Justus McNair - College Basketball News & Rumors

Justus McNair's 3-pointer at buzzer sends Valparaiso past Purdue 83-80 in 2OT

Justus McNair hit a 3-pointer at the final buzzer in double overtime, and Valparaiso beat Purdue 83-80

23 MINS AGO • Associated Press

ValpoBasketball secures its first win over a Big Ten team since 2004 in STUNNING fashion, snapping a 19-game losing streak

27 MINS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Valparaiso's Justus McNair hits GAME-WINNING three pointer, winning game over Purdue

40 MINS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Johnson, Bradley earn 90-84 2OT win over Valparaiso in Missouri Valley Conference Tournament

Jaquan Johnson scored 18 points, including six in double overtime, as the No. 2 seed Bradley Braves beat the seventh-seeded Valparaiso Beacons 90-84 in the Missouri Valley Conferen...

MARCH 7 • Associated Press

Dease and Valparaiso secure 70-63 OT win over Evansville

Owen Dease scored 18 points, including four in the overtime, as the Valparaiso Beacons knocked off the Evansville Purple Aces 70-63 on Friday

FEBRUARY 7 • Associated Press

Wheeler scores 18 as Bradley takes down Valparaiso 72-65

Montana Wheeler scored 18 points off of the bench to lead the Bradley Braves past the Valparaiso Beacons 72-65 on Tuesday

FEBRUARY 4 • Associated Press

McNair scores 17 off the bench, Valparaiso knocks off Southern Illinois 69-63

Justus McNair scored 17 points off of the bench to lead the Valparaiso Beacons past the Southern Illinois Salukis 69-63 on Wednesday

JANUARY 22 • Associated Press

Dease's 20 lead Valparaiso past Northern Iowa 54-44

Led by Owen Dease's 20 points, the Valparaiso Beacons defeated the Northern Iowa Panthers 54-44 on Saturday

JANUARY 17 • Associated Press

Jackson's 21 lead Murray State past Valparaiso 92-79

Led by Javon Jackson's 21 points, the Murray State Racers defeated the Valparaiso Beacons 92-79 on Saturday

JANUARY 10 • Associated Press

JT Pettigrew's 21 points help Valparaiso top UIC 66-59

Led by JT Pettigrew's 21 points, the Valparaiso Beacons defeated the UIC Flames 66-59

JANUARY 4 • Associated Press

Nick Martinelli puts up 29 points for Northwestern in 86-70 win over Valparaiso

Nick Martinelli scored 29 points and Arringten Page added 18 for Northwestern in an 86-70 win over Valparaiso on Tuesday night

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

UNC Wilmington earns 73-70 victory against Valparaiso

Led by Nolan Hodge's 28 points, the UNC Wilmington Seahawks defeated the Valparaiso Beacons 73-70 on Saturday

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Appears good to go McNair (leg) appears slated to play Tuesday night against Marquette, per The Valpo Vault.

Impact McNair missed Valparaiso's last game against Western Michigan, but the guard appears slated to return against Marquette. He's dressed and warming up, and all signs point to him playing. McNair averages 4.3 points and 1.8 rebounds.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Saturday McNair (leg) is out Saturday versus Western Michigan, per The Valpo Vault.

Impact McNiar is still dealing with the leg injury he sustained in Wednesday's game versus Southern Indiana. While there is currently no timetable on his return, his next chance to play will be Tuesday's matchup versus Marquette.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Spotted on crutches McNair suffered an injury during Wednesday's game against Southern Indiana and won't return after being spotted using crutches, Paul Oren of The Victory Bell reports.

Impact Specifics regarding McNair's injury are uncertain at this point, but he won't return Wednesday. His next chance to play will come Saturday against Western Michigan. He went scoreless (0-3 FG) with one rebound over three minutes before departing.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chaney scores 23, Valparaiso downs Cleveland State 90-75

Led by Rakim Chaney's 23 points, the Valparaiso Beacons defeated the Cleveland State Vikings 90-75 on Wednesday

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Justus McNair's midcourt 3-pointer at the buzzer gives Valparaiso a 76-73 win over Western Michigan

Cooper Schwieger scored 19 points to lead the Valparaiso Beacons and Justus McNair knocked down the game-winning 3-pointer with one second left as the Beacons beat the Western Mich...

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • Associated Press

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