to log more than the bare minimum of multiple minutes. Across the 2022-23 Tar Heels' regular season, his minute average was only 5.7 across 10 games. Thus, McKoy is not expected to be part of their rotation when the Tar Heels participate in tournament action later this March.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Senior day start McKoy will start in Saturday's matchup with Duke.

Impact McKoy will make his first start with the Tarheels on Saturday against Duke. The 6-foot-8 senior has appeared in nine games this season, logging 1.7 points, 1.2 rebounds and 0.4 blocks on 6.1 minutes per game.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes season debut McKoy (illness) didn't score but grabbed one rebound in Tuesday's win over Garnder-Webb.

Impact The senior made his season debut after missing the beginning of these season with an illness. McKoy averaged 1.0 point and 1.4 rebounds in 30 appearances for the Tar Heels last season.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Misses opener with illness McKoy (illness) did not play in Monday's game against UNC-Wilmington.

Impact McKoy is battling a minor illness and should be able to return to action soon. The 6-8 senior is expected to play a consistent role off the bench this season for the Tar Heels. The next opportunity for him to return would be on Friday against the College of Charleston.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs four minutes in return McKoy (knee) logged four minutes off the bench in Saturday's win at Duke.

Impact UNC pulled a huge upset against the Blue Devils, though McKoy barely played a role in the outcome. He's expected to remain a non-factor going forward in the ACC Tournament that starts next week.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Saturday McKoy (knee) did not play Saturday against North Carolina State.

Impact North Carolina managed a 10-point victory Saturday despite McKoy's absence. McKoy has now missed four games in a row due to a knee injury. His next chance to return comes Monday against Syracuse.

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

UNC basketball's Justin McKoy cleared, just in time to face a familiar Virginia squad The former Panther Creek High standout played his first two seasons at Virginia before transferring to UNC. He’s missed the Tar Heels’ past...

JANUARY 8, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Available Saturday McKoy (COVID-19 protocols) will be available to play in Saturday's game against Virginia Brendan Marks of The Athletic reports.

Impact McKoy has cleared health and safety protocols and will be available to play against his former team Saturday. The 6-foot-8 forward has played in 11 games for the Tarheels, averaging 0.9 points, 1.3 rebounds and 0.5 assists on 6.2 minutes per game. The junior will look to help propel North Carolina over conference rival Virginia in a personal revenge game.

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Wednesday McKoy (Covid-19 health and safety protocols) will not play Wednesday, Brendan Marks of The Athletic reports.

Impact McKoy is set to miss his second straight game under the Covid-19 protocols, missing the Tarheels previous game against Boston College. The 6-foot-8 forward has appeared in 11 games off the bench this season. His next chance to return is Saturday against Virginia.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Sunday McKoy will not be available for Sunday's game against Boston College due to COVID-19 protocols, Brendan Marks of The Athletic reports.

Impact McKoy has had a small presence off the bench for the Tar Heels this season, averaging just over six minutes per game. He could potentially miss an additional two games if he's unable to clear protocols in 10 days.

JANUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returnees, transfers lead No. 19 UNC in Davis' debut

New North Carolina coach Hubert Davis is counting on returnees and incoming transfers in his first season leading the 19th-ranked Tar Heels

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • Associated Press

No. 25 Virginia faces challenge due to graduation, attrition

Virginia is the defending Atlantic Coast Conference regular season champion for the fifth time in eight years

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • Associated Press

Justin McKoy ready to bring energy and defense to North Carolina — and maybe more The 6-8 Virginia transfer switched ACC schools in large part so he could redefine his role on the floor.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Marquette's Dawson Garcia transferring to North Carolina

Marquette star Dawson Garcia says he's transferring to North Carolina

JULY 8, 2021 • Associated Press

Tar Heels add 3-point shooting big man Manek from Sooners

North Carolina has added Oklahoma transfer Brady Manek

APRIL 22, 2021 • Associated Press

Cavaliers transfer Justin McKoy signs to play for Tar Heels

North Carolina has added Virginia transfer Justin McKoy

APRIL 20, 2021 • Associated Press

Hauser helps No. 21 Virginia end skid, beat Miami 62-51

Sam Hauser scored 18 points and No. 21 Virginia ended a three-game skid by handing Miami its sixth loss in a row, 62-51

MARCH 2, 2021 • Associated Press

Huff, Hauser lead No. 18 Virginia past Fighting Irish, 80-68

Jay Huff scored 18 points and Sam Hauser had 15 points and nine rebounds as No. 18 Virginia beat Notre Dame 80-68 for its fourth consecutive victory

JANUARY 13, 2021 • Associated Press

Scores 11 points Friday McKoy notched 11 points (4-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT)), six rebounds and an assist in 18 minutes during Friday's 61-60 loss against San Francisco.

Impact McKoy has started the first two games of the season and has delivered decent results, scoring 13 points, grabbing 11 rebounds and dishing out four assists in that span. He played sparingly as a freshman but seems poised for a bigger role this season and his early-season numbers would seem to suggest that'll indeed be the case moving forward.

NOVEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE