Kanon Catchings - College Basketball News & Rumors

No. 17 BYU sets Big 12 tourney record with 18 3s, rallies past No. 12 Iowa St 96-92 in quarterfinals

Richie Saunders scored 23 points, hitting a crucial 3-pointer with less than a minute to go, and No. 17 BYU overcame a big game from Curtis Jones in a 96-92 victory over No. 12 Iow...

MARCH 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Out Thursday Catchings (knee) is out for Thursday's matchup against Iowa State, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Catchings will be held out of Thursday's contest, marking his third consecutive missed game while dealing with a knee injury. The 6-foot-9 freshman has has a productive first year on campus, averaging 7.6 points per game through 19 contests. If the Cougars are able to beat Iowa State without Catchings, he will hope to return to face the winner of Houston and Colorado in the Big 12 Tournament semifinal on Friday.

MARCH 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DNP Tuesday Catchings (knee) did not play in Tuesday's game against Iowa State.

Impact Catchings missed his first game of the season as he deals with a knee injury. He will aim to be available for Saturday's game against Utah.

MARCH 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed 'day-to'day' Catchings (knee) is 'day-to-day' after leaving BYU's win over West Virginia, according to Cougars head coach Kevin Young, Jay Drew of DeseretNews.com reports.

Impact Catchings tweaked his left knee against the Mountaineers after logging just one rebound. He was sent to the locker room and later returned to the bench, but wore ice on his knee and didn't return to action. The good news is that the injury is reportedly less severe than initially anticipated, and Catchings sounds like he has a shot to play in BYU's big-time showdown with Iowa State on Tuesday.

MARCH 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return vs. WVU Catchings (knee) is out for the remainder of BYU's game against West Virginia, Ronald Lee Weaver of ESPN reports.

Impact Catchings only logged one rebound before getting sent to the locker room against the Mountaineers. The guard has now been ruled out for the remainder of the game with what appears to be a left knee injury, as he was seen sporting an ice pack on the bench.

MARCH 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to locker room Saturday Catchings (undisclosed) was sent to the locker room during the first half of BYU's clash with West Virginia, Jay Drew of DeseretNews.com reports.

Impact Catchings reportedly was sent to the bench after contesting a dunk, and then shortly thereafter was sent to the locker room. Catchings logged just one rebound before his departure, and it remains to be seen if he's available to return Saturday night.

MARCH 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Young Praised Kanon Catchings After BYU's Win Over Arizona On Saturday night, BYU outscored Arizona 96-95 in an instant classic. The Cougars got key contributions from players up and down the roster,...

FEBRUARY 23, 2025 • SI.COM

Catches fire off bench Catchings totaled 14 points (4-6 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT) and two steals in 15 minutes during Saturday's 96-95 victory over Arizona.

Impact Catchings came off the bench to drain four from downtown, totaling 14 points and two steals across just 15 minutes during BYU's upset win at Arizona. Catchings trailed only Richie Saunders in the scoring column after having posted scoreless outings across 10 total minutes in the last two games combined. It's the fourth time Catchings has reached double figures during conference play and the fourth time this season he's converted on four shots from beyond the arc.

FEBRUARY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kanon Catchings' career game lifts BYU over Baylor in OT Kanon Catchings had a perfect 8-for-8 night from the floor, hitting four 3-pointers in a 23-point performance, and BYU pulled away for a 93-...

JANUARY 29, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Kanon Catchings scores 23, Richie Saunders adds 17 to lead BYU over Baylor, 93-89 in OT

Kanon Catchings finished with 23 points, Richie Saunders scored six of his 17 points in overtime and BYU beat Baylor 93-89

JANUARY 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Posts 23 in perfect night Catchings finished with 23 points (8-8 FG, 4-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), one rebound and one block over 25 minutes during Tuesday's 93-89 OT victory over Baylor.

Impact Catchings came off the bench for the fifth-consecutive game Tuesday, posting a career-high 23 points during a big OT win over Baylor. The talented freshman became the first player in the country this season to score more than 20 while being perfect from the floor, draining all eight of his shot attempts including all four from downtown. It was the first time since the opening game of the conference slate that Catchings had reached double figures in scoring.

JANUARY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off bench Tuesday Catchings will not be starting in Tuesday's game against Oklahoma State, Greg Wrubell of BYU Athletics reports.

Impact Catchings will be coming off the bench after having started all year and will be replaced by Mawot Mag in the starting unit. The freshman forward 9.9 points on 23.8 minutes across 15 starts this season.

JANUARY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kanon Catchings' 21 points lead BYU past Florida A&M Freshman Kanon Catchings scored a career-high 21 points to lead BYU to a 103-57 victory over Florida A&M on Friday night in Provo, Utah.Catc...

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Kanon Catchings' 21 points lead BYU past Florida A&M Freshman Kanon Catchings scored a career-high 21 points to lead BYU to a 103-57 victory over Florida A&M on Friday night in Provo, Utah.Catc...

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • THESTATE.COM

Catchings scores 21 points as BYU routs Florida A&M 103-57

Kanon Catchings scored 21 points and led five players into double-digit scoring as BYU rolled to a 103-57 rout of Florida A&M

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • Associated Press

Scores season-high 21 Catchings provided 21 points (8-12 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, three assists and two steals over 26 minutes during Friday's 103-57 win over Florida A&M.

Impact Catchings went 8-for-12 from the field including 4-for-7 from beyond the arc to lead the way with a season-high 21 points for the Cougars. The freshman forward had struggled of late, averaging just 7.0 points on just 32.3 percent shooting from the field but rebounded with a nice performance Friday. It was the fifth time in 11 games this season Catchings has reached double figures.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Playing prominent role Catchings totaled 14 points (5-10 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal across 24 minutes during Saturday's 87-43 win over Mississippi Valley...

Impact Catchings scored 14 points, the most he's scored since posting 17 during the first game of the season. The freshman forward has been a major contributor for BYU, starting each of the first five games of his career while averaging 11.4 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.4 blocks across 24.8 minutes per contest.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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No. 17 BYU sets Big 12 tourney record with 18 3s, rallies past No. 12 Iowa St 96-92 in quarterfinals

Kanon Catchings scores 23, Richie Saunders adds 17 to lead BYU over Baylor, 93-89 in OT

Catchings scores 21 points as BYU routs Florida A&M 103-57