Kebba Njie - College Basketball News & Rumors

Running it back in South Bend Njie (concussion) will withdraw from the 2025 NBA Draft, per Jon Chepkevich of Draft Express.

Impact Njie spent the 2024-2025 season at Notre Dame after starting his career at Penn State. The forward averaged 6.1 points and 5.9 rebounds across 31 games, including 30 starts. He also shot a career-high 55.5 percent from the field. Njie's return is big news for an Irish squad looking to make a dent in the ACC next season.

MAY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out vs. UNC Njie (concussion) won't play against North Carolina on Wednesday, Tom Noie of the South Bend Tribune reports.

Impact Njie missed the Irish's win over Pittsburgh in the first round of the ACC Tournament, and he'll miss round two as well as he remains in the concussion protocol. If Notre Dame pulls off the massive upset against North Carolina, Njie will get a chance to play Thursday as well.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Out for first-round game Njie (concussion) is out for Notre Dame's first-round game Tuesday against Pittsburgh at Charlotte, according to Tom Noie of the South Bend Tribune.

Impact Njie suffered his concussion during Notre Dame's game Saturday against California. After the Fighting Irish logged their Cal matchup, they have to play Pittsburgh on Tuesday. Njie's 2024-25 season continuing will have to depend on Notre Dame defeating Pitt, and that result would lead to ND's next game being Wednesday against North Carolina, also at Charlotte.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Hildreth, Sallis lead Wake Forest to 74-71 come-from-behind win over Notre Dame

Cameron Hildreth scored 28 points, Hunter Sallis added 17, and Wake Forest slipped past Notre Dame 74-71, despite trailing for most of the game

MARCH 2 • Associated Press

Njie hits winner, Burton has career-high 32 points and Notre Dame edges Boston College 97-94 in 2OT

Kebba Njie scored the go-ahead basket with 16 seconds left in the second overtime, Markus Burton scored a career-high 32 points and Notre Dame outlasted Boston College 97-94

FEBRUARY 13 • Associated Press

Records double-double Njie ended Wednesday's 66-65 loss to North Carolina State with 10 points (5-8 FG), 11 rebounds, one assist and two blocks in 34 minutes.

Impact The Fighting Irish came up short of winning in this tight matchup, but Njie was a standout performer due to his solid contributions on both ends of the court. The junior has started in each of his 15 games this season and is averaging 6.7 points with 6.1 boards per game, both figures that represent career-high marks for him across the board.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Small improvements in 2024-25 Njie is averaging 6.6 points and 5.9 rebounds across 22.5 mpg through 11 games (all starts) for the Fighting Irish in 2024-25.

Impact Njie's role remains stagnant from a season ago -- he continues to be the primary starting center, but his minutes, and thus his offensive ceiling, are often capped. Still, Njie's effiency has improved, as the scoring and rebounding marks are career bests despite the fact he's seeing slightly less minutes than in 2023-24. Nikita Konstantynovskyi and Garrett Sundra see time at the five as well, but Notre Dame's primary scoring is currently provided by Braeden Shrewsberry (16.7 ppg) and Tae Davis (15.0 ppg) with Markus Burton sidelined by a knee injury.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available vs. UMES Njie (hand) is available for the Irish's game Wednesday against Maryland-Eastern Shore, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Njie will be able to log his Irish debut Wednesday. The sophomore averaged 3.4 points and 3.5 rebounds across 37 games (26 started) he played while enrolled at Penn State. Now, the question is whether or not Njie replaces Matt Zona as Notre Dame's primary center beginning from Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Njie (hand) is out for Notre Dame's game Saturday against Western Carolina, according to Tom Noie of The South Bend Tribune.

Impact At least, Njie will sit out until the 2023 Legends Classic. Notre Dame's team begins its tournament schedule Thursday against Auburn. When the Fighting Irish did not have Njie available Monday, Matt Zona was their starting center. He logged five rebounds across his 17 minutes against Niagara.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive Monday Njie (hand) will miss Monday's season opener against Niagara, Tom Noie of the South Bend Tribune reports.

Impact Njie suffered a right-hand injury during practice this weekend and will be unavailable for Monday's season opener. The 6-foot-10 sophomore is considered day-to-day and his next opportunity to suit up will come against Western Carolina this Saturday.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Micah Shrewsberry, Kebba Njie, Matt Zona speak during ACC Tipoff Hear from a team that figures to have many challenges this season.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Kebba Njie puts down a two-handed flush to extend Penn State's lead over Michigan

JULY 27, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Penn State's Kebba Njie slams the two-handed dunk against Maryland

MARCH 5, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Low impact in start Njie ended with zero points (0-1 FG), one rebound and one block in 12 minutes during Saturday's 74-68 loss to Maryland.

Impact Njie and Mikey Henn have split starts at center for Penn State this season, but both are essentially big bodies to defend the rim, and neither is typical an effective fantasy option. Njie has been in double figures just once this season, while his counterpart has done so on only three occasions.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moves back into starting five Njie is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game versus Maryland.

Impact Njie will reprise his role in Penn State's starting five after coming off the bench in the team's past four games. In 24 appearances with 13 starts this season, the 6-foot-10 freshman has averaged 3.5 points and 3.5 rebounds. Njie will replace senior Mikey Henn as the Nittany Lions' starting center Saturday.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Penn State basketball notebook: Jalen Pickett a finalist for award, Kebba Njie takes 'great step' and more Penn State guard Jalen Pickett is one of 10 players in the running for the Bob Cousy Point Guard of the Year Award.

FEBRUARY 7, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Not part of starting lineup Nije is not part of Penn State's starting lineup Sunday versus Michigan.

Impact Njie averaged 2.7 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.0 blocks across his nine games started from Dec. 22 to Jan. 24.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs two rebounds in loss Njie provided zero points (0-1 FG), two rebounds, one assist and one block across 17 minutes during Tuesday's 63-60 loss to Wisconsin.

Impact Njie has started in seven straight games but failed to score on three different occasions. With just one win in their last four games, Njie seems to fit in for the Nittany Lions where no one else is able to step up.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

WATCH: Indiana's Jordan Geronimo Rejects Kebba Njie Indiana junior forward Jordan Geronimo leapt above the rim to reject Kebba Njie’s dunk attempt.

JANUARY 12, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

WATCH: Indiana's Jordan Geronimo Rejects Kebba Njie Indiana junior forward Jordan Geronimo leapt above the rim to reject Kebba Njie’s dunk attempt.

JANUARY 12, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Kebba Njie's 'trial by fire' continues as Penn State basketball visits No. 17 Illinois Penn State coach Micah Shrewsberry discussed forward Kebba Njie's steep learning curve in his freshman year.

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Micah Shrewsberry explains Kebba Njie's elevation to Penn State basketball starting lineup Micah Shrewsberry discussed how he wants to play freshman forward Kebba Njie after Friday night's win over Lafayette.

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Part of starting lineup Sunday Njie is a part of the Nittany Lions' starting lineup Sunday, according to their official Twitter account.

Impact Njie replaces Caleb Dorsey, a forward-center who logged unimpressive averages of 4.8 points and 3.3 rebounds across his last four games started.

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will compete for starting job Penn State coach Micah Shrewsberry said Thursday that Njie is contention to start for Penn State at center this season, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Njie will compete with Denver transfer Mikey Henn for the starting center job this season. NJie has good size at 6-foot-10 and was a four-star recruit.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Hildreth, Sallis lead Wake Forest to 74-71 come-from-behind win over Notre Dame

Njie hits winner, Burton has career-high 32 points and Notre Dame edges Boston College 97-94 in 2OT

Kebba Njie puts down a two-handed flush to extend Penn State's lead over Michigan

Penn State's Kebba Njie slams the two-handed dunk against Maryland